Meagan
“Being a women is doing what you want: whether that is eating the food you want, wearing that dress you want, or doing that career path you want to venture into.”
Meagan is creative and compassionate. She is dedicated and goal-oriented, which led her to a profession as an Interior Designer, where she is pursuing her passions. Meagan's actions are guided by empathy, and she is always mindful of other people's perspectives. She is a teacher who, when she is not at work, coaches children soccer. Meagan is also someone who is always willing to learn. This is her story.
P: Please introduce yourself!
M: My name is Meagan, I am 21 years old and am currently working full-time doing my dream creative job as an Interior Designer, as well as teaching little kids how to play soccer on the side:).
P: Describe or define yourself in your own words.
M: I would describe myself as a hard worker, a super creative person/hands on learner, and a very compassionate person. I have always worked hard to be where I want to be in my life, whether it’s working towards a small goal or a long-term goal. I have a creative outlet through my full-time job, and am able to work with people one on one and create spaces that are very personal to each person and their lifestyle. I love learning every day, but additionally, teaching has become a part of my life while coaching little kids soccer.
P: What is your favourite thing about yourself?
M: At first I didn’t want to answer this question, because it felt selfish for some reason. But after reading it again I realized it’s an important question, as loving yourself is so important. I would say my favourite thing about myself, is my empathetic personality. I find myself able to understand others and try my best to put myself in their shoes and see their point-of-view. I would say this is my favourite trait about myself because I see this trait shining through in my daily work life, and my social life (friends + family). It is something that I have always noticed is a part of me.
P: What is one piece of advice you’d give your younger self?
M: This was a tough question because many things rushed to my mind. But to summarize, one piece of advice I would give to my younger self would be: Only you can define yourself. Other’s opinions about you don’t matter. Loving yourself is so important and putting yourself before others sometimes is NOT selfish.
P: What does being a woman mean to you?
M: Being a women is standing up for yourself and showing your strength in the world. It means showing yourself what you are capable of and what you want to do to make a difference. Being a women is doing what you want: whether that is eating the food you want, wearing that dress you want, or doing that career path you want to venture into.
P: Who is one woman that inspires you? What would you say if they were here now?
M: I don’t have just one women who inspires me. Maybe if I thought about it for long enough I could narrow it down haha. But really, all the women in my life inspire me. My mom, my grandmas, my 2 sisters, my mentor at work, my best friends, and my aunts. Everyone single one of them impact my life in a different way, so it is hard for me to pick just one. Some inspire me in courageous ways, loving ways, and others in creative and artistic ways.