Ashanti Leadership and Professional Development Services

Our own, Ann Divine, was invited to give a speech at the International Women's Forum (Atlantic Canada) Breakfast in Halifax on March 7. We thought it would be fitting to share it in our celebration of International Women's Day.

"Today, we stand on the shoulders of those women.

We celebrate the incredible achievements of women across all fields and building stronger communities.

We cannot gather today without acknowledging the deep and painful truths that still exist for so many women — here at home and around the world.

We hold space for the women in Nova Scotia who have lost their lives to intimate partner violence.

We recognize the voices of women who are too often pushed to the margins, whose journeys are usually shaped by strength and struggle.

We are here today not just as individuals, but as a collective voice — a voice that is stronger, clearer, and more powerful when we work together.

Each of us brings something unique to give and make lasting change.

So today, let us hold gratitude for the women who came before us, those who dared to hope, challenge, and dream.

Let us honour the women beside us — those we know and those we do not. And let us commit ourselves to the women who still face violence, discrimination, exclusion, and fear — for their fight is our fight, and none of us are truly free until all of us are free.

May this International Women’s Day be both a celebration and a reminder that together, our voices are unstoppable."

Happy International Women’s Day. Let's continue to

It is exciting to see our leader, Ann Divine, in action as Chair of the Halifax Chamber Board of Directors and using her platform for raising awareness on key economic and social issues.

Ann Divine is the Founder & CEO of Ashanti Leadership and Professional Development Services and Chair of the Halifax Chamber Board of Directors.

In the latest issue of Business Voice, Ann reflects on the Chamber’s history and another historic year for our Board of Directors.

Read the full story today at:
https://halifaxchamber.com/business-voice/sharing-a-vision-of-prosperity-and-progress/