Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in Canada Vol.3 July2023

Vol: 07

Issue: 05

Year : 2023

Pg.No: 24

The Power of Influence Understanding the Impact of Influence on Individuals and Society

Pg.No: 32

Canadian Mavericks

Visionaries Driving Success in the Canadian Business Landscape

Thanh

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In the dynamic landscape of Canada's business world, visionary leaders have emerged as the driving force behind the naon's economic growth and innovaon. These influenal business figures are reshaping industries, fostering technological advancements, and advocang for sustainable pracces that impact not only their respecve sectors but also the enre naon.

In the latest edion of Insights Success - Most Influenal Business Leaders to Follow in Canada Vol.3, we celebrate the exceponal contribuons of business leaders who are influencing Canada's economic trajectory. From tech pioneers revoluonizing the technology sector to financial visionaries navigang complex financial landscapes, healthcare innovators propelling medical breakthroughs, and sustainability champions driving green iniaves, these trailblazers exemplify the true spirit of leadership.

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We delve into the stories of community builders who recognize that the success of their businesses is intrinsically linked to the prosperity of the communies they serve. Their commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy empowers local economies, uplis underprivileged communies, and fosters inclusive growth across the naon.

At the core of their success lies a shared commitment to diversity and inclusivity. These leaders understand that embracing diverse perspecves fuels innovaon and nurtures a workforce reflecve of Canada's mulcultural identy. By championing gender equality, cultural representaon, and accessibility, they are creang workplaces that priorize fairness, equality, and progress.

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Weallhaveourownstories,fromthestruggles wefacetothemomentsofjoyandtriumphwe experience.Yet,therearesomeindividuals who,throughtheirwordsandactions,leavealegacythat transcendstheirlifetimeandcontinuestoinspirepeoplefor generationstocome.Fromthegreatestleaderstothe humblestofusall,eachpersonhasastory,ajourney,and animpact.

MeetThanhCampbell,aVietnameseorphanwhohasbuilt afollowingbysharinghisprodigiousstory.Havinggrown upwithoutknowinghisbirthfamilyandenduringamyriad ofpersonalhardshipsandobstacles,Thanhhasdevotedhis lifetohelpingthoselessfortunate.Hebeganhisjourneyas apublicspeaker,sharinghisownstoriesandexperiences. Hisimpactwassogreatthatpeopleencouragedhimto writehismemoir,whichhedidandistitled Orphan 32. Throughhisstimulatingstory,hehastouchedthelivesof manyandcontinuestospreadhopeandresiliencetothose aroundhim.

Belief,Faith,andHopeareoftenperceivedassomething conceptualandhardtoquantify,yettheyaresomeofthe mostinfluentialaspectsofaperson.Itcanbethedistinction betweenpersistingandsurrendering,betweensuccessand failure,andbetweenpleasureandmisery.Itisasourceof strength,courage,andresolutenessthatcanassistusin overcominganydifficultyinlife.

Onandoffstage,Thanhalwayssharesafeelingof optimism,eventhoughhistorically,heexperiencedasense ofinsignificancebeingundervalued.Helackedconfidence inhimself,somuchsothathehadasevereapprehension aboutspeakinginfrontofothers,particularlyinfrontofhis friends,ashebelievedthattheycoulddetecthisanxieties. Heisnowaprofessionalspeakerwhotoursandspeaksto largecrowdsforaliving.Hismessageconnectswithmany whoalsosharethisdisablingphobia.

OvercomingObstacles

Thanhhasconsistentlyencountereddifficultyinhiseffortto findasenseofbelonging.Hehasfeltliketheoddoneoutin thevariouslocationshehaslived,beingtheproverbial ‘squarepeginaroundhole.’Heiscognizantofthe affectionhisfriendsandfamilyhaveforhim,yetheis alwaysuncertainofhisplaceandpurposeintheWorld.

Hisbattlewascompoundedbyadeep-seatedsenseof worthlessnessandinsignificance.Thiswasespecially

evidentinhisfearofpublicspeaking.Manyotherpeople canrelatetothis.Asithadaprofoundeffectonhislife,he didn’tbelievehehadanythingworthwhiletoofferandwas scaredthatifhestoodupandspokeinfrontofagroup, especiallyhispeers,peoplewouldbeabletoseethrough him.Hewasterrifiedofwhatpeoplewouldthinkofhimif theysawtherealhim;evenhewasunsureofwhothat personwas.

Whenoneofhismentorsspokewordsoftruthintohislife, adrasticchangeoccurredinsideofhim.Hemovedfrom fearfultofantasticwhenitcametopublicspeaking.His fearofspeakinginpublicvanished,andhewelcomedthe platform.Itisnotmerelyaboutfacingandovercoming fears,norisitaboutavoidingthemcompletely;itisabouta shiftinperceptionoftheobstacleonefears.

“When stressed, our thoughts will cause our bodies to go into a fight or flight response, whether it’s real harm or perceived harm. It’s about radically and genuinely changing our perception of the obstacle we are facing from a posture of fear to an attitude of education. We fear that which we do not know, but we gain wisdom, experience, and strength from studying it which we do not know.”

Overcominghisfearandanxiety,hewasabletochannel themintosomethingpragmatic,enablinghimtorealizehis professionalambitions.Currently,heservesasthe CanadianDirectorforPartnersWorldwideCanada,and histenacityanddedicationhavepaidoff,achievingthe levelofsuccessheonceonlydreamedof.Hisstoryserves asareminderofhowtoconquerchallenges,overcome obstaclesandattainsuccess.Today,hestandsasatestament towhatcanbeachievedwhenfacedwithadversityand choosetoclingtofaithandhope.

WitnessingaRemarkableJourney

Fromayoungage,Thanhwasenchantedbythebusiness world,takinginspirationfromAlexP.Keatonfromthe iconictvshow Family Ties;hetoowouldbeseencarrying hisfather’soldbriefcase,dreamingofmakingitbigin business.Heunderstoodthepowerofmoneyandthe influenceithadontheworld,aswellastheopportunitiesit offered.ThanhwascaptivatedbymovieslikePursuitof Happiness,aswellasTVseriessuchasDragons’Denand SharkTank,andwasconstantlyreadingaboutsuccessful businessleaders.Hewasawarethatbusinesscouldbring aboutremarkableoutcomesfornormalpeople.

Sincethen,hehaswholeheartedlyadoptedtheGivers-Gain principle,whichisbasedontheideathatwhengoodpeople areentrustedwithmoney,theywilluseitpositivelytohelp others.Hisupbringinginapastor’sfamilyinstilledinhim thevalueofgivingtothoseinneed,inspiringhimtofind wayshecanhelppeopleinhisownlife.Beinganorphan fromVietnam,heisawareofthepovertyinhishomeland andworkstoprovideaidtothosewhoarestillstruggling aroundtheworld.Thus,heisatestamenttothetruthofthe givers-gainprinciple:whenthosewithresourcesusethem tohelpthosewithout,everyonewins.

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Havingbeenemployedbyvariouscharitableorganizations andinspiredbyhisjourneythroughpoverty,hewouldoften sharehisstorywithotherstoprovideacontextforhis desiretoworkinthecharitablesector.Hisstoryof resilience,determination,andcourageresonatedsodeeply thatmanyencouragedhimtowritehismemoir.Withthis

tool,hecouldsharehisstorywithawideraudience, offeringhopeandinspirationtothosepeoplewhofind themselvesinsimilarsituations.

Aftertakingtheiradvice,heself-published Orphan 32 in 2013andhassincesoldover7000copies.Hissuccesshas sincebeenfollowedbythepublicationofachildren’sbook,

Lost and Found: Orphan 32 Goes Home. Hisbooksare availableonOrphan32.comandasanebookonAmazon.

Thanh’sMissionofHope

Withtheopportunitytospeaktoaudiencesaroundthe world—onstage,inthemediaandglobalpress,on podcasts,atZoomconferences,andinschoolassemblies acrossCanada—Thanhhashadthechancetosharehis storyandinspiretowelloveramillionpeople.Hisfavorite speakingopportunityhasbeentoorphansinPeruandHaiti, ashehasaspecialconnectionwiththosewhohavegone throughsimilarexperiences.

