#imakealiving is returning to Toronto!
#imakealiving is a monthly event for entrepreneurs powered by FreshBooks and sponsored by Wealthsimple, bringing together a diverse panel of entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners for lively and candid conversations. On November 20th, inside The Symes (150 Symes Road Toronto), Mina Gerges, Lisa Campbell, Steve Ballantyne and myself will provide insight into how success happens by exploring the obstacles and challenges small businesses owners and
Pretty Elevated.
Join me Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for Building Blocks Daily: A Steady Move to Success presented by Pretty Elevated. Pretty Elevated is a community driven collective and social impact initiative by Irisa™ dedicated to empowering women and creating opportunities that amplify the female voice through community and connectivity. Join us on our mission to support women on their journey to pursue personal and professional growth. The Pretty
Us. Here. Now.
To commemorate Black History Month, the photography and digital art exhibit Us. Here. Now. launches inside Union Station on Tuesday February 5th and runs until the end of the month. Us. Here. Now. is a group photography exhibit in the West Wing of Union Station that features original photography by SoTeeOh, Gillian Mapp, and Brianna Roye, showcasing notable Black Torontonians from different neighbourhoods throughout the GTA. Each subject’s photo was taken in a place that holds special meaning to them and their
Time to shine the spotlight on contemporary Black-Canadian art by Ashley McKenzie-Barnes
It’s a long-standing and heavily discussed fact that opportunities for Black art and artists have lacked in the elite world of contemporary art, galleries and art dealing. So, when I was recently asked what I’m most excited about for my upcoming projects, the answer was easy: making space for and raising the profile of Black-Canadian art. While sitting through various social events and creative team brainstorms,