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Student found mentorship forum an inspirational experienceBy Mindy Kwanand host of FashionTelevision, was the spe-success stories, and her look far and wide. Not every-GRADE 11, T. A. BLAKELOCK H.S.cial guest speaker for this evening hosted by future goals.thing is going to happen thethe Halton Industry and Education Council The impact this event had way I planned in my perfecteanne Beker greeted students on March (HIEC).on student attendees was little world. So instead of 24 at the Women as Career Coaches During the evening, Beker inspired many everlasting and powerful.panicking when one littleJ(WACC) event at the Burlington young women and adult females by sharing From one of the most problem occurs to my oneConvention Centre. her dreams and experiences.iconic and influential women and only perfect plan, IBeker, a judge of CTVs Next Top ModelWe were able to hear about her past, her in the fashion industry I real-should think positive andized and learned many new just enjoy the situation I amlessons.in. Beker said, "Do what You never know, the situ-you are passionate about." ation that is an accident canThis got me thinking, lead to a whole new world."What am I passionate This was one of the mostabout?" Then I realized that amazing experiences of mywe live in a society that is so life. I have learned so much.busy, we never have the I strongly recommendand courageous. Unlike her, I time to sit down and really women to attend the Womenwas always scared to try think, "What am I passion-as Career Coaches event. something new; scared of ate about?"As Beker said, women arefailure. I think this is a very strong and I hope everyoneBut after Beker said, important question every-realizes how strong and suc-on"Don't be afraid. Spread out e should take time and cessful women are in a vari-your tentacles," I earned the think about. If you discov-ety of work fields while manycourage to explore. ered your passion, go for it.are also an excellent roleBekI also realized I should er is adventurous model as a mother.Speak up! You can comment on any story intoday's Oakville Beaver at oakvillebeaver.comwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 15, 2011 26