Whilesharinghisstory,healwaysconveysamessageof hopeandresilience;thishasbeenoverwhelminglywellreceivedbyaudiencesandcanbesummedupinoneword: Hope.

“No matter the situation, there is always hope that something better is coming and relief from your pain is possible.”

Hisultimategoalistoprovidehopetothoseinseemingly hopelesssituationsandtobeabeaconoflight,showing peoplethewaytoabetterfuture.Ultimately,hewantsto impartthecourageandbeliefthat,nomatterhowdifficult lifecanbe,thingscanalwaysgetbetter.

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HumbledandInspired

Aftercomingoffthestageandseeingthecrowdeagerly waitingtomeethim,oftenitistosharetheirlifestories withhim;hecan’thelpbutfeelhumbledbythecourageand resilienceofmanyofthesefellowstorytellers.These unsungheroes,inturn,inspirehimwiththeirdetermination tonotonlysurvivedifficultcircumstancesbutalsostrivefor abetterlifefortheirfamilies.Heoftenencouragesthem thatthey,too,havestoriesthatcouldtrulyserveasasource ofinspirationandthat,potentially,theyhaveastoryworthy ofbeingwritteninabook.

Hehasalsohadexperienceswhere“toughguys”willcome upafteroneofhispresentationsweeping,sharinghowhis storychangedtheirlivesforthebetterandtheirwilltolive. Healsoloveswhenpeoplehaveheardhisstoryafewtimes, andtheysharethattheynevertireofhearinghisstoryand theylearnsomethingneweverytimetheyhearhim.

TransformingPovertywithPartnerships

PartnersWorldwidebeganasPartnersforChristian DevelopmentinKenya,recognizingthatteachingamanto fishisn’tenoughtoeradicatepoverty- they must have access to the market to sell their fish, so they don’t have to eat fish for a lifetime Tohelpreducepoverty,thesolution wastocreatepartnershipsbetweenMicroandSMEsin developingregionswithbusinessprofessionals,owners, andexpertsinNorthAmerica.Theideawastohavethese mentorsenableaccesstotop-tierbusinesstrainingand mentorshipaswellasnewcustomersandclients.

Thisorganizationisdistinctiveinthatitseeksthebusiness acumenofbusinessprofessionalswhoarewillingto providetheirTime,TalentandTreasuretohelpfellow entrepreneurs.Recognizingthattheirbusinessknowledge andinsightsarejustasvaluableasmonetarycontributions, theiraimisnottoliftoneindividualorfamilyoutof povertybuttoelevateanentirecommunitytoahigher qualityoflife.

AchievingSustainabilityandGrowth

Astheyhelpbusinessesbecomemoresustainablewithin theirculturalcontext,theyalsogivethemthecapacityto growanddevelop.Throughspecializedtrainingand mentorship,businessownerslearnnotonlyhowtokeep theirdoorsopenbutalsohowtoexpandtheirbusinessso thattheycanhiremorepeopletomeetthedemandsoftheir customers.Beingprovidedthesetools,businessesare

becomingmoresustainable,resilient,andprofitable.Asthe sayinggoes,arisingtidefloatsallboats–thesuccessofa fewbusinessescanincreasethequalityoflifeforthewhole community Thisishowcommunitydevelopmentshouldbe done,notwithhandoutsbutbyofferingahand-up.

BridgingtheGapforBusinessAffiliates

Therecentpandemichashadadevastatingimpactonsmall businessesallovertheworld,andithasbeenespecially hardonthementorsofthesebusinesses—Business Affiliates(BA)—whocannolongertraveltovisittheir partnersinthemissionfield.Thankfully,technologyhas keptthemconnected,evenwhentheycan’tbetogetherin person.Withthehelpofvideoconferencing,online collaborationtools,andotherdigitalsolutions,business affiliateshavebeenabletostayconnectedwiththeir partnersandcontinuetoofferthemthesupporttheyneed. Thankfully,tripstovisittheirinternationalmenteeshave resumedthisyear

FindingadditionalfemalebusinessmentorsinNorth Americaisanongoinggoalfortheirpartners,asthe majorityoftheentrepreneurstheyservearewomen.They areseekingtocreatemoreconnectionsbetweenNorth AmericanBusinessWomenandPartnersWorldwideto provideopportunitiesformentorshipandexchangebetween femalecounterpartsindevelopingcountries.

EmpoweringLocalBusinessestoReducePoverty

PartnersWorldwideensuresthattheirLocalCommunity Institutions(LCIs)withwhomtheypartnerarealignedwith

theirmission to reduce poverty through business whilealso sharingtheirChristianvaluesandgoals.Toensurethe successoftheprojectstheyfund,theyhavecreateda comprehensivetrainingcourseforLCIswhorigorously evaluatebusinessproposalsonadailybasis.

PartnersWorldwideisalsocreatingspaceinitsfunding modelfortechcompaniesthataremoreprogressiveand committedtoaidingandassistingthebusinesscommunity inruralandimpoverishedregions.Technologyishelpingto bridgethedistancebetweenthosewholiveinruraland otherremoteareasthatlackaccesstobankingservices.

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PartnersWorldwidehassetagoalfortheyear2030with their‘Vista2030’vision:ToigniteOnemillionLights (Entrepreneurs)whichwillprovideemploymentto3 millionpeopleandhelpreducepovertyfor15million peopleWorldwide.

Toachievetheirgoaloffullyalleviatingpovertyin impoverishedregions,theyneedtoexpandtheirreachand gainaccesstomorequalifiedentrepreneursinthose poverty-strickenregions.Theywanttoempowerthese individualstogrowtheirbusinessesandcreatepositive changeintheircommunities.Byprovidingthemwith accesstoresourcesandsupport,theycanhelpbreakthe cycleofpovertyandhelpcommunitiesthrive.

Thanh’sroleasaCanadianDirectoristoexpandthe networkofBusinessAffiliatesanddonorswhowillsupport theireffortsateradicatingpoverty.Heisalsotaskedwith thejobofincreasingnamerecognitionforPartners WorldwideintheCanadianCharitablelandscape.Hewill beharnessingthepowerofinfluenceofhisexisting supporterstohelpmoreLCIs(LocalCommunity Institutions)findtheBusinessAffiliateTeamstheyneedand tohavetomentorthemtowardssuccess.Weknowthat underThanh’sleadership,Canadacanbecomeamodelof successforothermarkets.

PrestigiousAwards

AmongsthismanycertificatesofappreciationfromRotary Groups,ProbusClubs,andTheUN,andalongwithhis plethoraoflettersofrecommendationfromPolitical Officials,SchoolBoards,heisespeciallyproudand delightedtoreceivetwospecificawards.In2018,hewas honoredwiththesecondgrantingof“TheGuysWhoGet It”Awardfrom Illuminessence Women’s Magazine.His effortstobringpridebacktothecityofHamiltonby highlightingthehardworkofthoseFemaleEntrepreneurs strivingtomaketheirhometownabetterplacetoliveand dobusinesshadbeendulyrecognized.Moreover,heis humbledandhonoredtohavealsobeenbestowedwiththe PaulHarrisFellowAwardbytheRotaryClub,a recognitionknownthroughouttheworld,ofwhichhefully graspsthesignificanceofwearingthepin.

Survivor, Speaker, Author, and Advocate, Leading with Resilience and Compassion!

Thrivinginthefaceofchangerequiresembracing

uncertaintyandseeingitasanopportunityfor growth.Eachchallengebecomesasteppingstone towardrealizingourtruepotential.Asindividuals,wecan evolve,learn,andsurpassourpreviouslimitations.With eachstepforward,weunlockhiddentalentsandstrengths thatwemaynothaveknownexisted.

AnexampleofpossibilitiesandchangeisElizabeth Gagnon,theFounderofMissLiz’sTeaParties,whoused herpersonaljourneyofovercomingadversitytoempower others.

