Real Community Talks

Oshane Howards is a professional Free Lancer and a commercial, fashion Photographer, videographer and creative Director. On this episode we talk about creating timeless vs. disposable art, adding value and professionalism to your work, how it's ok to be lazy sometimes, and his biggest motto "don't tell me show me", in relation to your visions and dreams. Oshane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oshane.howard/ Oshane's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oshane.howard Oshane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshanehoward/ Oshane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/oshanehoward Oshane's Website: https://www.oshanehoward.com Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Oshane Howard.

Sam Demma is a Youth Speaker who travels the country speaking to multiple students about the power of Small Consistent Actions. On this episode we talk about how Sam's identity in soccer was crushed when he was injured three times, the power teachers have to change a student's life, his recent TEDx talk, and how big change can result from small consistent actions. Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_demma/ Sam's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19sydkboOyU&t=601s Sam's Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/smallconsistentactions/ Follow Pickwaste: https://www.instagram.com/pickwaste/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Sam Demma.

Khaled Iwamura is the founder of QuickBite News, a media company comprised of insauga.com, inbrampton.com and inhalton.com which is now one of the largest digital only media companies in Canada. insauga.com, inbrampton.com and inhalton.com combined have 1,300,000 unique visitors per month, 3.5 million page views per month, 2.2 million video views per year (2018) and has the biggest social media following in the western GTA with well over 175,000 followers. Khaled Iwamura is half Japanese, half Egyptian, born in Montreal and has been a proud resident of Mississauga for 30 years. Khaled is also a TEDx Speaker, Tokyo Tourism Spokesperson, TV host/producer, MC and part-time pro wrestler. Khaled also hosts a self produced TV show–which airs on Facebook Live–at Celebration Square every Thursday night over the summer. Over the last two seasons it has garnered 250,000 live views! Not only that, but Khaled was also was the moderator of the first Live Mayoral Debate at the Living Arts Centre in 2014. You have likely see him around Sauga as he has emceed major city events at Celebration Square including New Years Eve (50,000 people), Sound Bites Music Festival (35,000 people), Sauga Block Party (10,000 people) and Japan Festival Canada (70,000 people). On this episode we talk insauga origin stories, how he had to sell his condo to pursue his passions, how he prioritizes his family above all and how he beat the 6PM news with a "Fishing Rod". Khaled's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkhaled/ Khaled's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khalediwamura Khaled's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKODsUUROofaeyEvOc7-c2w Check out Quickbite News: https://www.quickbitenews.com Rick and Khaled Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/insauga/videos/vl.1178038232370468/273040376981210/?type=1 Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Khaled Iwamura.

This probably isn't the first time you're hearing about Mahfuz Chowdhury as he is one of the more prominent social media influencers/Marketers in the city! The author of the book "Project Reinvention", the host of the popular Ride With Me Podcast and the Account Manager at Candy Box Marketing, Mahfuz has developed a powerful online footprint over the past 10 years and is continually building up people and impacting lives through various seminars, speaking engagements, and via his initiative project reinvention. Among many other things, Mahfuz was a student recruitment associate at sheridan College, Graduated from Sheridan College in Business Administration Marketing where he has multiple features in various news outlets like the Mississauga news, MSN news, talent egg among others and was a recipient of the Emery-Dufualt Award. On this episode we talk about his process of reinventing himself, how he went blind, how he dealt with heartbreak, sticking to your roots and how curating who you follow or surround yourself with can greatly impact the person you become. Mahfuz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahfuzc/ Check out Candy Box Marketing: https://www.candyboxmarketing.com Check out The Ride With Me Podcast: https://www.eproject.media Purchase a copy of his book "Project Reinvention": https://www.amazon.ca/dp/177507790X/ref=cmswrcpapairfhhCbV3NN91F Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com

