WSR Newsletter 1.6

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iaEmotional

Health

Physical

Beauty

Abuse

Prevention

Healthy

Relationships

Self

Reliance

In this Issue:

Occupation: Homemaker 1

Janelle Webster

Living Against the Grain 3

Kate Call

Kimis Nutrition Tips 4

Kimi Sycamore

Beating the Blues 6

Anna Packard

N.E.D.A.W. 8

Genevieve Busch

Women and Careers 10

Bev McCrostie

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Occupation: HomemakerThe experiences I had while at BYU have enriched mymarriage, my church and community service, and my home.

BYU Womens Services and Resources, located in 3326 WSC,

is an organization aimed at helping women recognize their

sel-worth and ull potential. We oer counseling,

workshops, lecture series, and seminars about current

womens issues. We invite you to be active and to get involved.

Our ofce is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

After a few years of blankly staring

at the box marked OCCUPATION

on IRS forms, bank forms, or birth

certicates, I nally feel comfortable

writing Homemaker on any form

placed in front of me.

I found it perplexing to try and

nd a suitable one-word description

to write on a line when I had so many

interests and opportunities ghting for

my attention. After graduating from

the Marriott School of Management

I worked as a bonds broker. Then I

became a math tutor and managed

a chain of tutoring centers. Just

prior to starting my family I was a

Mad Scientist and gave science

demonstration assemblies all over the

San Francisco Bay Area. I was and

continue to be co-owner of a successfu

electrical sign company with my

husband Alex. Six years ago, my love

for real estate investment prompted me

to pursue a Real Estate Brokers license

After two years of marriage I became a

full time mother. What one word could

capture in a meaningful way all of the

skills Ive gleaned from these great

experiences? In the small moments of

introspection I had while mulling over

what to write on the OCCUPATION

line on those hosts of forms, I often

found myself pondering, Who am I?

What will I become?

I discovered that there was one

Womens Services and Resources

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Occupation: Homemaker Cont. on pg. 2

WomenInspiringWomen

By Janelle Webster


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place where all of my talents and roles

ourished: at home. Being a homemaker

has challenged and improved all of the

skills I acquired in my educational and

vocational years and encouraged evenmore. With the help of my Finance degree

from the Marriott School of Management,

I have budgeted and invested my family

into a measure of nancial freedom. I

have found unlimited uses for my science

performance and teaching skills at home,

at church and at my daughters schools. I

have been able save my family considerable

amounts of money by representing myself

in real estate transactions. But it is my

management skills that have proved most valuable, as they have made me a better

communicator, organizer, peacekeeper and

nurturer in my home.

I have also developed talents I never

knew existed while at home like writing,

home decoration, home renovation, and

patience. I am currently an administrator

for the member missionary website

mormonwoman.org. Many of my

management, marketing and presentation

skills have been helpful to the developmentof the site. Without the support of my

husband and my full-hearted acceptance

of the role of homemaker, I would never

have had the time to devote my heart to

such a spiritually satisfying project.

I feel compelled to note that I didnt

come to full time homemaking naturally.

During my rst years home I found myself

spending a lot of time on the computer

creating home based businesses like

an eBay store selling antique glassware

and hosting furniture estate sales via

craigslist. The extra money was nice, but

I knew we were already living within our

means. It wasnt until I found my toddlerdismantling my laptop and deliberately

hiding the keys that I got the clue that my

priorities were mismanaged. I stopped

hosting my Internet businesses and

started hosting pre-school and singing

time for my toddler instead.

There were other aspects of

homemaking that did not come naturally.

For a while I indulged these weaknesses

and told myself, So Im not a gourmet

cook and my house isnt always perfectlyclean. No biggie. Years later, instigated

by a friends critical comment on my

homemaking skills, I decided to pour

myself into creating a better home

environment. I learned to follow a

housekeeping schedule I found on the

Internet and I asked my friends to teach

me how to cook. There was a great deal

more peace in our home after making

these improvements, but I also felt smart!

I found that I could learn new things,even if I didnt have a natural inclination

toward them.

There are many more aspects of

homemaking I need to master, but these

precious experiences in the rst years of

my marriage taught me a lot about lifelong

learning at home. I no longer think of the

words ambitious and homemaker

as antonyms. I feel ambitious every time

I work on my food storage project. I

feel ambitious every time we choose

bring another child into our family. I f

ambitious every time I write somethi

that my testimony is seared upon for t

member missionary site I volunteer for.

