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  • Are We Chasing Clout or Change?

    Are We Chasing Clout or Change?

    These days, it seems like we only address important social topics when there is a label or hashtag attached. Over the past couple few months, I’ve noticed a lot of posts during Black History Month and on International Women’s Day (IWD). But… where are those posts now? Why does our…

  • 10 PowerPoint Tips & Tricks That Will Save You Hours

    10 PowerPoint Tips & Tricks That Will Save You Hours

    Our good pal, PowerPoint, has been a part of countless school projects and work assignments over the years. Anyone can put together a PowerPoint presentation, but can you create an engaging slide deck that will save you time and WOW! the socks off your audience? Luckily for you, I met…

  • The 6 Mentorship Best Practices You Need to Know

    The 6 Mentorship Best Practices You Need to Know

    Perspectives from Tammi Warfield, VP of Customer Success at Microsoft Mentorship is critical to our careers, but what does an effective mentorship look like? At a Microsoft Canada Women Who Lead event, Tammi Warfield shared that she was an avid believer in the power of mentorship. Her passion about this…

  • Digital Branding & Virtual Networking

    Digital Branding & Virtual Networking

    Over the past couple months, I was invited to run a Digital Branding & Virtual Networking Webinar for a couple of different groups at Microsoft! In March, it was with our Co-op Community in Canada, and in April, it was with our XBOX/Gaming Early-In-Career Community in the US! Sharing the…

  • What The Tech is Kubernetes?

    What The Tech is Kubernetes?

    This What the Tech Series is for anyone who doesn’t come from a technical background. If you are interested in breaking into tech, let’s learn about different tech trends, concepts, and buzzwords together! You can also check out kkarenism.com/msftadvocate to learn more about my journey at Microsoft so far. First…

  • 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in University

    10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in University

    This 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in University blog series is for any of you students who are still in school, or about to attend university or college, so that you can make the best out of your academic careers. Thank you again to the dozens of people who…

  • University Mistakes #10: Neglecting Self Care & Wellbeing

    University Mistakes #10: Neglecting Self Care & Wellbeing

    Here is why international experience is key to your personal growth and professional development. Don’t miss out on these experiences while you’re in school!

  • University Mistakes #9: Forgetting to Study Smarter

    University Mistakes #9: Forgetting to Study Smarter

    Here is why international experience is key to your personal growth and professional development. Don’t miss out on these experiences while you’re in school!

  • University Mistakes #8: Rushing to Graduate

    University Mistakes #8: Rushing to Graduate

    Here is why international experience is key to your personal growth and professional development. Don’t miss out on these experiences while you’re in school!

  • Meaningful Mentorships

    Meaningful Mentorships

    On Feb 12, 2021, I was invited to kick off the first of 3 Mentorship Workshops that the Microsoft Canada Intern Community was hosting! In this webinar, I shared my personal mentorship experiences and how they shaped my development as an early-in-career professional. Thanks so much to Ayesha Mir for…