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Your entrepreneurial Story

It was something I genuinely loved, capturing moments in the highest quality possible. My friends saw that passion and encouraged me, telling me it was something I was truly good at. That support gave me the confidence to invest in myself and buy my first camera. From there, the rest is history. With the unwavering […]
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Circulating the Digital Dollar 

How The Nod App Supports Black-Owned Business Growth As a marketing consultant with over seven years of experience working alongside Black and faith-driven entrepreneurs, I’ve seen firsthand the trials small businesses face in gaining visibility and securing long-term revenue. I founded Marketing Defined to equip underrepresented business owners with the tools, training, and strategy to […]
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Gold Black Feature

Entrepreneurial Story As a management consultant and business owner, my entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by strategic thinking, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating impact across industries and sectors in both the US and Canada. I’ve built a successful consultancy that helps clients get real results while bringing diverse perspectives to every project. Superpower […]
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Building Bridges

For generations, Black entrepreneurs have navigated an economic system designed without our inclusion. Financial institutions routinely demonstrate risk aversion rooted in racial bias, denying us capital even when our businesses meet standard benchmarks. Public procurement systems exclude Black-owned firms, favouring long-established networks with generational ties. Well-meaning grant programs remain inaccessible due to administrative burdens and […]
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Chat to Change

Picture this: It’s 2:47 AM on a Tuesday when an HR professional in Calgary sends a desperate voice note to your group chat. She’s facing a massive retention crisis that could cost her company hundreds of thousands in turnover.  Within minutes, your WhatsApp group transforms into a strategic war room. By dawn, you’ve collectively crafted […]
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Building Belonging

Moving to a new country is hard. You need to learn the language and find a place to live. But the biggest challenge is changing yourself to fit into systems that were built for other people. Every time you talk to someone, you have to decide how much of your real self to show. At […]
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Real Support, Real People

It’s Time to Systemize the Institutional Wisdom in Our Community Over the last 30 months, I’ve interviewed over 150 immigrants on The Newcomers. Each story has left me with the firm belief that newcomer support is a vulnerable and personal process. If you asked around, it wouldn’t take long for you to come across an […]
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Beyond The Swipe

Young professionals everywhere share the same frustration. Finding culturally relevant experiences feels scattered and impersonal, even in our digital age. With my background in product management and tech innovation, I spotted an opportunity to bridge this gap through meaningful technology. Creating Partyra Partyra transforms how Gen Z and Millennials discover real-world events. Our AI-powered, video-first […]
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The People-First Brand

Behind every successful organization are the dedicated people who make it all possible. As someone who has navigated career transitions from law to governance and now into human resources, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact of HR innovation on employer branding. The right HR strategies don’t just attract top talent; they create an environment […]
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From Oil Fields to Financial Deals

Shifting from a global career in oil and gas to leading a thriving financial services practice is a journey I take great pride in. This transition stemmed from a desire to broaden my expertise and help others navigate wealth management, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and newcomers to Canada. My background in […]

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