We all ponder, some even struggle, for just an inkling, of what could possibly be our purpose? What if it isn’t a straight line to such awareness? Sometimes we travel along only to find a detour that takes us to one place and circles us back around to rejoin from our point of detour. Sounds confusing? Possibly, but who said it would be a straight-line? Meet Maylynn Quan, born in Trinidad and Tobago, and now Canadian-based, as she zigzags her way, throughout Europe and north Africa, to a photography workshop, sponsored by the OCAD University, being held in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. Today with her camera as her tool, she has discovered how to empower individuals because beauty and strength truly emanates from within. “I learned that we all have a purpose in life and that once we discover that purpose – we must drive it with our passion.” Her zigzag brings her back to her purpose as she uses her camera to connect people. Connecting people is just one of her passions and it took her on a journey to where she is now. Maylynn is the founder and director of an organization called Kids Canada; kids helping kids. They focus on breaking down negative stereotypes of poverty and entitlement and empower kids through cultural exchanges of music, art and technology. Working closely with her own two children and with children and youth from both Canada and Uganda, at the moment, she definitely blurs the lines between the worlds of work and play, passion and purpose.