I graduated from BYU in 1998 but m

education didnt stop there. I have be

learning and implementing new skills eve

day since I left the Marriott Center wearia blue cap and gown. I never felt that m

degree was something to fall back on j

in case. Instead, the experiences I h

while at BYU have enriched my marria

my church and community service and m

home.

I never felt that my degree w

something to fall back on just in cas

Instead, the experiences I had while at BY

have enriched my marriage, my church a

community service and my home.

There is one experience I mark as m

most successful moment to date. At

Salt Lake Temple Visitors Center th

is a wall covered in murals that highlig

signicant events in the life of Jesus Chr

While visiting the Temple with my childre

I was able to walk that wall with my old

daughter Elizabeth, who was six at t

time. Elizabeth stopped at each picture arelated the events of the Saviors life to

from memory. At the end of the long l

of murals, Elizabeth looked up at me a

asked, Why are you crying mom? T

overwhelmed to respond, I hugged h

with all the energy of my being and w

gratied by the feeling that motherho

and homemaking were the best car

choices I ever made.

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Occupation: Homemaker Cont. from pg. 1

Without the support o

my husband and my ful

hearted acceptance o

the role of homemaker

I would never have had

the time to devote my

heart to such a spirituall

satisfying project.


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Do you know someone who eats a gluten

free diet? If not, chances are you will in the

future. Eating gluten free has become not

only the newest health diet but the only

way 1 percent of our population can live,

that is 1 out of 133 people or about 330

students on campus.

What is gluten and why do people have to

live without it? Gluten is a protein found

in wheat, barley, and rye. This protein is a

binding agent that causes our to become

sticky when wet.

So whats the big deal about gluten?For those

suffering from the autoimmune disease, ce-

liac, it makes all the difference in the world.

When a person has celiac disease, gluten

in food triggers an immune response and

their body begins to attack itself, damaging

the small intestine and causing an inability

to absorb nutrients from food. Essentially,

they are starving while eating.

You can imagine the sort of problems

that can be caused by such a disease. Symp-

toms range from chronic diarrhea and con-

stipation to migraines or even infertility.

Not to mention feeling ill every time you

eat. Luckily, when a person suffering from

celiac disease or gluten intolerance cuts glu-

ten completely out of their diet, the body

heals and symptoms, most often complete-

ly go away.

How do I deal with this diagnosis? As a

woman living gluten free, I understand

the frustration, embarrassment, and even

anger that a person feels when they rst

learn they have to change their lifestyle

permanently. You go through a period of

mourning and want to cry just thinking

about going grocery shopping. You worry

about what you cant eat and everything

feels extremely overwhelming. Not to

mention that food is a part of every social

event, date, and activity you attend. This

alone is enough to make someone want to

turn and run. There is hope and you are

not alone. Here are a few simple steps that

will help you get on the right path.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: Letthem know you cant have wheat

and ask them to change theirgloves. Their ry vats are only usedor rench ries and the seasoningsalt is McCormick. (Allergy note:they use peanut oil and have pea-

nuts available or snacking).

Biaggis Italian Ristorante at the

Gateway: They have a huge GFmenu including pastas, pizza, sal-ads and desserts. Its a great place

to go or a nice date or meal.

Zupas Soups and Salads: Ask ortheir allergy inormation. Nuts

about Berries and the MangoSalad are GF and so is the tomatosoup. Make sure to tell them you

dont want noodles added and thatyou dont want the bread.

PF Changs Chinese Restaurant

at University Mall: They have aGF menu and a good GF dessert.A waiter told me that GF ood isbrought out on the round plateswith PF Changs printed on the

edge o the plate. Dont eat it i itcomes out on another plate. Wait

until you can talk with your waiter.


LIVING AGAINST

THE GRAINYou just found out you have Celiac Disease: Dont worry.There is hope and you are not alone

4 Tips to help you dealwith Celiac Disease:

1. Write down all of the foods you can

eat. Include fruits, vegetables, meats,

cheeses, milk products. Be specic. Itis good to see all the individual foods

you enjoy that are gluten free.

2. Research, research, research! There

are many good resources, forums,

blogs, and web pages with recipes,

product reviews, and support groups.Celiac.com and celiac.org are two

great resources to start with.

