event summary

Cutting Through the Green - November 28, 2008

Linda Nasu — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:29:09 -0800

"Cutting Through the Green" Event - Read the detailed notes on how our speakers talked about what they do to keep their products natural. First, we had a representative from BC Hydro talk about what she does as a career mom to set a "powersmart" example for her children.

Colleen Sweet, Manager of Government Sector Markets, BC Hydro
Colleen has a 4 year old daughter and a 7 month old son. She mentioned that having a family truly changed her world and she’s learned how we all have an important role in shaping these young one’s worlds.

Choosing Your Path - November 7th, 2008

Linda Nasu — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:06:36 -0800

On Friday, November 7, Maxine Wilson, Mayor of Coquitlam and Cybele Negris, Founding partner and COO, Webnames.ca shared their inspirational stories on how they chose their family and career paths whilst providing sage advice to other moms being proactive to make things happen in the home and outside the home.

Building A Dream - October 24th, 2008

Linda Nasu — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:40:41 -0800

On Friday, October 24, Sandra Wilson, Founder of Robeez and Cathy Priestner Allinger, Olympian Executive VP, VANOC shared their inspirational stories on how they built and realized their dreams and provided sage advice to other moms looking to do the same.

It's About Time - September 26, 2008

Linda Nasu — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:44:58 -0700

Sarah from Baby Steps Life Coaching and Rowena from Getting it Together shared their tips and strategies, and gave us practical, useable advice that can be put into action and make a positive difference to our lives immediately.

Fresh Start - to the school year - August 22, 2008

Sherri — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:06:32 -0700

Kalpna from BOBOBABY and Callie from Fit 4 Two provided great tips on how to keep your family fit and healthy this school year.

How to be a Smart Ass - June 13, 2008

Sherri — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:39:53 -0700

Cindy Ball and Alix Cameron were both disenchanted with going back to corporate world after having children. They wanted to build on their marketing skills and launch a business that gave them the flexibility they needed with five children between them.

momcafé Summary – A Family Tribute – May 2, 2008

Sherri — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:45:01 -0700

On Friday, May 2nd, a dynamic mother-daughter team were featured – Virginia and Justine Greene. Each told her own story about how to succeed with both the benefits – and challenges – that family life presents.

Getting Organized – March 14, 2008

Sherri — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:43:23 -0700

On Friday, March 14, a full house of moms received great tips on “Getting Organized” from Rowena List of Getting It Together and Sarah Dakin of Baby Steps Life Coaching. They shared tips and strategies on how to de-clutter our lives and provided tools ranging from how to sort the piles of paper to the importance of scheduling in the important stuff first.

Rising Above – April 11, 2008

Sherri — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:41:04 -0700

On Friday, April 11th, a great group of women were inspired by the personal stories of Cybele Negris, Webnames.ca and Teara Fraser, commercial pilot and President of Women in Aviation Sea to Sky Chapter.

The Dynamic Duo - February 15, 2008

Sherri — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:39:08 -0700

Susan Matheson and Denisa Nica: The Image Builders

Have you ever looked in the mirror and been unhappy with what you see? Many of us hit the stores hoping to give our image a boost, only to come home with more outfits we have doubts about. This month’s momcafé tackled the potent topic of feeling beautiful from the inside out.

Key Quotes from Denisa

About her previous work as a model: