Michael Wekerle
Photo caption: From left to right, Michael Wekerle with Andy Curran. Photo courtesy of Michael Wekerle. Featuring Musician and Business Partner Andy Curran There’s no
Photo caption: From left to right, Michael Wekerle with Andy Curran. Photo courtesy of Michael Wekerle. Featuring Musician and Business Partner Andy Curran There’s no
Last year was a major year for Borrowell. The fintech company managed to raise $25 million to support their acquisition of Refresh Financial. The two
Isiah Thomas isn’t merely a basketball legend and NBA Hall of Famer, most famous for his 13-year tenure with the Detroit Pistons (1981-82 through 1993-94),
Actor, comedian, game show host, voice-over artist, talent judge, and podcaster—is there anything that Howie Mandel can’t do? Most people might know Mandel as one
The old saying “childhood dreams do come true” has certainly held true for CBC’s primetime Toronto News anchor and veteran television journalist Dwight Drummond. Despite
Dr. Joe Vitale is a best-selling author and metaphysician who has written several books on business, marketing, and success, including The Art and Science of Results, Money
International speaker, and arguably one of the world’s most famous congenital amputees, Nick Vujicic once said, “I was never crippled until I lost hope.” This
When it comes to sound investments, wish fulfillment, and pivoting, there’s no one better to talk to than Dr. Randal Pinkett. You may recognize him
Born and raised in Egypt, where he began from humble beginnings selling timeshares and computer devices since the age of sixteen and working in a
Even though the world has experienced its first year of dealing with COVID-19, many are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic on many
Beginning her career as a secretary at age 21, the now American businesswoman, multi-millionaire and political figure Carly Fiorina used her leadership and problem solving
As a much-loved Hollywood star, it’s fair to say that a great many movie fans will be relieved to know that Dan Aykroyd didn’t pursue
When Torontonians think of the Toronto Argonauts, and the Canadian Football League in general, there’s no doubt that the first name that comes to mind
Almost a decade before Rosa Parks bravely refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, Viola Davis Desmond was helping ignite the
It’s not uncommon for actors to step behind the camera after years of perfecting their craft, and Kristin Kreuk is no exception. In the fourth
Long before there was Oprah and Michael Jordan representing African Americans on the Forbes 400 list, there was John H. Johnson. The media pioneer’s successes
“Keep going, no matter what.” This motto is Reginald F. Lewis’s own advice, and it helped propel him to become the richest African-American man of
Work environments and office settings looked very different this year for most people globally, having to transition to work remotely due to the repercussions of
Paloma Lev’s entrepreneurial career began when she was just 19, and she’s now the founder of a bustling online community, Sell Anything with Badass Confidence:
Born in Egypt to an Indian father and a Czech mother, Gautam Nath has travelled to/lived in over 25 countries. In Canada, he sat on
Transiting from a stable job at a large public relations and communication agency to taking a risk as a new mother to launch a ‘one-woman-band’
Award-winning multidisciplinary artist Shelley Niro is a true multimedia artist working across various media including photography, filmmaking, painting, sculpting, and beadwork. A member of the
Rich Donovan is the founder and CEO of Return on Disability Group, a company dedicated to helping companies strategize how to engage with customers and
Launching a startup during a global pandemic is challenging, but it’s not impossible. It acquires tenacity and ambition – two words that perfectly describes Canadian
As the CEO and founder of one of the most prestigious medi spas in Canada, Dr. Diane Wong is certainly a force to be reckoned
It’s not a stretch to say that one man single-handedly changed the way people think about, and act upon, modern business networking. Credited with being
Dax Dasilva found his calling and changed his life by doing what all good entrepreneurs do: he found a need in a market, and he
Mary Ito has been a broadcast journalist in Toronto for more than 30 years, best known as the host of CBC Radio One’s Fresh Air
Kiu Rezvanifar is something of a media Renaissance man. A veteran TV broadcaster, producer, filmmaker, and publisher, he’s also a tireless advocate for the Iranian
Accountant-turned-health and fitness expert and professional Eating Psychology practitioner, Nadine Dumas has made a name for herself internationally with her nutrition and fitness regime. From
With a surprising start on a farm without electricity, you wouldn’t have expected BC’s Ryan Holmes to grow into a successful tech entrepreneur. But the
After launching a successful career as a TV personality in her native Nigeria as the host of the show Lunch Date, Patricia Bebia Mawa relocated
Changing legislative labour laws, fighting for the rights of non-unionized employees and running a law practice with over nine specialized lawyers is all in a
