For episode 33 of the second season, yours truly was a lucky host – because I got to discuss with the amazing duo behind FLIK (Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge) – the community whose mission is the advance womxn’ economic participation and womxn-led ventures – Ravina Anand and Michelle Kwok.
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About Michelle
Michelle is a born and raised Vancouverite – medical science student turned social entrepreneur. She co-founded FLIK, a platform connecting female founders/leaders and students across the world via meaningful apprenticeships. Michelle has had the honour of speaking at universities and spaces across North America sharing her thoughts on entrepreneurship, womxn empowerment, diversity and inclusion, and breaking down barriers. She now serves on the alumni advisory council of League of Innovators and as an alumni rep for Next 36 where she works to accelerate more youth entrepreneurs. She has been recognized as a Top 20 Women entrepreneur to watch in 2020 by Tease Tea Founders Fund and awarded as YWCA’s Young Woman of Distinction in 2020.
Her favourite podcasts? The Daily, Up First NPR, How I Built This, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, When Breath Becomes Air…
About Ravina
Ravina is a social-tech entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and COO of FLIK, the first female-identifying apprenticeship portal. By developing technology to solve social issues, Ravina aims to advance womxn’s economic participation and help womxn from remote and underserved communities.
Her favourite podcast? Making Sense with Sam Harris
Her favourite author? Christopher Hitchens, Orwell, Barack Obama, Atul Gawande…
FLIK’s core values
Humility
Celebrating authenticity by showcasing the work and talents of women who let their work speak for them.
Freedom
The liberty to be yourself and to express your thoughts begins by respecting the right of others to do the same; with unconditional respect for each other we are free to be ourselves.
Curiosity
Passion comes where curiosity leads. Finding a path forward with the incessant pursuit of knowledge, discovery, and mastery.
Courage
Courage is to live life wholeheartedly. By sharing our most vulnerable moments, we give others permission to be themselves, inspire them with stories of perseverance, and advocate to live free from expectations.
Compassion
At the root of all social impact is the desire to do good – to genuinely want to make a significant change in the world and selflessly give back without expectations of return. FLIK is a family; an unconditional support system, regardless of who you are.
Follow Michelle, Ravina and FLIK on socials
- Michelle Kwok on LinkedIn
- Ravina C Anand on LinkedIn
- Michelle @michellebkwok on Twitter
- Ravina @ravinacanand on Twitter
- Ravina @ravinacanand on Instagram
- FLIK on LinkedIn
- FLIK on Facebook
- FLIK on Instagram
