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April 2025 (Gold Is Black Edition)

Share Magazine Table Of Contents Article The People-First Brand By Ese Nkadi, LLM, FCG, DipHRM Behind every successful organization are the dedicated people who make it all possible. As someone who… Article From Oil Fields to Financial Deals By WaLe Balogun Shifting from a global career in oil and gas to leading a thriving financial […]
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Show Me Your Friends

Your network determines your potential to make an impact and income. Be deliberate about learning the people you want to serve – who they are, what they like and dislike and what they need. An African proverb says, “He who has a shop must learn to smile”. Position yourself to get to know people who […]
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A Prescription for Healthcare

As a physician, author, and public speaker, my work extends beyond the walls of the hospital. My mission is to reshape Canadian healthcare, not just for the Black community, but for all Canadians. My vision is to reduce ICU admissions and improve patient outcomes by focusing on prevention, resource optimization, and innovative solutions. I believe […]
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The Competitive Blind Spot

Some businesses have a knack for attracting die-hard fans, while others struggle to build any loyalty at all. The secret? It’s a mix of finding the right audience and evolving alongside them. In today’s fast-paced market, standing still is a recipe for getting left behind. AI has revolutionized how we do business in 2025. Professional […]
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Tech for the People

Success in the tech world goes beyond making groundbreaking discoveries. True impact means reshaping the narrative, creating space for new voices, and ensuring the next generation doesn’t have to fight so hard to find their place. I didn’t get into tech simply to occupy space. I wanted to pave the way for others to follow. […]
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Nurturing the Next Generation

Young people have been told to shrink themselves, to fit into boxes they didn’t build. I know the feeling. I was once searching for a space where my identity, voice, and purpose mattered. That search became the foundation for Realize Your Potential (RYP), a space rooted in identity, healing, and action. RYP isn’t about teaching […]
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Innovating Safely

When I moved from Cameroon to Canada, it was a big change. I had to learn how to adapt quickly to new ways of living and working. Everything felt unfamiliar, but that experience taught me how to adjust fast and connect with people from different backgrounds. Those lessons became the foundation of my approach to […]
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Grandma’s Recipes for a Business Appetite

Heart, hustle, and heritage are what typically come to mind when people think of Black-owned food businesses. And that’s true. Scaling that passion into a sustainable, revenue-generating brand? That takes a lot more than a killer jollof recipe or the fluffiest puff puff. Many food entrepreneurs begin with recipes passed down through generations, cooked with […]
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Cultural Marketing Innovation

Before I define the connection between cultural diversity and marketing innovation, I’d like to clarify how I understand the terms. Cultural diversity encompasses many components, from ethnicity and language to broader demographics, beliefs, and customs. It reflects the unique ways individuals and communities view the world and interpret their surroundings.  Marketing innovation, on the other […]

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