Hi, I’m Brandy, and welcome to my Mindset blog!
I am keen on sharing thoughts and perspectives, and fostering connections.
I strive every day to keep an encouraging outlook, and a positive mindset – while recognizing that this is a work in progress.
I enjoy sharing a positive quote or thought, or an anecdote, that might resonate with others. I hope that my words might encourage a spark of positivity for others, as well.
In many ways – in my life, and on my life’s path, at present – I am beginning again.
I have a passion for helping others – and a desire to assist organizations and businesses that support, advocate with and for, and promote awareness of persons with disabilities, youth and seniors, and other vulnerable groups and our community.
I have many years of experience both working and volunteering within our local community’s not-for-profit sector, and in the private sector, as well. In most of my work roles, I’ve worked in administrative office environments – many of which are connected to promoting awareness of and providing support to individuals with disabilities, and other minority groups.
I hold a diploma in Radio & Television Broadcasting (with Radio Specialization) from Conestoga College, and a BA in Sociology, from the University of Waterloo. I have completed a wide and diverse range of stand-alone, college-level courses as well.
While utilizing my knowledge, skills and abilities, talents and experiences, I want to continue to encourage and support individuals and organizations, in their efforts to connect.
I’m passionate about advocacy, and community participation. I believe strongly that our community – and the individuals within it – are made stronger and more cohesive, when we support and learn from one another, as we draw upon, and share our strengths, and our challenges.
I’ve worked as writer, an editor and a proofreader, for a range of projects.
My work and skillsets include providing feedback to students (at the highschool, college and university levels) concerning academic writing, content development for a range of promotional materials, articles to help promote awareness of individuals with disabilities, and to bring important issues to the forefront.
I have written articles and human-interest pieces for a variety of not-for-profit, consumer and organizational publications. I have also written website content – including online content writing utilizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Principles.
I have self-published three collections of verse, entitled “Unveiled in Verse” (2013), “Wordplay” (2014), and “No Stranger Times: Contemplation Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic” (2021).
I’ve completed additional personal and creative writing projects, as well.
I appreciate that you have taken the time to visit and read my Mindset blog.
And I hope that readers will find my experiences relatable – and that perhaps others will feel encouraged and welcome, to share and relate their own perspectives and life experiences, challenges and successes.
Welcome to Mindset! 