Taking Action
Small steps. New possibilities.
What happens when we stop waiting and start doing?
Taking action doesn't always mean making a big leap. Sometimes it begins with a small decision, a change in direction, or the willingness to begin before we feel completely ready. We may not know exactly where the path will lead, but every step has the potential to open a door we couldn't see before.
The Taking Action issue of Becoming Your Brand explores the space between intention and action, and what becomes possible when we move beyond thinking about change and begin creating it. Through four women's very different experiences, this issue looks at new beginnings, entrepreneurship, reinvention, community and the courage to create opportunities rather than wait for them.
Inside this issue:
The Power of Beginning – an exploration of why the first step matters more than we think, how action creates clarity, and why we don't need to have everything figured out before moving forward.
Feature Conversation with Dee Boswell-Buck – after 26 years in a corporate career, Dee shares how she created her own opportunities, built a business and embraced change. From starting a community of mothers to becoming a LinkedIn strategist, she reflects on preparation, overcoming fear and taking intentional steps toward something new.
Lisha Alvares: Through Her Eyes – a registered physiotherapist shares her experience of rebuilding her career after moving to Canada, navigating uncertainty, returning to school and finding the courage to begin again in a new country.
Stefanie Martino: Through Her Eyes – the founder of Sora Well Bar reflects on stepping away from nearly 17 years in education to follow her vision of creating a welcoming wellness space for women. Inspired by her time in Italy, she shares what it means to trust a new calling while honouring the life and career she has built.
Ale Santoliva: Through Her Eyes – the co-founder of Brutko, a design and operations studio, shares how a job rejection became an unexpected opportunity to build a business with her husband. She reflects on overcoming overthinking, embracing imperfect beginnings and discovering that even a closed door can lead somewhere meaningful.
Voice in Action: 5 Ways to Turn Intention Into Action – practical ways to name what you want, make your goals manageable, put action on your calendar, begin with what you have and keep your momentum going, followed by Your 7-Day Action Challenge and reflection questions.
You don't have to feel ready to begin.
Download the November 2026 issue of Becoming Your Brand.