Nurturing many eager little apples, in French
Name: Mary Clements Age: 30 Position: Director of Les Petites Pommes French Programs
Job description: Owner of LPP and oversees day-to-day operations, which include planning for year-round tutoring services, summer, March break, winter camps and teachers’ professional activity days, as well as in-house adult French classes and corporate classes.
Is this the job you thought you’d be doing?
Definitely not! When I studied French and music in university, I never thought at the end of it that I would be running my own business! Thankfully, during university I had people in my life outside of school who introduced me to the world of business and encouraged me. I’ve since been advocating for more blending of humanities and business programs because I think they are such a great mixture.
Advice to others on launching a career: If you’re looking to start your own business or find a career you like, don’t be afraid to ask for help. There’s so much support in Hamilton through mentorship programs and different networks, you can do it!
Roots: Born and raised in Hamilton.
Facebook status: After visiting Pete, who owns Architect Hair Design downtown: Pete! What a cool place! We’re all grown up now!
Twitter handle: @clementsm @lppcamp
iPhone, Android or BB? iPhone
Recent tweet or FB update: Thanks everyone for a great March break Camp! #hamont #funinfrench :D
Networks: YEP, RockStar Real Estate, Canadian Parents for French, Hamilton Hive
Favourite restaurant in the downtown: Ajio on King Street.
Best feature of life in Hamilton: Living so close to so many amazing trails. Also, looking over the escarpment to see the view of the city never gets old.
What would make Hamilton a better city? Continuing to make more and connecting bike lanes.
Contacts: contact@lespetitespommes.ca; lespetitespommes.ca
Quote: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” — Albert Einstein