I have been attending Women of Courage Asia since June 2020. This platform was introduced to me by my dearest friend, Carol Gockel.

I also realised that two other friends of mine, Lynette Har and Jasmyn Yee-Ang, have also been volunteering in this community. Hence, my curiosity of the Women of Courage Asia piqued. Over time and during the Monthly Empower Meetings (MEM), I got to know the ladies on a personal basis. Through the workshops and meetups, I saw their heart, their commitment, and their desire to help women; empowering them, instead of tearing them down. It is truly a community built for women by women!

The vision and mission of Women of Courage Asia is also something I resonate with and seeing these ladies taking time out from their busy schedules to volunteer, month after month, is also an inspiration and motivation for me to serve. I want to pay it forward to those in need, just like the help that friends and acquaintances had given me when I needed them. It gives me hope that there is still much warmth and good people around, despite all the negativities that surround us on a day-to-day basis.

After six months of observing and volunteering, I saw the growth, slow and steady. I am so proud to say we have become better through learning from our mistakes and garnering feedback from the ladies attending MEM. I saw for myself the determination and tenacity of the Founders, together with each individual leader leading by example.

The synergy that we have from our Zoom sessions are electrifying! The sharing from the trainers/leaders and ladies in the breakout rooms are so edifying and inspiring. Time and again, I listen and am touched by the women’s stories and how they each overcome their obstacles. These stories encouraged me, allowed me to draw strength from them, knowing that I am not alone.

Let us continue to strive to be our best, empowering others in our unique ways.

Love & peace,
Natalie Nancy Tan
(You are what you think)
Wellness Resilience Coach