When I was challenged by The Clever Girls Collective to write a blog post on “A Woman Who Helped Me”, it took me awhile to figure out which of the many women I have had the pleasure of knowing should be featured in this post. Needless to say, my mom would win this award hands down if ever there was an award show for this in my life. But throughout my life, as a young female professional, I have had the blessing of meeting so many women who have contributed to my belief in basic human kindness and in the goodwill of the general population. So who I will highlight is actually a group of women who were so instrumental in my early professional years in building my confidence and for helping me see that my then-unique identity as a young Singaporean woman international business, was more of a strength and advantage than a weakness. The organization is the Organization of Women in International Trade and they have chapters all across the world where women who are in or desire to be in international business can network and support one another. Through this organization, I had the opportunity to do hands-on marketing as an intern, and over the years, worked up the ranks to become President of the Northeast Ohio chapter. The leadership experience and camaraderie was priceless and I will forever treasure the time I spent in the organization.
One of the causes that OWIT believes in is helping women globally and when I was last active in the organization, they had just started looking into micro-lending to help communities of women globally to earn or supplement a living for their families. Well here’s another way you can help communities in need - from now till May 8th, you can shop at Macy’s for the Heart of Haiti and Rwanda Path to Peace products and enjoy 15% off with the use of this code: CLEVERGIRLS. Check out the range (offering and price points!) they have and consider getting mom or that woman in your life who helped you, as a thank you gift for them, and in turn, lend a helping hand to these communities in need.
Here are some of my picks,
How gorgeous is this Fair Winds harvest basket! Each basket is hand-wovened in Rwanda and made from naturally dyed sisal coil-sewn over bundled sweetgrass. They also come with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The Heart of Haiti necklaces are handcrafted in Haiti and signed by the artisan. Each necklace includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
These paper weights are totally up my alley – made from soapstone and in classic icons like the heart and an owl. Also handcrafted in Haiti.
I was selected for this very special “CleverHaiti” opportunity by Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity. All opinions are my own.
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