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Like many entrepreneurs and change-makers, Nelly Cheboi first looked within her community. Growing up in rural Kenya, Cheboi was acutely aware of the ways in
Five Tips on Curbing Tech Addiction
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Mike Wagman, CEO & Co-Founder of Ace Beverage Group
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Pitch Better on Building Opportunities for Black Women-Owned Businesses in Canada
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Oraka. When Amoye Henry and Adeela Carter, founders of Pitch Better, would travel to the U.S. for business events, they would
How Millennial Leaders Will Amplify Change in Canada
It is no surprise that millennial leaders have impacted society, given their current position as the largest generational adult population. Multiple studies and reports have shown that millennials are demanding change from long-standing institutions and are actively taking part in
Nelly Cheboi, CEO and Founder of TechLit Africa, Fixing Poverty in Africa Through Technological Access
Like many entrepreneurs and change-makers, Nelly Cheboi first looked within her community. Growing up in rural Kenya, Cheboi was acutely aware of the ways in
Five Tips on Curbing Tech Addiction
Technological advances have improved people’s businesses, communications, and lifestyles — though not without impediments. Tech addiction is an obsessive urge for the excessive reliance on
Mike Wagman, CEO & Co-Founder of Ace Beverage Group
Carb-free beer, low-cal vodka iced tea, sugar-free white wine spritzers — you know Ace Beverage Group is on the right trajectory with ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages,
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Pitch Better on Building Opportunities for Black Women-Owned Businesses in Canada
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Oraka. When Amoye Henry and Adeela Carter, founders of Pitch Better, would travel to the U.S. for business events, they would
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Founding and operating a start-up is far from an easy endeavor, even in the most stable of conditions. Yes, many start-ups are founded every year,
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Photo courtesy of Pembina Institute. Larissa Crawford has paved her way into recognition through the work she does as a researcher, activist, artist, and organization
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Downtown Toronto was the epicentre of all things start-up in late June. Thirty-five hundred people convened at Collision Conference, one of the largest tech innovation
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The Business of Legal Cannabis in Canada
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When it comes to your business, how you choose to manage your operations in Canada (and perhaps the United States) will be quite different once
Dr. Michael Cecchini of York Dermatology Clinic & RC talks entrepreneurship and striving for excellence as a dermatologist
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Mansplaining: What It Is, and How to Avoid It
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How to Deal with Stress Caused by COVID-19
Too much stress is never a good thing and can leave you overwhelmed and full of anxiety. Many are still adapting to life in a
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Chandra K. Clarke: Success with Heart and Soul
Chandra K. Clarke is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur who launched her own business, the professional online proofreading service Scribendi, in 1997, with her husband, Terry Johnson. After building into a successful venture with more than 300 employees and editors, Clarke and Johnson sold Scribendi to MAGNUM Capital Partners in 2017. Before selling Scribendi, Clarke and Johnson created another
How to Deal with Negative Online Reviews
When you’re running a small business, negative online reviews can be detrimental, especially in the beginning. According to a survey conducted by BrightLocal, more than two-thirds of potential customers form their opinion of a business just after reading four reviews. Businesses are often terrified of ratings less than five stars. It’s important to understand that no matter how hard
Time Management Lessons to Improve Your Life
One of the most important skills you can incorporate into your life is time management. Whether you’re trying to catch the next bus or arrive 15 minutes before an important job interview, learning how to effectively manage your time is an essential skill to have. Mastering time management will help you excel in both your career and personal life,
Entrepreneurs and Families: How to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance
There is no denying that being an entrepreneur is hard work, but if you do it correctly it also provides an opportunity to focus on what’s important in life – family. “Balance is possible,” said Jasmine Sufi, the founder of Acutoronto Wellness Clinic. “But it is a struggle and one always wins over the other at varying times.” Relationship and
Mansplaining: What It Is, and How to Avoid It
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Encouraging Diversity Without Tokenism
In recent years, with the uprising of intersectional feminism and civil rights groups such as Black Lives Matter, the concerns of equal rights for all genders, races, and sexualities has become a highly publicized mainstream issue. At the 2018 Oscars ceremony, after Frances McDormand won the coveted Best Actress Oscar, she used the platform to urge Hollywood writers, directors, and
Jessica Chastain: Leading the Charge for Equality in Hollywood
Born and raised in California and trained at New York’s prestigious Julliard School, Jessica Chastain uses her fame to try to make a difference for women. While many movie stars are content to attend glitzy galas and make token charitable donations, Chastain has gone to great lengths to speak out against sexual harassment and abuse and actively fights to
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Mary Ito: Former Host of CBC Radio One’s Fresh Air
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Silas Adekunle: Robotics Whiz-Turned-Tech Entrepreneur
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Celebrities Pivoting from Endorsements to Launching Own Brands
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David Suzuki: The Nature of an Icon
David Takayoshi Suzuki is a Canadian geneticist, academic, science broadcaster, environmental activist, and widely-recognized world leader in sustainable ecology. His numerous awards and commendations include: