In a global, knowledge-based economy that’s hyper-competitive and where technology develops at the speed of light – your career is bound to be shaped and moulded by technological advances and …
6 Mistakes from Dragons Den Canada You’re Making in Your Elevator Pitch
Your elevator pitch. It’s that short and powerful spiel that shares what you do and just how amazing you are at it—and you know you need one. That all …
The 10 Best Places to Enjoy an Unforgettable Family Vacation – Without breaking the Bank
The New York Times named Canada the number one destination to visit in 2017. This means that whether you’re planning on taking a vacation during Spring Break or during the …
How Nicole Williams Leveraged Her Passions into Successful Businesses
Nicole Williams is a multi-talented go-getter that really knows what it is to Aspire. She’s a mentor on Aspire-Canada and a self-made entrepreneur who isn’t afraid to push the boundaries …
The Golden Triangle (Las Vegas-The Grand Canyon- Disneyland California) in Eight Days!
The Golden Triangle (Las Vegas-The Grand Canyon- Disneyland California) in Eight Days! Edit Before embarking on this trip, I scoured the internet to find similar itineraries that were doable. It turns out …
Travelling to Hawaii with Kids
We recently travelled from Ottawa to the Island of Oahu, Hawaii with our three kids aged, 11, 7 and 4. It was an amazing trip and I wanted to share …
Coping With Tragedy & Loss: The Quebec Mosque Shooting
It just seems that the news cycle is dominated by tragedy and grief. Just yesterday, I posted on overcoming tragedy and loss. The shooting at a Quebec Mosque by Alexandre Bissonnette …
How to Overcome Tragedy and Loss
At the age of 31, I lost my husband, Garfield. His death was sudden and unexpected. He came home from work one day. Complained of a pain in his abdomen. …
How Kristina Ellis Won $500,000 Worth of Scholarships and Graduated Debt Free
It’s that time of year again when many students start to think of submitting scholarship applications. As the Founder of the Aspire-Canada Scholarship, I wanted to help students put their …
Career Profile: Gwen Elliott on Building a Media Business, and Her TV Show on the Oprah Winfrey Network
Gwen Elliot is a Media Strategist and Co-Creator of the Media Method. She is also TV producer of The Naked Entrepreneur TV that ran for two seasons on the Oprah Winfrey …