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Q and A with Valencia D. from Capitol Heights, Maryland

“There’s a risk of losing ourselves in the fast-paced nature of life if we fail to pay attention and stay true to our core values.”

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: I have a deep passion for empowering individuals to achieve healing and become their healthiest, most authentic selves by equipping them with the essential tools and support.

Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I matured quickly and encountered a myriad of challenges throughout my upbringing, including witnessing mental illness, a lack of self-love, low self-esteem, drug-related issues, violence, and abuse within my family. The early loss of my father at the age of six introduced me to trauma, which significantly influenced my life.

Motivated to heal my own heart, I embarked on a personal journey of self-discovery as I grew older. This process ignited a passion within me to assist others in their own healing journeys. Fast forward to today, where I am a mother to seven children (four boys and three girls) and a wife to an amazing man. Recognizing the importance of being the support I lacked in my youth for my own children, I became determined to offer the same guidance and care to them. Through this experience, I realized others also need this kind of support, prompting me to extend my passion for healing to a broader community.

Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: I’ve embraced the principle of trusting the process and resisting external pressures to conform to someone else’s expectations. Early on, I recognized that I may not resonate with everyone, and I’ve come to accept that as a natural part of life. Embracing my authentic self has become a paramount aspect of my identity, and I navigate life with the unwavering confidence to be true to who I am without hesitation.

Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: Though we’ve made significant progress from our past, affording us greater capabilities and opportunities, it’s crucial to stay mindful and authentic. Even with the advancements, there’s a risk of losing ourselves in the fast-paced nature of life if we fail to pay attention and stay true to our core values.

MORE ABOUT VALENCIA: In my practice, I provide a diverse array of services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals. These offerings include personalized one-on-one sessions, enriching family sessions, dynamic workshops, and impactful speaking engagements, all aimed at fostering personal and relational growth. A particular source of pride is my signature program, the “Always Win” workshop, which stands out as a distinctive and transformative experience within the spectrum of services I offer.

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www.valenciacdavis.com

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Q and A with Suzanne from Sudbury, Ontario Canada

“Happy employees make for a more enjoyable work environment.”

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: My name is Suzanne Aubin, I am the owner of the Trek Jewellers, a small family business located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. We specialize in making people’s vision for their engagement become reality.

Technology has changed so much throughout the decades, that designing your own ring is something that anyone can do both online and in person. I love envisioning my clients’ concept of their dream ring and making it come true for them. The smile I see on their faces when they receive their piece of jewelry is absolutely priceless.

Before any work day starts, I always take care of myself first. I do wake up quite early, and get straight to my workout. It helps get me in a positive state of mind, and into creative mode. Currently, we are expanding our services and products online at https://trekjewellers.com/ with free same-day delivery locally for any in-stock items. Delivery services are something we will be adding shortly for those who can’t come in due to their work schedules or are housebound.

Q: What were your younger years like?

A: Growing up, we were the standard family with our father working and our mother being at home to care for us. My dad was the one who taught me everything I know about the jewelry business. I must be honest, it was the newer technology, such as the laser machine, and CAD programs that really sparked my interest in learning more.

I always thought I would end up being a professional accountant at some point. I loved playing around with numbers. Although my career didn’t head in that direction, I still had to learn about simple bookkeeping and balancing the books. My love of numbers didn’t stop there over the years. I also studied how to trade currencies.

Currency trading takes up a good portion of my time. Proprietary traders trade with reputable firms and must keep up with world news. Some news has a major impact on the currencies, which also affects gold. This trickles down into gold prices fluctuating for all businesses. All work and no play is never any fun. I enjoy spending time with my precious granddaughter. She is such a joy to have around. My dad absolutely loves her to bits. Anything that has to do with the outdoors I love. Kayaking, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and of course going to the cottage or as we say it out here in the North, camping.

Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: If there’s anything I’d want others to know from owning your own business, is time management. It is very important to have a scheduled calendar to have everything in order. Even more important, is to have some downtime for yourself. I can’t stress this enough. Always support your team at work. Happy employees make for a more enjoyable work environment. I am very lucky to have wonderful people surrounding me every day.

Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: Feminism in my eyes is having all of the same rights and opportunities as men. It’s about empowering ourselves and treating each other with dignity and respect. It is certainly not about oppressing men. Men have their role in society and are a huge blessing in our lives. It’s about getting that education, making decisions, being recognized as a person, having work opportunities, and working alongside our men. Feminism leaves no one behind. It’s about equality in the workforce, education, business opportunities etc. With that being said, Trek Jewellers is a proud sponsor of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. It is a night to honor women who have inspired other women and girls by serving as mentors, role models, or by their own achievements in a variety of disciplines.

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