A Nova Scotia entrepreneur has been inducted into the Women’s Executive Network Hall of Fame after being named one of Canada’s most powerful women “too often”.
Each year, the organization recognizes the leadership and achievements of 100 Canadian women for their role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
“It’s a huge responsibility to carry this title and continue the journey,” said Faten Alshazly, who founded WeUsThem Inc.
But she says it’s more than women supporting women. Alshazly wants to emphasize everyone’s need to support each other.
“We have to support each other, regardless of our gender. We have to see who needs a helping hand and reach out,” she said.
Although she is a mentor, she also likes to add that she has one herself.
Alshazly, who is also president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, says it’s important for everyone to have someone who can offer them career guidance.
“Mentoring should never stop and it takes a different shape and form and you would meet different requirements. At each stage of your career, someone else you meet inspires you in a different way,” she said.
For those looking for advice on how to find a mentor, Alshazly says her best advice is to simply reach out.
“You’d be surprised if more people are open to it. They just need you to reach out,” she said.
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