Vancouver’s Lifeguard Legend

“Ruby Smith Diaz (l.) examines the life of Joe Fortes, a Black lifeguard in Vancouver, during a time of rampant racism, exploring his legacy and identity through research, personal reflections and poetry.FULL STORY

 

From bartender to life coach

November 20th, 2015

Lorrie Forde is a self-designated life coach in Summmerland who has released Really Good F Words: Your Interactive Guide to Self-Care (Influence 2015) from a hybrid publishing service. Fun is one of her F Words. She has a CEC coaching designation from Royal Roads University (certified executive coach) and an ACC designation from International Coach Federation (associate certified coach). She completed her grad certificate at RRU in 2013 and added the ICF designation in 2015.  A public launch was held at the new Okanagan Regional Library in Summerland B.C. where 170 copies were donated to SOVAS (South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society) and SOWINS (South Okanagan Women in Need Society). $19.95 U.S. via Amazon.

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