Despiteadifficultupbringingmarkedbyabuse,grief,and mentalhealthstruggles,Elizabethemergedstrongerand moredetermined.In2015,shebroughthervisiontolifeby establishingMissLiz’sTeaPartiesinCornwall,Ontario. Initially,thesegatheringsweremeanttohonorthe remarkablewomeninherlife,buttheyquicklyevolvedinto aplatformforsupportingandupliftingthecommunity Elizabethrecognizedtheimportanceofgivingbackand transformedtheseeventsintofundraiserstosupport individualsdealingwithabuse,grief,andmentalhealth challenges.Expandinghermissionin2019,Elizabeth launchedMissLiz’sTeatimesInterviews,apowerfulmedia outlet.

Throughthisplatform,shecollaborateswithchangemakers,leaders,andadvocatesfromaroundtheworldto raiseawarenessaboutcriticalissues.AsanInternational Speaker,Author,andPodcastHost,Elizabeth’simpact extendsfarbeyondherhometown.Herinterviewsand insightshavetouchedcountlesslives,sparkingmeaningful conversationsonresilience,mentalhealth,and empowerment.

AtthecoreofElizabeth’sworkisthesymbolofT-E-A, representingunity,support,andempowerment.Throughthe

ritualofteatime,shecreatesasafespaceforopendialogue andhealingconversations,fosteringasenseofbelonging andunderstandingamongdiversecommunities.

As we sip our tea, let us be inspired by her journey and join hands in making the world a better place, one teatime at a time!

Pleasetellusaboutyourcompany,itsmission,andits vision.Whatroledidyouplayinfurtheringits developmentandoutreach?

MissLiz’sTeaPartiesbeganinmyhomeonSeptember 15th,2015,asawaytohonorandcelebratethestrong womeninmylife.Thesegatheringsbroughttogether friendsandneighborsfrommycommunity,creating connectionsandfosteringfriendships.

InJanuary2016,Idecidedtomovetheteapartiesto Cornwall,whereIstartedhostingfundraisingeventsto supportvariousservicesthatassistindividualsfacingabuse, grief,andmentalhealthchallenges.

In2019,Itookmybusinessandmissionastepfurtherand transformeditintoamediaoutletcalledMissLiz’s TeatimesInterviews.Thisplatformallowedmetoworkand collaboratewithindividualsglobally,raisingawarenesson awiderangeoftopics.Withfourseasonsandover250 interviews,Ihavehadtheprivilegeofengagingwithguests frommorethan40countries,sheddinglightonimportant issuesthatimpactnotonlyCanadabutalsotheworld.

Schedulinginterviewsmonthsinadvance,Idiligently prepareandpromoteeachguest’sstory,business,services, andprograms.Asaone-manteam,Iusestorytellingand awarenessinitiativestoinspirepositivechange.Throughout myjourney,Ihavecollaboratedwithinternationalleaders, globalorganizations,PRmedia,publicists,andchangemakerswhosharesimilarvaluesandmissions. Additionally,Ihavepartneredwithselectgueststo showcasetheirbrandsandtheirimpactfulworkonaglobal scale,fosteringrelationshipswithothercountriesand

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MissLiz’sTeaParties

servicesthatIhopetobringtoCanadainthefuture.

MissLiz’sjourneyisonlyjustbeginning,andIamexcited tocontinuemakingadifferencethroughmyteaparties, interviews,andcollaborations.

MissLiz’smissionistofostertogethernessamongpeople. Withahistoricalperspectiveandaneyeonthefuture,Miss Lizaimstoexploretheimpactofvariousactionson humanity ThroughthesimpleactofservingT-E-A (TeachingEducationalAwareness),MissLizcreatesa welcomingenvironmentwhereindividualscansharetheir personalstoriesoftriumph,inspireothers,andinitiate meaningfulprojectsandservices.

Bypromotingtheideathatsomethingdifferentand beautifulispossible,MissLizstrivestorevivebarterand tradepracticesandestablishstrongglobalrelationshipsby collaboratingwithsmallerbrands.ThevisionofMissLizis tocreateaspacethatembracesdiversityandinclusivity, therebybringingattentiontotheoftenoverlookedaspects oflife.Byworkingtogether,connectingwithoneanother, andestablishingnetworks,MissLizbelievesinthepower tochangelives.Upholdingcorevalues,self-belief,anda growthmindset,MissLizaspirestoreachhomes,schools, andcommunitiesusingthemediumofT-E-A.Thevisionis toencourageopendiscussionsandpavethewayfor innovativeleadership.

Whatwasyourinspirationtostepintotheindustrythat youarenowserving?

Since2015,myinspirationhascomefromtryingandseeing differentthings-fromhomepartiestocommunityeventsto virtualinterviews.Thepeoplewhousemyservicesand supportmearemytrueinspiration.Toinspireothers,we mustfirstfindinspirationwithinourselvesbyrecognizing andbelievinginourpurpose.Tobealeaderandsetan example,weneedtobuildabrandthatstandsoutfromthe ordinaryandencouragesotherstoshine.Mygoalhas alwaysbeentodosomethingunique,bedifferent,andstand outfromthecrowdofordinaryexperiences.

Offeringotherstheopportunitytobelieveintheirpurpose andaspirationsandsimplygiveitatry.Similartomydaily routine,IexertmyutmosteffortuntilIdiscovermore effectiveapproaches.Attheageoffour,myOmamotivated mewithamodestyettransformativecupoftea.Herwords lingeredandpondered,revitalizedandunleashed,andshe persevered.Today,Iutilizethatsameteatoexpressmy deepgratitudetowardseveryoneIhavetheprivilegeof collaboratingwith.

Pleasetellusaboutyourcompany’sproducts,services, andsolutions.Andhowdotheystandoutinthe industry?

ProductsIofferareone-on-oneinterviews,Workshops, FundraisingEvents,Shoutouts,andSponsorship Opportunitiestohaveyourbusinessandservicesseenand heard.Ioffermyvoiceforspeakingeventsandcommunity outreachfordifferentwaysofservingT-E-A.Teaching EducationalAwareness,IspeakonAbuse,Grief,Mental

health,Peace,andHumanity.Ioffermerchandiseandbooks thatIhavecreatedandwritten.Iamlookingforfuture investorsandcreatorsaswellas “COLLABORATIONS OPPORTUNITIES.”

Accordingtoyou,whatsetsyourcompanyapartfrom othercompanieswithinyourindustry?

Thenumberonethingthatsetsmybusinessapartfrom othersistheconnectionsandrelationshipswithpeoplewho prioritizepeopleoverprofit.Stayingconnectedtoeveryone Iworkwiththroughpersonalandprofessionalupdateswith reunionshows,guestupdatesonnewproductsandservices, andwinsintheirlives.IhaveitsothatIamreachablefor anysupportandhelpIcanofferthembygettingthem connectedtotherightresourcestheymayneed.Through emailsandmessageswiththeonesIhavecollaboratedwith, Ibelieveingivingoutshout-outsofappreciationand celebratingtheirwins,notjustmyown.

Howdoyouthinkadvancedtechnologywillenhancethe operationsofyourindustryinthenearfuture?Andhow isyourcompanypreparingforthatchange?

Thefutureoftechnologyintriguesme,asIseeitasa steppingstoneofgrowthinadifferentway,andIappreciate that.Ifeelitwillbringahugechangetomymissionand visioninapositiveway,asitcanhelpmecreateadeeper virtualunderstandingthroughgames,books,androbotic experiences.Ifeeltechnologyissomethingweshouldlook atasadifferentresourceforhelpinggrowourmindsto possibilities.Likemymission,itisanewwayoflearning andcreatinganunderstandingofwhatisdifferentthatcan helpmillionsaroundtheglobe.

Humanandtechnologicalpartnershipsarechanging. Technologycanhelpopenthecreativesideofourminds andgetusoutofourcomfortzonesofdoingthesame thing.Iampreparingmymissionandbusinesstobringthe technologysidetothem.Tohelpnotonlymycountrybut alsoaroundtheglobe.TheT-E-Aisjustthestartofthe growthtocomewithanopenmindtopossibilitieswiththe helpoftechnologyandfutureways.Thefutureof awarenessisthatyourfuturecanchangeatanytime.

Wheredoyouseeyourselfinthefuture?Also,howdo youenvisionscalingyourcompany’soperationsand outreachinthecomingyears?

