The gathering was deeply participatory a space of discussion and genuine sharing of real-life experiences. Each story, reflection, and moment of honesty allowed participants to breathe, connect, and learn from one another, discovering that personal strength is both individual and collective a shared recognition of the light that lives within us all.
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AWiB, in collaboration with ACCA Ethiopia, hosted an engaging full-day workshop titled Finance for Non-Finance Managers I, aimed at empowering professionals from non-financial backgrounds with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions. The session ran from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering participants a comprehensive and practical understanding of core financial concepts.
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Through guided discussions and personal reflections, members examined how reciprocity has quietly influenced their experiences in friendships, family, and even professional interactions. Many found themselves realizing that when they had offered support, understanding, or love with sincerity, those same qualities often returned to them in unexpected ways.
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Participants began by understanding the psychology of stress and developing body awareness, identifying where tension is commonly stored, in the neck, shoulders, hips, back, chest, gut, heart, and legs. Heran guided members through various breathwork techniques, including calming breath, the rule of breaths, pumping breath, alternate nostril breathing, punching breathing, and a joyful laughing exercise, helping participants reconnect with their breath and ease both physical and mental tension. In pairs, members reflected on self-sabotage, exploring how they react when stressed and the strategies they use to find relief.
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The Zenbil session began with gentle relaxation movements, allowing everyone to settle into the present moment. This was followed by short self-introductions, creating a sense of openness and connection among participants.
AWiB members gathered once again for a creative and hands-on Growth & Learning Lighthouse session. This weekend’s focus was Visual Note-Taking—an expressive and powerful way to capture thoughts using sketches, symbols, and minimal words.
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AWiB members came together to explore a theme that touches every area of our lives: Authenticity. What does it really mean to be authentic? How do we live and lead with truth, both personally and professionally?
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Members learned the rule of thirds, framing, balance, lines, simplicity, and avoiding mergers. and also learned slowing down, pre-visualizing a shot, pausing to look through the viewfinder. Through interactive activities, participants observed different photos, assigned them to these rules, and then practiced taking one subject from multiple directions to see how perspective changes a story.
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This past weekend, AWiB had the distinct pleasure of hosting a powerful and insightful session on the Principles of Writing, led by Tizita Shewferaw. The event was more than a writing workshop, it was a profound journey into the heart of storytelling and its power to transform.
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The discussion began with how emotions affect the body and vice versa, touching on the physical, spiritual, and mental dimensions of our reactions. Jemila demonstrated this by asking participants to extend their right hands, showing how the mind’s focus and control directly influence the body.
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