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June 9, 2017

Running and Achieving Your Goals

Running has taught Altynay so much. She takes the lessons that she has learned from running and applies them to her professional life: Start slowly, and keep going. “If something doesn’t work out the way you want it to you don’t need to be discouraged just keep trying.” And, try new things. “It’s a great achievement because when you are able to accomplish something like this — something you’ve never done before you feel very proud of yourself,” she said.

April 10, 2017

Brenda Bissonette

The enthusiasm bubbles out of Brenda. She is a lively woman who has become an ardent supporter of Dress for Success and its programs that help women to open doors. “Dress for Success has given me a sense of belonging, of being part of a team. I’ve met so many really nice women that it’s become kind of like an extended family”, Brenda explains.

March 29, 2017

Cheryl-Ann Henning – Courage Opens Doors

Cheryl-Ann is our spokesperson for our biggest fundraiser, IMPACT 360: Opening Doors on May 10th, 2017. She has been selected along with nine other women going through the Professional Women’s Group program, to be a part of the Fashion Show portion of the event. We interviewed Cheryl-Ann to learn more about her journey to IMPACT.

February 1, 2017

Miriam Linderman

We had the pleasure to work with Miriam Linderman a few years ago when she walked through our boutique doors as a client and we gave her an interview outfit. Several years later, Miriam is now a successful coach with her own private practice. She’s decided to give back to Dress for Success Vancouver by facilitating a Career Centre workshop on The Importance of Play in Life and Work this coming April 2017.

January 26, 2017

Fiona Hogg

Everyone has a story. PWG member, Fiona Hogg, shares her story at the 4th Annual Success Luncheon where she received the Inspiration Award for outstanding achievement and leadership in the community.