3. Start out simple. Dont go to the

store and buy a ton of gluten free

mixes and breads without researching

them. Processed gluten free foods are

more expensive and sometimes are

not very tasty. Start out by purchasing

things you are used to that are gluten

free.

4. Contact the local GIG aka GlutenIntolerance Group. They will be hap-py to help you adjust to your new life-style and will offer support and ideas.

Need to talk about eating glutenree? Appointments and classes areavailable in the Womens Services

& Resources ofce 3326 WSC.

Local Restaurants with

Gluten-ree Options

By Kate Call


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Tips for debunking unhealthy myths By Kimi SycamorePhoto by Brooke Beecher

Nutrition

Microwaves zap all

the nutrients outof vegetables.

MYth #1

Sugar causesdiabetes

MYth #2All fats are bad

MYth #3

Microwaving is one of the easiest

ways to prepare vegetables. Whenever

we cook vegetables there will always be

some loss of water soluble nutrients, like

B vitamins and vitamin C, because these

nutrients are sensitive to heat. However,you can still get nutrients by cooking

them in as little water as possible and for

as short of time possible. Many nutrients

dissolve in water and then drain out,

which is why steaming is the best way

to cook vegetables because they dont

come in direct contact with water; but

microwaving is still a great way to cook

vegetables.

Diabeticsdo need to watch their sugar

and carbohydrate intake to properly

manage blood sugar levels. However, if

you do not have diabetes, sugar intake

will not cause you to develop the disease.

Sedentary lifestyle, overweight, andconsumption of high calorie foods are

the main risk factors for Type 2 diabetes.

Fats: we all need them. Fats help us

absorb nutrients, and they make up 50%

of our cell membranes. However, when

consumed in excessive amounts, fats

contribute to weight gain, heart disease

and certain types of cancers. The key is to replace the bad fat

(saturated and trans fats) with the good fats

(monounsaturated and polyunsaturated

fats). The good fats help promote good

health and are necessary in our diet, in

small amounts.

Monounsaturared Fat

Canola oil

Nuts

Avocados

Polyunsaturated Fats

Seafood like salmon and tuna

Corn Oil

Soybean Oil

Kimis

What kind of fats should I

be eating?

Fruit

Apple slices with peanut butter

Oranges

Fruit smoothies made with plain yogurt

Pineapple with low-fat cottage cheese

Other Ideas

Hummus with a wheat pita

Baby carrots

Air popped popcorn

Almonds

Pretzels

String Cheese

What are some safe,

not-too-sweet snacks?

What are some tasty

microwaved veggies?

Greens

Broccoli

Green beans

Soy beans

Other Vegetables

Sweet potato

Cauliower


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Skipping meals is a greatway to lose weight.

MYth #4Red meat is bad foryour health

MYth #5

You shouldnt eatlate at night

MYth #6

Many people thinkthat by skipping

a meal and eating less food they will lose

weight. This isnt true! People who think

skipping meals means weight loss do

not understand how our bodies work.

If you skip a meal, your body will thinkthat you are in starvation mode and will

therefore overcompensate by slowing

down your metabolism. Usually you end

up overeating at the next meal. A better

approach is to eat smaller, healhty meals

more frequently with snacks in between

to keep you going.

It is true that somestudies have linked

red meat with increased risk of heart

disease, partly due to the saturated fat

content. It is true that poultry, like chicken

and turkey, is naturally lower in saturated

fats (but that is only true if you do not eatthe skin). It is a nutrition myth, however,

that red meat is altogether bad for your

health. Instead of excluding red meats,

choose leaner cuts of beef and pork.

You can also compare the marbling on

different cuts of meat to tell which ones

are leaner. Or read the sticker in the corner

of the package and it will tell you the fat

content.

It really doesnt matterif you eat late

at night. Your metabolism doesnt stop

when the sun goes down. Its not eating

late that is bad. Its the food that we often

eat late at night that isnt so healthy.

Also, if were up extremely late at night we become hungry, and snacking add

extra calories into our diet that we wouldnt

have eaten if we had been sleeping.

Itsnoteatinglatethat

isbad.Itsthefoodthat

weofteneatlateatnight

thatisntsohealthy.


