Make Ur Mark

Jemeisha Williams is a Registered Social Worker, with a passion for helping Black youth succeed. At a young age she realized her passion for helping others work through various challenges and lived experiences to reach their full potential. Which led her to pursuing a career in Social Work. Jemeisha has earned both a Bachelor and Master of Social Workdegrees from York University and a Social Services Diploma from Humber College. Having navigated unique challenges of her own both professionally and personally, Jemeisha has never allowed obstacles to hinder her ability to strive for what she believes in. Over the past decade, her work includes working at various non-profit organizations within the Greater Toronto Area as a Child and Youth Worker, Program Coordinator, Student Advisor, part-time professor, Youth Counsellor and most recent the Program Coordinator for Humber's Black Student Support and Engagement Program. Jemeisha has received several scholarships, awards and recognition for her amazing work and contributions to her community. Her work ethic and humility certainly does not go unnoticed and is a huge part of what makes her a guiding force.     Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemeisha-williams/?originalSubdomain=ca

Malachi Flynn #22 is a point guard for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Malachi was selected with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors,[13] the first San Diego State player to be drafted in the first round since Kawhi Leonard in 2011.   Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malachi_Flynn

Vivian Kaye has bootstrapped two businesses from ground up and for the last decade she has strictly focused on the e-commerce world where she built  KinkyCurlyYaki, a textured hair extensions company, to over 1 million in annual revenue.  As a founder, she knows all about the highs that come with scaling to 6 figure months and hundreds of 5-star reviews, to the lows of late inventory and irate customers and all the crazy in between. She has been there, done that and has the receipts to prove it!      Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : https://viviankaye.com/

Hénoc Muamba is a Congolese-Canadian football player for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected first overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2011 CFL Draft, becoming the first player from St. Francis Xavier University to be chosen first overall in the draft. In 2022, he won the Grey Cup with the Argonauts and was named the game's most valuable player (MVP) and Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian; the 2nd player in history to ever earn both awards.   Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest: @muambamoments

Tanya Walker is a practicing lawyer and the owner of Walker Law Professional Corporation.  A daughter of immigrant parents, Tanya graduated from McMaster University in 2002 with an Honours Commerce degree, minoring in Economics. She then attended Osgoode Hall Law School and graduated in 2005. She received her law license in 2006.  Tanya practiced at two Bay Street firms before opening her own law firm. Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : tcwalkerlawyers.com

Jahmeelah (Jam) Gamble is a Connector of People, Ideas, and Energy. Best known as “The Slayer of The Mic”, she pushes the envelope and encourages everyone to cultivate their own inner light and abilities. The Brampton raised speaker inspires women, men and youth to go beyond their limitations and grab hold of the life that they want.     Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : iamjamgamble.com

The Honourable Marci Ien has served as Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre since October 2020. Minister Ien is a devoted community leader and a passionate advocate for vulnerable communities in Canada and around the world. Prior to being elected to the House of Commons, she had an award-winning career in journalism and television that spanned three decades. She has travelled internationally with Journalists for Human Rights and World Vision.In October 2020, just a day after being elected to Parliament, Minister Ien released her first book, Off Script: Living Out Loud, in which she shares personal milestones, tales of resilience and kindness, dramatic moments from her career as a journalist, and insights from the many unforgettable people she has met and interviewed. Get ready to take notes as Minister Ien takes us on her journey. Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : https://pm.gc.ca/en/cabinet/honourable-marci-ien

Latoya Anderson is a Police Officer and the Ceo of Nude Swim. Latoya boasts "I'm making my mark by showing young women that they can be anything and anyone at any given point” says . In this episode Latoya shares her story of overcoming barriers she faced in becoming a constable and how she uses moments of doubt to drive into her greatest accomplishments.     Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : nud3swim.com

Mark Stoddart is a visual communicator using art as a vehicle to “Educate, Empower and Unite” .  These core values are the foundation of which Mark was raised to embody and create upon.    Over the years, Mark was moved to harmonize and integrate his formidable spirit for social activism with his passion for music and sports. Listen as Mark takes us on a journey of his “real”.       Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : www.liwi68.com

The Honourable Jean Augustine- a humanitarian and grass roots activist who's contribution expands to many social causes through her involvement on boards such as that of York University, The Hospital for Sick Children and She also served as the National President of the Congress of Black Women of Canada.   Her capacities and work ethic were recognized by political leaders who began to call upon her for various tasks ranging from the development and launch of Canada's official multiculturalism policy in 1971, to providing advice on cabinet level appointments.   In 1993, Jean Augustine made history as the first African-Canadian woman to be elected to Canada's House of Commons as the Member of Parliament from the Greater Toronto Area constituency of Etobicoke-Lakeshore. She served with distinction winning four consecutive elections until she decided to move on to new challenges in 2006. Jean Augustine's story is a testament to the power of hard work and devotion in pursuit of social justice.   Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : jeanaugustine.ca

Grassroots entrepreneur  Jebril “Fresh” Jalloh is a man on a mission. A tenacious and unorthodox leader that keeps his community at bay while carving a path for those that will follow him. In this interview Jebril shares his humble beginnings and how he used adversity to ignite his flame.   Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : gfctoronto.com  

Tracy Moore is an award nominated TV host of Cityline, one of Canada's most influential lifestyle programs that delivers the latest trends in home and fashion.   Tracy is a force and positive role model who uses her platform to accelerate her voice on taboo conversations such as race, gender, body positivity and selflessly turns the volume up to stand up and support her community.   Listen As Tracy shares her unconventional journey and encourages you to believe in yours.     Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : www.cityline.tv  