WhereIseemyselfinthefutureandthenext10yearsIsee aglobalfranchiseofMissLiz’sStages,Shops,Educational Conferences,andconventions.Globallyforschools, businesses,andcommunities.Iseevirtualgames,board games,clothingbrands,campaigns,andcollaborations. Partnerships,sponsorships,andinvestorswhowanttobuild

thenewT-E-Aofteachingeducationalawarenessnotonly formebutfortheirbusinessesandcountriestoo.Isee ambassadorshipsandeveneducationalproductswitha creativestylebuiltbytheAIoftechnology.Iseeendless possibilitiesinthefutureofMissLiz.

Giveusafewtestimonialsfromyourstudentsorparents andawardsorrecognitionthataccuratelyhighlight yourcompany’spositioninthemarket.

“Community Builder, Peace Builder, Genuine Heart to Serve, and a Big Inspiration to the Society.” -Isaac Oluwagbemi,SunLifeFinancial.

“I loved working with Miss Liz and spilling my T-E-A with her. She is so easy to talk with and knows just what questions to ask. She has such a heart for helping and connecting people!” -CarisaColeSharrett,founderand CEOofBravelyIntentionalLife.

“Miss Liz’s mission is to help people. I highly recommend getting to know her and what she offers with her Tea Parties and sharing with others.” -LorieSimonton.

From Curious Student to Entrepreneurial Visionary, Creating Solutions and Connecting Ecosystems!

Lifeisacanvas,andwearethe artists.Wehavethepowerto designourrealities,shapeour experiences,andleaveamarkonthe world.

ForEric,thisnotionhasbeeningrained inhisheartandmindsincehewasa curiousyoungboy Asheembarksona journeyofcontinuouslearningand impact,heexemplifiesthebeliefthat throughinnovation,compassion,and community-building,wecancreate solutionsthathelpmorepeopleand transformlives.

MeetEricBalance,thevisionary FounderandCEOofBalanceMedia Ventures,atrailblazingentrepreneur onamissiontoshaperealitiesthrough innovation.Fromayoungage,his inquisitivespiritledhimonapathof creatingsolutionsthatmakeapositive impact.AstheformerPresidentofThe AccountingClubduringhisuniversity days,hecuratedeventstoconnect studentswithjobopportunitiesand employers,ignitingapassionfor identifyinginnovativebusiness prospects.

Drivenbyadesiretocreateagreater good,Ericexplorestheintersectionsof diverseindustries,weavingtogether differentverticalsforsynergistic

growth.WithBalanceMediaVentures, hecraftsventuresthatempower change-makersandaddressreal-world challenges,leavingalastinglegacyof transformation.

Believinginthepowerofcollaborative effort,Ericinspiresthenextgeneration ofinnovatorsthroughmentorshipand educationalinitiatives.Withpurposedrivenleadership,heshapesabrighter tomorrow,oneventureatatime.

Below are the highlights of the interview:

EmpoweringConsciousBusiness Growth

EricisadedicatedConsciousBusiness DeveloperandCurator,skillfully craftingsolutionsfororganizations, theirleadershipteams,andtheir founders.Hismissionistopropeltheir messagestoawideraudiencewhile cultivatingavibrantcommunityof advocatesandenthusiasticsupporters. Thisisachievedbyharnessing momentumandfosteringaprofound understandingoftheorganization’s clientbase.Bystrategicallydefining theirimpactanddistinctiveindustry presence,Eric’sapproachenables organizationstoattractattention organicallyinsteadofpursuingit.

AtthecoreofEric’sinnovative strategyiscollaborativeteamwork. Workingcloselywithinternalteams,

heidentifiesavenuesforselforganizationandself-management. Thisunitedeffortisgearedtowarda sharedvision,ignitingcreative planning,problem-solving,and efficienttaskmanagement.

Eric’soverarchingmissionisto embodycompassionandcourage throughpurposefulaction.He empowershimselfandothersto ventureintothemarketplace, constructingtheessentialstructures andsystemsneededforindividualsto confidentlyself-leadwithinany organization.Thisempowermentis rootedinacommitmenttoupholding integrity,ensuringthatevery interactionandsituationisimproved bytheirpresence.

EmpoweredbyInspiration

Eric’stransformativejourneyinto developmentwassparkedbya profoundself-discovery,whichbegan withencounteringtheworkofTony Robbins.WitnessinghowRobbins builtanempireoflike-minded individuals,boundbyacollective mission,ignitedarealizationwithin Eric.Herecognizedthepowerofselfdevelopmentandthecluestosuccess embeddedinRobbins’path.

Determinedtounlockhisown potential,Ericmadearesolutedecision toimmersehimselfingrowth.He becameaPlatinumPartner,delving

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intoRobbins’highest-level mastermind,committingto“Dothe work”onhisself-leadership.This transformativeexperienceallowedEric tocultivatethenecessaryskillsand mindsettostepintoanyenvironment withconfidence,embracingtheroleof anempoweringleader.

InspiredbyRobbins’example,Ericset forthonapathofself-empowerment, understandingthattrueleadership stemsfrompersonalgrowth.By dedicatinghimselftothisjourney,he honedtheabilitytoleadauthentically andempowerothersaroundhim.

EmpoweringLeadershipand ImpactfulMessaging

BalanceMediaVenturesisdedicatedto empoweringleadershipandcultivating congruentcultureswithincommunities bycrafting,enhancing,andamplifying meaningfulmessagestothe marketplace.Theirservicesencompass businessandmarketingdevelopment, includingmediabuying,coaching,and consultancy,allaimedathelping clientsdoubletheirimpact,income, andinfluenceintheirindustry.

Whatsetsitapartisitsroleasan investorpartner,creatingmutually beneficialstrategiesthatleadtoshared success.Theiruniqueapproachtodealmakingensuresthattheyandtheir clientssucceedtogetherinthe marketplace.

AmplifyingGrowth

BalanceMediaVentureshasdeveloped adistinctiveMRR(Momentum,Reach, Retention)modeldesignedto maximizeyourgrowthpotentialby investinginyourmeaningfulmessage aspartnersfocusedonlong-term successandcollaboration.They believethattruesynergyandshared purposecanonlybeachievedwhenall

partieshaveastakeinthegame, workingtogetherasaunifiedteamto achievegreateroutcomes.Withtheir MRRmodel,itaimstomagnify momentum,expandreach,andenhance customerretention,fosteringlasting growthandco-creation.

EmbracingInnovation

Theyhaveembracedcutting-edge technology,includingmachine learning,AI,andimmersivetech,to revolutionizetheircampaignbuilds andcreativeplanningmethodologies. Byintegratingtheseadvancedtools, theyempowertheirteamsandclients totapintotheirartisticgenius, redefininghowtheycultivatetheir uniqueskillsintheirrespective industries.Theutilizationofthese technologiesalsoacceleratestask implementation,propellingtheprocess forwardataremarkablespeed,100 timesfasterthanconventional approaches.Throughthisinnovative approach,BalanceMediaVentures strivestostayattheforefrontof industrytrendsanddeliverexceptional resultstoitsclients.

TrustinginYourself

Ericenthusiasticallyspokeaboutthe majorchallengesinhiscareer, highlightinghowtheyplayedapivotal roleindevelopinghisleadershipskills. Amongthemanychallengeshefaced, onestoodoutasthemostimportant andmeaningful–learningtotrustin himself.Ericrealizedthatwhenhe cultivatedasolution-orientedmindset, hecouldtackleanyproblemwithgrace andease.However,heshareda difficultphasewherehisinsecurities andlackofemotionalintelligenceled tosignificantconsequences.

Herecalledatimewhenhisegogotin theway,causinghisentireteamtoquit andclientstograduallydriftaway The

rootcausewasEric’sstruggleto managehisowninsecuritiesand emotions,preventinghimfromtaking fullresponsibilityforhisactions. Instead,hewouldexpress disappointmentandangertowards thosewhosupportedhimwithinhis business.Ericrecognizedthatthis behaviorwasnotleadership;heneeded tolearntotakeownershipofhislife andstopblamingothers.

