Wisdom Is For The Wise, Not The Old

Wisdom Is For The Wise, Not The Old

By Attiya Karodia As members of the youth, we’ve been told time and again that our opinions aren’t worth the listen, that our age nullifies what our minds speak and that what we feel is invalid on the basis that we have mistakes under our belts. I’ve...
Chrysalis: From Tomboy To Woman (Part 1)

Chrysalis: From Tomboy To Woman (Part 1)

Every year, on the first day of August, I celebrate my birthday and so nearly three weeks ago the clock hand turned to that time again. Unlike previous birthdays in the past, I didn’t do anything big to mark the occasion. When I say big I mean getting really...
The Human Element in Leaders

The Human Element in Leaders

Now and again, one person stands out among a group of many and pioneers a movement so intense and so captivating that everyone else in the group elevates that person to an esteemed position. The group starts to rely on this one person for guidance, wisdom and...
The Powerful Voice of Veeby

The Powerful Voice of Veeby

If you live in Montréal, Quebec then you will most probably be familiar with the name Veeby. She is a young, beautiful and brainy woman who apart from being a singer/songwriter, she is a mother, an activist, project manager, and a community organizer.  I met up with...
A Woman And Her Finances

A Woman And Her Finances

In most African cultures, it has been the norm within the home for the man of the house to be in charge of the family’s finances. The man is usually seen as the one who goes out to work to bring home the meal of the day while the woman tends to the family and all...