Ready for Fall? Here's What's New at My Outlet Founder’s note The end of August was bitter sweet for the My Outlet Team as we wished our co-op students well in their upcoming school year. At the beginning of May we welcomed a robust crew of co-op students from a variety of fields - animation, illustration, clinical research, creative writing, psychology, teachers college and more. We opened the door to see what they could do and what we could achieve together as a team. Many

Back-to-School Success Starts Now Founder’s note Summer in Ontario is a special time. Whether you’re a hard-working parent, corporate executive or student, it usually allows for a short pause and reflection, a smidge of self-care and rejuvenation and magical memories that deepen connections with beloved friends and family. When preparing for a vacation I love indulging by buying a new magazine or two, to accompany my book. I selectively choose a couple of magazines at the air

What Summer Teaches Us Founder’s note What Summer Teaches Us Summer is when we pause, reflect, and ask ourselves the harder questions: What moved the dial this spring? What's worth doubling down on? And what do we need to let go of? This spring taught us something invaluable. We watched kids become more confident. We watched teens step into leadership roles and realize they had something real to offer our younger participants who look up to them. And we watched families begin

A Season of Growth at My Outlet! Founder’s note What Does Engagement Really Look Like? This month, I want to talk about two things I've gained a real appreciation for: engagement and capacity building. For many of you, this may be the last newsletter you read before summer takes hold — and that makes right now the perfect time to think about what's ahead. If you're a school administrator, you may already be planning professional development and workshops for the fall. If you'