When I began my MBA residency through Dalhousie University with 7 Virtues, I never imagined that a brand created in a garage from my hometown would attain the magnitude of success that this company has. The sheer number of people that have reached out to me to share how 7 Virtues has positively impacted their…
When I launched The 7 Virtues out of my garage on my visa card because the bank wouldn’t give me a loan, I still…
“Know thyself.” – Socrates
Ancient philosophers have shown us that one of the most evident signs of a leader is an inclination toward philosophical thinking….
How did you come to create (the cooperative) your social enterprise Ikirezi?
In 2002, I was very fortunate to be part of a team of…
I was born in Loretteville, Quebec but my dad was in the military (for over 30 years) so we moved every couple of years….
I grew up in the beautiful countryside of Prince Edward Island with my mother younger brother. My mother is an environmental activist, and for…
My parents and two older brothers moved from Ghana to Maryland before I was born. Despite the move, I was surrounded by Ghanaian culture…
I grew up in snowy Minnesota, and as a fearless young adult, moved to sunny San Diego. During my corporate years in southern California,…
Bon jour! I’m Yve-Car Momperousse, Founder and CEO of Kreyol Essence. I’m a Haitian girl born in Brooklyn who lives between Florida and Haiti….
CEO & Co-Founder
Speakers’ Spotlight and The Spotlight Agency
I grew up in Winnipeg and loved being a child of the ‘80s. I embraced roller skating,…
I’m originally from Scarborough, Ontario and currently live 2 hours north of Toronto with my husband and our young son, Bode. I enjoy anything…
I was born in England, but I grew up in Montreal, Quebec. I traveled the world quite a bit as a kid, and realized…
To me, perfumery is a holistic discipline: right and left brained, intrinsically linked with taste, and with a creative direction that touches on music,…
Singer/Songwriter, Actress & Motivational Speaker
I am a fortunate girl, a daughter, sister, a wife, a friend, a bandmate, a volunteer. I have enjoyed working…
I see my reflection in my daughter’s eyes. I had a necklace made several years ago inscribed with the words ‘courage’, ‘faith’ and ‘a…
I grew up happily in Fall River, a then rural area outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Most of my family still resides there. My…
Hi! I’m Carlene, Now I’m gearing up for my next venture, a website called Beholdr, dedicated to women like me and my friends, who…
I’m originally from Washington, DC, but have spent the last 10 years in New York City (plus Chicago!). I thought I wanted to be…
Fashion Designer/Veronica MacIsaac Apparel
I am a fashion designer that specializes in heritage fabrics and patterns – specifically tartan and celtic artwork. I live in…
Global PR & Social Good Strategist
I’m the oldest child of Vietnamese refugees turned American doctors who spent 42 days on a boat escaping the…