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Financial Planning for Tired People
A refreshingly practical approach for starting to manage your money, without adding more to your plate.
Your Career, This Year
Five steps to help you set career goals that align with your values, energy, and the season you’re in.
How 30–60 Days Can Transform Your Career
Career growth isn't always a dramatic leap; it doesn't demand a new job, a bold decision, or a complete overhaul. The most meaningful progress starts right now, at this very moment, exactly where you are.
Ten Lessons From Women of WORTH in 2025
As we cruise through the end of the year, celebrate where you are, and dream of what’s next. Take inspiration from this year’s women of WORTH.
Lessons from Our Fireside Chat: On Claiming Ground
No one succeeds alone. The more we lift each other, the more room we create for everyone to grow. This is just one of the insights we’ve gathered to help you claim the ground you’ve earned, and the future you deserve.
You’ve Come Further Than You Think
November is the moment when all the big projects start to come together and the finish line for the year is in sight. There can be work still to do and work already done. We’re all climbing our own mountains, each at a different pace, each with a different view. So let’s celebrate progress, yours and other’s, even when it feels unfinished.
This Is Your Sign to Breathe
Many of us show up even when we’re unwell, tired, stressed, or mentally drained. It’s called presenteeism, and it’s one of the earliest signs of burnout. Women are especially at risk, because the responsibility for others rarely switches off.
If you recognize that sense of disconnection, it might be time for a check-in.
Three Ways to Boost Leadership Innovation Beyond AI
In BC’s Tourism & Hospitality industry, innovation in leadership goes far beyond AI. From embracing new ways of learning to building community connections and fostering psychologically safe workplaces, today’s most effective leaders are reshaping how teams thrive.
Real Talk With Shelby Lim
From competitive snowboarding to leading global teams, Shelby Lim has built a career rooted in play, passion, and people-first leadership. Read her lessons on growth, confidence, and inclusion.
Real Talk with Jenny Mourad
As Marketing Director at Discover Surrey, Jenny Mourad is redefining tourism marketing. In this interview, she shares her inspirations, leadership style, and how she’s shaping Surrey’s visitor experiences through community partnerships.
Use Your Power (Even If It’s Just Controlling the Office Thermostat)
Your influence matters. Learn five practical ways to use everyday moments to make your community better from the inside out.
Seven Years of WORTH: A Letter from Joanna
In this special anniversary letter, our founder & Executive Director Joanna Jagger shares what these seven years have taught her: about growth, about community, and about what’s possible when women support women, not just in theory, but in practice.
It’s equal parts reflection and rallying cry, and it’s filled with gratitude for every hand that’s helped shape WORTH.
Remember your WORTH: 5 Ways to Lead Yourself First
Overwhelmed? Out of steam? This gentle guide offers five simple ways to reconnect with yourself. Self-leadership begins here: in the quiet, honest moments we carve out to reconnect with ourselves.
Real Talk with Sara Alaviyeh
Sara’s story is a reminder that resilience doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Big perspective, quiet strength, this one’s a must-read.
More Than a Stopover
Many women step into this industry without a long-term plan, and honestly, it’s not always easy to imagine one. But that doesn’t mean opportunities aren’t there. This is where mentorship makes all the difference, not just as a program, but as a mindset. A way of showing up for one another. Of saying: You’re not alone. You have options. You belong here.
An Introduction to Intersectionality (That Actually Makes Sense)
Have you ever found yourself in a meeting where everyone was nodding along to words like “equity” or “intersectionality”, but no one quite knew what came next… Last week, we hosted a powerful WORTHshop with community leader Mariat Jibril, whose work inspires women to lead with clarity, care, and impact. Together, we unpacked what intersectionality means, why it matters and how we can move from buzzwords to real change. Read on for key reflections, frameworks, and insights!
This Industry Doesn’t Need More Talent. It’s Already Here.
Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality are some of the most vibrant, people-powered sectors out there. However, inclusion is still a challenge, as the “sticky floor” keeps those with intersecting identities in lower-level positions, with limited access to growth or leadership. So let’s stop asking where the talent is. Let’s start asking: What’s getting in the way?
Diners, Drive-ins and Divas: What 2SLGBTQIA+ Culture Teaches Us About Real Hospitality
In Vancouver, drag is transforming hospitality—driving tourism, building community pride, and creating inclusive experiences. This hospitality is about building spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and seen, and programs like Rainbow Registered exist to support organizations in creating these environments for both guests and teams.
You Are the Great Man: Reclaiming Leadership Through a Feminine Lens
We’re challenging the Great Man Theory. Data shows that great leadership isn’t something you’re simply born with; it can be learned, cultivated, and strengthened over time. In fact, transformational leadership, a style defined by vision, empathy, collaboration, and empowerment, is widely considered the most effective leadership model across industries.
Work-Life Integration: It’s About Equity
Work-life balance isn’t just a personal challenge, it’s a systemic equity issue, with women, caregivers, and those in lower-wage roles facing disproportionate barriers to achieving it. So what if we reimagined the system?