Hisjourneyofgrowthandselfdiscoverytookhimonatransformative path,onethatledhimacrosstheplanet “Twice”insearchofthewisdomhe sought.Throughthistransformative experience,Ericlearnedtotrustin himself,embraceemotional intelligence,andtakeresponsibilityfor hisactions.Thispersonaland professionalgrowthallowedhimto evolveasaleader,betterequippedto facechallengeswithresilienceanda positiveoutlook.

AdviceforAspiringEntrepreneurs

Asanexperiencedleader,Ericshares valuableadviceforaspiring entrepreneursandenthusiastsseeking toventureintotheindustryhe’sin.His guidancerevolvesaroundtwokey principles:takingresponsibilityfor everysituationandleadingwith compassionateenergy

Ericemphasizestheimportanceof owningandtakingresponsibilityfor everysituationthatarises.Bydoingso, aspiringentrepreneursdemonstratea senseofaccountabilityand commitmenttotheirendeavors.Even inmomentsofdifficultyorsetbacks, showingupwithcompassionateenergy canmakeasignificantdifference. Creatinganenvironmentof compassionandunderstandingfosters asenseofsupportandencouragement fromothers,evenwhenonemay encounterchallengesorfallshort.

InEric’sperspective,leadershipisa collectiveeffort.Greatleaders recognizethattheyleadtogetherwith theirteamandcollaborators.Being curiousaboutareasofuncertaintyand embracingalearningmindsetenables aspiringentrepreneurstocreatespace forotherstoshine.Encouragingthe growthandsuccessofotherselevates theentireteamandorganization.Eric believesthatleaderswholiftothers upcontributetoacultureof empowermentandsharedsuccess.

Authenticityplaysacentralrolein leadership,accordingtoEric.Great leadersarewillingtoshareopenly, beinggenuineandtransparentabout theirexperiencesandknowledge.This opennessnotonlyfosterstrustand respectbutalsocultivatesacultureof opennessandcollaboration.

VisionforaCollaborativeand EmpoweringFuture

Envisioningthe

futureofBalance

MediaVentures,Ericshareshis aspirationsforthenextfiveyears.He aimstoseethecompanyexpandits horizonsbyacquiringmorebusinesses andformingpartnershipswithteal organizations.Tealorganizationsare knownforempoweringtheirteamsto leadcollectively,fosteringacultureof collaborationandshareddecisionmaking.

Additionally,Ericenvisionsthe companydevotingmoretimeto supportorganizationsthatareonthe journeyofcultivatingsuchaculture. TheseorganizationsmayseekBalance MediaVentures’facilitationtoguide andfacilitatethetransformationand expansionoftheircorporateculture towardsatealapproach.

Byforgingallianceswithlike-minded businessesandofferingsupportto organizationsinadoptingcollaborative

leadershipmodels,BalanceMedia Venturesstrivestoplayasignificant roleinshapingprogressiveand empoweringcorporateculturesin theyearstocome.

RavingRewardsandReview

• DavidLoloav-CEOSalad Media

Eric has clear energy. When I’m speaking with him, his energy helps me to navigate my mind for “CREATION.” I stop thinking about problems and obstacles, and I see others can start to feel themselves as entrepreneurs, as creators.

• Vesa-MixedMediaArtist

Eric’s work to create conscious communities is bridging together people from various fields that might not otherwise find one another across disciplines, and his thought processes are pioneering creativity at scale.

• JaredYelin-FounderofProject 10k

Eric’s greatest ability is to build trust very quickly with extremely impactful people who are open and willing to explore what is possible in the world; even in a guarded environment, he can create engagement by earning their attention.

• RichieNorton-Author-AntiTimeManagement

Eric has a Unique ability to rally people around a common cause.

• LeeDavyFounderOrigen

Eric is a powerful, beautiful brother that has the ability to really speak from the heart and share his feelings authentically and deeply. His brilliance is to hear what is being said and ground it into real-world applications that support others in

realizing and implementing their own genius.

• BradJamestonSinger/Songwriter

Eric is well-balanced, like his name. In Both masculine and feminine, a true rarity. An absolute gogetter and at peace in his being, with strength in his vulnerable actions to create. A role model to men and a safe space for women. Just a beautiful soul that shines through. Keep being.

Understanding the Impact of Influence on and Individuals Society

Influenceisanintriguingandpervasiveforcethat shapeshumanbehavior,decisions,and, ultimately,oursociety.Fromsubtlegesturesto boldacts,thepowerofinfluencecanbeboth constructiveanddetrimental,leavinganindelible markonindividualsandthecollectivecommunity

Thisarticledelvesintotheintricatedynamicsof influence,examiningitsvariousformsandexploring howitmoldsourthoughts,actions,andvalues.By graspingthenuancesofinfluence,wecanbetter comprehenditspotentialforpositivechangeand cultivateamoreconsciousandempoweredsociety

TheEssenceofInfluence

Atitscore,influencereferstothecapacityofone personorentitytoaffecttheattitudes,beliefs,and actionsofothers.Ittranscendsboundariesand manifestsinnumerousforms,frompersonal interactionstothevastrealmsofmediaand technology Whetheritisapersuasivespeech,a captivatingadvertisement,ortheimpactofrole models,influenceholdsthepowertoalterour perspectivesandinspireustoembracenewideologies andbehaviors.

TheArtofPersuasion

Persuasion,afundamentalaspectofinfluence,liesin theartofpresentingideasorargumentsina compellingmanner.Skillfulpersuadersleverage

emotions,logic,andempathytoconvinceothersof theirviewpoints.Understandingthepsychologyof persuasionequipsindividualswiththetoolsto criticallyassessthemessagestheyencounterand empowersthemtomakeinformedchoices.

TheDarkSideofInfluence

Whileinfluencecanbeaforceforgood,italsocarries thepotentialformanipulationandexploitation. Unethicaluseofinfluencecanswaypeopleinto makingdecisionsthatarenotintheirbestinterest, leadingtonegativeconsequencesatpersonaland societallevels.Recognizingandsafeguardingagainst manipulativetacticsiscrucialtomaintaining individualautonomyandcollectivewell-being.

InfluenceintheDigitalAge

Inthedigitalera,influencetakesonnewdimensions throughsocialmedia,onlineplatforms,and algorithmsthatcuratecontent.Theechochambersof cyberspacecanreinforcebiasesandpolarizesociety Understandingthemechanismsofdigitalinfluenceis vitalinfosteringaninformedandinclusivevirtual community.

TheRoleofInfluentialLeaders

Influentialleadershavethepowertodrivechangeona grandscale.Theiractions,values,andvisioncan inspiremovementsandshapehistory.Effective leadershipdemandsintegrity,empathy,anda commitmenttoservingthegreatergood.By exemplifyingethicalleadership,influentialfigurescan becomecatalystsforpositivetransformation.

NurturingPositiveInfluence

Promotingpositiveinfluenceinvolvescreatingan environmentthatencouragescriticalthinking,open dialogue,andempathy.Educationplaysapivotal roleinfosteringasocietythatisdiscerning, compassionate,andsociallyresponsible.Bynurturing criticalthinkingskillsandmedialiteracy,individuals canresistmisinformationandmakewell-informed decisions.

HarnessingInfluenceforSocialImpact

Influenceisapotenttoolforaddressingsocietal challenges.Advocacycampaigns,philanthropic endeavors,andgrassrootsmovementsharnessthe powerofinfluencetoraiseawarenessanddrive positivechange.Empoweredindividualscanband togethertoadvocateforhumanrights,environmental preservation,andsocialjustice,thusamplifyingtheir impact.

EthicalMarketingandAdvertising

Intherealmofbusiness,marketersandadvertisers wieldsignificantinfluenceoverconsumerbehavior Responsiblemarketersrecognizetheimportanceof ethicsandtransparencyintheirmessaging.Ethical marketingensuresthatconsumersareempoweredto makechoicesalignedwiththeirvaluesandneeds withoutsuccumbingtomanipulativetactics.

TheRippleEffectofInfluence

Influencedoesnotexistinisolation;itripplesthrough society,affectingdiversecommunitiesandfuture generations.Recognizingourinterconnectedness enablesustobemoreconsciousoftheimpactofour choicesandactions.Byembracingempathyandsocial responsibility,wecancontributetoacollectivewave ofpositiveinfluencethatextendsfarbeyond individualboundaries.

