Monica J. Njoku

If you seek growth it will find you. The trick is having the courage to do so.

Academia, Activist, Advocate, Advisor, Black, Communication, Consultant, Coordinator, Educator, Executive, Manager, MarketingAmplify EastFebruary 3, 2021Communicator, Bridge Builder, Community, Engagement, Marketing, Leadership, Sisterhood, Self Care, Natural, Black, Food Lover, Thrift Shopper, Dancer, Exercise, Clean, Reflective, Astrology, Creative

Funmilayo Odeniyi

In business, you must understand the dynamics and trends and you must not give up learning.

Black, Designer, Immigrant, Immigration, International Trade, Owner, Fashion DesignerAmplify EastFebruary 1, 2021

Margaret Palmeter

If we want to be great, we have to push. We have to take risks.

Tiffany Gordon

If I could have done one thing differently, I would have believed in myself sooner.

Tina Lesyk

I learned never to take anything for granted because it could be gone tomorrow.

Diana Ocampo

Passion is what fuels my energy to dream that we can have a better world every day in my life and career.

Advisor, Consultant, Entrepreneur, Executive, Founder, Immigrant, Immigration, International Trade, Marketing, OwnerAmplify EastDecember 10, 2020Nature lover, hiking, walking, exploring, farm girl

Natasha McLaughlin-Chaisson

Every decision I made, regardless of the outcome, has helped me grow. I believe that life is full of learning opportunities.

Anna Marenick

This next decade can be our time. In order to make that so, we need to move forward together.

Advisor, Communication, Consultant, Coordinator, Executive, International Trade, Marketing, TourismAmplify EastDecember 2, 2020Passionate Community Builder, Authentic People Leader, Pug lover, Dance mom

Stephanie Calhoun

Obstacles are Opportunities, the key is in understanding the difference.

Advisor, Trainer, Owner, Nutrition, Educator, EntrepreneurAmplify EastNovember 23, 2020Ayurvedic Practitioner, Nutrition Coach, Yoga Teacher Trainer, first time author

Dalene Allen

It is never too late to try something new. Dream bigger and aim higher.

Executive Director, EntrepreneurAmplify EastOctober 26, 2020passionate master connector

Melissa Myers

I’ve always believed in not allowing my (dis)Ability to stop me from pursuing my goals, and not letting anyone tell me that I cannot do something because of my (dis)Ability.

Activist, Advocate, Educator, PolicyAmplify EastOctober 20, 2020Social justice advocate, policy maker, family & friends, country music lover

Michelle Roach

Finally the boulder of fear began to crumble, and I could show up and play my part.

Health, Entrepreneur, CounsellorAmplify EastOctober 16, 2020Entrepreneur, Volunteer, Good Neighbour, Avid traveler, vegan cook, cat lover

Margaret Schwartz

I have to remind myself regularly ‘I do not have to say yes to everything’. There is power in the ability to say no.

Writer, Poet, Public Servant, GovernmentAmplify EastOctober 13, 2020Connector, Civil Servant, Writer, Volunteer

Valeria Díaz

You can achieve your dreams, you can be the person you want to be! Just trust yourself and make a plan.

Creator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Immigrant, Owner, NutritionAmplify EastOctober 9, 2020Business Management, Foodie, Xenophile, Cat Lover

Jessica Bowden M.S.M.

You are your destiny! You will learn from your mistakes, gain from your success and share with others once you become the scholar of your destiny.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coordinator, Creator, Entrepreneur, Educator, Executive Director, Executive, Founder, Non-Profit, Owner, Producer, Speaker, Trainer, Writer, BlackAmplify EastOctober 7, 2020innovator, entrepreneur, international speaker, advocate, mom, philanthropist, motivator, writer, actor, Model

Chantal Brine

“Step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will only burn what you are not.” Mooji

Jackie Torrens

Women who take leadership positions in their communities and challenge the status quo are my heroes.

Artist, Writer, Filmmaker, Documentarian, Film Director, ActorAmplify EastSeptember 18, 2020Actor, Writer, Documentarian, Film Director, Host, Sacred Cow Kicker

Carolyn M. Gaspar

To listen to youth, they are our greatest hope for the future. They will be the change agents to achieving an equitable, diverse and inclusive society.