3 Questions with Corey Kareem

My next guest Dr. Lulu has been divorced twice, filed for bankruptcy, is the mother of Transgender teenager, became a Pediatrician and a Lt. Col, Commander in the United States Air Force. She is also the author of 7 books and was featured on Oprah. Need I say more?

What would you do to protect your mother from severe domestic abuse? Well, in this episode my guest Wally Green shared a story from his childhood that involved him putting a loaded weapon to his step fathers head in an effort to protect his mother. Years later he would end up representing the United States in a ping pong match against North Korea. Yea you read that correctly he went to N...

In this episode I chat with Flora Yeka the VP of Global Talent Acquisition Operations for Edelman, one of the world's most renowned PR agencies. During our conversation we discuss what racism looks like in Canada, why DEI is becoming DOA (Dead on Arrival), performative company behaviour, and how she is helping to advance the recruitment of more diverse candidates in the Public Relations industry.

In this episode Baltimores Mindset Snob, Bianca Wise, shares how she lost her mother while out saving the lives of others as a Paramedic in the great city of Baltimore. During this deep conversation Bianca and I also discuss the power of perspective and relatability, if goal setting in the new year really matters, and how to seek new opportunities boldly.

In this episode, I chat with Raven Opatovsky, the Head of Media & Digital Marketing for one of Canadas most beloved brands, Tim Hortons. During this candid and inspiring conversation, Raven and I unravel the 'secret sauce' of Tim Horton's success (no, not the coffee recipe that has y'all hooked), common mistakes that Marketers make, what contributed to her rise to success and so much more...

In this episode I chat with Award-Winning Executive Producer, Multi-Media Personality and the Founder and CEO of the Alive Podcast Network, Angel N. Livas. During our conversation we candidly discuss her experience navigating divorce, the challenges of hustle culture particularly in the Black community, how to deal with bad days, why she chose to build a podcast network and so much more.

First off, please forgive the minor audio challenge I had with this episode. In this candid episode I have an intimate conversation with Talia Leacock, the multifaceted content strategist, copywriter, and founder of Word Count Creative. During our discussion, Talia bravely opens up about her personal journey, sharing insights into her battle with depression, navigating the complexities of marriage...

In this episode I chat with Sydney Kirkland, Director of Growth at Havas Media Canada who is also one of The Peak's Emerging Leaders for 2023 .  During our conversation Sydney and I delve into the following: (1) The trap of positive distractions and not taking time to heal. (2) The power of perspective and how it can be used to deal with Imposter Syndrome. (3) Signs of a bad pi...

In this episode I chat with Jessy Jacques, who is a Senior Partnerships Manager at LinkedIn, and the former Chief of Staff of Ad Color. During this conversation Jessy and I delve into the importance of not letting a disability define one's identity, why DEI should be separate from HR, how taking two steps back to go one step forward can be worth it, and who really benefited the most from Affirmati...

In this episode I chat with former NCAA college football athlete now Personal Health Coach and fitness entrepreneur, Nsuani Baffoe, who is the owner of one of Toronto's top private gyms. During our conversation, Nsuani (pronounced N-SWA-NI) and I discuss why we are failing at health, top mistakes Personal Trainers make, the truth about Ozempic and so much more.

In this episode I chat with award winning TEDx speaker, and founder of Connection, the non-profit online global village of over 20,000 Black moms. During this raw but honest conversation, Tanya and I discuss how everything is political, anti Black racism, what it takes to make it to the TEDx stage and so much more.

In this captivating episode I chat with Anthony Mayes, the Director of Production at Fuse Create, a leading Creative Agency in Toronto. Together, we delve into the fascinating world of advertising, exploring the advantages of being the only one, how to handle mistakes, the power of words, and the overwork culture that is all too common in the Advertising business.

In this episode I chat with former Shopify Product Marketer, and now full time Personal Finance, Travel and Lifestyle Content Creator, Danica Nelson. During our conversation we discuss if work-life balance is truly possible, prioritizing your wellbeing, top credit card and travel hacks and so much more.

In this episode I chat with the Founder and CEO of the Jenelle Group, Alicia Jenelle. During our conversation we discuss the following: Celebrating your wins, bouncing back, how to view rejection, how to deal with push back, the power of representation and so much more.

In this episode I chat with Ryan aka Mr. KOA who is the Creative Producer and Founder of King of the Arts Inc. During our conversation we discuss what it takes to be a Hollywood photographer, listening to your gut and acting on instinct, how we are all one decision away, and what it was like being the videographer for the Toronto Raptors capturing their 2019 NBA Finals championship win.

In this episode I chat with Nia Lee, who is the founder and CEO of Socialee Media Agency, which is a boutique social media marketing agency that helps beauty and lifestyle brands create consistent and quality social media content. During our beautiful conversation we discuss how to get on the radar of big brands, how to avoid burnout, the biggest social media myths, and what social media platforms...

In this episode I chat with Xavier X Jernigan the voice behind Spotifys new A.I. DJ. During this fruitful conversation, X and I discuss being unemployed for nearly 3 years, mastering the art of communication, why you should be unapologetically you and so much more.

In this episode I chat with Natasha Helwig, who is a Self Work Facilitator and Life Coach. Through her company, Broken Heals, Tash helps individuals within the Black community unpack their relationships with themselves and others so that they can feel whole again. During our fruitful conversation we discuss overcoming the need to control, key learnings from abusive relationships, if completely let...

In this episode I chat with the Arturo Nunez, who is the former VP of Marketing for Apple Latin America and the former VP of Nike Basketball. Arturo is also the author of the book Cultural Compass: A practical guide to navigating business without losing your identity. During this fruitful conversation we discuss the secret sauce of Apple and Nike, how to conquer imposter syndrome, his most challen...

In this episode I chat with LaToya Shambo, who is the founder and CEO of Black Girl Digital, an agency that connects brands with top Black female influencers. During our conversation LaToya and I discuss the difference between launching a company and building a business, why Black influencers are paid less, the over glorification of entrepreneurship, how dope it is to be Black and so much more.

In this episode I chat with Akim Burke whos an Editor at MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment), and the owner of the production company Visuals by Dream. During our conversation we discuss being the only Black guy in the room and leaning into uncomfortable spaces, the forgotten art of building relationships, the power of collaboration, and how to get into big companies like ESPN and MLSE.

In this episode I chat with award winning entrepreneur Trent Out Loud, who went from selling t-shirts out the trunk of his car to ten store fronts that employed over 1,000 people. During our conversation Trent and I discuss how he developed a relationship with Nike, his suicide attempt, his entrepreneurial journey and the sacrifices both he and his family made to come to this country and to make i...

SZN 3 is here! In this episode I chat with Ivan Pehar the Head of Spotify Canada. During this conversation we discuss data vs. intuition, how to deal with bad days, common mistakes that leaders make, mindset, how to earn trust and respect from your team, and of course Twitter and Elon Musk.

What does Yoga and Web Development have in common? Stella Naggenda! In this episode I chat with Ugandan and Swedish native, Stella Naggenda, who is a Yogi and a Web Developer. During this heartfelt and fruitful conversation, Stella and I discuss the power of Yoga, being Black in tech and why representation matters, and how being grateful can help us overcome life's challenges.

Sales Leaders, Sales Executives and Single Moms in management this one is for you. In this episode I chat with Ilana Shulman who is a Sr. Director at a tech company with over 20 years in the sales industry. During this fruitful conversation Ilana and I discuss sales hacks like how to deal with the mundane and getting over slumps, why most people aren't successful in sales, and what it takes to be...