Project 25

At 25, Olga Sulimina bravely left the suburbs of Moscow to pursue a better quality of life in Canada. To do so, she went back to university, took part-time jobs and involved herself in student life by volunteering and organizing events for the student club. She put herself out there and everything was worth it. A daughter, sister, wife, petroleum engineer, avid hiker, and animal lover, Olga has em...

Angela Castro is a daughter, sister, graphic designer, cat lover, and runner. For her, being 25 was a mix of confusion and learning. By reconnecting with her inner voice, Angela decided to act and pursue her goals. Now, eight years later, she is proud of herself and looks back on her 25-year-old self with love and kindness. You can also read the article at: https://bit.ly/3MphPo5 If you’d like to...

Ángela Castro es hija, her­­mana, diseñadora gráfica, amante de los gatos, y corredora. Para ella, los 25 fueron una mezcla de confusión y aprendizaje. Al reconectarse con su voz interior, Ángela decidió actuar y perseguir sus metas. Ahora, ocho años después, está orgullosa de sí misma y mira a su yo de 25 años con amor y bondad. Puedes leer la historia en Español en: https://bit.ly/3PvBepi Si te...

At 25, Drew Smith studied music education at the University of Western Ontario so he could become a music teacher. Now 72-years-old, Drew can say he made it - he is a father, musician, and a friend to others. Even though he has retired from teaching music, you can find him playing the trumpet with his band in several locations around Calgary throughout the year. This is his story. You can also rea...

Donna Fallon, 78, is a mother, grandmother, retired nurse, cyclist, volunteer, and outdoor enthusiast. From when she was 25 to this day, she learned how to stand on her own feet and that in some way, the world hasn’t changed much — fashion is always recycled, and wars keep happening —. Her biggest belief throughout life?  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  This is her vo...