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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