Conclusion

Thepowerofinfluencepermeateseveryaspectof humanlife,shapingourbeliefs,decisions,andactions. Understandingitsintricaciesempowersustodiscern betweenconstructiveandmanipulativeinfluences, makinginformedchoicesthatalignwithourvalues. Asindividuals,weholdthepotentialtoharness influenceforpositivechange,drivingamore inclusive,compassionate,andconscioussociety.By recognizingourinterconnectedness,webecomeactive agentsoftransformationwiththepowertoshapea betterworldforourselvesandfuturegenerations.

- Prashik D. Bombarde

Kark Shah Founder Director Trainer In2Canada

Revolutionizing Licensing Process for International Physiotherapists!

Startinganewjourneyoverseascanbe

bothexcitinganddaunting.Itbrings withitaplethoraofnewexperiences, challenges,andopportunities.Thisis especiallytrueforaspirantimmigrants tryingtonavigatethedistinctionsofanewculture, country,andeducationsystem.

InthecaseofDr.Kartik,theroadtosuccesswas farfromeasy.Drivenbypersonalstrugglesanda determinationtomakeadifference,KartikShah, FounderDirectorTrainerofIn2Canada,has embarkedonaremarkablejourneytorevolutionize theprocessofphysiotherapylicensingfor internationalprofessionals.Hisvisionhasnotonly transformedthelivesofcountlessaspiring physiotherapistsbuthasalsocreatedaglobal revolutioninthefieldofeducation.

Heembarkedonhisjourneyasanimmigrantin Canada,facingthedauntingchallengeofadapting toanewculture,country,andeducationsystem.He soondiscoveredthatachievingsuccessinhis desiredfieldofphysiotherapywasademandingand challengingtask.Despitestudyinghardandtaking onpart-timejobs,hewasdisheartenedbythelack ofprogress.Theintricaciesofcomprehendingthe physiotherapylicensingregulationsinCanadaand thelengthyprocessesinvolvedtookatollonhis aspirations.

Afterexperiencingfailuresinthewritten componentandfacingdifficultiesinthepractical examinations,Kartikhadanepiphany.Ashe contemplatedtheideaoffinishingallthelicensing proceduresinhiscountryoforigin,herealizedthat doingsowouldnotonlymakethejourneyeasier butwouldalsoremovetheneedforoddjobsto makeendsmeet.Kartikcametoafirmdecisionin 2017,recognizingtheimportanceoffoundinga platformforforeignphysiotherapiststoobtain extensivesupportinbecominglicensed practitionersinCanada.Andallofthiscouldbe achievedfromthecomfortoftheirowncountries.

Withhisunwaveringdetermination,Kartikbrought hisvisiontolifethroughIn2Canada.Itallbegan

withamodestconcepttoaidafew physiotherapistsinIndia,butitsoon evolvedintoaworldwideeducational revolution.In2Canadaemergedasa platformthatnotonlygrantedaccessto crucialresourcesbutalsooffered directionandassistancethroughoutthe licensingprocess.Now,foreign physiotherapistscangetreadyfor licensingtests,obtainstudymaterials, andacquirementorshipfromseasoned experts,allfromadistance.

In2Canada,spearheadedbyKartik Shah,hashadanexceptionalimpactin therealmofphysiotherapy.The platformoffersunparalleledsupport andguidancetophysiotherapists worldwide,helpingthemsurmount geographicalbarriersandattain licensureinCanada.Thisrevolutionary initiativehasenablednumerous individualstoachievetheir professionalaspirations,withfarreachingeffectsthatextendbeyond theirpersonallives.Theirsuccesshas rippledouttobenefittheir communitiesandcontributetothe globalhealthcarelandscape.

Let us further explore the prodigious odyssey of Kartik Shah!

TransformingthePathfor Physiotherapists

Kartikhighlightedthechallengesthat physiotherapistsfacewhenattempting toenterCanadaandhowIn2Canadais addressingthem.Heexplainedthat becomingalicensedphysiotherapistin Canadarequiresastep-by-step licensingprocessthattypicallytakes 18–24months.However,securinga suitablejobinCanadacanprove difficult.In2Canadastreamlinesthis processbyprovidingadedicatedcase managerforeachcandidatewho guidesthemthrougheverystepofthe process.Withthecasemanager’s assistance,candidatescancompletethe

Most Influenal Business Leaders to Follow in Canada

entireprocesswithin6–8monthsof enrollment.Moreover,In2Canada offerstrainingandinstructionon examsandclinicalskillsinthe candidate’shomecountry,allowing themtomaintaintheircurrentjoband residence.Additionally,theyprovide worldwidelecturestohelp physiotherapistsmastertherelevant techniquesandskillsrequiredin Canada.

ComprehensiveTrainingProgram

In2Canadaprovidesextensivetraining tophysiotherapists,encompassingboth thepreparationforlicensingexamsand thedevelopmentofclinicalskills necessaryforexcellinginthe workplace.Additionally,theyprovide on-sitetrainingtofurtherenhancetheir clinicalexperience.

Theteamfocusesononlinelectures andequipsstudentswith comprehensivestudymaterials, includingnotes,demo/mockexams, andaccesstopeerstudygroups worldwide,ensuringtheirsuccess. Additionally,theyofferinternational certificatecoursesthatenable physiotherapiststorefineand streamlinetheirskills.

CanadianAllianceofPhysiotherapy Regulators

Kartikhighlightedtheimportanceof theCanadianAllianceof PhysiotherapyRegulatorsinthe registrationprocess.Hementionedthat In2Canadaisworkingwiththemand thatCAPRservesasthegoverning bodyforphysiotherapistswhotakethe pan-Canadianexamsandinternational credentialphysiotherapists.In2Canada assistscandidatesinensuringasmooth andtimelyprocessofpaperworkand guidesthemthroughthedifferentsteps efficiently,savingtime,money,and resources.Additionally,In2Canada

enablesinternationalcandidatestopay theirfeesinareasonableamountof timeandatminimalexpenseontheir behalftoexpeditetheirregistration process.

Hassle-freeImmigrationwith CertifiedAgents

In2Canadafacilitatestheimmigration processandcollaborateswithcertified Canadiangovernmentagentsto guaranteesecurityanddependability Inaddition,theyestablishconnections betweentheirclientsandcandidatesto ensureaseamlessandstress-free transitionforthoselookingtochange theirlifestyle,country,andcareer,all throughasinglepointofcontact.

One piece of advice that I would like to offer is, Never Give Up. Yes, this is the road less traveled, but that is exactly why it is successful. If you are going to sell coffee, be the Starbucks of coffee, and if you are selling phones, be the iPhone. And If you want to do business, be the In2Canada of Teaching in a world full of clones. Stand apart and know your worth.

RevolutionizingPhysiotherapist Registration

Thisorganizationoperatesinall Canadianprovincesandhas successfullyplacedcandidatesin varioushealthcaresettings,suchas hospitals,clinics,carehomes,and privateclinics.Theyarewell-versedin thelawsandregulationsofeach province,whichtheyfollowcloselyto assistcandidatesinobtainingtheir licenses,insurance,andjob placements.Moreover,theycollaborate closelywithemployersnationwideto ensurethatqualityhealthcareis providedbytheircandidates.They offeranin-housetrainingprogramthat includespatientretention,clinical softwaretraining,andethicaland jurisprudencetrainingtailoredtothe provincewherethecandidatewillbe placed.Additionally,theyprovidepostlandingsettlementservices,including food,accommodation,banking,and connectivity,withoutanyadditional coststohelpcandidatesfindtheideal placeandfood.

RevolutionaryProgramSettinga NewStandard

In2Canadastandsoutasthesoleonline platformworldwidethatprovides comprehensivesupporttoforeign physiotherapistsinobtainingtheir licensingandemployment opportunitiesinoneconvenient location.Whilesometraining providerssolelyfocusonexam preparation,In2Canada’ssuiteof servicesisexceptionalandhighly valuedbyitsclients.

