It’s time to dust off that suitcase, dig out that passport, and prepare for what might be your first international trip in two or more years.

The world has changed a bit since 2019, and for those fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants travellers, you’ll need to get more comfortable with more detailed travel planning – at least for now. Your next travel experience will be a lot smoother, and a lot less anxiety-inducing, if you follow these easy travel tips

WORTH is a small grassroots association, but our growth and achievements are worth bragging about. As we approach our fourth birthday, instead of trying to do it ourselves like a stubborn, pig-tailed, wild child, we are asking for help. We are welcoming our first Leadership Circle Member, Accent Inns & Hotel Zed as a proud Champion Sponsor of our efforts.

Bring on the sweater weather, apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice. I love the perks of the season and have little concern if that makes me “basic”. Why do we deride women who enjoy comfort and flavour with this label? I once dreaded the shift in season as a tourism HR professional. The fall may result in further employment declines as business levels change, women take on childcare responsibilities and fourth wave COVID-19 concerns continue.

The weather is getting warmer and restrictions in BC are lifting. While we might be ready for a hot girl summer, the industry is definitely not. Many women of WORTH have shared they are unsure if they will ever return to the business they once loved. The tourism and hospitality sector is bracing for perhaps the worst labour shortage ever, which will slow the recovery efforts and further hurt this hard hit industry.

I heard someone describe this pandemic like being in a storm at sea. The obvious wave analogies aside, the more I began to think about it, the more similarities I found. Some people are all alone in their boats, while others’ boats are filled to capacity. Whichever boat you’re in, making your mental health a priority is WORTH it. We’ve rounded up a list of 5 accessible resources to support you.

First things first – I want to give you the opportunity to practice what I am about to preach by offering the space for a mindful moment.

Take a deep breath for 4 seconds – I mean really deep – feel your belly expand. Hold for 4 seconds. Exhale for 6 seconds. Repeat 3 times. CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve just calmed your nervous system and I am about to tell you why we should do that way more often!

Let’s celebrate living the heck out of ourselves, our wins and our accomplishments. When we’re proud and celebrate our achievements, we inspire others to do the same. Now is the time to celebrate our wins TOGETHER.

“Leave it at the door” was a common management expression in my early restaurant days. It was implied that once in uniform, any personal problems should be bottled up in preparation for a stressful, fast-paced shift. These words were even posted on the staff bulletin board. It was understood you were to keep quiet about your personal issues and get to work.

We made it through the winter, and by now I’m sure most of you, like me, are looking forward to planning our summer. But with restrictions likely to be in place for the next few months at minimum, this might be another great opportunity to plan to explore somewhere a little more local this summer. And what’s a more fun (and safe) way to do that than by dreaming of planning a summer vacation?

My move to Victoria, BC coincided with a newfound appreciation for a “quality over quantity” approach to alcohol, and fortunately Vancouver Island hosts some of the best-of-the-best artisanal spirit creators. So, where does the post-pandemic path lead for distilleries and how will their role in local tourism be impacted?

We are conditioned to believe from a very early age that our success depends on our attractiveness, grades, ability to meet expectations of other people and of course an ability to be better than anyone else. For as long as I can remember, I was committed to be perfect in every aspect of my life, even though nothing was ever easy for me. A perfect student, perfect daughter, perfect wife, perfect friend, a perfect mom… and then the pandemic happened.

In this candid conversation, Orli and Julie explore how our thoughts and beliefs may be holding women back from stepping into roles that they're ready and qualified for (along with other aspects of our lives).

2020 was off to a great start wasn’t it? From the bushfires in Australia to the death of the legend Kobe Bryant and onto the spread of the Coronavirus, one thing is for sure, life is too short. So when I lost my job and quarantine began, I knew it was a moment of rest for me and for everyone else.

We had big goals and ambitions when Covid seemingly crashed into our lives. It was hard not to feel deflated, exhausted and burned out but we persisted. We believe in you too. We believe in your resilience, grit and grace as you face the future. We believe in your goals, your ambition and your leadership. We appreciate you for joining our community.

My inbox is full, I’m missing deadlines and cartoons are blaring in the background. I can’t focus on that report, I didn’t attend the webinar and I made another mistake on that document. I can’t be reached and won’t return your text because my five year old is playing games on my phone. Our kids are out there learning about kindness, but we need a lesson in being kind to ourselves. Motherhood is a demanding gig, and handling a global pandemic was not in the job description.

In part one of our burnout series, we uncovered some of the key ways you could be contributing to burnout and how to gain more control and self-awareness in your life. Join us for part two where we’ll cover lifestyle & nutrition tips to stress less and be an effective leader.

At WORTH, we’ve been listening to your stories. Stories of layoffs, job loss, or changing roles. We witness you grieving your old life. We empathize with the feelings evoked by the question, “what do you do?”. Like you, we are hurting and sharing in this loss, unclear on how to move forward. Who are we supposed to be now? What is our worth?

It has been a challenging year for many of you and we know the strain the pandemic has put on your mental and emotional well-being. We spoke with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Orli Paling for advice on how to take care during this unprecedented time. So whether you're grieving old colleagues, struggling in an unhealthy work environment or not working, you'll want to read this.

It’s summer! This usually tends to be the season of BBQ’s, cocktails, beaches and travel. While we may be exploring locally and visiting within our bubbles this year, the food, cocktails and treats still remain..

Fucking Bitch.

Profanity thrown around on a regular basis, meant to demean, humiliate and undermine women. Words that intimate and harass. Words we’ve all been accustomed to hearing in our industry.