In For a Penny in For a Pound - Audra Townsend

Please welcome Audra Townsend to SpeakUP! International! Audra is a free-spirited British-born Jamaican Canadian artist based in Toronto. Audra, a trained Sociocultural Anthropologist, believes art is an essential part of being ...

Navigating Through Hemispheres - Nicole Waldron

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Nicole Waldron, an esteemed Speaker and Podcaster, as she joins the SpeakUP! International community. Nicole's exceptional talents and unwavering professionalism are truly remarkable...

The Fabric of Canadian Theater - Ordena Stephens-Thompson

Welcome to the podcast, where we bring you conversations with inspiring people from various industries and walks of life. In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Ordena Stevens-Thompson, a professional actor with over 30 years of experience ...

Truths and Rights - Rudi Quammie Williams

We are thrilled to introduce Rudi Quammie Williams, a remarkable guest whose expertise and passion have left an indelible mark on project management, organizational development, diversity, equity, and inclusion. He has made a large perso...

The Structure of Society - Ginelle Skerritt

Ginelle Skerritt is an exceptional storyteller, and executive, boasting a remarkable track record of over three decades of leadership experience. With her current role as the Chief Executive Officer of the York Region Children's Aid Soci...

Confidently Conquering Eagles - Janice Ursilla (Clarke) Searles

Mrs. Searles has dedicated her tireless efforts to elevate standards by advocating for integrating ethnocultural equity, gender equity, and anti-racist education within a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum. She holds high expectations for a...

Excellence! - Trician-Renée Edwards

At the Love & Light Collective, we stand in solidarity with Black individuals and our allies, working to uplift communities worldwide. As a valued voice in the fight against anti-Black racism, we are committed to advocating for diversity an...

I'll Show You! - Gloria Pierre

Gloria Pierre started her company, Clearly Speaking, in 2000 after a workplace incident revealed she was inept at handling situations assertively. Through research and interviews, she discovered communication is the one skill everyone us...

Raising the vibration in the world for black children - Veronica N. Chapman

Veronica N. Chapman is a graduate of Spelman College (B.A. in Spanish) and Babson College (M.B.A.); Veronica commits her gifts and ideas to improve the world. She is the creator of Black Children’s Book Week.“I want to live in a world wh...

Beacon of Youth - Irina Crigan

Irina Crigan is a Finance Professional with more than ten years of experience in the asset management space. She’s extremely passionate about personal growth and human transformation. She is also a speaker and a fierce advocate for Trans...

For Your Love - Nikki Clarke

Nikki Clarke is the founder, producer, and host of the multiple award-winning talk show, The Nikki Clarke Show on Afroglobal TV Network and www.nikkiclarkenetwork.com. Nikki just...

Hey I’m Listening! - Dr. Joan Samuels-Dennis, RN, Ph.D

Canadian psychotherapist Dr. Joan Samuels-Dennis, Ph.D., is a multi-award-winning speaker and authority on trauma recovery, reconciliation, and forgiveness. Joan has specialized in promoting the mental health and well-being of individuals, fami...

Love of Literature Foundation Canada - Danielle Norris

How important is it for a child to read books that they can identify with the charters in the books they are reading?Let us listen to Danielle Norris as to why she founded Love of Literature Foundation Canada!You can reach Dan...

Discover the driving force behind LiteracyNation!

Richard E. Ashby Jr.’s sole mission through LiteracyNation is to promote justice, equity, and diversity in literacy by providing services to underserved communities of Color and supporting diverse independent booksellers and self-publish...

Giving back to her community - Brenda Foreman

Brenda Foreman is a woman in the world of arts and entertainment. Brenda is a certified image consultant and personal brand specialist. Brenda Foreman is a founder of BStyled, a premier styling and professional development company and Ho...

Why Tortoise doesn't Fly - Kesha Melissa Christie

Kesha Christie is a dynamic storyteller and speaker.  Kesha ignites the imagination and entices listeners with stories that entertain and educate. She connects people and culture through African and Caribbean folktales, Aesop fables and or...

Captivating Communicator - Roger Caesar

Roger Caesar is a charismatic, dynamic, internationally renowned public speaker and professional coach. Mr. Caesar is comfortable on stages such as TEDx Cooperate Conferences at Toyota in North America. He placed third in the world champ...

Intentional Parenting - Yvonne Osondu

Simone Adjei - iReadify

Danny Chan

At the knees of elders - Murphy Browne

Onwards only---Never back - Asali Quamina

The banker that couldn't get a loan, Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo

Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo comes from a family of nine children. Her parents consistently gave them positive reinforcements throughout their formative years. Listen to Ejibola’s fascinating story and become inspired!

Sam & Rita Burke invite kids to embrace self-worth & self-confidence in their book I Like Being Me.

In August 1994, Rita and Sam Burke opened their bookstore with books, artwork, and gifts. It evolved into a community center with events like book launches and signings. There were readings and poetry readings. People from around the world ca...

Tiziana P. Fathers