Proudest 2025 Achievement:

This year has been full of wins, some more sentimental than others, some seemingly more grandiose than others. From continuing to see steady growth and impact, to increased industry penetration reaching 1700 members, 55 industry partners, 8.5 million impressions, to leading the first music industry analysis of the Black professionals and the first Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework — the year has been successful. Personally, however, it was about the next gen! This year I officially ushered, into the industry, the inaugural graduating class from Toronto Metropolitan University's Bachelor of Professional Music program. As one of their 4th year professors I was able to be a part of their journey. I was able to give insight to the next generation, and I was able to connect them with a number of my friends and colleagues in the industry. Opening doors. Fostering opportunities. Sharing the many possibilities. That's what I am most proud of.”

One Thing I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career:

I have been taught not to boast, both as a woman, and as a person of colour. I have been taught that pride out loud can be offputting. I have been told that bragging is not encouraged. One thing I wish I knew at the start of my career, is that this is wrong. Sharing success, empowering coworkers, saying "hell ya we did it!" is what the industry needs. Dreamers and believers and storytellers: celebrate the wins — out loud.

Don’t minimize your work. Share the outcomes, name the partners, tag the team. Visibility isn’t bragging; it’s blueprinting.