ExpertAdviceforSuccess

Internationalphysiotherapistsoften makethemistakeofnotconducting sufficientresearch,whichcanleadto misguideddecisions.Onesuch decisionistooptforthestudentpermit route,whichisnotonlyexpensiveand time-consumingbutalsodoesnotadd anyvaluetotheircredentials.The organizationinvitesthemfora personalintervieworinformation sessionwheretheycangainabetter understandingoftheconceptsand

secureajobintheirfieldofexpertise intheirhomecountry.Theyguarantee thatthisapproachisquicker,more accessible,andmorecost-effective thananyotheravailableoption.

SecretsofInventiveLeadership

“An admonition that I would like to proffer is to persist resolutely and never capitulate. This may entail traversing a path that is seldom threaded, yet that is precisely why it has been efficacious. When venturing into the coffee industry, aspire to become the Starbucks of coffee, and when marketing phones, strive to become the iPhone. Similarly, if your objective is to engage in commerce, endeavor to become the In2Canada of education on a planet inundated with duplicates. Distinguish yourself and comprehend your true value,” emphasizedKartik.

RaveReviewsandIndustry Accolades

KartikShahgottheEdupreneurofthe Yearawardfor2022

Theywerenominatedforthebest innovativebusinessawardsforCanada in2021

TheywerenominatedfortheBC BusinessExcellenceawardsin2020, 2021

TheyalsogottheMostEco-friendly educationalportalfromtheWHOand IndianGovernmentforbeingtheonly educationalservicewithZeropaper use.

Visionaries Driving in the Success Canadian BUSINESS Landscape

TheCanadianbusinesslandscapeischaracterizedby

innovation,resilience,andaspiritofexploration. Attheheartofthisvibrantecosystemarevisionary leaderswhohavedefiedconventionalnormsandembraced disruptiveideastodrivesuccess.Thesetrailblazing entrepreneursandcorporatepioneers,oftenreferredtoas "CanadianMavericks,"haveplayedapivotalrolein shapingthenation'seconomicgrowthandglobalreputation.

Further, we explore the stories of these visionaries, their remarkable achievements, and the key attributes that set them apart as driving forces in the Canadian business arena!

EmbracingDisruption:TheRiseofCanadian Mavericks

CanadianMavericksarerenownedfortheirboldnessin challengingestablishedparadigms.Embracingthespiritof disruption,theyhavesoughttocreateinnovativesolutions topressingproblemswhilerecognizingthepotentialfor transformativegrowth.Whetherinthetechnology, healthcare,orrenewableenergysectors,thesevisionaries havereshapedindustriesandinspiredotherstopush boundaries.

ThePowerofAdaptability:NavigatingaDynamic Landscape

TheCanadianbusinesslandscapeisever-evolving,with globaleventsandmarketshiftsnecessitatingadaptability. Maverickshavedemonstratedauniqueabilitytopivotand seizeopportunities,evenamidstuncertainty.Theiragility hasbeeninstrumentalinnotonlysurvivingchallenging timesbutthrivinginthem,positioningCanadaasahubfor resilienceandadaptability

ACommitmenttoSustainability:MavericksLeading theGreenRevolution

Asenvironmentalconcernstakecenterstage,Canadian Maverickshavebeenattheforefrontofsustainable practices.Byintegratingeco-consciousstrategiesinto theirbusinessmodels,theyhaveredefinedcorporate responsibility.Fromrenewableenergyinitiativestocircular economyconcepts,thesevisionariesarereshapingthe Canadianbusinesslandscapetobeenvironmentally consciousandsociallyresponsible.

TheArtofDisruptiveInnovation:RaisingtheBar

CanadianMavericksconsistentlysetnewindustrystandards throughdisruptiveinnovation.Byidentifyingunmetneeds andrevolutionizingexistingprocesses,theyhave introducedgroundbreakingproductsandservicesthat resonatewithglobalaudiences.Theirrelentlesspursuitof excellencehasnotonlydrivensuccessfortheirenterprises

Canadian Mavericks

butalsofosteredacultureofinnovationacrossthenation.

EmpoweringaDiverseWorkforce:InclusionasaPillar ofSuccess

CanadianMavericksrecognizethatdiversityandinclusion arevitalforfosteringcreativityanddrivingprogress.By championingdiverseteamsandinclusivework environments,theyhaveharnessedthepowerofvaried perspectivestofuelinnovation.Theircommitmentto empoweringallindividualswithintheirorganizationshas inspiredamoreinclusivecorporatecultureacrossthe country

AGlobalMindset:ExpandingCanadianFootprints

ThereachofCanadianMavericksextendsfarbeyond nationalborders.Thesevisionaryleadershaveventuredinto internationalmarkets,establishingCanadaasaglobal playerinvariousindustries.Theirambitionandglobal mindsethavepavedthewayforCanadiancompaniesto competeontheinternationalstageandcontributetothe country'seconomicgrowth.

PhilanthropyandSocialImpact:GivingBackto Communities

Beyondtheirprofessionalendeavors,CanadianMavericks activelyengageinphilanthropyandsocialimpact initiatives.Theyusetheirinfluenceandresourcestosupport communitydevelopment,education,andhealthcare, contributingtothebettermentofsociety.Theirdedicationto socialresponsibilitysetsaninspiringexampleforthenext generationofbusinessleaders.

NurturingInnovationEcosystems:Mavericksas CatalystsforChange

CanadianMaverickshavenotonlyachievedindividual successbutalsobecomeadvocatesfornurturinginnovation ecosystems.Theyinvestinstartups,mentoraspiring entrepreneurs,andcollaboratewithacademicinstitutionsto fosteracultureofinnovationandentrepreneurship.Their effortshavepositionedCanadaasahotbedofinnovation andasought-afterdestinationforemergingtalents.

To Conclude

CanadianMavericksepitomizethespiritofresilience, innovation,andsocialresponsibilitythatdefinesthe nation'sbusinesslandscape.Theirvisionaryleadershiphas

redefinedindustries,driveneconomicgrowth,and positionedCanadaasaglobalplayerininnovation.From embracingdisruptiontoempoweringdiverseworkforces andchampioningsustainability,theseleadersembodythe essenceofprogressiveentrepreneurship.AsCanadian Maverickscontinuetopavethewayforfuturegenerations, theirlegacywillundoubtedlyshapeaprosperousand impactfulbusinesslandscapeforyearstocome.

- Prashik D. Bombarde

Thehumanmindiscurious,alwayssearching fornewinformation,newexperiences,and newchallenges.Forsome,thiscuriosityis morethanjustapassinginterest-itisa drivingforcethatpushesthemtoexplore everynookandcrannyoftheworldaroundthem.These individualsaretheoneswhoachievegreatness,whobreak downbarriersandshatterprospects.Theyaretheoneswho neverstoplearning,neverstopgrowing,andneverstop pushingthemselvestobebetter.Inthisworldofboundless knowledgeandendlesspossibilities,theyaretheoneswho inspireusalltobemore.

SuchisthestoryofNadiyaAlbishchenko,aremarkable entrepreneurwhoseunquenchabledesiretoexploreand discoverhasledhertoforgeapathofinnovationand success.

Fromanearlyage,Nadiya’sinquisitivenaturesetherapart. Drivenbyaninnatecuriosityandagenuinelovefor acquiringknowledge,shefoundthatherinsatiablehunger forlearningenabledhertoextracttheverybestfromwithin herself.Witheachnewsubject,shedelvedinto,herthirst forknowledgeintensified,fuelingherdesiretolearnfaster andmoreefficiently.Thisunwaveringdedicationto constantgrowthbecamethecornerstoneofherjourney

Comingfromacorporatebackground,Nadiya’sintrigue abouttheinnerworkingsofmultinationalfoodcompanies ignitedherambition.Themeticulouslyorganizedprocesses, frompackagingmaterialstoproduction,marketing,and saleschannels,fascinatedher.Sheyearnedtouncoverthe

secretsbehindtheirsuccess,andherinsatiablecuriosity urgedhertodelvedeeperintotheintricaciesoftheindustry.

