Jessica’s journey through adversity is a testament to the power of determination. A single mom and survivor, she has traveled a long way from her days in domestic violence shelters. Today, Jessica is living her dream career as a nutritionist. Read More
3 Reasons to Be a Soroptimist
In a world where empowerment and equality are so important, organizations that champion these ideals hold a special place. One such organization that has been making waves for over a century is Soroptimist. If you’re looking for a meaningful way Read More
Soroptimist and SurveyMonkey Join Forces to Support Women’s Education
Thank you to SurveyMonkey for supporting the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards year after year! Since 2017, as part of the tech company’s commitment to social impact—supported by the SurveyMonkey Canada Headquarters—has empowered the dreams of local women in Ottawa, Read More
Girls in STEM: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Tik-tok. Tik-tok. I anxiously watch the clock as I remain seated for the rest of my class to show up. Am I even in the right class? Can I even do this? What if this is too hard for me? Read More
The Power of Sisterhood: Building Strong Female Friendships
My greatest takeaway from my first year at college—aside from the fact that classes before 10 am aren’t a good idea—is that it’s not necessarily the institution itself that makes college so enjoyable—it’s the people within it. Notably, the people Read More
Preventing Human Trafficking: Addressing Root Causes and Supporting Survivors
Human trafficking is a human rights violation that affects millions of people around the world, especially women and girls. In our mission to empower women and girls, it is essential to address this problem and work on its prevention. In Read More
Don’t Let Food Insecurity Get in the Way of Your Degree
We’ve all heard the stereotype that college students subsist on Ramen noodles. While most people say this in jest, food insecurity is a common problem for people pursuing a degree. Between the costs of housing, books, healthcare, and other necessities, Read More
Understanding Workplace Discrimination Against Women: Know the Signs and What to Do
As a 29-year-old woman that has been in the workforce for over ten years, I have found myself juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet and many other women in my life have made similar confessions. With more women working Read More
Why is it Hard to Leave an Abusive Relationship?
In abusive relationships, the hardest part is leaving. Those not involved in abusive relationships wonder why the victim didn’t get out sooner. Or they are confused why the victim returned to their abusive ex. Leaving an abuser seems easy to those who have never experienced an abusive relationship. When I unblocked Read More
Challenging Beauty Standards: Embracing Non-Conformity
Today I want to talk to you about a topic that I am passionate about and that I consider vitally important, how women can challenge traditional beauty standards and embrace their unique and individual beauty. In a world full of Read More