Mary McCarthy Brandt, PhD

My vision for Atlantic Canada, and specifically New Brunswick, is to increase awareness of the legacy of the early African Settlers.

Black, Historian, Writer, Scholar, Public SpeakingAmplify EastOctober 16, 2022

Patricia Watson

“Sawubona – I See You“ – (African Zulu greeting)

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Black, Educator, Entrepreneur, Immigrant, Immigration, Woman of Colour, Trainer, Singer, SongwriterAmplify EastMarch 23, 2022Singer, Volunteer

Angela Bowden

I am enough. I am love. I am strength. I am brilliance and resilience; worthy to give, receive and overcome.

African Nova Scotian, Author, Black, Poet, Woman of Colour, WriterAmplify EastFebruary 1, 2022Author, Poet, Activist, Healer, Motivational Speaker, Community Developer, Foodie, Mom, Nana, Bibi

Odutope Macauley-Okoro

In life I believe if you do not execute an idea, you may not be inspired by another one.

Black, Woman of Colour, Sales, Immigrant, Immigration, Innovation, Founder, Executive, Executive Director, EntrepreneurAmplify EastNovember 4, 2021snack lover, Entrepreneur

Simone Le Gendre-King

Truth, radical honesty and childlike curiosity.

Nicole Brown

I am learning to be unapologetic about who I am.

Entrepreneur, Black, Public ServantAmplify EastMay 3, 2021Entrepreneur, Christian, Dog Lover, Baker, Disability Management, Athletic Therapy, Black Professional, Advocate

Asha Pelly

Once I realized I was strong physically it transferred to becoming mentally stronger as well.

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Athlete, Black, LawAmplify EastMarch 3, 2021Dedicated, Driven, Fitness Lover, Passionate

Jessika Hepburn

I know that the answer to every question is community.

Nikki Martin

When you follow your heart and find the things you're meant for, with enough hard work and dedication, there is a way to succeed.

Writer, Trainer, Teacher, Sports, Speaker, Owner, Non-Profit, Creator, Coordinator, Consultant, Black, Athlete, Yoga TeacherAmplify EastFebruary 11, 2021Novelist, Writer, Yoga Teacher, Entrepreneur, Teacher Trainer, Community Leader, Public Speaker

Joy Chiekwe

I choose every day to build on what I did yesterday.

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Athlete, Black, Entrepreneur, Trainer, Sports, Teacher, ScholarAmplify EastFebruary 8, 2021Personal Trainer, Coach, Student, Entrepreneur, Advocate, Athlete, Friendly, Easy-going

Monica J. Njoku

If you seek growth it will find you. The trick is having the courage to do so.

Academia, Activist, Advocate, Advisor, Black, Communication, Consultant, Coordinator, Educator, Executive, Manager, MarketingAmplify EastFebruary 3, 2021Communicator, Bridge Builder, Community, Engagement, Marketing, Leadership, Sisterhood, Self Care, Natural, Black, Food Lover, Thrift Shopper, Dancer, Exercise, Clean, Reflective, Astrology, Creative

Funmilayo Odeniyi

In business, you must understand the dynamics and trends and you must not give up learning.

Black, Designer, Immigrant, Immigration, International Trade, Owner, Fashion DesignerAmplify EastFebruary 1, 2021

Tiffany Gordon

If I could have done one thing differently, I would have believed in myself sooner.

Jessica Bowden M.S.M.

You are your destiny! You will learn from your mistakes, gain from your success and share with others once you become the scholar of your destiny.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coordinator, Creator, Entrepreneur, Educator, Executive Director, Executive, Founder, Non-Profit, Owner, Producer, Speaker, Trainer, Writer, BlackAmplify EastOctober 7, 2020innovator, entrepreneur, international speaker, advocate, mom, philanthropist, motivator, writer, actor, Model

Sylvia Parris Drummond

I am proud because my parents were proud of their Blackness, their community roots and their good neighbour policy.

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, African Nova Scotian, Coordinator, Educator, Executive Director, Non-Profit, Policy, Teacher, Speaker, BlackAmplify EastJuly 2, 2020policy analyst, facilitator, change agent, educator, learner of transformation

Sabrina Allison

I needed to do one very important thing and that was to thank God for answering my prayers.

Academia, African Nova Scotian, Artist, Entrepreneur, Founder, Photographer, Public Servant, BlackAmplify EastApril 20, 2020Photographer, exercise lover, Travel enthusiast, Family-Oriented, volunteer, fundraising, foodie, dog love

Sherrian Garcia

I have learned to become vulnerable, self-sufficient and I was able to develop a level of resilience I did not know I had.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Coordinator, Educator, Immigrant, Immigration, Non-Profit, Trainer, BlackAmplify EastMarch 19, 2020Educator, advocate, music lover, aspiring globe trotter

Martina Kelades

I used my pain to re-define my purpose, and so far, it's been worth it!

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Consultant, Coordinator, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, Owner, Teacher, Trainer, BlackAmplify EastFebruary 26, 2020Soulpreneur, Mental Health & Wellness Trainer, Speaker, Consultant

Huwaida Medani

We need to multiply our experiences and skills together to leverage each others growth.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Consultant, Coordinator, Creator, Teacher, BlackAmplify EastFebruary 20, 2020hope giver, light shiner

Ifeoma Esonwune

When you forgive those who hurt you, you set yourself free from hurting.

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