WORTH Association is not throwing in the towel. We’re in your corner with many other women who are paving the way and fighting for a fair future. We need you in this fight. We are expanding our Board and Volunteers and are looking for talented women to help join us in 2021. We’re looking for support with our partnerships, sponsorship finances, operations and advocacy efforts.

We love sharing stories of determination and resilience and no one knows the devastation of COVID-19 better than the airline industry. Tamara Vrooman of YVR made time to chat with us about her professional journey and vision for the future. She shares her experience with overcoming rejection, advice for empowering women in leadership and her vision for helping British Columbia, and Canada, recover.

Leaving a job you didn’t want to leave just plain sucks. Usually when starting a new job, it comes with an air of excitement, but now, the excitement is still there, but it’s different.

When I applied at my old job, I had planned to stay there for the long haul. It was a well-known hotel that offered growth opportunities and a GM who truly put people first. I had finally found my groove at the job. I felt I had the respect of my co-workers and knew where I wanted to steer my career for future growth.

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.

There is no denying that COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, study and play.

If you miss working and connecting with others in-person, have recently been displaced from another job or want to expand your skills and/or earn money while you study from home - then why not consider working in the BC tourism industry this winter?

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.

In the first instalment of this IGTV series we joined woman of WORTH Tolu Aladejebi in conversation with Asha Wheeldon of Kula Kitchen to learn more about Asha’s experience creating a community of plant-based food lovers in Vancouver and the barriers she faced as a BIPOC business owner.

It is no secret that travel is going to look different this Winter season, with so many transportation providers experiencing service disruption and unclear demand forecasts. So what should you expect and plan for to maximize your safety and minimize stress? I’ve rounded up the latest information on the top transportation options in B.C. to get you up-to-speed.

Burnout is a known occupational risk in the hospitality, tourism and recreational industries. In fact, the World Health Organization has named burnout an "occupational phenomenon" and considers it a legitimate diagnosis.

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.

We love being inspired by strong female leaders so when Marsha Walden was promoted to President & CEO of Destination Canada, we were cheering her on. Marsha made time to chat with us about her professional journey and what lies ahead for Destination Canada. In this interview, she shares her advice for other female leaders along with some of her favourite resources for staying on top of an ever-changing market.

Cold and flu season is upon us and there are ways to support immune function beyond taking a handful of vitamins. Here are some products that you can reach for that are nutrient-dense and easy to find…even in our kitchen!

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.

As the hospitality and tourism industry continues to re-open, it presents an opportunity to implement overdue change. You may know the issues of racism, prejudice and biases BIPOC staff face within the hospitality and tourism industry, but what is the industry doing about it?

Maximize the last of the summer weather and the city’s newly expanded patios with Dine Outside, presented in collaboration by Tourism Vancouver and its community partners. Dine OutSide runs until September 21st and features exclusive food and hotel offers throughout Vancouver.

Summer School is in session! Let's brush up on the basics of the application process and show you how to navigate the full cycle recruitment process as we move into a new future of recruiting.

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..