Featured Entrepreneurs
How Cheyanne Tunti is Buildling Community in Metro Vancouver's Local Beauty Industry
As a second-generation entrepreneur, Cheyanne Tunti says she’s drawing on deep wells as sources of strength to persevere in her journey of building a business in Metro Vancouver. Her faith in God and her father’s inspiring journey as a businessman from Ghana have been unfailing sources of hope as she navigates the world of entrepreneurship.
How Sean De Freitas is Helping Black Entrepreneurs Scale
Many Black entrepreneurs don’t have a blueprint for how to scale their business, taking it from a single-person operation to a fully staffed enterprise. However, changes across the ecosystem in recent years mean there are more resources to help as they embark on this journey. Sean De Freitas is the founder of Zayick Consulting, a boutique firm that goes beyond bookkeeping and accounting, to help Black entrepreneurs analyze the data so they can make informed decisions about the future of their business.
From Immigrant to Financial Entrepreneur: How Eduek Brooks is Empowering Canadian Women
In 2018, Eduek Brooks was drowning in over $40,000 in consumer debt. Overwhelmed but resolved, she knew she had to get serious about managing her finances. However, about two weeks after deciding to clear the debt, she was laid off from her full-time job.
Is The Future of Coffee Black?
As a Black woman in Canada's coffee industry, Nadine Umutoni is helping to forge a new path for Black entrepreneurs. The founder of Vancouver-based startup Neza Coffee says she wishes she'd started sooner.
Changing the Face of Leadership in Canada
During Pride Month, BEKH proudly shines a spotlight on Tyler Boyce, a Kenyan and Somali Black Queer leader who has made significant contributions to the business world and the advancement of Black 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada. Tyler’s remarkable vision and innovation as a leader has culminated in his recognition as one of Future of Good’s 30 Young Impact Leaders to Watch. Through his work, he has consistently championed diversity, inclusion, and equity within the business sector. His inspiring leadership empowers others within the community to embrace their identities and pursue their aspirations. In addition to his professional endeavors, Tyler is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa where he teaches Deconstruction on Racism in Law. By being a visible leader, he has shown that diversity in leadership positions is not only necessary but also beneficial.
About Manasseh & Ephraim Talent Agency (META) - BEKH Newsletter July 2023
As a result of the racial uprising of 2020, which shed light on widespread and systemic anti-Black racism, people in positions of power began to listen and take tangible steps in building more equitable opportunity and access for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC). One such industry is the Canadian film and television industry.
About Reelworld Screen Institute - BEKH Newsletter July 2023
Reelworld Screen Institute is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and showcasing Indigenous and racialized voices in the screen industry. Founded in 2000 by award-winning actress and producer Tonya Williams, Reelworld has been a catalyst for change, fostering diversity and inclusion within the film, television, and digital media sectors.
National Indigenous People’s Day Interview with Ian Tolliver
Ian Tolliver of Tolliver International Incorporated & Founder of the Ontario Black Contractors Association (OBCA).
The Inspiring Life of Jamaal Amir Akbari: Entrepreneur, Artist, Activist, and Father
Jamaal Amir Akbari, stage name JustJamaal ThePoet, is a celebrated figure whose entrepreneurial pursuits have positioned him as a prominent voice within the Black community.
Embracing Intersectionality: The Remarkable Entrepreneurial Journey of Moe Egeh
Moe's role as the founder and owner of Hibiscus Realty, the only Black-owned real estate brokerage in Ottawa, illustrates the power of resilience, determination, and perseverance to conquer adversity.
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Building Career Resilience - Facing up to Barriers at Work
Dr. Helen Ofosu believes that in good times and bad, career resilience is one of the major keys to success.
Andrea Bailey-Brown: Pioneering Diversity in the Automotive Industry
Andrea decided to close the store and set her sights on purchasing a franchise. Today, she owns five Jiffy Lube locations across Alberta and British Columbia that have generated over $30 million in revenue.
Suzette Chambers: Redefining The Import-Export Industry
“My source of funding is my own money. I’m an avid saver. I save my money, even with six children, we know how to budget properly,” Suzette explains.
Jeanne Lehman: Leading the Way for Black Women Entrepreneurs
Jeanne's commitment to empowering Black women entrepreneurs has made her a role model and beacon of hope for future generations. Her exceptional contributions to the community were recognized in 2022 when she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal.
Dr. Jennifer Njenga: Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry
Dr. Jennifer Njenga has been revolutionizing the healthcare industry through her work as the CEO and founder of the Canada Homecare Group (CHG), an after-hours mobile clinic bringing primary care services to Albertans at their doorstep.