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Why So Emotional?

Why So Emotional?

“It takes a big man to cry. But it takes an even bigger man to laugh at that man.” By far one of my favorite Jack Handy quotes. If you’ve got a quirky (read brilliant) sense of humour and you’ve never heard of Jack Handy’s ‘Deep Thoughts’ do yourself a favor and look them up. …
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Guest Post: The Fear Of Generosity

Guest Post: The Fear of Generosity

Below is a guest post from Beth Borody Every day we have the opportunity to be generous to those around us. Every day we make the decision to reach out and give, or stay to ourselves. There is a fear around giving – that if I give you something, then I am losing something, and
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Reflect – Recharge – Release

Now that it’s been just over a week since our soft launch I want to relive some of the highlights and thank you for a great event we won’t soon forget. Reflect November 23rd gave us a chance to look back at where this all came from and the incredible highlights along the way. After
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Want to be in our video?

Hi Givesome Friends, Have you ever wanted to be in a Givesome video? Of course you have. Well, our next Givesome video is going to be shot by YOU with YOU in it. Here’s how to do it: First, watch this video…HERE Shoot a couple of short video clips with your phone (5 seconds max) that showcase
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Introducing our Givesome Ambassadors

One of the joys I’ve discovered through launching this new start up is all of the fascinating people I get to meet along the way. This group is no exception. I met each of them at different stages of the journey – one was part of a young leadership team that I presented to; one
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Meet our newest Givesome Ambassador – Steffi

Hi! My name is Steffi Lane and I am currently a Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Guelph. I am avid lover of The Office and I would do anything to see Noah Gunderson in concert. One of my favourite people to follow on Instagram is Coco Ho who is a professional surfer. I
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Habit vs. Have it part II – Finding your niche

If you didn’t read the post “Habit vs. Have It part 1” you can read it here Another great benefit of creating a habit of giving now rather than waiting until you have ‘more’ is the discovery of your sweet spot. Finding that need and that opportunity to give in a way that reflects who
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Thanksgiving Toonie Giveaway Style

Thanksgiving Toonie Giveaway Style

Last weekend was Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. It was also the day I’ll be giving away toonie #128. The best part about this challenge so far is hearing the variety of things that people say they’re going to do with their toonie. So being Thanksgiving I’d like to share some of the awesome things I’ve heard
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