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

Jennifer Montgomery

I am inspired by people who have the courage to take risks to make life better for themselves and others.

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.

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

Gina Brown

Visualize what you want to achieve, then be courageous in chasing that dream.

Writer, Marketing, Entrepreneur, Trainer, Teacher, Public Speaking, Owner, Manager, Educator, Communication, Consultant, CoordinatorAmplify EastFebruary 10, 2020Creative writer, travel nut, cyclist, skater, ocean swimmer, part-time mermaid

Karen Dean

We, as women, often struggle to find the strength and courage to make tough life choices. There is always a better place on the other side of fear and discomfort.

Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Consultant, Coordinator, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Founder, Grower, OwnerAmplify EastJanuary 15, 2020Coach, Speaker, Author, Motivator, Hobby Farmer, Animal Lover, Solo Parent, Country Girl

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

Marie-Claire Chartrand

I always look to women who have struggled with various situations in their lives and have overcome adversity or have fought for the rights of others.

Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Consultant, Coordinator, Health, Owner, Entrepreneur, EducatorAmplify EastDecember 20, 2019Care navigator, social worker, mediator, mom

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

Joann Fitzgerald

“As a leader, I share my knowledge and expertise with my team and they with me. Together, teams are unstoppable. I am fortunate to have worked with some of the finest teams around especially the one I have the privilege to work with today at Tourism Nova Scotia”.

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.