Bonnie Crombie is the Mayor of the sixth largest and the greatest city in Canada, Mississauga. Prior to becoming Mayor, Bonnie was a Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville as well as the Ward 5 Councillor for Malton and Britannia. Before entering public service, Mayor Crombie enjoyed a twenty-year career in business working for global businesses including McDonalds, the Insurance bureau of Canada and The Walt Disney Company. She has an MBA from York University's Schulich School of Business and earned a Corporate Director's Certificate from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management. Among Many other things, she has also been awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work in the community, As a member of the Peel Regional Police Services Board, Mayor Crombie led the way to ending the practice of street checks (carding), and most importantly is a loving mother to Alex, Jonathan and Natasha. On this episode we talk about the Mayor's origin story, her early days as a community advocate and business woman, how legacy plays on her decision making, one of her biggest failures, and the hot topic of debate the Separation of Mississauga from the Region of Peel. Bonnie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniecrombie/ Bonnie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonniecrombie/ Bonnie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieCrombie?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Bonnie's Website: https://www.mayorcrombie.ca Bonnie's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Y547u4JQjcP6a23NOpOnQ Bonnie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-crombie-mba-icd-d-18849/ References: - 52:41-53:01 Hyatali, S. 2019. "Basil McCallion". Malton, Ontario. Check out the Mayor's Feature on Political Blind Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPhmONWR_tg Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Mayor Bonnie Crombie.

We are amped to Launch the FIRST episode of Season 2 with the talented Jodianne Beckford the host of one of the hottest most relevant entrepreneur podcasts in not only our city but in Canada! If she isn't hosting an episode of The E Project it's because she works full time as a Disability Support Worker (For the past 10 years) helping people with a variety of disabilities, with a specific focus on autism. When she isn't doing either of those, Jodianne is a freelance creative director, photographer, videographer and writer and has been featured in multiple publications. You have likely seen Jodianne pop on up your news feed because she is the Queen of networking and often speaks at various panels, talks, and workshops across the GTA to help encourage and inspire creatives alike. For a period Jodianne was first an administrative assistant and eventually project manager for Godzspeed Communication, and she is also currently an associate in the TMZ Program at Ryerson University. On this episode we talk about the anxiety of being an introvert, how a misdiagnosis affected her trajectory, why she started her podcast, and we get into some of the deepest points of pain in her life and how she is still standing today (Fair warning, grab tissues). Jodianne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodianne.beckford/ Jodianne's Website: www.jodiannebeckford.com Check out The E Project Podcast: https://www.eproject.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.e.project/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeprojectpodcast/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Jodianne Beckford.

Merry Christmas Everyone! As a gift to all of you Matt Da Silva, our HOST of Real Community Talks, sit's down with us for the last episode of Season 1 and shares his story! Matt has a wealth of experience representing both the public and private sector with positions in the Private Security Field, Public Sector Administration, and recently was a Municipal Youth Engagement Coordinator with Canada's sixth largest city. His focus is on both holistic community development and capacity building of individuals within priority neighbourhoods. In 2016, he graduated with a Double Major in Criminology and Political Sciences with a Minor in Canadian Studies from the University of Toronto. In 2018, he also graduated with a Masters of Public Policy Administration and Law (M.P.P.A.L.) from York University. Currently Matt is serving at his local church as a Youth Leader and is studying church ministry. Matt is adamant about community service and has volunteered for three years as first the Marketing Director and later on the Vice Chair of a local community festival growing the event from initially 1000 to 7000 guests in the latter years of his role. He has also volunteered for various organizations such as Malton Neighbourhood Services, Safe City Mississauga, the Peel District School Board, and with his local Ward 5 City Councillor. Matt has also served on the teams of various politicians running in elections, and was also invited to attend the Mobilizing 22 conference, which hosted 100 of Mississauga's top youth leaders in the City. Matt is passionate about encouraging youth and young adults in their pursuit of their goals by equipping them with life skills, best practices, and advice on how to navigate education, one's personal life, and the work force. Matt firmly believes in the idea of seeing people for their potential of becoming and not solely where they currently are today. On this episode we get to dive more deeply into his personal life, we get to talk about why he started Real Community Talks, why he supports pursuing unconventional pathways, and why Excellence requires Discomfort. Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdasilva42/ Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.r.dasilva.7 Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-da-silva-03a715109/ Matt's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE6CVOTjhbmldPH5kQYEusw Matt's Website: https://linktr.ee/mattdasilva42 Mdasilva Photography: https://www.instagram.com/mdasilvaphotography/ Faith Through It All: https://www.instagram.com/faithroughitall/ Check out an article about Matt winning a scholarship in the news: https://www.mississauga.com/news-story/3117968-students-receive-scholarships/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Matt Da Silva.

