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.

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

Lauren Hogeboom

The healing power of forgiveness and how important it is to realize, we have two choices: grow from the struggle, or become bitter.

Advocate, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, Owner, EducatorAmplify EastOctober 28, 2019Entrepreneur, advocate, empath, mentor, vintage design fan, Travel enthusiast, wellness enthusiast, dog mama, women's rights advocate, mental health awareness advocate

Erin Casey

I learned that women have to stick together and help each other, or nothing is ever going to change.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, Non-Profit, Teacher, SpeakerAmplify EastOctober 7, 2019Activist, advocate, writer, editor, entrepreneur

Bridget Williams

When you reach the top don’t forget where you came from. There are no limits if you are in it.

Author, Consultant, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Owner, BlackAmplify EastSeptember 30, 2019Author, Proprietress, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator

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

Aly Dort

Consistently advocating for change and being outspoken about the ways in which our systems work against many will make a lot of people dislike you. And that's ok, because growth and change are uncomfortable.

Advocate, Artist, Activist, Consultant, Creator, Designer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Marketing, Owner, TeacherAmplify EastSeptember 16, 2019Visual Thinker, Illustrator, Mental Health & Disability Advocate, Coffee Lover, Single Mum

Raiyan Abu

“The right mindset is the reset you need for success“ - Mounfiq Raiyan Abu

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Author, Coach, Consultant, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Executive, Immigrant, Immigration, International Trade, Owner, Researcher, Sales, SeafoodAmplify EastSeptember 12, 2019Entrepreneur, devoted mother

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

Lauren Murphy

I am who I am today, and I am where I am today, because of the path my life took.

Advocate, Non-Profit, Educator, Activist, EnvironmentalistAmplify EastJune 3, 2019Mom of two awesome kids, professional environmentalist, job maker, funding seeker, funding provider. Lover of beaches, movies, music and dancing!, music, dancing!

Larissa Flanagan

You didn’t come this far, to only come this far.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, Speaker, TeacherAmplify EastMay 30, 2019Momtrepreneur, Certified Babywearing Educator, Minimalist, Handmade & Local Lover, Feminist

Kristin Williams

Our idea of what constitutes social good has advanced with the procession of the ages, from those desperate times when just to keep body and soul together was an achievement, to the great present when “good” includes an agreeable, stable civilization accessible to all, the opportunity of each to develop his [and her] particular genius and the privilege of mutual usefulness (Frances Perkins, US Secretary of Labor, 1933-1945).

Advocate, Author, Educator, Executive, Non-Profit, PhDAmplify EastApril 25, 2019Non-profit leader, feminist scholar, university instructor, youth mentor

Sandra Allaby

People working together can accomplish the impossible.

Nurse, Non-Profit, Activist, Advocate, Health, Social WorkAmplify EastApril 17, 2019Licensed Practical Nurse, pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother

Jill Provoe

Education Changes Everything!

Advisor, Advocate, Educator, Executive, Manager, BlackAmplify EastApril 10, 2019educational administrator, equity-focused leader, proud mother of three

Amanda Reid Rogers

I have used my voice to tell the truth about Indigenous experiences in Canada.

Advocate, First Nation, RNAmplify EastMarch 8, 2019Dakota-Sioux, Indigenous woman, jingle dress dancer, advocate, RN

Daniela Fernandez

[T]his silent pledge to myself started out as a whisper, it became a roar once I had the agency to make my own choices regarding my education and professional path in life.