Many Thanks
It takes a village to grow.
Natael Dumouchel
Photography & Videography
Natael has worked quietly behind the scenes in logistics for movie productions in Montreal, Quebec. For years, she carried a dream of becoming a photographer and videographer. She decided to pursue that dream, using her artistic eye to capture the beauty in people, nature, and raw, authentic moments through the lens of her camera.
Thank you, Natael. I am deeply grateful that you stepped outside your comfort zone to share your glowing ambition and light. Your work helps make this world a more captivating and beautiful place. Your ambition is a meaningful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue our dreams.
Kristin Woodford
The Routine Queen
A connection that started as a massage client turned into a long-term friendship. A friend who became a beacon of light that sparked something profound in me. Sometimes it only takes one person, one thought, to create a rippling effect within us—to pursue something bigger, a dream, an exciting future. Kristin’s philosophies around rituals and habits became a catalyst for change in my life.
Thank you, Kristin. I am deeply grateful that you chose to rise up and help others, so they can see the light within themselves.
My Family
My fire. My why.
I once had this beautiful thought that having children of my own would allow me to see a reflection of myself. What I didn’t expect was that the reflection would include both the good and the ugly parts of me. Through trial and error, I realized my children didn’t learn from my words as much as they learned from my actions and behaviors.
That realization lit a fire inside me. If I wanted to raise emotionally intelligent and resilient children, first I needed to do the inner work within myself.
And that’s when my journey truly began—for my family. As a result, I became more aligned with who I am, developed a stronger connection with my husband, and brought more joy into our home.
This feeling is empowerment. This is my version of greatness.
Photograph taken by Patricia Delarosbil; CMP
Riipen: LevelUp
Experiential Program for Students
It takes a community with variety of skills to grow a business. I am extremely grateful for Riipen Grant Programs like LevelUp to provide ambitious students who are eager to apply their learnings into practice. I'd like to thank the following students:
Julian Hutchison
Layal Al-Kadri
Lia DeVries-Voves
Mena Maqsoud