One of the more socially conscious and dopest artists/lyricists, Noyz, joins us for the LAST guest episode of Season 1 of Real Community Talks! If Noyz isn't delivering insane bars at a live event or in the studio it's because he is either at work as a Concurrent Disorders Counsellor & Case Manager or he's co-hosting an episode of the Immigrant Hustle Podcast. A Maltonian by birth, Noyz has a special place in his heart for Malton as he lived here until around age 11. It was from there that he moved to Brampton and started to slowly discover his passion for music and writing but was too self conscious to share it. Noyz had to deal with the idea that performing can be mentally draining as he felt more confident writing but through the encouragement and support of friends and family, he could no longer hide his talent as he decided to share his thoughts with the world. Among many other things, Noyz is a husband, has multiple degrees, is a community advocate/volunteer, is a rapper, beat maker, producer, an activist, an entrepreneur, a workshop facilitator, and a mental health professional. On this episode we talk about the passing of one of the GOAT's Stan Lee, how LOVE can be expressed differently, how he overcame anxiety and the fear of sharing his art, and how he wishes he had started some things earlier in life. Noyz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noyzhiphop/ Noyz's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noyzhiphop/ Noyz'z Twitter: https://twitter.com/noyzhiphop Noyz's Website: noyzhiphop.com Noyz's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/noyzhiphop Business Email: info@noyzhiphop.com Check out Degrees of Freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDbFltX5JLY Check out Definition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9rcAmaKZC0 Check out the Immigrant Hustle Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/immigranthustlepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigranthustlepod/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Noyz.

Phil Nguyen is the CEO of the popular clothing brand "Patriarch Supply" and is a well-respected fitness coach and personal trainer throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Phil is passionate about celebrating Toronto's culture and diversity especially through his company's slogan, which is "Live and Breathe Toronto". Having pursued post secondary education, Phil soon dropped out to pursue his love for fitness. He knew that he couldn’t pursue something that wasn’t going to give him sustained fulfillment so he decided to go all in and has developed his fitness footprint across the city. As a way to further define his tribe and promote himself, he decided to start Patriarch Supply in July 2017 and since then, his company has done collaborations with Absolut Vodka, CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) and GOTSTYLE. His company prides itself on being Canadian made and how $1 from every sale is donated to St. Stephens Community House to help immigrant newcomers to Canada. Among many other things, Phil is a businessman, a social media influencer, a fitness and health enthusiast, and a humanitarian. On this episode, we talk about dropping out of school to pursue your passion, the idea of saying yes now and learning it after, how impact can sustain passion, and the idea of not living out the expectations of others on your life. Phil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philnguyen_/ Phil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-nguyen-591b68104/ Phil's Personal Training Email: philinspirefitness@gmail.com Patriarch Supply's Website: https://patriarchsupply.com Patriarch Supply's Email: patriarchsupply@gmail.com Patriarch Supply's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchsupply/ Patriarch Supply's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriarchsupply/ Support St. Stephen's Community House: https://www.sschto.ca/Ways-to-Give/Donate Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Phil Nguyen.

