Tala Barzkar
Becoming Tala
“You are no longer my daughter.” Tala Barzkar can still feel the sting of her father’s final words, spoken just before he cut her out of his life. She remembers him tearing a photograph of the two of them in…
Ashley Schumack
“Believe in yourself”
Living in the small, peaceful town of Unity, Saskatchewan, Ashley Schumack always had big dreams. However, after the births of her three children, she set aside her goal of working in healthcare to devote everything to her family. Fast-forward ten…
Richarda Gifty Nateg
From Ghana, with love
People often say life is a journey. At just 29years old, Richarda Gifty Nateg’s journey has already taken her halfway around the world. Possessing a lifelong passion to care for those in need, Richarda created her own destiny, on her…
Vera Wong
A life in scenes
Whether performing on stage or working in a care home, Vera Wong has always been drawn to people whose stories often remain untold.
Kayla Lennea
Limitless possibilities
Inspired both by her mother, who worked as a Nursing Unit Clerk, and her own experiences in the health care system as a patient, Kayla Lennea was naturally drawn to healthcare. “I always knew I wanted to grow up and…
Anne Catherine Padua-Narcelles
Like a Diamond
Life often tests the boundaries of love and sacrifice, and Anne Catherine Padua-Narcelles (Kate)—proud mother, wife, and daughter—is no stranger to this reality.
Mojgan Karimykhoshroo
A life half-lived
Mojgan Karimykhoshroo’s journey from a successful career in Iran, to a new beginning in Canada at over 50 years of age, exemplifies the power of lifelong learning. Her story is a reminder that with determination and a positive outlook, individuals…
Melanie Hands
Happily ever after
Born and raised in Austria, Melanie Hands’ path to becoming a Nursing Unit Clerk was far from the ordinary. She had tried on many hats to find the right career fit throughout her life: from studying business, to pursuing makeup…
Mohanah Sagucio
From uncertainty to success
In a world where big dreams can feel out of reach, some people do defy the odds and accomplish the seemingly impossible. At 27 years old, Mohanah Sagucio did just that.
Michelle Myden
A second chance
Life can take us in unexpected directions, and each turn can bring us closer to who we are meant to become. For Michelle Myden, the road to her dream career wasn’t straight, but it was rich with experiences and valuable…
Danna Florendo
A mothers love
Danna Florendo is one of those rare people, who, upon first meeting, you can instantly feel her kindness. The warmth she emits to all those around her, is what makes her a loving and supportive mom and now, an incredible…
Munroop Bains
Measuring success
Finding purpose in life can be difficult. For Munroop Bains, it took a medical crisis to discover what made her feel complete–caring for others as a Cardiology Technologist.
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