Author, speaker, entrepreneur, mother-of-five and fitness enthusiast; Susan believes that we can truly have it all. You have been an entrepreneur since you were 11
You wouldn’t know it by how she carries herself, but Rose Handy was once homeless with her child. She knows firsthand what a hard road
Leadership, change and innovation comes with a deep understanding of knowing where your strength and weaknesses lie as a leader. This is the expert advise
Born and raised in India, Vikram Vij’s love affair with food started at an early age; he began cooking when he was just 10 years
Getting down and dirty in oil tanks, may not be on every girl’s “what I want to do when I grow up list”, but for
Tommy Hilfiger is not merely a globally recognized name brand – it’s synonymous with a clean, all-American look that epitomizes the fashion-forward lifestyle. But before
Timbaland is without equal in his influence, groundbreaking sound inventions, and partnerships with scores of upper-tier modern musicians. Over the past two decades, the 47-year-old
Audra Renyi is a woman of diverse talents. From being a Wall Street investment banker, a successful entrepreneur, and philanthropist, to being named the Heroine
The search for a practical green energy solution has been in full swing for quite some time. But green technology still faces many challenges, such
A risk taker from the get-go, Anne Day immigrated to Canada (from Scotland) with her husband in 1975, jobless but with high hopes. Anne would
Navigating a business can be challenging, but if you have a collaborative team and a resilient, entrepreneurial spirit, then you will most likely find yourself
Bon Tran is a life coach and fitness trainer specializing in helping people achieve their weight-loss goals, make healthy transformations to their lifestyles, and achieve
Joanna Track calls herself a “startup junkie,” with the consulting firm Good Eggs & Co., news site The Bullet, style website Sweetspot.ca and fashion retailer
Demetrius Harmon, formerly known by his social media moniker “MeechOnMars,” wants to change what it means to be an influencer. The term, which commonly refers
No stranger to being the “first woman to…” many times in her life and career, French lawyer and politician Christine Lagarde has never shied away
Mitch Joel has built a reputation as a digital marketing guru, a sought-after speaker, and an author. He was the president of Mirum, a marketing
Jessica Alex is the founder of children’s book publisher Upon A Star Books Inc. as well as its subsidiary Jessica Alex Marketing. An author herself,
Twenty years of coaching senior executives motivated Sandra Oliver to launch the boutique coaching firm Impact-Coaches in 2003. Sandra holds a BA in Organizational Behaviour
Tonya Williams is an award-winning actress, best known for her long-running role on the iconic soap opera The Young and the Restless. In addition to
CEO, author, and accomplished concert pianist: these are just a few titles Marcia Nozick has on her resume. She’s a founding member and CEO of
Douglas Vermeeren is known around the world as “the modern-day Napoleon Hill” because of his extensive first-hand and in-person research into the success patterns of
As a 12-year-old, Huda Idrees was already building websites for clients. Idrees, who learned computer-programming and web design in Saudi Arabia, is also an Industrial
Within days of installing see-through Solartech blinds in her home, former Nortel employee Diana Livshits realized the genius of the product, bought the Canadian rights
Joseph Neale learned about overcoming obstacles at a young age. When he was barely out of his teens, his promising musical career – and his
Dr. Breanne Everett is the CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, which she co-founded when she was just 25. She developed the SurroSense Rx, a pressure-sensitive
Activist and entrepreneur Dr. Gavin Armstrong is the founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish, which is devoted to combating iron deficiency around the globe
Maggie Lena Walker wore many hats: teacher, mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and activist, among other roles. She was given an honorary Master’s degree from Virginia Union
Female entrepreneurs face a difficult road, even in the modern day. For women in business, dealing with the inequality and sexism that remains after decades
Althea Clarke moved to Canada when she was a child and built her own success story. After earning certificates in business operations and hairstyling, she
Born and raised in Calgary, Manjit Minhas went from studying Engineering at the University of Calgary to becoming the “beer baroness.” At just 19, she
How did you become a life coach? I have been into learning self-help for my own personal development for years. I had a successful
Chris Izquierdo is the co-founder and CEO of DevFacto Technologies Inc., an award-winning software development company based in Edmonton, Alberta that has consistently ranked as
Giovanna Capozza bridges success and relationship coaching for career-driven women who struggle juggling to have it all. She’s a self-mastery mentor and women’s empowerment teacher.