Crystal Mark, aka the queen of community advocacy is a myriad of things for whatever community she belongs to. Whether it is being one of the co-founders and executive Directors of the prominent Malton Mom's Group or the Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Children’s Aid, Hamilton, Crystal impacts change wherever she goes. Born in Canada, having lived in places such as Regent Park and Danforth, Crystal notes that much of her roots are locked within Malton's borders. Crystal is an advocate/activist for anti racism, social justice, and women empowerment which caused her to pursue a Bachelors in Sociology from York University with certificates in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Currently Crystal is working on her Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor. Among many other things, Crystal is most importantly a proud mother and wife, a writer, a poet, a speaker, an activist, an equity consultant, has worked for both the government and non-profit sectors, and currently is an author who is working on several books to release soon. On this episode we talk about finding your own tribe, empowerment through using your gifts, caregiver burnout, and how Crystal intends to Make a "Mark" in her lifetime. Crystal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isisoya/ Crystal's Website: www.crystalmark.ca Crystal's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isisoya Crystal's Article's: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/make-your-mark-community-development-equity-lifes-perryman-mark/ Crystal Interview with CBC Radio: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/upclose/crystal-mark-1.4180748 Malton Mom's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/17045263496/ Malton Mom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maltonmoms/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Crystal Mark.

Freddy Appiah is a multifaceted/multi-talented dude who puts Malton on his back no matter what. From growing up as a youth in Malton as a student at Ascension of our Lord Secondary School to now being an educator and head coach at ASCC through the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Freddy has stayed true to his roots and is daily pouring into the lives of Malton's Youth. Recently, after having coached multiple AAU teams, adult leagues and more, Freddy decided to focus on the fundamentals of ball and developing young players by starting the Malton Youth League, which also hosts a rep team, the Malton Dawgz. Basketball, Freddy notes, was what kept him off the street's and it ended up resulting in him being scouted by CalU, where he was later drafted into the NBL by the Moncton Miracles, and later played for the Halifax Rainmen and the Brampton A's. Freddy talks about the reality of actually "Going League" and states that pursuing his bachelors in education was to make sure he was educated and didn’t just rely on sports. Today Freddy uses his athleticism and life experience to not only serve students and youth in his home community, but across the GTA through his own leagues and through his non-profit "Thank You Organization" Among many other things, Freddy is professional basketball player, a youth worker, a mentor, a motivational speaker/life coach/educator, and a proud father/husband who values his family. On this episode we get REAL and talk about how basketball is really a business, why Malton is so important to him, the realities of running your own non-profit, and how as a man, you sometimes have to live with decisions you regret. Freddy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oggappiah/ Freddy's Website: http://www.tyoorg.com/about-us.html Freddy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Appiah.Appiah Freddy's Snapchat: oggappiah The DUBS Program: https://form.jotform.com/82899162875274 Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Freddy Appiah.

Ryan Gurcharn aka Mr. Malton himself is currently running for English Public School Trustee for Ward 5, Mississauga. With over 30+ years having lived and worked in Malton and after the endorsement of current Trustee Rick Williams, Ryan is ready to advocate for improved education for the youth, students, and parents of Ward 5. When the Mississauga News published an article referring to Malton as "Mississauga's Wasteland" Ryan was inspired to start his own newspaper called "The Malton Mirror" and would later start Dixie Discovery. Currently working for Andrea Horvath in the Leaders office for the official opposition in Ontario, Ryan has also worked in multiple community development roles such as the youth and communications coordinator for Malton Neighbourhood services, and as a community developer for the city of Mississauga where he was awarded a 2017 civic award Ryan is no stranger to the education system in Ward 5 as he attended school in Malton his whole life and was even the valedictorian for his graduating class at Lincoln M. Alexander secondary school. Ryan has remained committed to student success as he currently sits on six Ward 5 school councils to date. Apart from school council's Ryan also sits on 13 boards and committees across peel. On this episode we talk about the moment he was endorsed by the current Ward 5 English Public School Trustee, how his experiences culminated to his pursuits today and how he plans to contribute to changing the education system from within. Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusteeryan/ Ryan's Website: https://www.ryangurcharn.ca Ryan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrusteeRyan/ Ryan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrusteeRyan Ryan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gurcharn-15361b10/ Information for voters: https://www.mississaugavotes.ca Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Ryan Gurcharn .

