ETERNAL STRINGS

Beginning of an eternal journey

Yet again, she quickly excelled in her new career, leveraging her exceptional customer service skills and in-depth knowledge of the real estate and mortgage industry.

As Gail grew her network over the years, one thing she observed is how people around her were struggling to find suitable relationship matches. Over time, she began feeling the urge to create a solution and the idea for Eternal Strings was born. Gail details, “Empathy drives me. I was always passionate about being of assistance to others. With a strong background in sales, marketing, and a passion for helping others, I decided to launch Eternal Strings. Through this new venture, I hope to create a platform where people can connect and find their perfect match with ease and convenience.”

Eternal Strings finds its roots in the idea of assisting people in creating meaningful connections, through bespoke matchmaking skills, a secure platform, and technology. Dating can be a daunting experience; one may not know what expectations to set. Gail understands this concern faced by people and its repercussions as well. The importance of finding a compatible partner can play a crucial role in building a fulfilling life. Eternal Strings’s well-thought process is what sets it apart from other applications. The overarching goal is to make the journey of finding love seamless and enjoyable. Launched in March 2023, Eternal Strings can reach South Asians and other individuals residing anywhere in the world. That said, while matchmaking is a beautiful process where two individuals are brought together to form a bond for eternity, many myths about matchmaking need to be addressed. Gail breaks down these preconceived notions and offers her perspective on combating wrongly assumed ideas:

Myth: Matchmaking is only for people who cannot find partners themselves.

Reality: Eternal Strings offers an exciting, personalized road to finding true love, with more access readily available at your fingertips vs. other methods.

Myth: There is a lack of authenticity with online matrimonial services.

Reality: Eternal Strings ensures that all profiles are authentic and verified, giving members peace of mind.

Myth: Inadequate matchmaking algorithms make it difficult to find suitable partners.

Reality: Eternal Strings aims to offer an advanced matchmaking algorithm based on compatibility and personal values to help members find their perfect match.

Myth: Because of safety and privacy concerns, personal information cannot be shared online.

Reality: Eternal Strings implements strict security measures, alongside clear and transparent privacy policies, to protect the personal information of its members.

Myth: Online matrimonial services have limited options when it comes to finding partners.

Reality: Eternal Strings connects members from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, giving users a wider pool of potential partners.

As a cutting-edge and modern solution to traditional matrimonial services, Eternal Strings is embracing the rise of technology in romantic relationships, and optimizing it to the end-benefit of users, via www. eternalstrings.com. The platform’s unique compatibility matching system takes into account each member’s religious, cultural, and personal values to ensure compatibility. Gail elaborates, “In today’s diverse world, people are looking for partners who accept and appreciate their differences. Eternal Strings celebrates diversity and inclusivity, bringing people from all backgrounds together to find love.” To those who are looking to take advantage of all that Eternal Strings has to offer, Gail provides the following tips:

• Be honest. Honesty is the foundation of any successful relationship, so be honest about your preferences, interests, and values.

• Complete your profile. A complete profile with accurate information is crucial for finding the right match. Make sure to fill out all the details and upload recent photos of yourself.

• Take the time to get to know each other. Building a relationship takes time and effort, including chatting, video calling, or even meeting in person if possible.

• Stay open-minded. People come from different backgrounds and have different lifestyles. Be willing to learn and understand different perspectives.

• Be proactive. Don’t wait for the right match to come to you, take the initiative and reach out to members who catch your eye.

Be patient. Finding the right match takes time. Eternal Strings is here to help, and the perfect match is just around the corner.

Built with a modern take on love, Eternal Strings is bound to become the next big name in the dating universe. Gail is a big believer of continuous improvement and keeping up with market trends. Moreover, by establishing and building partnerships with relevant organizations and communities, Eternal Strings taps into wider audiences and deepens its impact. Embedded with the vision to be the most reliable matrimonial platform that enables South Asians and other individuals globally to find their matches based on compatibility, shared values, and mutual respect, Eternal Strings is all equipped to make dreams come true, via https://eternalstrings.com. As Gail herself puts it, “There is no limit to what we can achieve if we are persistent to rise.”

Meet Jasmine Bhambra, a true force of nature in the Fraser Valley. Jasmine is a shining example of what it means to be a community leader, and a beacon of hope for those looking to make a difference in the world. As a successful real estate agent, grief recovery facilitator, entrepreneur, community activist, and loving mother of four, Bhambra wears many hats, but it is her unwavering dedication to making a positive impact that truly sets her apart.

As a trauma survivor, Jasmine understands the value of resilience, healing, and community support. She turned her own tragic experience, the murder of her sister Manjit, into a passion for supporting others, and her work as a Grief Recovery Facilitator has helped her own healing. Her work in mental health advocacy, food security, and community building has been nothing short of remarkable.

Jasmine’s platform, Live in the Fraser Valley, is a testament to her love for her community. Through Live in the Fraser Valley, Jasmine aims to support local businesses and events and to create community collaborations. Her platform is committed to promoting diversity, highlighting the voices and perspectives of all communities, and building bridges between different cultures and traditions.

