Make Ur Mark
The Make Ur Mark Podcast features People of Colour and their stories of resilience. The show aims to amplify the voices of BIPOC professionals, their journeys and how they overcame systemic barriers. Led by the unapologetic acclaimed host Kym Niles known for boldly exploring taboo conversations, this show will serve your spirit taking you on an introspective voyage, while providing insight and strategies to ignite your potential.
Episodes
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. Ha...
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
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 betwee...
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 Canadi...
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
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 : iamjamgam...
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...
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.
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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
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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 th...
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 sta...
Kayla Grey is an award-winning journalist who is currently an anchor for SPORTSCENTRE on Canada’s leading sports network, TSN. When she made her debut on SPORTSCENTRE in 2018, Grey became the first black woman to ever host a flagship sports-highlight show in Canada.
In 2017 She was named to CBC’s list of 150 Black women making history in Canada and CIBWE’s list of 100 women to watch.
Listen as this trailblazer shares her unconven...
Fennella Bruce is a veteran television producer and writer, she is now at the helm of FKB Media Solutions – a media consulting business. Having worked in the field of journalism for over 20 years, Fennella has produced both of Canada’s national morning shows – Your Morning and Canada AM. She has been the senior writer or producer at numerous major television stations including CTV News Channel, CTV National, CP24, CityTv, Toronto...
Ayanna Sealey incorporates her unique experience as a Broadway performer and master’s in performance psychology to help artists, high-level executives, and athletes achieve peak performance.
A professional dancer for 40 years - training at the Alvin Ailey School in New York City and performing on Broadway as a ‘triple-threat’ dancer, actor, singer in Toronto (Disney’s The Lion King and the Stratford Shakespearean Festival).
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Adrian Tracy is a Super bowl Champion and 10 Year veteran of the NFL/CFL.
An athlete vested in giving back to his community, Adrian takes us on his journey from his humble beginnings to the reality that plagues so many athletes when caught at the crossroads of their career.
Platform: Makeurmark.ca
Host: Kymniles.com
Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca
Guest : Twitter: @ADTrac5
IG: @theREALadtrac
Kayla Williams is a Reporter, Anchor and Host on Canada’s top news channel CP24. Kayla shares the highs/lows of working in a role that some may often dream of and the life lessons that continues to pave her path today.
Platform: Makeurmark.ca
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Shawn Cuffie is the Founder and VP of Operations at the Art Xperiential Project. An expert in curating polished galas such as his signature Black Diamond Ball, Shawn takes us on his journey and the behind the scenes of being an executive producer of one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.
Platform: Makeurmark.ca
Host: Kymniles.com
Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca
Guest : artxperiential.com
Platform: Makeurmark.ca
Host: Kymniles.com
Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca
Dr. Joel Kerr aka Dr. J is The Founder & Director Of Therapy at The Health Institute. In this episode Dr. J speaks to his mere adversity in becoming a licensed Chiropractor and his relentless chase to making his dream a reality.
Platform: Makeurmark.ca
Host: Kymniles.com
Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca
Guest : thehealthinstitute.ca
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