Bilal Dawson is one of the hottest/popping off Instagram/YouTube creators in Toronto especially after his "This is Canada" Parody of Childish Gambino's "This is America" went viral with over 6 Million Views on 9Gag. If he's not flooding your explore page, he probably is out being the CEO of his production company DaVision Digital shooting popular GTA music videos, documentaries and other client work as he has been an independent film maker for over 6 years now. Born in Burlington but raised in Hamilton, Bilal moved to Toronto to pursue his love for acting, filmmaking and script writing. This led him to pursue a degree at York University in Cinema and Media Studies. Capitalizing on platforms such as Instagram, Bilal decided to take a break from school to pursue his field full time. While he doesn't 100% forsake school, he'd rather be intentional about his time that to take a degree for societies sake. Among many other things he is an entrepreneur, a comedian, a writer, an editor, a content creator and just a funny man with serious intentions. On this episode we talk about the stigma around being a social media creator as a full time job, how the internet puts a toll on creators, how school might be a waste of time, and why you should DO what you LOVE doing. Bilal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilaldawson/ Bilal's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBadcomedytv Bilal's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bilal.dawson.1 Bilal's Snapchat: @BilalDawson27 Bilal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilaldawson/ DaVision's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davisiondigital/ DaVision's Website: https://www.davisiondigital.com "This is Canada" Full Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi5j7KZHU75/?taken-by=bilaldawson Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Bilal Dawson.

Harmanjit Khakh cannot be described by a traditional title because he prefers to be defined as someone whose purpose is to exude, live and spread positivity. Apart from being a dope/talented individual, Harman places more of an emphasis on understanding your emotional intelligence, and realizing that what you give power to affects the outcome of your day. Harman's enlightened thinking and desire to help people caused him to pursue his current program at McMaster University in Addictions Education with a focus on Psychological Counselling in hopes to become a licensed counsellor in the near future. Born in Etobicoke, Ontario but raised in Brampton, Harman was drawn to sports which not only allowed him to be a diverse athlete, but more importantly taught him about discipline, sacrifice, and our will/capacity as individuals. He believes that one should apply the same mentality given to sports in conquering life’s daily battles. Suffering a shoulder injury, Harman unlike most people views this as a positive experience because everything that followed, such as his degree choice, his improved emotional well-being, and his outlook on life, were due to something negative just being soil for seeds of positivity. Among many other things Harman is an influencer, a communicator, a sport enthusiast, an adamant rap enthusiast, a former Pearson International Airport worker, a volunteer with PCHS and Sikh heritage Month, and one of the most positive people I've met. On this episode we talk about realizing your emotional intelligence, how perspective can turn negativity into positivity, how the modern education system is failing students, and the importance of trusting your age. Harman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmanjitkhakh/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Harmanjit Khakh.

Jo-Anne Santos is a self-published author who in March 2018 released the popular "Growing Wings Book". By day she is an Early Childhood Educator and by night she is a writer/author who is currently working on resources to support up and coming authors who wish to self publish. Born in Toronto, Jo-Anne always had a passion for journaling and writing from a young age and in fact, in her dedication section of her book she writes, "To the 5-year-old girl who dreamt and knew herself. You Inspired this Manifestation. This is for you". Jo-Anne later completed her Honours Diploma from Humber College in Early Childhood Education and since then she continues to support children and youth across the GTA in developing their poetry, writing, and spoken word skills. A highlight was when she organized creative writing workshops for both York University and the Boys and Girls Club. It was in high school that Jo-Anne had an experience being admitted into a Mental Health Institution, which she notes was the foundation for the very manuscript that is Growing Wings. Writing to Jo-Anne has not only been therapy for her, but a means to impact the world and touch lives. Among many other skills, Jo-Anne is a poet, a spoken word artist, an entrepreneur, an educator, a planner, an influencer, and a community outreach advocate On this episode we talk about her recently released book "Growing Wings", her fight with depression, how pace is a sign of maturity, and a super dope exclusive opportunity to purchase her book online. ENTER "RCT 5" at checkout on Jo-Anne's Website Jo-Anne's Website: http://joannesantos.com Jo-Anne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayersprosepoetry/ Jo-Anne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannesantos Growing Wings IG: https://www.instagram.com/growingwingsbook/ Growing Wings FB: https://facebook.com/growingwingsbook Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Jo-Anne Santos .

