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S03E01 Grit & Growth | Pivot, Adapt, Grow: Building a Fashion Brand in Kenya [Video]

Starting a business is hard enough. But growing it can be exponentially harder — especially when crossing borders and continents and in a business as fickle as fashion. Wandia Gichuru is experiencing it all as founder and CEO of Vivo Fashion Group, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Gichuru thinks about her business beyond simply selling clothes. We can be “warriors for economic growth,” she explains. Hear her story of lucky breaks and quick pivots, strategic growth, and purposeful passion.

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Starting a business to promote GLOBAL SERVICE l Karissa Nava – Culture Stories [Video]

Today we’re talking with Karissa Nava, an entrepreneur who founded the jewelry business Hidden Vessels. We discuss how her jewelry making relates to her Mexican heritage, why she decided to start this business, and how it’s dedicated to funding trips to assist with humanitarian work in developing countries.If you are interested in learning more about Karissa:Website: https://hiddenvesselsjewelry.company.site/Instagram: @karissa.navaTo learn more about The Compass and our goals to support global service, please subscribe to our channel and give a thumbs-up! Website: thecompass.onlineInstagram: @thecompass.onlineFacebook: TheCompassWebsiteTwitter: @_TheCompass_Key Words: #entrepreneur #jewelry #jesus #religion #fashion #nonprofit #volunteer #volunteerism #mission #business #culture #globalissues #activism #international #global #beauty #jewelrydesigner #jewelrymaking #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #heritage

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Through the eyes of Torontonians: Toronto Life 2022 | DJI | Aerial | Sony A7iv | BMPCC 4K [Video]

Another year has passed. This is Toronto through the eyes of Torontonians in 2022. As it happened. * A TORONTONIAN IS A HUMAN BEING WHO LIVES IN A CONDO THAT THEY CANNOT AFFORD :,)Let me know in the comments what you guys think!Website HTTPS://TAYLORIZEK.COM Email: tayrontofilms@gmail.comFilmed on Sony A7IV & 16-70 Vario-Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSSBlack Magic PCC 4KSocial MediaTaylor Izek https://www.instagram.com/izekh/Real Estate content https://www.instagram.com/tayrontoo/Portraits https://www.instagram.com/byizek/Linktr: https://linktr.ee/izekhTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izekh Twitter: https://twitter.com/taylorizekAbout Taylor Izek & Tayronto | State of Art Film ProductionTayronto is a Toronto based film production brand. We take inspiration from our city and local businesses. Creative storytelling and inspiring visuals is our brand’s focus. Tayronto as cinematic as it gets. Our goal is to establish your brand’s presence with unique short films which inspire communities within your space.Photography, personal branding, social media marketing campaigns, creative advertisement films, business branding, music films, short films, wedding films, real estate films, aerial films, commercials, sponsored content + moreMessage me on Instagram or e-mail to book. I do zoom calls, email correspondence or you can simply dm me on Instagram to discuss the details of your project.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/feel-the-power

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The Toronto Conversation: E1 | Sofia Aguilar | Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Spirituality [Video]

My whole life I’ve been drawn and inspired by people who start their own businesses. I’ve always wanted to connect and have a conversation with them. I’ve decided to start reaching out to Toronto entrepreneurs to discuss their journey to learn and so we could inspire other like-minded people. In this episode of The Toronto Conversation I’ve invited Sofia Aguilar for a conversation on entrepreneurship. She is a Colombian-born Canadian social media strategist, content creator and inspiring entrepreneur.Production note: I have one camera so the shots of me & Sofia were shot on different days with different mics. However I’ve edited it as if we were actually sitting next to each other. “Do it in post” struggle is real in moments like this :,)Hope you enjoy this podcast-interview!Website HTTPS://TAYLORIZEK.COM Email: tayrontofilms@gmail.comFilmed on Sony A7IV & 16-70 Vario-Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSSSocial MediaSofa https://www.instagram.com/saguilar_/Sofia’s website https://www.sofiaaguilar.caTaylor Izek https://www.instagram.com/izekh/Real Estate content https://www.instagram.com/tayrontoo/Portraits https://www.instagram.com/byizek/Linktr: https://linktr.ee/izekhTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izekh Twitter: https://twitter.com/taylorizekAbout Taylor Izek & Tayronto | State of Art Film ProductionTayronto is a Toronto based film production brand. We take inspiration from our city and local businesses. Creative storytelling and inspiring visuals is our brand’s focus. Tayronto as cinematic as it gets. Our goal is to establish your brand’s presence with unique short films which inspire communities within your space.Photography, personal branding, social media marketing campaigns, creative advertisement films, business branding, music films, short films, wedding films, real estate films, aerial films, commercials, sponsored content + moreMessage me on Instagram or e-mail to book. I do zoom calls, email correspondence or you can simply dm me on Instagram to discuss the details of your project.

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Toronto moments | A cinematic film | Sony A7IV | DJI | Black Magic | Ontario, Canada [Video]

The love to my city inspires me to create all sorts of Toronto films. This is one of them. I made this to be the intro for my upcoming videos!Let me know in the comments what you guys think!Website HTTPS://TAYLORIZEK.COM Email: tayrontofilms@gmail.comFilmed on Sony A7IV & 16-70 Vario-Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSSSocial MediaTaylor Izek https://www.instagram.com/izekh/Real Estate content https://www.instagram.com/tayrontoo/Portraits https://www.instagram.com/byizek/Linktr: https://linktr.ee/izekhTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izekh Twitter: https://twitter.com/taylorizekAbout Taylor Izek & Tayronto | State of Art Film ProductionTayronto is a Toronto based film production brand. We take inspiration from our city and local businesses. Creative storytelling and inspiring visuals is our brand’s focus. Tayronto as cinematic as it gets. Our goal is to establish your brand’s presence with unique short films which inspire communities within your space.Photography, personal branding, social media marketing campaigns, creative advertisement films, business branding, music films, short films, wedding films, real estate films, aerial films, commercials, sponsored content + moreMessage me on Instagram or e-mail to book. I do zoom calls, email correspondence or you can simply dm me on Instagram to discuss the details of your project.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/paradise

