Dreamers With A Vision
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I have a vision for an organization that assists women in transitioning from dreamers with a vision to women with a cause. I’ve witnessed so many incredible women demonstrate strength and resilience, even in the midst of tragedy, and I believe women can be catalysts for positive change, in our families, our communities, and the world.
Through speaking engagements, counseling through conflicts to mentoring budding entrepreneurs, it is my hope the organization would empower women from all backgrounds with mentorship and guidance to help them overcome the obstacles between where they are today and where they see themselves in the future.
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As a child, I struggled with the repercussions of sexual abuse. Marrying at 25, I was blessed with two beautiful children, a vision for entrepreneurship and passion for making a difference. My idealistic life was shattered by conflict March 30, 2012 when a physical argument forced me and my two young children to leave our family home.
What ensued was a traumatic court battle. Multiple applications. Trials. Consent orders and nearly four years of legalities and government agencies. Although we as parents, shared custody, the courts were the decision makers of our children.
I was able to overcome the adversity with support and strength from people who had faced similar personal tragedies: victims of rape or sexual assault, overcoming addiction or a health crisis, domestic violence and people who had suffered a crippling loss. When faced with these tragedies, these amazing people, both men and women, had demonstrated incredible strength and resilience. They offered support and guidance to assist in the restructuring of my personal foundation. It is my hope, through your help, this organization can be catalysts in other people’s journeys. Offering a direction to transform dreams of visions into stories of reality.
Through speaking engagements, counseling through conflicts to mentoring budding entrepreneurs, it is my hope the organization would empower women from all backgrounds with mentorship and guidance to help them overcome the obstacles between where they are today and where they see themselves in the future.
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As a child, I struggled with the repercussions of sexual abuse. Marrying at 25, I was blessed with two beautiful children, a vision for entrepreneurship and passion for making a difference. My idealistic life was shattered by conflict March 30, 2012 when a physical argument forced me and my two young children to leave our family home.
What ensued was a traumatic court battle. Multiple applications. Trials. Consent orders and nearly four years of legalities and government agencies. Although we as parents, shared custody, the courts were the decision makers of our children.
I was able to overcome the adversity with support and strength from people who had faced similar personal tragedies: victims of rape or sexual assault, overcoming addiction or a health crisis, domestic violence and people who had suffered a crippling loss. When faced with these tragedies, these amazing people, both men and women, had demonstrated incredible strength and resilience. They offered support and guidance to assist in the restructuring of my personal foundation. It is my hope, through your help, this organization can be catalysts in other people’s journeys. Offering a direction to transform dreams of visions into stories of reality.
Organizer
GeoLyn Mantei
Organizer
Kelowna, BC
