BOLD IDEAS!: "Three Generations of Rebels: Defying the status quo" - June 18, 2020

BOLD IDEAS!: "Three Generations of Rebels: Defying the status quo" - June 18, 2020

CALUMET AND STONG COLLEGES invite you to attend BOLD IDEAS!:

Bold Ideas serves as a platform for citizens, activists and leaders to share their personal, career and life experiences and challenges with the community, and how they negotiated their life paths around these challenges. Non-conformists are welcome.

We believe in the power of ideas, actions and experiences. We believe that humans are catalysts for a better world. We believe each experience is unique and can elevate the consciousness of others.

Bold Ideas is where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. It is where extraordinary people share extraordinary ideas that challenge our perspectives of what is possible, what is not possible and what is certain.

Please join us at our upcoming Bold Ideas session:

Session Title: "Three Generations of Rebels: Defying the status quo"
Date: Thurs June 18, 2020
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Presenters: Diana Khoury- MBA, Jamal Khoury and Raya Khoury
Zoom Meeting ID: 969 1437 7453
Zoom Meeting Password: 911248

Presenters' Bios:
Diana Khoury: Born and educated in Lebanon, Diana moved to Canada 30 years ago with an MBA degree in hand and a keen sense of determination to conquer the world. She joined Shell one year after landing in Canada and held several roles in the Retail business, progressing her career through the organization to take on more senior positions in Strategy and Marketing. Diana recently joined the Shell International team as Head of Global Alliances and Partnerships and relocated to London, UK on an international assignment. As a senior woman leader, she became a role model to upcoming female talent that aspire to influence and shape the future of the Retail industry globally. A proud mother of 2 young adults and a partner to her husband of 30 years, Diana is driven by adventure and loves hiking & summiting the many peaks in the Rockies.

Jamal Khoury: Jamal is an event producer, radio host, DJ and music producer. Jamal entered the world of radio and digital audio production in 2012 when he began volunteering with CJSW90.9FM, Calgary’s independent campus and community radio station. Community radio quickly became part of his lifestyle - it provided Jamal an outlet to dive deep into his love of music, and CJSW offered the facilities to learn and practice new skills. What captivated Jamal was the inclusive environment where everyone was welcome and where he could connect with like-minded individuals. The idea of championing an inclusive creative community became at the forefront of Jamal’s pursuits.

Raya Khoury: Pre- COVID-19, Raya was the General Manager of The Beltliner diner in Calgary, Alberta. As an aspiring entrepreneur, and recent post-secondary drop-out, she sought out some ideas and inspiration by entering the world of restaurants. Raya quickly fell in love with being in service of others and through some varied encounters, she experienced a range of different management styles and became eager to personally develop her own sense of leadership. With this new discovery of living wholeheartedly through leading herself and her own life, she has become enthusiastic about spreading her knowledge. Raya is now in the midst of creating her own platform that she can use to equip and empower others with the resources to live a meaningful and healthy life.

Session Summary: A young woman in a small village in southern Lebanon decides to found a school for girls in the 1950s against the will of village elders and men. She challenges sexism and helps shape the perception of generations of men and women. She becomes a role model to women and girls.... Her daughter negotiates the trials and tribulations of every day war in Beirut in the 1970s/80s, a war that splits the entire country along religious lines. She falls in love with a man from another religion, and strives to overcome her family's prejudice against inter-religious marriage. She challenges generations of bigotry as she immigrates to Canada and raises a family.... Her two Canadian children strive to establish their career paths challenging family pressures for formal post-secondary education.... Three generations pursue their life paths to fulfill their calling, and in the process inspire generations of men and women to think and live more authentically. In defying norms, they elevate themselves and others.

Experience a moment of learning and sharing ideas.

Take a break, de-compress and partake in this self-growth session.

Registration is free. Advanced registration is mandatory.