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13 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,M arch 5,2020 theifp.ca International Women's Day, Jane Myhal says the key to success is supporting other women. We need to lift each other up, celebrate friendships, and honour those women who contribute to our communities. "We need to be passionate about what we do, whether it is career related, family related, or any other life path we choose," she says. "We also need to give back and help women who are facing tough times. "Growing up, Jane was influenced greatly by her mother: a musician who worked in a "man's world," yet found success and was taken seriously for her incredible talent. Her success inspired Jane to reachnewheights throughpassion and love: raising a family, going back to university later in life, and opening her own jewelry design business, Links by Jane. She has recently become the new editor of Show Guides Unlimited, a comprehensive guide book for vendors that includes the best craft shows and vendor events in Ontario. Jane has also found success in her four daughters, instilling her beliefs of strength, toler-ance and kindness in them. "My greatest achievement is raising, supporting and having a strong belief in my four daughters," she says. "They are all successful, thoughtful, loving young women who have faced adversity, but came through with flying colours."On March 8, Jane encourages everyone to spend the day honouring and celebrating women worldwide who have faced adversity, had successes and achievements big or small, regardless of their skin colour, religious beliefs, or sex-ual orientation. info@linksbyjane.ca Jane Myhal, owner/founder MountainviewMortgage Caro lyn Ca l le ro , mortgage broker Carolyn Callero says InternationalWomen's Day is a celebration of being recognized as a female and a human being. Callero, amother of two kids andowner ofMountainviewMortgage -TheMortgage Centre, has found success through her influences growing up: her parents, who al- ways pushed her to be the best version of herself that she could be. "Both my mom and my dad were business people," she says. "They taught me to work hard and always domy best." Everyday,Callerocontinues to learn, self improveand take initiative.Asamentor,Cal- lero hasmetmanypeoplewho showpersonal strength, andencourages everyone to do the same to find their own success. "I learned a lot from many very successful women," she says. "I knew I had the strength to be successful, too." This InternationalWomen'sDay,Callero invites you to see yourself in a positive light, to be your own cheerleader, and to be prepared towork hard. "Always think highly of yourself, always work hard, and always make sure you can be self sustaining," she says. "These will give you the confidence you need to be suc- cessful, and will allow you to make the right choices for you and your family." 2-125MainStSouth,Georgetown 905-873-0128 Milton, Georgetown and Mississauga, which Sweatman explains as one of her biggest accomplishments. Thinking about her other accomplishments in both her personal life and business, Sweatman remains optimistic about exactlywhat her greatest accomplishment is. "The immediate answer for my greatest accomplishment would be my family", andbeingarolemodel.Then Icouldsaysettinggoalsandmeetingthem;tryingtobalance life and work. However, truth be known if I think hard, my greatest accomplishment has and children in her success in her life and career. They have continuously pushed her and motivatedher. Shealsoexplains thatworkingalongsidementors helpedher seeherworth as a young lawyer. "Mentorship was critical in my early days as a lawyer and now I continue to see how critical it is for the young women aroundme," Sweatman said. "Without it we cannot be the most that we can be for ourselves,forthosearoundus,forourcommunitiesandforthe greater world that we live in." Explaining that independence way in the business world. Sweatman urges aspiring lawyers and businesswomen to surround themselves with quality people, while continuing to follow their passions and goals. SweatmanLaw* Jasmine Sweatman, lawyer & founder *Sweatman Law Professional Corporation 145 Mill St., Georgetown 905-877-0121 MoxxiBoutique Joanne Smith , Owner and Operator On International Women's Day, Joanne Smith takes time to reflect on her journey of opening her very own clothing boutique. She says this day is the perfect time to celebrate women's achievements and equality, a time for women to feel proud of who they are. After graduating from university, Smith had the opportunity to establish a career for her- self in a male-dominated industry, but that never deterred her from following her dreams. "Approximately 15-years ago I decided to open upMoxxi Boutique. From the time I was a young girl I had a passion for the fashion business," says Smith. Her greatest pleasure is stylingwomen, so they can feel great about themselves every day, whether they are career women or stay-at-homemoms, Smith believes everyone should feel beautiful. Moxxi Boutique continues to evolve and strives to carry the latest fashion trends while providingpersonalizedcustomer service. Smith's hardwork anddedication toherbusiness is greatly influenced by the positive encouragement from her father who always told her: "work hard, be the best you can be and always say "I can" . As for her own advice for women in the workforce, Smith believes they should follow their heart. "You know deep down what youaregoodat andwhat youarepassionate about," says Smith. "Experience and learn as much as you can; take every opportunity to educate yourself; don't be afraid of change and don't let the fearof failurestopyoufrompursuingyourdreams." For Smith, being confident and trying your best is essential for success. 70MainStreetS,Georgetown 905-877-0111 International Women's Day 2020 #BecauseOfYou International Women's Day International Women's Day 2020 #BecauseOfYou