SpeakUP! International Inc.

Ellington Brown & Rita Burke •www.speakuppodcast.ca

SpeakUP! International Inc. is your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and educational content that empowers listeners. Join us as we delve into diverse topics with a focus on uplifting black and brown voices, promoting creativity, and fostering personal and professional growth.

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Sam & Rita Burke invite kids to embrace self-worth & self-confidence in their book I Like Being Me.

In August 1994, Rita and Sam Burke opened their bookstore with books, artwork, and gifts. It evolved into a community center with events like book launches and signings. There were readings and poetry readings. People from around the world came to their store to purchase items. They created a recently released children's book titled " I LIKE BEING ME" Enjoy the conversation and let them take you back in time with their stories and plans for the future. Thoughts on the podcast? Send us a text mes...

Nov 08, 2022•26 min

Tiziana P. Fathers

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Oct 22, 2022•23 min

Antoinette Holder

When Antoinette Holder is not busy with Toastmasters, she can be found in her kitchen baking up a storm creating loaves of bread, cakes and other delightful goodies that are sure to put a smile on your face and encourage you to put another hole in your belt for more room! Thoughts on the podcast? Send us a text message. Support the show

Oct 22, 2022•19 min

Marlye Monifiston

Marlye Monfiston is an advisor, a trained lawyer and an entrepreneur. She currently works as a Senior Policy & Program Advisor in the French-Language Teaching, Learning and Achievement Division of the Ministry of Education (FLTLAD) and she contributes her experience and expertise to the education sector. In this role, Marlye participates in the research and development of strategies, policies and program frameworks to address specific or systemic issues and needs of the Francophone community...

Oct 22, 2022•21 min

Katia Cafe Febrissy

KatKatia Cafe Febrissy is a Writer, Film and Stage Director, Playwright and a former Ebony Toastmaster member. Katia embraced her storytelling journey when she joined Ebony Toastmasters in 2014. The training allowed Katia to embrace her artistic self. She still recalls some of the speeches she wrote about her extra-conjugal affair with writing and her subsequent vows to poetry. After this, she began spoken word performances which kickstarted my filmmaking career. Katia has two favourite quotes t...

Oct 22, 2022•24 min

Vibing with Dr. Vibe

Dr. Vibe ™ has been the host and producer of the award-winning online show The Dr. Vibe Show ™ for over twelve years. He has done over 3000 online interviews with people from all over the world. Since April 2020, as part of the Dad Central Ontario (Canada's national fatherhood organization) team, Dr. Vibe™ has been the host and co-producer of the only online conversation in the world for dads and fathers sponsored by Dove Men+Care. In 2021, through the collaboration with Dove Men+Care and Dads C...

Jul 17, 2022•28 min

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