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very February I begin my bud watch. As I walk by trees on

mpus I look hopefully at their branches for any growing buds.

atching those buds grow and eventually burst into beautiful

ossoms makes me smile as I know spring has arrived! But

s February and still dark and cold outside. More often than not,

ose branches are covered in snow and ice. I dont blame those

tle buds for their reluctance to make an appearance!

or many, February can be a difcult month. At this point, winter

as been present for three months and many people nd them-

lves weary of dark, cold evenings. February boosts our mood a

tle with the red and pink construction-papered-hearts of Valen-

nes Day. But overall, this holiday does little to alleviate the the

ues of winter that still persist.

his time of year leaves many women particularly vulnerable to

elings of sadness, loss of interest in life, lack of motivation, ir-

ability, fatigue, and feelings of insecurity and self-doubt. In other

ords, many women experience some depressive symptoms that

e not sufcient (either in number or severity) to warrant a diag-

osis of major depression. However, this Congratulations, youre

ot depressed does little to alleviate these blue feelings. So when

ced with the Blues, what can one do to overcome them? Here are

me simple but powerful strategies to combat the Blues.

1. Get out and be social

Isolation is the compulsion when feeling the Blues. Making an

effort to get out and talk to others can feel like such a chore.

However, the best way to combat those negative feelings is to

do exactly what they tell you NOT to do. That is, go out and

connect with friends and loved-ones. Over time this will feel

less effortful and youll nd yourself engaged in meaningful

relationships.

2. Share your feelings with someone you trust

In this blue place, it is common to try to avoid negative emotions

and you may even feel associated shame and embarrassment. Try

reaching out and sharing your experience with someone you trust

and who will validate your feelings.

3. Exercise frequently

Yes, its dark and freezing outside! Who would want to exe

under those conditions? But exercise is one of the best nat

anti-depressants. Test it out! Rate your mood on a scale of

before you work out, and again immediately after. You mig

surprised at how effective exercise is.

4. Find something to look forward to and thamakes you excited

It can be as simple and cost-effective as a spring hiking trip

Zion with your best friends! Often when people feel the Bl

its hard to feel excited about anything. Something positive

can anticipate will help pull you through those low momen

This should be something realistic, specic and attainable.

5. Set a non-academic goal and worktoward it

A goal keeps you going despite unmotivated moments. Thigoal should be positive and have an end date. Avoid vague,

unrealistic, and unhealthy goals. Some good goals might

B

EATING theBLUES


By Anna Packard, Psychology Intern

Photos by Brooke Beecher


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include training for something youve never tried before. For

example, this year I plan on participating in BYUs Splash and

Dash Biathalon. This goal motivates me to get in the pool in

February! Other goals may include reading a chapter nightly

from a non-academic book or nishing your scrapbook of

freshman year. This is a great opportunity to be creative!

6. Monitor and challenge negative thoughtsNegative thoughts are frequently associated with and exacer-

bate a low mood. Many times we are not consciously aware of

when we are speaking critically to ourselves. Find a piece of

paper and begin to monitor your thoughts. What negative

judgments and accusations are you making about yourself?

Then, once you get these thoughts on paper, challenge their

validity. Ask yourself questions such as, Am I really a failure

because I got a D on that homework assignment? Why is

that homework assignment dening who I am? What other

evidence am I ignoring that says Im NOT a failure? So

I didnt have a date last weekend. Does that really mean Ill

never get married and be a total failure at love? Why am I us-

ing one weekend to predict my future?

7. Find a balance.It can be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of school,

work, and social expectations and nd yourself lost in the

process. You may nd yourself vacillating between feeling

overwhelmed and completely checked out. Take time to rec

nect with yourself and seek to nd balance. Recognize that

you dont need to do everything perfectly and perhaps the b

thing you can do is to do some things imperfectly! Practice

saying NO when you have too much on your plate and seek

help when you need it. Give yourself permission to pampe

yourself! You are worth it!

The good news is that the majority of the Blues resolve an

women nd they reconnect with their excitement for life. The

strategies can help toward that end. Test them out and hopefu

you will see the color returning in your life. And soon the wor

will be lled with all the colors of spring as those little buds

ly emerge and blossom! If you notice your mood doesnt impr

or worsens, counseling services available at the BYU Counseli

and Career Center is also a good therapeutic option.

Womens Services and Resource

Manytimesweareno

t

consciouslyawareof

whenwearespeaking

criticallytoourselves.


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When I was a sophomore in high school,

I learned that one of my close friends

was bulimic. She told me that the purg-

ing was a release, an emptying of thepart of herself that she hated the most.

