It’s never too late to kickstart an old idea. I found that out recently and now I’m running a speakers bureau! I’m also organizing a special invite-only event to showcase them and offering a QR code in this blog for early sign-up.
Read MoreSpring is here and it’s time to refresh your brand - or launch it! The Brand Brilliance Bootcamp is halfway done, but it’s not too late to catch up - and it won’t cost a cent!
Read MoreIt was a dream come through, a do-over. When I received the award for Businesswoman of the Year in 2022, I wasn’t prepared. I didn’t expect to win and I didn’t have a speech ready. I also hardly knew anyone in the room. So when I received the Rogers IABC Communicator of the Year award, I knew exactly what to do.
Read MoreFebruary is a busy, busy month - I am ready both professionally and personally to celebrate! But first, I’ve got a few things to say and not everyone is going to like it.
Read MoreWhat a way to start off 2024…being recognized for my work by the International Association of Business Communicators! The backstory is pretty interesting as I was totally surprised when I received the email - I thought it was spam!
Read MoreWhere did 2023 go?! I can’t believe there is just one month left in the year. As usual, I’ve got a lot going on as my business continues to grow. Find out what goodies I have cooking up for 2024!
Read MoreHere’s your chance to get expert advice - for free! I’ll let you know about this unique opportunity and also give you the short version of my lifelong career in media.
Read MoreHow do you celebrate the first Black woman MP in the federal government? A woman who has the ear of Prime Ministers, high ranking politicians and community leaders? With a red carpet affair, of course!
Read MoreIt’s Black Business Month! I thought the above photo of me with one of Canada’s pioneering Black female entrepreneurs - Viola Desmond - was quite fitting. She is iconic and her determination to right a wrong is inspiring. I reflect on my own six year entrepreneurial journey and whether being a Black woman helped or hindered me.
Read MoreThis is one of my biggest clients since I launched my business five years ago. Toronto Caribbean Carnival is the largest outdoor street festival in North America. But there are some major PR challenges to navigate…
Read MoreFor Pride Month, guest blogger and FKB Media Team member Adanna Taylor shares her personal story of a family member coming out and highlights why LGBTQ+ representation matters in media…
Read MoreIt’s a wrap! What a great season for the Inspire series. The tables were turned on me as the producer was now in front of the camera. And the line-up of guests, well, they laid it all out so young entrepreneurs could learn from their experiences - good and bad….
Read MoreI’m taking my YouTube channel back to the lab to make some changes. It’s all part of figuring out the right format to get my message out to the masses.
Read MoreInternational Women’s Month is about recognizing women who are doing it! I want to spotlight three women who are a big part of my life and keep FKB Media Solutions on top of the game!
Read MoreI started off Black History Month launching two big campaigns - The Black Diamond Ball media launch that kicked off the eXperience RBC Black Diamond Ball workshops and Black Business Marketplace, and the Donor Drive 4 Dorothy 5K Campaign to get Black Canadians swabbed. Both equally important to my community, but this month’s blog is about the latter…
Read More2023 is here and it’s feeling great so far! I hopped on the new year trend of trying to figure out my word for this year. Even though I am writer, sometimes words don’t come easy to me and I grappled with this one. I’m happy with the one I landed on because it has lifelong meaning for me.
Read MoreWhat a year 2022 has been! Could it get any better - I really hope so! It’s been a long time coming and after 2020-2021, we all need a win…
Read MoreWe’re growing! I’ve started a new company that has an exciting first project for its launch. It’s the beginning of a new chapter in my entrepreneurial journey that has me up at night with both excitement and nervous energy.
Read MoreI was humbled and honoured to be awarded the Business Woman of the Year Award at the Women Empowerment Awards. Here’s the play by play of that night and why I was left speechless - literally!
Read MoreI’ve added another social media platform to my communication and marketing toolkit. YouTube has been an interesting ride so far. So what made me decide to start my own channel? My a-ha moment came during an interview.
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