Last November I had the pleasure of attending Zoya Jiwa's Simply You presentation at the Winds of Change Wellness Gathering with my tweenager. It was an awesome afternoon where we explored our definitions of beauty, talked with strangers about our inner hopes and learnt how to appreciate the important people in our lives. The session … Continue reading On gratitude, parenthood and Zoya Jiwa
After struggling with her self-image, Zoya discovered her mission - to ensure that others do not have to fight the same personal battle. In August 2011, she founded the Simply You Program at Dr Charles Best Secondary, to empower youth to recognise their leadership capabilities and embrace inner beauty. An 8 session program with the … Continue reading Wellness Gathering presents Zoya Jiwa, TedXKids presenter, Nov 2, 2pm
People aren’t born knowing what beauty is. Instead, the images projected to us as we grow up create our definition of ‘beauty.’ Now more than ever, young girls and boys are being exposed to our society’s image of ‘perfect’ beauty. In most cases, however, this image is unattainable. The media certainly plays a role in … Continue reading Inspiration: You are more beautiful than you realise. Take it from Zoya Jiwa.
This blog post by Wellness Gathering guest speaker Zoya Jiwa is shared from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre. Zoya will speak at the Banquet Room at the Ullus Community Centre, at 1pm on Thursday October 25, as part of the Healthy Living Workshop series of the 3rd annual Winds of Change Wellness Gathering. When … Continue reading Being Simply You
After enduring a struggle with her self-image, Zoya is on a mission to ensure that others do not have to fight the same personal battle. The 18 year old is a guest presenter at the 3rd Wellness Gathering, October 25. By embracing values of health, gratitude, and optimism, the Simply You Workshop will motivate participants … Continue reading Wellness Gathering brings TEDxKids presenter, Zoya Jiwa, to town
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