The feeling that followed her self-in-

duced purging was a moment of relief

from the constant pain she felt when she

looked in mirrors or put any food in her

mouth.

Once I knew about her problem, I

gured that I was strong enough to lis-

ten to her without feeling inuenced to

look at myself differently. I couldnt have

imagined the kind of inuence such self-destructive thoughts would have on me.

After spending so much time listening to

my friends dissatisfaction with her body,

I began ruminating about imperfectionsI

started to notice about my own body.

Mind you, at 56 and 125 pounds, I

was certainly a healthy size for someonemy age. However, this did very little to

disseminate the thoughts of What if

I were to lose 10 pounds? and What

would happen if I only ate half as much

as I do now? By my junior year, I was

attempting to limit my calorie intake to

500 calories a day (a quarter of the rec-

ommended daily calories for someone

with my BMI). The lethargy from be-

ing so nutritionally depleted, along with

the negative thoughts that constantly wracked my brain, left me perpetually

irritable and dismayed that my efforts

didnt appear to be paying off.

Even though my friends eating dis

order did exacerbate other pre-existing

medical conditions, she was able to re

ceive the help that she needed beforeshe caused any irreversible damage to

her body. Fortunately, I was also able to

stop before I found myself too far gone

down the paths of despair and disap

pointment caused by eating disorders

The process of exorcising my thought

of physical perfection was an undertak

ing that took roughly four years, but i

was expedited by a number of uplift

ing inuences, like loving friends and

the scriptures, and an understanding ofhealthy practices which led to a much

more positive outlook on how I viewed

myself and the rest of my life.

Last year, I was walking through

the Wilkinson Center when I noticed

a booth set up by Womens Services

and Resources for something called

N.E.D.A.W. Being somewhat familiar

with the sort of causes WSR champions

I decided to nd out what was going on (I

wont lie, I was also rather curious aboutwhat the mysterious acronym stood for)

Upon closer investigation, I found ou

that N.E.D.A.W. stood for National Eat

ing Disorder Awareness Week. Naturally

after my high school experience, I was

more than happy to receive the opportu

nity to write about N.E.D.A.W. this year

N.E.D.A.W. was established in 1986

to raise awareness about both eating

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N.E.D.A.W.National Eating Disorders AwarenessWeekBy Genevieve BuschPhotos by Brooke Beecher


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disorders and healthy preventative mea-

sures that can be taken to help victims

recover from these life-threatening ill-nesses. Because eating disorders are dif-

cult to come forward and speak about,

the number of people with such illnesses

is much higher than many people real-

ize. In the United States, it is estimated

nine million victims suffer from eating

disorders. Further estimations show that

one in every 200 women suffer from an-

orexia, and that two in every 100 women

suffer from bulimia. Of the nine million

estimated cases in America, 10 to 15% ofthe victims are male. Eating disorders can

affect anyone indiscriminately. They can

develop regardless of gender, race, class,

nationality, and age.

Despite there only being one week each

year dedicated specically to the cause,

the ultimate mission of N.E.D.A.W. is to

effectively prevent both eating disorders

and body image issues while making the

general public aware of these illnesses

and providing better access to treatment

so that more victims can receive the help

they need without fear or shame. In ad-

dition, N.E.D.A.W. seeks to make known

that most eating disorders develop be-

cause of the pressures and physical ex-

pectations placed on both genders by the

engine of society.

In order to accomplish the admirable

goal of eradicating these illnesses, vol-

unteers, eating disorder specialists, social

workers, health care providers, and edu-

cators come together to raise awarenessin communities about eating disorders

through the distribution of literature on

the subject, as well as holding seminars

to explain the dangers that eating disor-

ders present and the importance of early

prevention of these illnesses. At our own

university, there will be both a panel dis-

cussion on helping friends with eating

disorders and a presentation on how me-

dia negatively impacts self-image.

Whats so great about N.E.D.A.W.is that virtually anyone can become in-

volved; even if you dont have any re-

search or professional experience behind

you, you can put up posters, distribute

pamphlets, or organize community

awareness activities like hosting a speaker

or putting together a N.E.D.A. walk.

Im incredibly grateful that the issues

I had with my self-image were overcome

before I damaged myself beyond repair.

