I've got a bad cause of the jitters. Maybe it's because last week I co-hosted and launched a new monthly webcast with my colleague Chad that focuses on curriculum development which is something I've really been testing my skills at recently as an informal educator and facilitator. This webcast involves creating curriculum live which makes … Continue reading I’ve got the jitters
Category: Life
I am Muslim and I refuse for silence to be our biggest weakness
From the moment I learned of the attacks around the world and turned on the TV to learn more, one thought kept going through my head “I hope the attackers weren’t Muslim.” Horrible right? I was travelling in Switzerland and close to the end of my second week in Europe when news of the attack … Continue reading I am Muslim and I refuse for silence to be our biggest weakness
Digital Inclusion: Introduction
I’m looking for purpose. It was when reading an article my dad sent me titled “16 ways to have the confidence of a concrete elephant” by Matt Anderson that I read confident people have a sense of purpose. In order to gain that purpose individuals must answer the great old question “how can I make … Continue reading Digital Inclusion: Introduction
A Junior Achievement Story
Exactly ten years ago I got the opportunity to be president of my first ever company with Junior Achievement (JA). The skills and confidence JA was able to give me are fundamental to who I am now. So thank you JA. I was proud to be a featured alumni in your Achiever Stories and excited … Continue reading A Junior Achievement Story
Why I always sign of my email by telling people “I can’t wait to see what you break”
I’m always meeting our community members from around the world whether it is close to their homes or somewhere closer to mine. More than once, when I’ve said my name to a new face they will great me by saying “oh you’re Amira, the one who sends all the emails.” In fact, it’s true. Whether … Continue reading Why I always sign of my email by telling people “I can’t wait to see what you break”
Tech Girls Canada Portraits of Strength (Q+A)
I was thrilled to be featured in Tech Girls Canada who often features women in STEM who have helped break barriers and achieved great things within their industry. They asked me to answer a few question to help inspire other women in STEM: I am a tech evangelist and community builder When I was 10 … Continue reading Tech Girls Canada Portraits of Strength (Q+A)
Quarter of a Million Dollars for Cancer Research
My friends and I fundraised over $250,000 in 4 years. Did I say that too quickly? Let me try this again to show you how big of a deal this is. Myself and 15-20 ladies have collected over a quarter of a million dollars for the Canadian Cancer Society in just a few years. Unlike … Continue reading Quarter of a Million Dollars for Cancer Research
I’m a product of my environment
When I surround myself with happy people, I in turn am a happier person. When I surround myself with negative people, I am quicker to get angry and upset with the things around me. When I surround myself with people doing things I admire, I am more inspired to do equally great things. When I … Continue reading I’m a product of my environment
Brooke’s Donkeys, small but mighty
Well, the Donkeys did it again. Three years in a row we have been named the top Fundraisers by the Canadian Cancer Relay for Life. Our team members have also secured for the third time the awards for Top Fundraiser and Top Online Fundraiser. We've raised something over $150,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society in … Continue reading Brooke’s Donkeys, small but mighty
Project Ukulele Gangsterism
Project Ukulele Gangsterism: The Unedited Story February 28, 2013 Adil Dhalla ( also known as my brother) receives $1000 from the CSI Awesome Foundation to take one of his crazy ideas to the next level. He was super happy and thanks to his Facebook post the idea starting getting legs. Beginning of March, 2013 Adil … Continue reading Project Ukulele Gangsterism
Amira Dhalla 