Today, I celebrate some of the women I’ve photographed. I believe that their presence in their respective industries will encourage and also inspire you! We are so powerful and sometimes, we just need a little reminder of the strength we possess. By capturing these portraits, I’ve felt incredibly proud to be a woman. I believe that each of their stories create a dynamic aspect to women’s history. Most importantly, I’ve seen these women up close and I’ve received a word of positivity and encouragement from each of them. If you have a chance, look them up and be inspired by their resilience and their fierce passion for what they do. Happy International Women’s Day!
‘Women are the real architects of society.’ – Cher

Catriona Smart
Serial Entrepreneur, Halo PR and Coco & Cowe, www.cocoandcowe.com

Makeba
Professional Hair Stylist and Lifestyle Content Creator, @ynotkeeb

Karlyn Percil
Neuro Success Coach, www.karlynpercil.com

Laura
Content Creator @multicolorparis

Denise Dwyer
Assistant Deputy Minister, Leadership and Learning Environment Division, Ontario Ministry of Education and Founder/President of the Black Female Lawyers Network, www.bfln.ca

Treasa Brown
Event Planner at Leigh Events, www.leighevents.com

Makini Smith
Author and Speaker, www.awalkinmystilettos.com

Nneka Elliott
Host, Actor & Content Creator, www.nnekaelliott.com

Shaneka Shaw Taylor
Lawyer and Partner at Boghosian + Allen LLP, www.boglaw.ca

Shakera Martin
Movement Coach, Performer, and Founder of Carnival Spice, www.carnivalspice.com
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I hope these amazing women inspire you today and every day! Happy International Women’s Day.
Photography: Samantha Clarke
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