Episode Summary
In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Selena Woo sits down with Ravnoor Kirk and Katrina Walker, students at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Co-Presidents of the BCIT Chapter of Young Women in Business (YWiB).
YWiB is a community for emerging female leaders and young professionals who want to create their own success, creating a platform for their voices to be heard and exposing them to new opportunities. As student leaders, Ravnoor and Katrina share how they balance priorities, support each other, and help cultivate growth, community, empowerment, collaboration and fun within the YWiB community and beyond.
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Guest Bios
Ravnoor Virk, Co-President, Young Women in Business BCIT
Ravnoor Virk is a student at the BCIT School of Business and Media specializing in Professional Sales and acting as the current Co-President of the Young Women in Business (YWiB) BCIT Chapter. She works collaboratively with the Executive Team of YWiB BCIT to foster both professional and personal growth among its members. Her commitment to empowering young women in business is reflected through her involvement in various initiatives and events that aim to enhance skills, build networks, and provide valuable learning experiences.
Katrina Walker, Co-President, Young Women in Business BCIT
Kat Walker is a recent graduate of the Tourism Sales & Marketing program at the BCIT School of Business & Media and currently supports the Young Women in Business (YWIB) club as Co-President. She currently works in her dream post-university role as a Weddings & Special Events Sales Coordinator at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. She is a passionate advocate for young women starting in their careers and has been a dedicated leader in YWIB, where she works with her team to connect their members to support & mentorship, as well as learning & growth opportunities.
About the Host - Selena Woo
With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Selena brings both a deep passion and a wealth of expertise to her role as Vice President of Advisory Services - Associates and Operations, one of the largest teams at Nicola Wealth.
A graduate of the University of Calgary, Selena holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, along with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations. Beyond her daily responsibilities, she also serves as the host of the Women's LEAD podcast at Nicola Wealth, which is dedicated to celebrating and empowering women from all backgrounds by sharing their stories. Selena's commitment to advancing equity is further exemplified through her involvement as a Steering Committee member of Women's LEAD and her role as co-chair for Nicola's Inclusion Committee.
Selena is actively engaged in her community, volunteering with various organizations such as Junior Achievement, Union Gospel Mission, CPABC, Yell Canada, and the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation. Additionally, she mentors through the Women in Capital Markets Mentorship Program.
For her full bio, visit: nicolawealth.com/our-team/selena-woo