Her commitment to creating positive impact extends beyond Live in the Fraser Valley. As a Community Builder for the United Way of BC, Jasmine supports residents to become community champions with United Way’s Local Love Fund to help execute events and programs and ultimately create a healthy, caring, inclusive community.

Jasmine’s passion for creating solution-oriented spaces in the community has led her to become a member of the 5X Private Patrons Club, Board Member of the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association, a Chair for the 55+ BC Games and so much more. Through all her roles, she hopes to inspire and motivate the future generation to become changemakers.

Jasmine is also a public speaker, using her platform to share her message of hope and empowerment with others. She believes that the next generation has the power to create enormous positive change and encourages them to take up space and ask for a seat at the table and if need be, to not be afraid to build their own tables.

With her ripples of positivity, Bhambra is on a mission to create waves of change and build connections that foster a genuine sense of community. She is a true gem and a leader who inspires us all to become better versions of ourselves.

After working for almost two decades in the finance department of some of the largest enterprises in Canada, Kal Grewal realized that she doesn’t need to work for other brands – that she possesses the knowledge to be a brand herself, a name to reckon with in the accounting industry in Canada. Daughter of immigrant parents who came from Daulatpur, Punjab, India, in the 1970s and made Nanaimo, BC, their home – Kal built her career from the ground up through sheer resilience and hard work. While growing up, the odds were not in her favour. For instance, she could not attend a university outside of Nanaimo as her parents weren’t comfortable sending her to another city which restricted her study options to what was available at the local college. Moreover, as a woman, she was expected to prioritize marriage over her career. Fortunately for her, at 21, she married a man who supported her ambitions.

Determined to succeed, she enrolled in the CGA program and started juggling a full-time job, school, and a newly married life, along with becoming a mom to her first son at 23. “It was challenging, and I still can’t believe I did it. I’m so grateful that I could pursue my education; it came through for my family and me during tough financial times. I want the women out there to know that if they are resilient, they can achieve anything,” she says.

By the time Kal completed her certification, she had already worked with companies like Jim Pattison, Teck, and Saputo. She ran her husband’s business for the next few years and joined Intrawest in 2006. She grew from Assistant Controller to the Director of Finance and even started teaching Accounting at the Vancouver Community College. Her next challenge was Boston Pizza, where she led IT project that focused on cloud based paperless workflows.

Here, she had an epiphany – she realized she could leverage her vast, progressive experience with large enterprises to create full-service, cloud-based accounting firm for small to medium sized businesses. She understood that AI technology created a level playing field for SMEs to get real-time reporting without investing substantial capital into the financial reporting infrastructure.

In 2018, Kal started her venture, Realtime CPA, intending to provide full accounting support and business advisory to small and medium businesses. From a girl who started with zero connections in the industry, Kal today has represented clients such as Glowbal Restaurant Group, Nuba and Riversol Skincare. She empowers businesses by offering fixed-value pricing that includes advisory, financials, tax, back-office support, and more. Soon, she aspires to lead workshops and seminars to help individuals learn accounting basics, including bookkeeping and setting up cloud-based accounting systems.

Bharathi comes from a background of strong female leaders. Her mother was a trailblazer in her industry. She was the first female South Asian family physician in Abbotsford who taught her the value of working hard to serve and build her community, and she has left a legacy and impact.

Bharathi is a Senior Business Development Specialist at Raymond James Ltd. She jokes that the title “Senior” reflects tenure, not age, as 18 years in her industry would qualify as “senior.” She has successfully built a practice that focuses on long-term, holistic financial management. She is passionate about development and education for the up-and-coming generations and helping people break real and perceived barriers.

Non-profit work is very close to Bharathi’s heart as she was raised in a family that first believed in seva or service. Bharathi thinks women can make strides and be in more prominent leadership roles because of their problem-solving capabilities and ability to bring diverse skill sets. Bharathi herself demonstrates this in every step of her journey.

Bharathi highlights her leadership positions in three organizations in Abbotsford that are typically male-led. The Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association, Dasmesh Punjabi School, and the Fraser River Community Crematorium Society have or have had Bharathi on the board. Her day job is also in a typically male-dominated industry, the experience of which has strongly prepared her for other roles. She often was recruited in positions of leadership based on past performance. She has quantifiable deliverables directly reflective of her time on those boards and believes it’s essential to show some growth for the time spent on a project.

Bharathi currently is the chair of the Fraser River Community Crematorium Society as the first female chair and, by far, the board’s youngest member. In addition, she sits on the Abbotsford Hospice Society board and the King Haven Peardonville House Society board. She believes in helping people at critical turning points, such as losing a loved one or in the depths of health issues. This is a significant shift from her previously business-related community endeavours.

Bharathi Sandhu, BBA Sr. Business Development Specialist

Email: Bharathi.sandhu@raymondjames.ca