The Best of Livestream 2021 - Watch and Learn

I kicked off 2021 with a new website and a livestream portal that I wanted to utilize as a learning hub. It was also an opportunity for me to give back in so many ways. First, by educating about how the media works and what is needed to get your brand and message heard by the masses.

I did a series of (free) workshops that broke down how to access the media, how to be prepared for an interview and how to brand yourself. Then I launched a series called Media Gatekeepers. This is where I brought a few of my industry friends who are decision-makers at major market television outlets on for a conversation about how to get your story told. Amar Sodhi (CityNews), Dayna Gourley (CBC) and Stephanie Hinds (The Social) were all gracious enough to give their time and expertise to my audience. They even gave out their personal emails and numbers! As a former television news producer, I don’t think people realize how much input they have into what you see on television. That’s why I wanted to pull back the curtain and show who were the true decision-makers.

My second series was the Media Spotlight featuring Big Brother Canada host Arisa Cox and CBS Morning News anchor Anne-Marie Green. These are two Black women who are running things in their respective fields. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to all my guests. This was my first foray in front of the camera and they all made it so much easier. There are so many great nuggets that you will get from these livestreams. I have mined the best ones (with the help of my amazing assistant Adanna) and packaged it for my year end Best of Livestreams.

The second way I was able to give back is by donating to Dr. Roz’s Healing Place. The Media Gatekeepers and The Media Spotlight series were a nominal cost of $10 each. All of the proceeds went to the Healing Place. Full disclosure, I sit on the Board as Vice-President. However, the cause is an important one of which I volunteer my time and skills toward with no hesitation. Dr. Roz’s Healing Place is a refuge for women and children fleeing abusive situations. It is literally a life-saving place. I am so pleased and grateful that I was able to raise $1000 to help the centre through my Livestreams. These two Best of Livestreams will also come with a $10 fee. I’m hoping to be able to double the donation and end this year with servitude, generosity and gratitude. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout 2021. God Bless You.