EmpowerU: Idea Validator
Explore what it means to be an entrepreneur and whether it’s a good option for you.
Join Rise for a FREE 90-minute in-person and interactive workshop to spark your curiosity about entrepreneurship and its potential for you. Guided by an expert facilitator, you’ll explore:
- Whether self-employment suits you, your needs, and goals
- The common qualities of successful entrepreneurs
- How to leverage your unique strengths to build a business
Register if: You want to be your own boss; traditional jobs don’t meet your needs; you want extra income; you’re curious about business ownership but don’t know where to start, and more!
About the Presenter:
Rebecca Palmer is a strategist, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder with over 20 years of experience in the entrepreneurial world. Her passion lies in building global relationships, designing educational strategies, and challenging the status quo.
A lifelong learner, Rebecca holds a master’s degree in public policy, and has an extensive background in social enterprise, business building, organization management and transformational leadership. She has had an impact on the lives of over 1500 entrepreneurial-minded youth and adults through the delivery of early-stage business training and mentorship in Canada, Moldova and Jordan.
About Rise:
Rise is a national organization dedicated to empowering people with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship. Through training, mentorship, micro-financing, and other custom supports, Rise helps individuals develop the skills and access the capital they need to build a small business, improving their quality of life and enabling them to support their families and communities.