Pamela Ogang is a born entrepreneur, and champions economic empowerment and the idea of business being fun and liberating. A founder of two businesses geared
Narayanan Krishnan was an award-winning chef with Taj Hotels, and had been offered a prestigious job in Switzerland. But in 2002, after witnessing the horrific
Jeet Banerjee is not even 30 and he’s already started – and sold – two successful companies. Born and raised in California, Banerjee created his
Jan Kestle is Founder and President of Environics Analytics and has been a leader in the marketing information industry for more than forty years. Jan
Jane Wood is the founder of The Original Toy Corporation, or T.O.T Corp., an Ontario-based toy manufacturer, as well as the designer of the Gertie
If you have plenty of passion for your budding business but lack a little inspiration, then brothers Cody Hock, Esq., 26, and Cole Hock, 24,
Yahaya Baruwa is a Nigerian-born, Toronto-based author and entrepreneur. Having decided on his path at just 21, Baruwa launched his own publishing company, Tapestry House
Miroslav Reljic is an award-winning leadership coach based in Calgary. He came to Canada with his family, who fled war-torn Croatia in 1995. Reljic could
Joel Brown created Addicted2Success and coaches more than 200 aspiring entrepreneurs each month as part of his exclusive Mind-Strong Alliance group and has established himself
When Kathy Ireland began her career as a model and actress, it seemed like the sky was her limit. She exceeded that limit as well
Chef Mike Ward began his successful cooking career in his native Australia, and he eventually found himself preparing meals for the likes of Julia Roberts,
Despite entering the field later in life, Lorraine Cormier worked her way up in the microblading and micropigmentation industry, becoming known as the “Eyebrow Queen.”
Stephanie Allen founded Gateway Development in Amherst, Nova Scotia, where she works with individuals and companies to help them improve physically and spiritually. With her
Amber Mac is a multi-talented tech expert, author, speaker, TV host, and president of her own business, AmberMac Media. She got her start during the
Millions of people have heard Chris Gardner’s inspirational talks. They come to hear lessons from the lives he’s lived as an entrepreneur, stockbroker, and single
Pamela Ogang is a born entrepreneur, and champions economic empowerment and the idea of business being fun and liberating. A founder of two business geared
Few entrepreneurs can say they have left their indelible mark on the world of luxury, but Vin Lee is one of those few. Hollywood stars,
Chris Izquierdo is the co-founder and CEO of DevFacto Technologies Inc., an award-winning software development company based in Edmonton, Alberta that has consistently ranked as
Jeet Banerjee is not even 30 and he’s already started – and sold – two successful companies. Born and raised in California, Banerjee created his
It’s likely you’ve seen Nutribar, the popular meal replacement bar, on supermarket and grocery store shelves. Launched in 1979, it was also the first nutrition
Paula Morand is an award-winning keynote speaker, author, and visionary. An entrepreneur herself, Paula has brought her wisdom, wit, and energy to bear in her
Isadore Sharp is founder (and current chairman) of the Four Seasons Hotels chain, now located in 33 countries, with 99 hotels – and another
Jan Kestle is Founder and President of Environics Analytics and has been a leader in the marketing information industry for more than forty years.
Javed S. Khan, who leads EMpression: A Marketing Services Company, has helped entrepreneurial and corporate clients build their ideas innovatively, by guiding their vision
Using his decades of experience building multiple million-dollar businesses, Colin Sprake imparts valuable lessons to entrepreneurs through his talks, books, and coaching. He founded
Chandra K. Clarke is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur who launched her own business, the professional online proofreading service Scribendi, in 1997, with her
Stormy Wellington has been called the “Queen of MLM [multi-level marketing]”, a self-made success story whose ambition and determination helped transform her from a
Author and minister for over 40 years, Reverend Charles Swan reminisces on what inspires him and how he continues to serve after so many years.
When Kathy Ireland began her career as a model and actress, it seemed like the sky was her limit. She exceeded that limit as
James Malinchak is a successful motivational speaker, business coach, and author, and was featured on the ABC reality TV show, Secret Millionaire. The “Big
Dr. Breanne Everett is the CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, which she co-founded when she was just 25. She developed the SurroSense Rx, a
Yahaya Baruwa is a Nigerian-born, Toronto-based author and entrepreneur. Having decided on his path at just 21, Baruwa launched his own publishing company, Tapestry