Jane Roy

“There is no experience that makes a person feel more vividly, passionately, and purposefully alive than the chance to use their talents and resources to bring more dignity, hope and opportunity into the world.” - Bill Strickland

Emilie Chiasson

I believe that all people deserve respect - not based on your economics, ethnicity, gender, age or politics.

Activist, Advocate, Coordinator, Creator, Executive, Executive Director, Fundraising, Health, Non-Profit, Policy, SpeakerAmplify EastJuly 9, 2020Fundraiser, Storyteller, Connector, Influencer, Dog Lover

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

Annika Voltan

I feel inspired by so many women who are taking a stand for what they believe in and are challenging deep rooted systems

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coordinator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Executive Director, Founder, Non-Profit, PhD, PolicyAmplify EastMay 22, 2020mom, changemaker, systems thinker, DIYer, craft beer lover

Holly Inglis

Through seeing the strength of everyone else, I grew up. I saw the woman I wanted to be.

Activist, Advisor, Artist, Creator, Entrepreneur, First Nation, Musician, TrainerAmplify EastApril 14, 2020Artist, motivational speaker, animal lover, business oriented, ambitious, Métis woman, highly cultured

Nicole Davis

Accepting that it's okay to be vulnerable, and taking time to adapt, is my new softer shadow.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Communication, Coordinator, Educator, Policy, Public Speaking, Researcher, Speaker, TrainerAmplify EastMarch 30, 2020Creator, Organizer, Encourager, Mama

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.

Crystal Watson

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Athlete, Consultant, Coach, Coordinator, Clinician, Developer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Executive, Executive Director, Health, Non-Profit, Policy, Researcher, Speaker, Teacher, Trainer, BlackAmplify EastDecember 27, 2019Recreation Professional, Educator, Facilitator, Mentor, Mother, Sister, Friend

Vicki Gazzola

I am inspired by those who see opportunities where others see obstacles. The people that use their imagination to create real opportunities for themselves in scenarios where others might just give up.

Academia, Activist, Advocate, Educator, Environmentalist, Researcher, ScientistAmplify EastDecember 23, 2019GIS professional, Cartographer, Lover of maps, World traveler, Photo enthusiast, Kayaker, Hiker, Scuba Diver, artist

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

Aimée White

I had been feeling for a few years that I was ready for a leadership role; I just needed someone to take a chance on me and understand why my various, seemingly disparate experiences added up to a leadership story that made sense.

Advocate, Advisor, Activist, Coordinator, Educator, Executive, Manager, Non-Profit, Producer, Public Speaking, Speaker, Trainer, BlackAmplify EastNovember 29, 2019connector, writer, coach, foodie, social introvert, multipotentialite

Dr. Ingrid Waldron

Life is what you make it.

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.