Lessons Learned As We Kick Off Black Business Month
It’s Black Business Month! I thought the above photo of me with one of Canada’s pioneering Black female entrepreneurs - Viola Desmond - was quite fitting. She is iconic and her determination to right a wrong is inspiring. I reflect on my own six year entrepreneurial journey and whether being a Black woman helped or hindered me.
It's Carnival Time! And I'm Up for the PR Challenge
This is one of my biggest clients since I launched my business five years ago. Toronto Caribbean Carnival is the largest outdoor street festival in North America. But there are some major PR challenges to navigate…
The Power of Representation: Why LGBTQ+ Media Matters
For Pride Month, guest blogger and FKB Media Team member Adanna Taylor shares her personal story of a family member coming out and highlights why LGBTQ+ representation matters in media…
I Hope You Were Inspired...I Was
It’s a wrap! What a great season for the Inspire series. The tables were turned on me as the producer was now in front of the camera. And the line-up of guests, well, they laid it all out so young entrepreneurs could learn from their experiences - good and bad….
FKB Media YouTube Reset
I’m taking my YouTube channel back to the lab to make some changes. It’s all part of figuring out the right format to get my message out to the masses.
Recognizing the Phenomenal Women Who Support Me
International Women’s Month is about recognizing women who are doing it! I want to spotlight three women who are a big part of my life and keep FKB Media Solutions on top of the game!
Here's Where Representation Really Matters...And it's a Matter of Life or Death
I started off Black History Month launching two big campaigns - The Black Diamond Ball media launch that kicked off the eXperience RBC Black Diamond Ball workshops and Black Business Marketplace, and the Donor Drive 4 Dorothy 5K Campaign to get Black Canadians swabbed. Both equally important to my community, but this month’s blog is about the latter…
2023...Are you ready for me?
2023 is here and it’s feeling great so far! I hopped on the new year trend of trying to figure out my word for this year. Even though I am writer, sometimes words don’t come easy to me and I grappled with this one. I’m happy with the one I landed on because it has lifelong meaning for me.
Farewell 2022, You Were So Good to Me!
What a year 2022 has been! Could it get any better - I really hope so! It’s been a long time coming and after 2020-2021, we all need a win…
Introducing My New Company: FKB Media Productions Inc.
We’re growing! I’ve started a new company that has an exciting first project for its launch. It’s the beginning of a new chapter in my entrepreneurial journey that has me up at night with both excitement and nervous energy.
Businesswoman of the Year - That's Me!
I was humbled and honoured to be awarded the Business Woman of the Year Award at the Women Empowerment Awards. Here’s the play by play of that night and why I was left speechless - literally!
I'm on YouTube!
I’ve added another social media platform to my communication and marketing toolkit. YouTube has been an interesting ride so far. So what made me decide to start my own channel? My a-ha moment came during an interview.
By Request - Social Media 101 - Tricks and Tips to Get You Engaged
“You need to do a social media workshop!” A few of my clients kept asking, so I am delivering on that request. But this is a different kind of workshop. It’s a kinder, gentler one that doesn’t assume you know what you’re doing.
Should You Pay For Media Coverage? The Answer is....
Find out the answer on whether you should be paying for media coverage. It’s a not as cut and dry as you think, especially if you are the victim of a scam.
April Fools - Having Fun With Social Media & Manifestation
I played a little joke on my Instagram followers that got me thinking: there’s a reason people believed it and how do I make this joke a reality.
International Women's Day Break The Bias
This is one of my favourite photos. I was celebrating my first year in business with three of my first clients: Karen Donaldson, Trudy Stone and Trudie German - Boss Lady entrepreneurs. They are why we need to recognize women for their skills and abilities and Break The Bias!
February is the Start of Black History Year for Me!
Black History Month for some….Black History Year for me. Is 28 days enough to celebrate this rich culture? I’ve come up with a compromise that works for me!
Refreshed & Ready for 2022
Who else is excited about 2022? Warning, there is no mention of the P-word in this blog. Only good vibes and motivation to get you into gear for the new year!
The Best of Livestream 2021 - Watch and Learn
What a year it has been! I’ve taken on so many new endeavors. One of them was my livestream interviews. I had an opportunity to get personal with movers and shakers in the media industry and share their expertise with all of you. Now I’ve packaged those talks for a ‘Best of’ year end offering.
Finding Motivation Within Myself
What an experience - to look up and see yourself looking back at you - 12ft x 18ft! What this moment means to me and what it should mean to Canadians.