Show & Tell

We like how Hazel’s outfit both follows and bends the rules at the same time — to be sure, it’s a simple button-up blouse and pencil-skirt combination, but she makes it feel young and fresh by picking a shirt in a shade of military green that matches her skin tone to a tee, and by opting for a skirt in leather — not the usual, but she manages to look professional all the same. Working in corporate banking, Hazel says she loves how dynamic her job is. “A vital aspect of corporate banking is helping businesses grow, which in turn spurs job creation and changes communities. That’s at the heart of anything truly inspiring,” she says. “My job challenges me in all aspects and I learn something new everyday.” Even though Hazel says that her workload can sometimes be overwhelming, it helps that she’s found good mentors to guide her through. “I have been blessed to have worked under great bosses who have supported me all the way.” It also helps that she creates routines to allow her to maintain some sense of balance in her life. “Set days to have family meals or drinks with friends,” she says. “Take the initiative. If you miss someone, don’t just tell them — call or text to meet up.” When she does get time, Hazel spends her weekends reading at Dempsey, trying new cafés, restaurants, or bars, and spending time with her boyfriend, whom she considers her role model in life. “He is highly disciplined, intelligent and responsible. Most importantly, he is humble despite his successes in life,” she says. “I think it’s very important to have a good heart and be humble about great accomplishments.” It seems that when it comes to life, Hazel values actions more than intentions, and she strives to live by her own words. Her personal motto in life: “Show me, don’t tell me.”