Amelia Jarvis

The first step to creating positive change is to acknowledge, recognize and learn from the wrongdoings of the past.

Public Servant, Communication, Coordinator, Designer, Developer, Government, BlackAmplify EastFebruary 13, 2020Public servant, advocate, foodie, traveller, dog lover, problem solver, believer

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

Joyce Adom

I will always be perceived by some people in a certain way so no point trying to change my identity to fit such people’s model as I never will.

Advisor, Advocate, Consultant, Coach, Creator, Entrepreneur, Educator, Founder, Health, Immigrant, International Trade, Manager, Marketing, Non-Profit, Owner, Sales, Speaker, Teacher, BlackAmplify EastDecember 2, 2019Healthy living advocate, Entrepreneur, Naturlista

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

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

Isalean Phillip

I believe growth is a choice and to become better versions of ourselves requires stretching in ways that don't always feel natural or comfortable.

Researcher, Policy, Immigrant, Academia, BlackAmplify EastOctober 16, 2019Analyst, Researcher, Writer

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

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

Liesl Mulholland

I'm most proud of my ability to walk away from opportunities that do not align with my happiness and values.

Writer, Speaker, Non-Profit, Law, International Trade, Immigrant, Entrepreneur, Consultant, BlackAmplify EastMay 6, 2019Island Girl, Caribbean Woman, World Traveller, Adventure Seeker, Lover of Terrible Puns, Trivia Addict

Jill Provoe

Education Changes Everything!

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

Chiedza Sadomba-Jones

Even the unexpected and unknown can be beautiful.

Non-Profit, Researcher, BlackAmplify EastApril 2, 2019Speaker, Spoken Word Artist, Mentor, Research Analyst, and Lover of a Good Debate

Laurissa Manning

I could confidently speak my voice and step into my path again.

Speaker, Entrepreneur, Coach, Advisor, Creator, Executive, BlackAmplify EastMarch 25, 2019Entrepreneur, creator, strategist, dog lover, lover of movement (fitness instructor), Holistic Nutritional Consultant

Shelley Fashan

I know the pain of a racist schoolyard, workplace and justice system. It is important that I not just sit back and let it happen, I have to be part of the change.

Advocate, Activist, Creator, BlackAmplify EastFebruary 6, 2019Community grass roots activist, performing arts, film, politics

Whitly Theriault

Our minds are more powerful than society tells us.

Coach, Entrepreneur, Speaker, BlackAmplify EastOctober 17, 2018Entrepreneur, Speaker, Coach, Mother, Adventurer & Prankster!

Kate Macdonald

It's so important to revel in the good moments and not just keep pushing forward.

Educator, Advocate, Creator, BlackAmplify EastMarch 15, 2018Educator, Public Speaker, Artist, Social Justice Arts Activist, Youth Worker, Programmer, Innovator, Believer, Fighter

Louise Adongo

I am often curious about what we could achieve if we asked ourselves different questions than we currently do, and if we listen to people who we don’t ordinarily or traditionally seek out for comment.

Advocate, Policy, Public Servant, BlackAmplify EastFebruary 6, 2018Curious observer of human interactions, Dog- Nature- and Community-lover, Reader, Dreamer, Wannabe Poet, “Actionist”, Travel enthusiast

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