A story of strength, perseverance and, of course, a little troublemaking! Learn about how my friend and Prosecco Party Podcast cohost, Lyndee Free, messed up her first ever live televised weather cast, how she almost died driving a semi truck in the North West Territories and what she does for a living today. Come along on her incredibly dynamic career journey filled with ups and downs, and the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, pursuing your dreams, career shifts and finding your way in life. Continue reading
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From Zero To Product Manager Hero: My Career Journey In A Nutshell
This episode of our nameless talkshow / podcast is all about my career journey – from Zero to Product Manager Hero! Continue reading
Blogging Is My Happy Place
I’m a big advocate of having a hobby that you love. Something you can lose yourself in and be completely happy. Whether it’s baking, running, motor sports, or fashion, this hobby completes you as a person. Continue reading
Isabel’s Millennialogue: Simplify Your Life
Things are getting hectic around the Valoria-Rao household. Not only are we getting ready for a big vacation, we are still living in a construction zone due to last month’s leak issue (as we wait on our upstairs neighbour for the repairs), Jett’s busy flipping a condo with Acclaimed Properties, I’m trying to get all my year-end tasks done for work, we’re attending a bunch of Christmas events, I haven’t even started Christmas shopping … and the list goes on and on! Continue reading
Isabel’s Millennialogue: Life and Lemons
Sometimes life gives you lemons that are so bad, you just can’t make lemonade. Don’t panic! Everyone gets lemons in varying degrees. Try not to be a party pooper, deal with it and live your life! Of course you can rant about it with your close friends and family, but don’t dwell on it for too long — vent and move on. Life is not perfect and that’s what makes it interesting. Continue reading
Isabel’s Millennialogue: Software and Saris!
My future sister-in-law, Nisha, is getting married in Ethiopia and I’m so excited to be a part of it! But this meant that I needed a green and black sari for her wedding as I’m a part of her unofficial bridal party 🙂 Continue reading
KNOVO: Supporting Women in Corporate Calgary
I love Calgary. But the fact that we are one of the “worst places to be a woman in Canada” irks me. We are a highly diverse, multicultural city with so much to do and so much to experience and I want people to see that. It’s time for change. It’s time to show people that Calgary is inclusive and diverse. It’s time to create an environment where women are fully participating in, contributing to, and leading efforts to build Alberta’s economy. And this is exactly what KNOVO aims to do. Continue reading
Isabel’s Millennialogue: Work Hard, Play Hard
Sometimes I feel like giving up. Sometimes I feel like simply coasting through life and taking the easy route. I have to slap myself out of it and remember why I’m doing what I’m doing. Continue reading
Isabel’s Millennialogue: On Social Anxiety
Hi, everyone! This is the second and final part of my Confidence and Social Anxiety Series. As I said before I’ve got way too much to say on this subject, which is why I split it into two parts. This vlog is on Social Anxiety. Continue reading
Isabel’s Millennialogue: Live Everyday
It’s almost May! Is it just me or is 2015 flying by? Instead of going through the motions of life, I’m constantly reminding myself to just live, enjoy each day and be grateful for each day. And here’s how I do it! Continue reading