BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Melanie Ewan
Entrepreneur | Writer | Advocate
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
It was the spring of 2018. I was all gussied up in my black jumpsuit with bright red lips, surrounded by colleagues, friends, and community.
This past week I noticed a trend. Not an obvious, life-changing one, but more of a shift in tone and intention spilling into my inbox, zoom rooms, and DM's. The message? " We are tired. " But why are we tired?
At Volition, we're used to fielding queries about pitching, and regularly address questions ranging from " what do I include on my financials slide?" to " how do I ensure that my pitch is polished and practiced without feeling rehearsed?
If you are a woman in tech, you've likely experienced the isolating effect of being the only woman in a room rife with bro culture, and you're no doubt aware of the low number of women entering and staying in the industry.
Remote work is on the rise, and it's not just for travel bloggers and techies anymore.
Inspired by a friend of mine, I decided to revisit an old article that I once drafted about the tools I use as a remote worker. I've been getting a lot of questions about remote work, virtual events, virtual community management, and how to stay focused and healthy when working remotely or in isolation.
Can you master these little-known interview tips?
Published on December 9, 2017 by Melanie Ewan #ThisIsVolition You've practiced your pitch in the mirror for hours on end. You've taken pains to memorize your key points and formulate a compelling story. You've stood in front of friends and family (furry or otherwise) and finally decided that you're ready for a less forgiving audience to hear about your project.
Published on December 9, 2017 by Melanie Ewan #ThisIsVolition If you've ever been to a pitch event, you've likely heard the ' but why ' question many times. Feedback panelists are constantly challenging pitchers to dig deeper and give their audience more insight into who they are, why they're doing what they're doing, and why we should care.
Lifestyle: Health and Environment
In our second instalment of the " Lockdown Lessons" series, we've interviewed Melanie Ewan, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Volition, an international advisory firm that works with startups and entrepreneurs. Melanie tells us what she's learned from leading her company, team and clients throughout the current crisis, as well as things that we should all be doing right now as we move forward.
As an owner of a small business working with other small businesses, it's been 24/7 crisis management and creative ideation mode, while also transitioning to working in a shared space and making sure to take care of my health. It's been quite a learning experience!
Can't distinguish between ecotourism and sustainable travel? You're not alone. While they have a lot in common, ecotourism has its own set of guiding principles care of the International Ecotourism Society, which includes everything from education and investment to actively creating positive impacts and experiences on the go.
While it's easy to become overwhelmed by stats and images about global pollution and trajectories for years to come, the intent of this article is not to instill fear. The intent is to be realistic, to learn from what is going on in the world, and to support one another in our collective efforts to change.
of By Melanie Ewan Espresso | Those who took up travelling years ago may be surprised to see how many beloved attractions have transformed over the years. When we hear staggering accounts of overtourism, mismanaged waste, the effects of ocean warming, and air pollution, it is understandable that climate grief is on the rise.
of By Melanie Ewan Espresso | Since 2007 Ethisphere Institute has published the World's Most Ethical Companies Honoree List on an annual basis. This list not only showcases companies that meet strict standards in ethical compliance, but also serves to educate and create best practices for the years to come.
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with aging. While we appreciate the injection of earned confidence and perspective that often comes with age, there's something unnerving about being able to feel and see your body shift and degrade in new and unexpected ways. It's not all doom and gloom though.
Let's get one thing straight: you love your kids and wouldn't have it any other way. But, truth be told, being a mom is a challenge (to put it mildly), and there's a lot that people just don't seem to talk about-at least not until after baby arrives.
Your back pain deserves care―here are some tips
Worry is a funny thing. We know that it causes anxiety, which is detrimental to our health, and we know that things are going to happen as they will, regardless of whether we worry about them or not.
Stress affects the way we think, and not in a great way. Sure, acute stress can boost your brainpower, sense of motivation, and resiliency, but this
Medical tourism is the practice of traveling across international boundaries in order to access medical care. Residents of low-to-middle income countries with strained or inadequate health systems have long traveled to other countries in order to access procedures not available in their home countries and to take advantage of higher quality care elsewhere.
LIFESTYLE: Travel and Food
Fast forward ten years and things have changed a bit. First off, I'm more of a relaxed traveller now. I still escape to the cobblestone corners and seaside vistas of Europe as often as possible, but where once I sought out hectic itineraries and bunk beds, I now search for hidden gems and local haunts - and while I often travel solo, that doesn't mean I have to travel alone.
When you think of Thailand, you can't help but picture an endless supply of sun, sea and sand. And with good reason! Simply Google 'Thailand beaches' and you'll immediately understand why 32 million tourists choose to visit this tropical beach paradise every year.
From the rugged dunes of the Thar Desert to the colourful chaos of Johari Bazaar, Rajasthan offers a real life choose-your-own-adventure. But what is it like to actually travel through India's largest state? First and foremost, it's a land of extremes.
ARTS & CULTURE
"When I was eight or nine I was doing a school project with National Geographic's. My dad said 'No, don't use mine. Get your mom to take you to a used bookstore and you buy them there - those are the one's you can cut up'. We went to one in West Van.
Reviewvancouver reviews the performing arts in Vancouver, including theatre, music, symphony, opera, dance, and special events
Reviews -- As I stood outside the Commodore, umbrella in hand, I allowed my eyes to wander through the growing crowd. I was surprised by how many people had shown up, seeing as how even I was a bit iffy about going to see a band that I adored when I was thirteen.
This past Sunday, I officially lost my SVMF virginity, and it was glorious. The skies were blue, the beers were cold, and fanny packs ran free. Everywhere you looked there was merch, tattoos, crop tops, and line-ups. In other words, there was no escape from the magnificent mayhem of festival life.
Reviews -- Arriving at the Vogue on Wednesday night I found myself filled with curiosity for the night to come. With a knot in my tummy (a curious condition that ails me when faced with the unknown) I took my seat among a sea of darkened faces and turned my gaze to the stage..