Armedwithanimpressiveacademicbackground,including aMaster’sdegreeinInternationalBusinessandasecond Master’sinGenetics,Nadiya’sthirstforknowledge remainedunquenchable.Herstudiesprovidedherwitha wealthofexpertise,particularlyinthedevelopmentofnew formulationsforvarioustypesofdairyproducts.Through thisspecializedknowledge,shehonedherabilitytocreate productstailoredtospecificusagerequirements, establishingherselfasatrueauthorityinherfield.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES AND DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH END-USERS DEEPENED MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.

Drivenbyanunwaveringdeterminationandarmedwitha vastreservoirofknowledge,NadiyaAlbishchenkoseized anopportunitytochannelhersavvinessandexpertiseintoa groundbreakingventure.InMay2018,shefoundedINAS (InternationalNetworkforAchievableSolutions),a companypoisedtorevolutionizetheindustrybyproviding clientswithcustomizedsolutionstailoredtotheirunique needs.

WithINASasherplatform,NadiyaAlbishchenkohas emergedasavisionaryforce,championinginnovationand excellenceintheglobalmarket.Herboundlesscuriosity, insatiablethirstforknowledge,andunwaveringdedication tohercrafthavepropelledhertoextraordinaryheights.

Join us as we delve deeper into the remarkable journey of Nadiya Albishchenko!

Kindlybriefourreadersaboutyourselfandyour professionaljourneysofar.

Iamaresilientanddeterminedentrepreneurwitha remarkablejourney.Broughtupinanewlyindependent Ukraine,mychildhoodwasmarkedbyadversity,including domesticviolence,separatedparents,andfinancial constraints.Attheageof19,Ibeganworkingtosupportmy education,realizingthatearningopportunitieswerelimited inmycountry

Despitemyfearofventuringintounknownterritories,I embracedthebeliefthatashipisnotbuilttostayatthe shore.ThisledmetoEgyptat23,whereIworkedtirelessly tosupportmystudiesandfamily.AsaUkrainianwomanin aforeignland,Ifacednumerouschallenges,including stereotypesandevensexualharassment.

Undeterred,Iperseveredandseizedopportunitiesinthe UnitedArabEmirates,workingmywayupandeventually collaboratingwithrenownedgloballeadersintheFMCG industry.Itwasduringthistimeinthefoodservicesector thatIdiscoveredthebiasedperceptionofUkrainianwomen andthenegativeimageofUkrainianproducts.

Motivatedbythisrealization,IfoundedINASEXIM,an organizationdedicatedtoelevatingUkrainiandairy productstothesamelevelastheirEuropeanandOceanic counterparts.Inparallel,mypassionforpreservingnature andcreatingasustainablefutureledmetoparticipatein initiativesliketheWomanTalentcompetitionandthe Mystiquebrand,whichraiseawarenessabout environmentalchallengesandpromotesustainable practices.

InSeptember2022,Ireleasedmyfirstbusinessbook, “Synergy:ASynopsisofanEliteBusinessPartnership,” whichrecountsmyjourneyfromanordinarychildtoa successfulentrepreneur Thisbookdelvesintomy experiencesininternationaltrade,businessmanagement, andthevaluesthathaveshapedmycareer.

Pleasetellusaboutyourcompany,itsmission,andits vision.Whatroledidyouplayinfurtheringits developmentandoutreach?

INASEXIMLLCisacompanyfoundedwithamissionto elevateUkrainianproducetotheMiddleEastandAfrican regions.Ourvisiontodayistobealeadingplayerinthe foodindustry.Consequently,thefounderandleaderof INASEXIMhaveplayedapivotalroleinshapingthe company’sdevelopmentandoutreach.Byleveragingtheir expertiseininternationaltrade,businessmanagement,and networking,theyhavebeeninstrumentalinestablishing partnershipswithleadingdistributorsintheMENAregion.

Overall,myroleinfurtheringthedevelopmentand outreachofINASEXIMhasbeencenteredondriving growth,fosteringpartnerships,andpromoting sustainability Additionally,byaligningourmissionand visionwithmyvalues,Ihaveplayedasignificantpartin shapingthecompany’strajectoryandpositioningitasa progressiveandsociallyresponsibleplayerintheindustry.

Whatwasyourinspirationtostepintotheindustrythat youarenowserving?

INASEXIMwasnotbornthroughinspirationbutrather fromadreamheldbyayounggirl.However,itwasbuilt withdetermination,passion,commitment,discipline,anda strongbeliefinitseventualrealization.Despitefacing numerouschallenges,yearsofhardworkandfocushave resultedinINASEXIMbecominganinspirationtomany

Pleasetellusabouttheproducts,services,andsolutions offeredbyyourcompany.Andhowdotheystandoutin theindustry?

INASstandsforInternationalNetworkforAchievable Solutions,andwethrivetoprovideendlesssolutionsforall sectorsinthefoodtrademarkets.Retail,HoReCa, industrialized,andprivatelabel—weworkforandwithour clientstoprovideseamlessopportunities.

Tellourreadersaboutthemajorchallengesinyour career.Andhowtheyaidedyouindevelopingyour leadershipskills.

TheRusso-UkrainianWarposedasignificantchallengeto mybusiness,INASExImLLC.Toensuresurvival,I downsizedthecompanyandmanagedoperationsinthe UAEalone.SeekingalternativesuppliersfromEurope, Canada,andbeyond,Idiversifiedoursourcesofgoods. TakingadvantageofsoaringenergypricesinUkraine,I secureddealswithnewpartners.WhileUkraineresumed exports,Imaintainedalternativeoptionstoensurestability Thesechallengeshonedmyleadershipskills,demanding quickthinking,strategicdecision-making,andadaptability Ilearnedtheimportanceofanalyzingsituations,making toughchoices,andstayingflexibleinthefaceof uncertainty Theseexperienceshavebeeninvaluablein developingmyabilitiesasaleader.

Asanexperiencedleader,whatadvicewouldyouliketo givetoaspiringentrepreneursandenthusiastswhowish toventureintotheindustrythatyouarein?

Myadviceforentrepreneursistobelieveinthemselves, trusttheirabilities,andhaveconfidenceintheirideas.Take theinitiative,investinyourself,andbewillingtotakerisks. Staycurious,network,andseeksupport.Beresilient,learn fromsetbacks,andadapt.Surroundyourselfwithpositivity andseekinspirationfromsuccessfulentrepreneurs.Stay educated,embracecontinuouslearning,andstayfocusedon yourgoals.Withpassion,determination,andself-belief, youcanovercomechallengesandachievesuccess.

IwouldalsohighlyrecommendreadingmybookSynergy: ASynopsisofanEliteBusinessPartnership,whichIhave authoredalongwithafriend,anally,andmybusiness partner

Giveusafewtestimonialsfromyourstudentsorparents andawardsorrecognitionthataccuratelyhighlight yourcompany’spositioninthemarket.

“Synergy:ASynopsisofanEliteBusinessPartnership,”coauthoredbymyselfandVinayGandhi,hasgarneredrecognition foritscomprehensiveexplorationofentrepreneurshipand thedynamicsofsuccessfulcollaborations.Thebookhas beenpraisedforitsrelatability,engagingnarrative,and practicalinsights,makingitanattractivechoicefor individualsinterestedinbusinessalliancesandaspiring entrepreneurs.Thetitleitselfcapturestheessenceof effectivepartnerships,hintingatthedepthandpotential theyhold.

Withitsuniqueperspectivesandvaluablelessons, “Synergy”hasestablisheditselfasavaluableresourcefor thoseseekingsuccessinthebusinessworld.Itoffers readersaglimpseintoourownexperiencesandshedslight ontheintricaciesofbuildingandnurturingfruitfulbusiness partnerships.Thebook’sforthcomingavailabilityinBarnes &NoblestoresintheUSAbymid-June.

Thetestimonialthatspeaksvolumesaboutmybusiness ventureis,withoutadoubt,thebookitself.Throughthe pagesof“Synergy,”mybusinesspartnerandIshareour insightfulviewsonourprofessionalcollaborations.This first-handaccountshowcasesthepowerofourright partnershipandservesasatestamenttoourexpertiseand success.

Asreadersdelveinto“Synergy:ASynopsisofanElite BusinessPartnership,”theycanexpecttogainpractical knowledge,inspiration,andadeeperunderstandingofthe potentialthatlieswithineffectivebusinesscollaborations.