03/25/2025
Did you know….
Since November 2024, Meridian founder, Pamela, has been working with the YWCA?
It’s been an honour to share my experience to date in entrepreneurship and in life, with the YWCA CareerCompass Program in St. John’s!
The CareerCompass program is a career exploration, readiness, and mentorship program developed by YWCA for young women and gender diverse youth between ages 18 and 30.
It’s a great reminder that we don’t necessarily need to be that “far ahead” in order to support another starting out on the journey. I know my fears and doubts have held me back at times. Being part of this program has been validating and inspiring! I’ve been blessed to have support and still do, we all need support.
I highly recommend volunteering in any capacity as giving back and connecting with community brings so many rewards.
Thank you YWCA St. John’s and to my mentee Hilary Cooper for the opportunity to work together in this capacity.
Here is some feedback from my mentee that I wanted to share:
Hi Pam,
I’ve really enjoyed this experience with you and while we may not be in the same line of work, I believe we are in similar mindsets. Going in to the program I thought I wanted to be paired up with an artist, however I’m glad they couldn’t find me one as it led me to you and your entrepreneurial skills and mentorship. Working with you over the past few months has been very encouraging and grounding and our meetings are something I look forward to.
You have given me some great advice when it comes to responding to clients, reaching out to local organizations, and where to go next. And even though we are in different industries, you always know what to say where it relates to interpersonal and social connections, entrepreneurship, and more.
I appreciate everything you have given me during the program and I look forward to being able to pay it forward to someone in the future.
Thank you so much,
Hilary
I am very much looking forward to my next meeting with Hilary as I too am learning 💕
