As a female I always feel inspired when I see women from various races and social status uniting for one common cause; the empowerment of us! This week has been just that, educating and celebrating what it means to be a female and the power we possess. It began when musicians, actors and a stadium filled with 50 000 females let their power be heard during the Sound of Change concert in London. The event was to inaugurate, Chime for Change, a new female empowerment campaigned established  by  Gucci, geared at raising funds and awareness to  women’s issues and supporting projects like access to education, healthcare and justice  for females around the world. The celebration included a series of high energy charged performances by Beyoncé ( co founder of the campaign), Jennifer Lopez, Mary J Blidge, and Madonna who  delivered a moving speech.

For more information on how to be apart of this new global female empowerment campaign or to donate please visit www.chimeforchange.org

Here are some the performances from the concert below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCz199F5ezs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb8bB-D1Pgs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QNq0IEPICQ

  Also this week, media mogul and Forbes 11^th powerful woman in the world, Oprah Winfrey was awarded with   an honorary doctorate from Harvard University, for her  outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment and extensive humanitarian work. She also took to the podium to give the graduating class of 2013 an inspirational commencement speech .During the speech she shared personal stories of triumph and failure, even offering advice on how to perceive inevitable let-downs, stating “there is no such thing as failure — failure is just life trying to move us in another direction.” In her closing statements she reminded the graduates to live life with a purpose and in the  “most highest, truest expression of self” in order to achieve success.

To watch the full length speech, hit below.

http://www.extratv.com/2013/05/31/oprah-winfrey-receives-honorary-degree-     gives-commencement-speech-at-harvard/

It is both uplifting and progressive when females in conservative societies are held to high regards and granted access to things women in modern societies take for granted. Just this week a licence was finally issued in Saudi Arabia to open the very first sports center dedicated females; a modern series of change expected to increase women’s rights in conservative countries. The center will allow for girls and women to take part in sports, fitness regiments and  health education. It is a positive advancement and hopefully in the coming months well see more progress for  females in Saudi Arabia

To read more about the center hit the link below.

http://www.albawaba.com/sport/-ksa-women-496907

This weekend will be all about fast cars, celebrities, exclusive parties and excessive spending at this years Grand Prix weekend.Those with passes to the Formula 1 races, should be well equipped with umbrellas, as it will be one wet occasion. As for the ticket-less race car fans, you can share in the excitement, in a different setting, thanks to St Catherine Street. Like every year, expect to see exotic cars on display, or being driven, musical performances and other F1 associated activities.  Regardless of the rain, there will be plenty beautiful people out for an eventful Grand Prix weekend. #mtlgrandprix

How will you be spending your  Grand Prix weekend, let us know.

 This weekend we welcome the month of June and in the city of Montreal that means a fun agenda of exciting festivities. Here are this weekend’s top events to look out for:

1.The 20^th edition of the Montreal Beer festival kicked off this past Wednesday May 29^th and will be running till Sunday June 2^nd 2013. To commemorate the 20^th milestone, for first time the event will be held at Palais des congrès located inside Place D’Armes Metro in Downtown Montreal. The expected 100,000 beer enthusiasts will get the opportunity to taste beer from various parts of the world with the simple purchase of coupons priced at  1$ each.  

Side note: One tasting will require 2 to 6 coupons so make sure you have a your ones up.

For more information visit the official event website http://festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca/en/festivals/mondial_de_la_biere_montreal_2013/

Interesting Bear Facts

• Can be made from  barely, wheat, rice ,corn and yeast
• Can lower chance of heart disease blood clots, kidney stones. Plus lower blood pressure.
• Beer is both fat and cholesterol free
• Beer has relaxing effect on body ,thereby reducing stress and helping you sleep better
• Beer is packed with protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamins B, B2, and B6 basically healthy and essential bodily nutrients.
• Dark bear is healthier
  Information Retrieved on http://ca.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/45b_eating_well.html

2. If you want to avoid gaining a beer belly, a crowed convention center and potentially plastered individuals then luckily for you, you can opt for a more relaxed event at the 2nd annual Yoga Fest being held Friday may 31^st to Sunday June2nd at  Le Conservatoire 4750 Henri Julien Ave. Montreal. Seasoned yogis, curious yoginis and even child yogis are welcomed to attend this three day event which will showcase 30 different yoga techniques and 50 hours worth of workshops classes, performances, discussions and panels all led by some of Montreal’s top instructors. To be apart of the full three-day mental and physical rejuvenation session, expect to pay 191$

For complete pricing and courses listing visit http://www.yocomo.org/en/festival/

Interesting Yoga Facts

• A Holistic Health System Founded in India 5000 years ago
• Patanjali is the founder of Yoga, he wrote the complete  Yoga  Sustra manual  .

To read more interesting facts visit http://www.yoga-abode.com/node/1455

3.If you want to combine walking and philanthropy to your weekend then head out to Jean Drapeau Park on Sunday June 2^nd at 10 am for The annual World Partnership Walk. The two and a half hour marathon held each year aims at increasing awareness on global poverty while raising funds to put an end to it. Individuals, friends and corporate teams are encouraged to take part.

A 100% of all donations will go towards the Aga Khan Foundation Canada an organization with several development projects set up in parts of Africa and Asia. To learn more on how you can get involved or donate visit http://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/en/montreal.

                                                   Angela Kim is wearing Nana Bra & Iris Culotte.

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