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Bhanvi discussed the constant battle between motivation and perseverance, and her work as Founder and President of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/9442043\/admin\/#\"><strong>Articulate Initiative<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After a short breakout room session, we hosted the Owning Your Future Panel with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/9442043\/admin\/#\"><strong>Jennifer Hawkrigg, OLY<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/9442043\/admin\/#\"><strong>Sasha Braganza<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/9442043\/admin\/#\"><strong>Shahina Khan<\/strong><\/a> from RBC. These distinguished panelists discussed their experiences with motivation and perseverance, and how to overcome imposter syndrome. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We ended this celebratory event with the announcement of our 2021-22 GEM Scholarship Recipients and final reflections from our Mentees. 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