Kayla Grey is an award-winning journalist who is currently an anchor for SPORTSCENTRE on Canada's leading sports network, TSN. When she made her debut on SPORTSCENTRE in 2018, Grey became the first black woman to ever host a flagship sports-highlight show in Canada.  In 2017 She was named to CBC's list of 150 Black women making history in Canada and CIBWE's list of 100 women to watch.  Listen as this trailblazer shares her unconventional approach to becoming.   Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest: www.kaylagrey.com

Fennella Bruce is a veteran television producer and writer, she is now at the helm of FKB Media Solutions – a media consulting business. Having worked in the field of journalism for over 20 years, Fennella has produced both of Canada's national morning shows – Your Morning and Canada AM. She has been the senior writer or producer at numerous major television stations including CTV News Channel, CTV National, CP24, CityTv, Toronto 1 and BET.   Tune in as Fennella shares her journey from the newsroom to now leading her own media consulting business.       Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : www.fkbmedia.com

Ayanna Sealey incorporates her unique experience as a Broadway performer and master's in performance psychology to help artists, high-level executives, and athletes achieve peak performance.     A professional dancer for 40 years - training at the Alvin Ailey School in New York City and performing on Broadway as a ‘triple-threat' dancer, actor, singer in Toronto (Disney's The Lion King and the Stratford Shakespearean Festival).   Ayanna imparts her personal experience becoming a world-renowned performer, despite an on-going battle with Lymphedema, to help others realize their own potential.   Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : www.ayannasealey.com 

Adrian Tracy is a Super bowl Champion and 10 Year veteran of the NFL/CFL. An athlete vested in giving back to his community, Adrian takes us on his journey from his humble beginnings to the reality that plagues so many athletes when caught at the  crossroads of their career.     Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : Twitter: @ADTrac5            IG: @theREALadtrac

Kayla Williams is a Reporter, Anchor and Host on Canada's top news channel CP24. Kayla shares the highs/lows of working in a role that some may often dream of and the life lessons that continues to pave her path today. Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : @Kaylamarieto (social networks)

Shawn Cuffie  is the Founder and VP of Operations at the Art Xperiential Project.  An expert in curating polished galas such as his signature Black Diamond Ball, Shawn takes us on his journey and the behind the scenes of being  an executive producer of one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.     Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : artxperiential.com

Celebrity Make-up Artist Elizabeth Taylor on this episode shares how she shattered norms boldly taking the leap of faith to pursue her venture into entrepreneurship. Not only courageous in tackling her career, Elizabeth opens up about her journey in taking charge of her health and how her life has expeditiously taken the turn for the better.    Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : facesbypureness.com

Dr. Joel Kerr aka Dr. J is The Founder & Director Of Therapy at The Health Institute. In this episode Dr. J speaks to his mere adversity in becoming a licensed Chiropractor and his relentless chase to making his dream a reality.     Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : thehealthinstitute.ca  

Wesley Williams, better known as Maestro or Maestro Fresh-Wes, is a Canadian rapper, record producer, actor, and author. One of the earliest Canadian rappers to achieve mainstream success, he is credited as the "Godfather of Canadian hip hop"   Wes shares the reality in becoming a trail blazer and the importance of resourcefulness and critical thinking. 

This weeks Maven a real life super woman  Dr.Natasha Williams a Registered Psychologist and the co-Director of Allied Psychological Services. Dr. Williams operates an anti-oppressive private practice providing assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, corporate consultation, research, supervision and training services to clients from diverse ethno-racial backgrounds, gender and socio-economic backgrounds.  Dr. Williams fearlessly owns her truth as she shares her journey on stepping into her purpose to Make her Mark. 

Penny Cromwell (aka “Lady P”) is a Canadian Stylus Award winning Emcee inducted into the Canadian Hip Hop Hall of Fame. A trailblazer defying the status quo, and a pioneer for female emcee/rapper's in Canada. Leading the way in the hip hop industry as  “Lady P” the  “Front Woman” of Toronto's renowned Kilowatt Crew, Penny effortlessly in making history paved the path for other female artists that would follow in her footsteps such as Michie Mee, Fly K and Tara Chase.   Today, Penny collectively channels her infectious energy & passion for her community in her purpose to work as a leader/mentor. A humanitarian that exemplifies the “lift as you climb" philosophy, actively building bridges, and using her platform to elevate selflessly.

Brandon Rowe is a News Reporter/ Storyteller on CityTv News Channel. Brandon at an early age aspired to be a professional athlete and through his journey stumbled on his now purpose driven career.  Brandon illuminates the importance of perseverance and how your inner voice called your "conscience" is your internal compass.    Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : brandoncitynews

Elizabeth "Dori" Tunstall is a design anthropologist, researcher, academic leader, writer, and educator. She is the Dean, Faculty of Design at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada and the first black Dean of a Faculty of Design anywhere. Dr. Tunstall opens up on topics surrounding race and gender inequality and how she continues to authentically lead by example.

Dwayne Morgan is a Poet, Speaker and Social entrepreneur. This Scarborough Walk of Fame inductee, Two-time Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion and Author keeps it real sharing wisdom and his mere simplicity and placid approach to life... What we honour most about this legend is his humility.   Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : dwaynemorgan.ca

Today on the Make Ur Mark talk show we sit down with  Canadian record-holder in both Long jump and triple jump  Tabia Charles Collins and also the creative powerhouse behind Anisah, a unique clothing line bringing you bold, fashion-forward statement pieces for exceptional women and children. Tabia holding her Masters in industrial Relations and Human Resources now blends her unique experiences and education to fulfill her passion in fashion.   From the track to the runway Tabia shares her journey of success, adversity and how she finds balance through it all.     Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest :Anisahbytabiacharles.com