Sheldon Halstead is the founder and owner of one of the GTA's most popular custom clothing, graphic design and clothing line companies known as Fly By Design. Fly By Design made headlines when both the Huffington Post and the NBA reached out to him when he released Playoff graphics during the 2016 NBA Playoffs. Fly By Design would hit another milestone when he released the "Canada has been great" hat line, a play on Donald Trump's "Make America great again" hats which caught the eye of the 6dad himself, Norm Kelly who rocked his gear on IG. Born in Mississauga but later moving to Malton, Sheldon was a business man from a young age where he would bring a clip board to school to take gear orders from his friends and using a Chinese supplier for gear ranging from Roca Wear gear to snap back fitted. From there, he started a custom clothing business in his basement from the ground up where he taught himself Photoshop and illustrator. Sheldon is a huge advocate on being self-taught as he dropped out of his child and youth worker program in year 2 of 3 to pursue his passions full time. Having worked multiple factory jobs to make ends meet to eventually working with a clothing company in Kensington Market, Sheldon desired to have his own store and be his own boss. It was then when he decided to go all in and purchase a spot at Westwood Square (formerly Westwood Mall) in Malton where it all started. Since launch day, Fly By Design has continued to reach milestone after milestone and show youth that it is possible to turn your dreams into reality. Today Sheldon's biggest inspiration is his son Elijah who is the catalyst of his motivation to grind daily. Among many other experiences/skills, Sheldon is an entrepreneur, a proud father, a graphic designer, a custom clothing line designer, a tattoo artist, a creator, and was a coach with the Malton Mavericks Basketball Team. On this episode we talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur, how to balance being a father and a business owner, why completing a degree isn’t the only pathway to success, and how he deals with the idea of being powerful beyond measure. Fly By Design Shop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flybydesignshop/ Fly By Design Clothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbdclothing/ Fly By Design Graphics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbdgraphics/ Fly By Design Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flybydesignclothing/ Contact FBD: shop@flybydesign.ca The Westside Co: https://www.instagram.com/thewestsideco/ Sheldon's Sister: https://www.instagram.com/artbytye/ Blamo IG: https://www.instagram.com/_instablam/ Teddy Franchize IG: https://www.instagram.com/teddyfranchize/ Chrisari IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisarigold/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Sheldon Halstead (Fly By Design).

Amelia Graciela Torres is a Child and Youth Worker who currently works with both Vita Centre and Malton Neighbourhood Services. She not only counsels and runs programming for youth in the community but she weekly counsel’s young moms and provides practical and powerful workshops to help them develop into successful women. Growing up in Rexdale, Canada Amelia was no stranger to CYW's and in fact due to a bad confidentiality experience with a CYW this led her to pursuing the field herself where she graduated with a Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma from Humber College. As a youth worker, Amelia talks about how she often helped people but neglected herself and how depression crippled her for a long time. It was her relationship with Christ she notes that turned her "Ashes into Beauty" and gave her purpose beyond her 9-5. It was this that caused all the love and words God placed in her heart to create her blog "A Crown of Beauty" where she is able to tell her authentic story and mix in her passion as a free lance makeup artist. Currently Amelia also serves as an event/volunteer/service coordinator for the popular GTA young adults collective "The MOB". Among many other skills she is a social media influencer, a content creator, a vlogger, a motivational speaker, a makeup artist, an event host/coordinator, and an active volunteer in her church. On this episode we talk about the peace she has found knowing she is a work in progress, how she used her hurt for purpose, and her thoughts on MAC products now being sold in Sephora Stores. Amelia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliaaato/ Amelia's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliaaato Amelia's Blog: https://ameliatorres.wixsite.com/crownofbeauty/single-post/2018/01/06/Metamorphosis-The-Process-I-Didnt-Know-I-Needed Amelia's Website: https://ameliagraciela.com A Crown of Beauty IG: https://www.instagram.com/a_crownofbeauty/ GTA Christians: Young Adult Fellowship: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1786023048318578/ Heather Lindsay IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherllove/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Amelia Graciela Torres .

