As a writer and blogger who relishes in discovering new things as well as exposing local talent, I was happy when an email from Jamila Kyari reached my inbox. Jamila contacted me to tell me that she’s a fellow Canadian blogger who works in the Communication industry, and who also enjoys reading Words With…
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#HerstoryinBlack: A Document Of 150 Phenomenal Black Women – Part 1
When Emily Mills – founder and CEO of #HowSheHustles, contacted me early on this year and asked if I would assist her with a project she was organizing…ummm, I didn’t really need to think twice about it. All I asked was, “when and where?” When I received her email, Ms. Mills shared with me that she…
Black History Month Pop Up Market
Throughout the year, I like to attend events that are in support of black contributions, but I make an extra special effort to attend during Black History month. It was suggested that I attend the Black Owned: Black History Month Pop Up Market by Justice Achampong – Founder of Ananse Clothing, and I took him…
Val Andrews: Following Her Path
While I was chatting with a few ladies at the #HowSheHustlesSocial in late July, Val Andrews walked right up to me, studied my face and then said that I looked familiar. I told her that we met many, many, years ago – I was a friend of one of her sisters, but we have since…
Justice Achampong: Representing African Designs
I met Justice Achampong at the Youth Entrepreneurship Fair on October 1, 2015. But we almost didn’t meet. A week before the event, my boss asked me if I wanted to attend a youth entrepreneurial fair that would take place after work hours. I really wasn’t overly psyched about attending because I…
Aisha Fairclough: Fashion Blogger For Stylish Women With Curves!
Not sure what I was searching for one day while surfing the net, but I somehow stumbled upon the blog, Fat in the City. Fat in the City (FITC) is a fashion blog that celebrates stylish clothing for women with curves. I practically leapt out of my computer chair when I made this discovery! Fashion tends…
Tracy Peart: Makeup Artist, Beauty Expert & App Creator
My friends often tell me that I am the luckiest woman alive because I have a pretty sweet work week. Um…….I don’t work Tuesdays or Fridays. Yes, it’s true. On those days I either spend it doing interviews, writing, or engaging in some retail therapy. But the one thing that I usually look forward to…
Words With Michelle 