Make Ur Mark

Kym Niles
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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.

  1. 2023-05-10

    Use Your Resources

    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. Having navigated unique challenges of her own both professionally and personally, Jemeisha has never allowed obstacles to hinder her ability to strive for what she believes in. Over the past decade, her work includes working at various non-profit organizations within the Greater Toronto Area as a Child and Youth Worker, Program Coordinator, Student Advisor, part-time professor, Youth Counsellor and most recent the Program Coordinator for Humber’s Black Student Support and Engagement Program. Jemeisha has received several scholarships, awards and recognition for her amazing work and contributions to her community. Her work ethic and humility certainly does not go unnoticed and is a huge part of what makes her a guiding force.     Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemeisha-williams/?originalSubdomain=ca

    51 min

  2. 2023-05-03

    Stay Positive

    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 Guest : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malachi_Flynn

    26 min

  3. 2023-04-05

    There’s No Secret Sauce

    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 between. She has been there, done that and has the receipts to prove it!      Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : https://viviankaye.com/

    43 min

  4. 2023-03-15

    Preparation is Essential

    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 Canadian; the 2nd player in history to ever earn both awards.   Platform: makeurmark.ca Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest: @muambamoments

    1h 2m

  5. 2023-02-27

    Keep Pushing

    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 Host: kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: moorefreedom.ca Guest : tcwalkerlawyers.com

    1h 5m

  6. 2023-02-13

    Amplify Your Voice

    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 : iamjamgamble.com

    45 min

  7. 2022-03-07

    Believe In Yourself

    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 World Vision.In October 2020, just a day after being elected to Parliament, Minister Ien released her first book, Off Script: Living Out Loud, in which she shares personal milestones, tales of resilience and kindness, dramatic moments from her career as a journalist, and insights from the many unforgettable people she has met and interviewed. Get ready to take notes as Minister Ien takes us on her journey. Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : https://pm.gc.ca/en/cabinet/honourable-marci-ien

    21 min

  8. 2021-12-06

    Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

    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.     Platform: Makeurmark.ca Host: Kymniles.com Corporate Sponsor: Moorefreedom.ca Guest : nud3swim.com

    28 min
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    About

    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.

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    • Creator
      Kym Niles
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2023
    • Episodes
      27
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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      Make Ur Mark

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