Unfortunately, there are millions of peo-ple all over the world that suffer silently

from deadly illnesses that prey upon their

minds and waste away their bodies. In the

pursuit of perfection, men and women

are dying from a starvation of both body

and soul. In order to stop these very

real illnesses, it is up to every person to

spread awareness and hope. Its time to

talk about it.

I you or a riend are struggling

with an eating disorder, please

contact our ofce in 3326 WSC.

We are here to help.


Workshops orWomen

Help a Friend

At our Voices o Courage

workshops, you can learn how to

stand up or yoursel and those you

love, and how to stop abuse.


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Director

LaNae Valentine

Office Manager

Brooke Beecher

Marriage & Family TherapInterns

Lauren BarnesCarly Larsen

Nutrition Counselor

Kimi Sycamore

Marketing & Public Relati

Nikki Mena

Katie Nelson

Event Coordinator

Bianca Martinez

Office SpecialistSarah Johnson

This newsletter is published month

during the regular academic year.

Designer: Katie Nelson

Editors: WSR Staff

Photographers: Kacey Shaker,

Brooke Beecher

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2010 in the WSC Garden Cou

R e c e n t l y , I

listened to several

YouTube songs

performed by

Susan Boyle, a

contestant onthe 2009 Britains

Got Talent. In

particular, the

song I Dreamed

a Dream from

Les Misrables

struck a chord

with me. Unlike

Susan who nally got her opportunity toachieve her dream at the age of 47, mine came

in my early 30s. Like Susan, it was friends

who encouraged me to pursue my dreamtoattend university, to become a teacher. Going

to university began as a back-up plan. Marriedand with three small children, I was a busy stay-at-home mom, who also did the bookkeepingfor my husbands auto body shop. When

stable employment for my husband began to

be problematic, I started working full time as a

secretary to help support our family.

An Ensign article, detailing the number of

women who, for a variety of reasons, would be

the sole breadwinners, gave me the nal pushI needed. In 1985 I enrolled in the Bachelor

of Education program at the University of Al-berta.

During my last semester at university, we

had our fourth child. The possibility that I

might have to support my family became a

reality when our youngest child was only six

months old. My husband was no longer able

to support our family, and the decision was

made that he would be the stay-at-home dadand I would work. Our role reversal did not

prevent me from serving in a variety of churchcallings, including Primary and Young Wom-ens President and Gospel Doctrine Teacher.

My rst year of teaching in a Junior/Se-nior High School was all the encouragement

I needed to apply to teach at the college level!

Over the next 20 years, teaching in the Of-ce Administration program at Olds Collegeand then at Red Deer College offered several

opportunities for me to pursue my entrepre-neurial interests by developing innovative

programs.

While working on my Masters in Educa-tion in 2002, I began researching the emerg-ing profession of Virtual Assistants. A Virtual

Assistant (typically abbreviated to VA) is an

entrepreneur who provides professional ad-

ministrative, technical, or creative assistance toclients from a home ofce. Inspired by the VAcommunity, I had a new dream. My dream was

to create a college level VA training program

in Canada. I spent months surveying VAs, ll-ing out government paperwork, and nding anexperienced VA to help develop courses.

Hard work and determination paid off in

2003 with the launch of the Virtual Assistant

Certicate Program at Red Deer College. TheVA Certicate, taught entirely online, becamethe rst government accredited VA training

program in Canada. My VA students are pre-dominantly women who want to work from

home so that they can have a exible workschedule and be more available for their fami-lies.

During this time our marriage ended after

22 years, and I became a single parent. Five

years ago I remarried. In the pursuit of my

lifes dreams, time and time again I have been

reminded that I needed to remain focused and

committed in spite of the challenges that came

my way.

This academic year I am completing a sab-batical leave at Brigham Young University-Provo in the Marriott School of Management

with a focus on womens entrepreneurship. I

have had numerous opportunities to connect

with successful men and women entrepreneurs

and to assist students in developing their own

business ideas through the Home Based Busi-ness Plan Competition. The things I miss the

most during this leave are my children and two

(soon to be three) grandchildren and teaching

my online classes.I plan on teaching for many more years and

pursuing my own entrepreneurial ventures,

preferably somewhere with warmer winters

than those in Western Canada! I would also

like a more exible work schedule so that I canspend more time with my family.

I am currently serving as a Relief Society

Teacher and a Temple Worker in Provo.

omen and CareersW By Bev McCrostie

Documents

WSR Newsletter 1.6