Olivia Orvis-Bowers is currently an Administrative Coordinator with the City of Brampton having just finished working with the City of Mississauga in various administrative roles for the past 7 years. Olivia has excelled in finding her next level of success and at the age of 23, she has earned positions that would have normally taken much longer to achieve. Born and raised in Mississauga, Olivia started working for government at the age of 16, which fostered her love to serve communities, and shaped the foundation for her career in the public service. When Olivia was accepted into four post secondary programs, she was unable to decide which one she wanted to pursue and by the time she made a decision the only offer than didn’t expire was in accounting. She would later switch her focus to Management Studies where she has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Humber College. She is now looking to pursue her Masters in the next two years. Among many other skills and experiences, Olivia studied abroad for a semester in Scotland, was a free lance editor for UpWork, volunteers with the SPCA and House Cat Rescue, is a well versed communicator, and most importantly an avid dad joke enthusiast. On this episode we talk about how Olivia strives to avoid complacency by seeking out the next level of success, why she decided to leave one municipal giant for another, how she worked one shift at Tommy Hilfiger then left, and we also simulate the popular channel “All Def” by diving into some pretty cringe worthy dad jokes. Olivia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia1404/ Olivia's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orvisbowers Olivia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oorvisbowers/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Olivia Orvis-Bowers .

Leo Bailey is a Senior Manager of Digital Risk & Governance with RBC in downtown Toronto. From a young age Leo was fascinated with the pace of City Life mixed with his passion for the financial field where Leo says the trip downtown to work never gets dull. Born in Rexdale, Toronto, Leo spent most of his younger life in the Rex but moved to Malton in his grade 12 year. It was the move to Malton that caused him to realize the deep need around him which caused him to be a part of the founding team that created Malton’s very own SWAG (Success With Age and Guidance). During a middle school presentation at school by some guest speakers from RBC, Leo was inspired to pursue the financial field where he would go on to complete his Bachelors of Commerce from Ryerson U and his MBA from Queens University. Among many other experiences/skills, Leo is youth leader at his church, was a technology consultant for Accenture, was a lab assistant at Ryerson U’s computer labs, was a market researcher for Logit Group, and has completed multiple co-op’s including being a fraud analyst with RBC and a web editor with the City of Brampton. On this episode we talk about Leo’s come up from the Rex to the city skylines of downtown Toronto, how God has been the centre of his life and decision making, and why he believes the Kawhi/Derozan trade was a steal for the Raptors. Leo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leob_lion/ Leo's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leo.bailey Leo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leobailey/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Leo Bailey .

Savy Jay Aka AJ, the Founder of $AVTEAM is a Malton Based Singer, Rapper, Songwriter and Music Producer who has been popping off in the Greater Toronto Area. With close to 9k Instagram followers, Savy Jay attributes his fame and success to both his YouTube Channel and Soundcloud followings. Born in Jamaica, Savy Jay moved to Canada where he would grow up and be raised in Malton, Mississauga. He notes that his success today didn't happen over night as he worked multiple side jobs to pay for his passions. At a young age he joined the Canadian Military where he mentions it taught him discipline and perserverance, skills that he applies to his craft and everday life. Through his music, one of his most important messages is to be yourself and surround yourself with the right people. In spite of depression, anxiety, and mental health struggles, Jay used his music as an outlet to encourage others and as part of his own healing. Among many other skills/experiences, Savy Jay is an entreprenuer, and IG Influencer, a vlogger, and he is currently a pilot in training. On this episode we discuss the behind the scenes aspects of music production, how he dealt with depression, anxiety and mental health, and how he almost burned his house down over some chicken nuggets. Savy Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayyflight/ Savy Jay's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/savyjay Savy Jay's Snapchat: SavyJay Savy Jay's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5DED0l6L8sQipdbwbVSog Savy Jay's Business Email: savyjaybuisness@gmail.com Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Savy Jay.