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The High & Lows of Starting a Business with Isaac Prempeh, Founder Afro Pop Socks [Video]

#Business #AfroPopSocks #Startup Loved the Clip? #Watch the FULL INTERVIEW @ https://youtu.be/Y06msDH8On0ABOUT THE SHOW:The #PitchBlackUNBoxing Show is the show where #PitchBlackMagazineUK comes alive.We feature People to follow, Products to buy & try, Pages (books) to read, Podcasts to listen to, Programmes to watch, Plates to savour & Places to visitIn the show, like the magazine, we celebrate us, cheer us on & challenge us to share our story, own our narrative and move our community forward.#onlinemagazine #freemagazine #blackbritish #blackbrit #BlackExcellence #BlackEnterprise #blackbritishentrepreneurs #blackbritishexcellence #IsaacPrempeh #AfroPopSocks #Socks #fashion ABOUT THE MAGAZINE:#PitchBlackMagazineUK is a #free quarterly online magazine (with a print option) that will reclaim our collective stories in the UK by celebrating us, cheering us on, and challenging us; focusing on our experience (highlighting our past), our exposure (hosting our present) & our expression (heralding a better future for future generations)BROWSE THE CURRENT ISSUE:The current issue is #alwaysfree @ https://www.pitchblackmagazine.com/CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PitchBlackMagUKFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PitchBlackMagUKTwitter: https://twitter.com/PitchBlackMaguk/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pitchblackmaguk

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Toronto’s Most Luxurious Apartment | One Bloor East | A Real Estate Film by Taylor Izek | Sony A7IV [Video]

7304 One Bloor East is the property / condo building I’ve personally dreamed of since I came to Toronto in 2018. This place was my dream for 4 years. A few days ago I had a chance to finally come to this place. What’s even better – I had an opportunity to film a state of art real estate film. Wondering what it’s like to spend your sunsets above Toronto? This is what it feels like.Special thanks to the agents: Andrew Mansoub & Paul PardisniaAndrew Mansoub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_aprealty/Paul Mansoub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_aprealty/Agency website: http://aprealty.caWebsite HTTPS://TAYLORIZEK.COM Email: tayrontofilms@gmail.comFilmed on Sony A7IV & 16-70 Vario-Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSSSocial MediaTaylor Izek https://www.instagram.com/izekh/Film Production Brand https://www.instagram.com/tayrontoo/Portraits https://www.instagram.com/byizek/Linktr: https://linktr.ee/izekhTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izekh Twitter: https://twitter.com/izekhangelesAbout Taylor Izek & Tayronto | State of Art Film ProductionTayronto is a Toronto based film production brand. We take inspiration from our city and local businesses. Creative storytelling and inspiring visuals is our brand’s focus. Tayronto as cinematic as it gets. Our goal is to establish your brand’s presence with unique short films which inspire communities within your space.Photography, personal branding, social media marketing campaigns, creative advertisement films, business branding, music films, short films, wedding films, real estate films, aerial films, commercials, sponsored content + moreMessage me on Instagram or e-mail to book. I do zoom calls, email correspondence or you can simply dm me on Instagram to discuss the details of your project.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/far-away

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LEVEL UP TOUR EXPERIENCE | Jackson, MS | Speaker/Omeakio K. Tucker | THE SOCIAL MAXIMUS NETWORK [Video]

A natural-born leader, Omeakio, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and continued her education to earn a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. She is a certified Executive Coach and Consultant with more than 18 years of experience as a dynamic manager, creative director, passionate mentor, and executive in corporate America, her unique melting pot of skills makes Omeakio a true force and the perfect trailblazer.ABOUT THIS EVENT:This is the sign you’ve been looking for! You have been wondering what’s your next move as an Influencer/Expert? How will you deliver your secret sauce and expertise in your arena? Accept the invite to “Level Up”! Spend an entire day being inspired, motivated and fueled with the audacity to be great AND profitable. Learn strategies to build, manage, and scale your brand and business. Together let us use this opportunity to repurpose, repackage and expand your reach. Use your authentic voice to tell your story for benefit of your audience(s)! Five cities, several powerful speakers. This stop… CHICAGO, IL!! Join the Level Up Tour 2022. Your audience awaits you. What are you waiting for?CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/level-up-tour-2022-chicago-experience-tickets-374683096227?aff=ebdssbdestsearchhttps://www.facebook.com/omeakio.tuckerWebsite Coming Soon!

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S05 E09: Miah Sullivan, SVP, Global Marketing & Brand Communications at Hugo Boss [Video]

Scott Kerr is joined by Miah Sullivan, SVP, global marketing & brand communications at German fashion house Hugo Boss to discuss its major rebranding effort and new star-studded global campaigns. She also talks about the company’s “Claim 5” growth strategy, the thinking behind Millennial-targeted “BeYourOwnBoss campaign, its record breaking BOSS X Russell Athletic social campaign, how it’s leveraging a wealth of data to inform marketing decisions, the brand’s metaverse opportunity, and how shifting consumer moods impact the marketing strategy. Plus: How the pandemic spurred Hugo Boss to push away from being a men’s suit brandFeaturing: Miah Sullivan, SVP, Global Marketing & Brand Communications at Hugo Boss (hugoboss.com)Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout The Luxury Item podcast:The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comNewsletter: brilliantcut.substack.comDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!