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

Jessika Hepburn

I know that the answer to every question is community.

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

Kimberly Bordage

I'm proud of my persistence to move past my mistakes and move towards combining my passion for advocating for the missing, filmmaking and psychology, to create film projects that are fulfilling and might also make a difference.

Activist, Advocate, Communication, Coordinator, Entrepreneur, Educator, Filmmaker, Owner, Policy, Researcher, Social WorkAmplify EastDecember 9, 2019Advocate, Filmmaker, Editor, Support Worker, Introvert, Friend, Partner, Daughter, Stepmom, Lover of Psychology

Mufaro Chakabuda

I have noticed that there is a strong correlation between my personal growth and the business growth, so I mix books that deal with both personal and business growth.

Activist, Advocate, Artist, Creator, Entrepreneur, Executive, Founder, Immigrant, Law, Non-Profit, Teacher, Dancer, BlackAmplify EastNovember 8, 2019Entrepreneur, Author, Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Educator, Reader, Dancer, Foodie, Philanthroper

Elsie Morden

Music saved my life and I hope that my music can do the same for others.

LGBTQ+, Speaker, SingerAmplify EastOctober 24, 2019Ambitious, Empathetic, Passionate, Resilient, Musical, Advocate, Vegan, LGBTQ+

Sylvia Gawad

"Create your own footsteps, because they are unique to you".

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Immigration, ResearcherAmplify EastSeptember 19, 2019Social Entrepreneur, Advocate, economic contributor, narrative changer

Miia Suokonautio

"Everyone is at a different stage of their journey. Bring them along as you can."

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Educator, Executive, Fundraising, Non-Profit, Policy, Social Work, Teacher, SpeakerAmplify EastJuly 30, 2019Advocate, community-minded, decision-maker, policy informer, nonprofit leader.

Habiba Diallo

Listen to those who are more experienced than you are.

Advocate, Author, Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, Owner, Non-Profit, Health, Consultant, BlackAmplify EastJuly 3, 2019Advocate, Feminist Entrepreneur

Chanae Parsons

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” ― Maya Angelou

Activist, Advocate, Social Work, Researcher, Policy, Educator, BlackAmplify EastJune 25, 2019Advocate, Activist, Youth Worker, Strategic Planner, Coordinator, Motivated, Humorous, Courageous, Strong, Leader, Compassionate, Fearless

Isabelle Wallace

Combattre le racisme et l'équité en santé autochtone sont mes priorités.

Advocate, Nurse, First NationAmplify EastFebruary 26, 2019Advocate, Nurse, First Nation, Francophone

Christin Swim

NIHKANAPOLTIPON - We are looking forward to the future.

Advocate, Manager, First NationAmplify EastFebruary 14, 2019Manager, Advocate, Hockey Mom, Rugby Mom

Heather Acker

Share knowledge and use your voice to inspire community.

Advocate, Entrepreneur, FounderAmplify EastAugust 1, 2018Entrepreneur, Community Connector, Advocate

María José Yax-Fraser

The resiliency and determination of the immigrant and migrant women I have worked with inspire me to keep one foot in the community and the other in academia.