3 Questions with Corey Kareem

In this episode I chat with 2x Provincial Champion and 2x Brampton Champion, Dixon Micajo. During this fruitful conversation Dixon and I discuss the highs and lows of combat sports, knocking out his best friend and what it feels like to be knocked out, being hospitalized and counted out, how to come back when you're down and out, and if celebrities and social media stars are good for the sport of...

Ol, Ol Ol Ol This weeks guest features Ol Tshetlo who is an Art Director at FCB Canada. Outside of creating the visual narrative for brands like Coca Cola, Toyota and BMO, Ol is a part time model and self proclaimed minimalist. In this episode, Ol (who is South African) shares how having an entitlement mindset cost him opportunities, the advantages of being self aware, and understanding that the p...

In this episode we learn that blocks, as in creative blocks are necessary. My guest Joshy aka the Dezinr is a Jamaican Canadian fine artist, digital painter and designer based out of the Toronto area. Together we discuss NFTs, painters block and how to make money being you.

In this episode I chat with PR & Brand Strategist, Journalist/ Media Coach, Kevin Bourne aka KB the Boss. During our conversation we discuss how to discover and change your brand, what he learned from his failures, and how he took his hobby and turned into a business.

Is DEI a fad or is it here to stay? Is it even working? Where do most companies go wrong? In this episode I have a tough conversation about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Daphne Magna, who is the Founder of Tough Convos, a Toronto based boutique consulting firm.

In this episode I chat with Canadian RnB sensation, Del Hartley, who has a soulful sound reminiscent of the 70s, think Al Green meets Teddy Pendergrass. Together we discuss the lessons he learned from his biggest failures, misconceptions of the music biz, what makes a great song, and whether Canadian artists still need to go to the States to pop. ***(Please forgive the audio of my guest in the fir...

In this weeks episode I chat with certified Intimacy and Life Coach, Public Speaker, and founder of Savage Desires, Donna Savage. During our conversation we discuss how men are not responsible for a womans orgasm, the challenges of being a Life Coach, how to have difficult conversations with your partner, forgiveness and why many men and women fail at sex and intimacy.

In this weeks episode I chat with internationally recognized Film Director, Producer and Cinematographer, Tristan Barrocks. Tristan has shot and produced work for IKEA, Top Shop, Foot Locker, Roots Canada and Elevation Church. Together we discuss how to break away from perfectionism, the importance of Black Directors, and the honest truth about being a Creative.

Tamar Huggins checks a lot of boxes: Shes a Black Woman in Tech (check). Shes a Black Female Entrepreneur who recently raised a $1M investment from TD for her Tech Education platform Tech Spark (check). She launched Canadas first Tech & Design school committed to empowering children of colour, girls and teachers through innovative technology (check). In this episode Tamar and I discuss how to...

SZN 2 is back with vengeance! My first guest is Jermaine L Murray aka the Job Father, who is a Career Coach and the founder of Jupiter HR, and a leading Talent Recruiter at Wealthsimple. During our conversation Jermaine and I discuss things like, sounding too Black, altering or changing your name to get an interview, leaving jobs that dont serve you, interview and hiring myths and much more.

In this last episode of SZN 1, Carlos Anthony and I cover all the buzz topics: cheating, childhood trauma, insecurities and the misconceptions of an open marriage. Carlos who is a writer and TV/Film producer by trade shares some pretty intimate details about his childhood and early adult life and the lessons he learned along the way.

They say that nothing can prepare you for motherhood, well in this episode I do my best to do just that - scare you, I mean prepare you. In this episode Maya Lee Yat and I have a deep and honest conversation about the reality of early motherhood. We discuss everything from stretch marks, to having children in your mid thirties, to everyone telling you what and what not to do, to comparing yourself...

In this episode I chat with Coach Kamshuka, who is an award winning entrepreneur, photographer, community leader, 3 time author, international speaker, and a mindfulness practitioner/ certified wellness coach. During our conversation Kamshuka gets deep about her failures, and discusses the misconception of the words balance and hustle, the benefit of facing your fears, and how to do it all.

In this episode I chat with Mike Yat who is a Real Estate Broker, Investor and Entrepreneur. During our conversation we discuss the value of focus, how most people dont give what theyre doing enough time and common mistakes people make when buying or selling a home.

In this episode I chat with Junior Ofori, who is the CEO and Founder of Alpha Pack Financial, which is a company that operates in three spaces: biodegradable paper, fitness apparel and tech. During this episode Junior and I discuss the benefits of playing offence and not defence, how to perceive your failures as lessons, and how to own, face and profit from tough times.

In this episode I chat with Franzua Rudder who is an Entrepreneur, Investor, Startup Professional, Business Development Extraordanaire, and now the President & COO of Bik Data a blockchain solutions company. During this episode we discuss doubling down during tough times, how mentorship is key to minimizing failure, and why you should adopt the mindset of nobody owes you anything.

In this episode I chat with Coach Alex, who is a former football college athlete, turned certified personal trainer and martial artist. Coach Alex AKA "Your Favourite Coach" is also a competitive power lifter and is the owner of the gym Strength Camp Toronto. During our conversation we discuss learning how to accept failure, how to regain your identity when you feel like you have lost it, and how...

In this episode I chatted with Salma and Jamila two strong independent women who immigrated to Toronto, Canada on their own. During this beautiful and honest conversation we discuss dating outside the culture, what it's like to be a single parent and muslim, and how to overcome guilt and shame from family and loved ones.

In this episode I chat with 27 year old Afro Latina author, educator and visual artist, Reyna Noriega. Reyna taught graphic design and visual arts for 4 years in public school, then moved on to become a creative director, motivational speaker, and a full time illustrator. During our conversation Reyna shares one of her biggest failures as a visual artist, how to go full time as an illustrator, and...

In this episode I chatted with L.A. Womanpreneur extraordinaire, Chris Bible, yes last name pronounced exactly like the good book. During this brief but fruitful conversation we discussed her biggest failure, what she would tell her 18 year old self and what it means to free your mind. Chris owns the #1 Eye Lash bar in L.A. and runs a women's entrepreneurship workshop and mentorship program called...

Creative entrepreneur and founder of Corex Creative, Dwayne Dukez Holness, shares his biggest failure to date, his secret sauce to success in the media industry, and the 5 second rule. Dwayne has shot and filmed for brands like Adidas, Basket Robbins, Dior, MTV, Volkswagen and many more.

In this episode I chatted with Pauleanna Reid, who failed 11th and 12th grade English, dropped out of school, but now runs a successful celebrity ghostwriting agency and mentorship program, and is also a senior contributor for Forbes Magazine and Business Insider.

In the episode I chatted with former Accenture Consultant, now Group Product Manager of NHL TV, Adeel V. During our conversation we discuss how he and his team failed their way to 300K followers on Instagram, building something that is a need vs. a want, the balancing act of perception vs reality, and how adding value in unique ways can help minimize your failures.

In this episode I sat down with Lily Yange, who came to Canada as a South Sudanese and Ugandan refugee with just the clothes on her back not knowing any English. During this beautiful conversation, Lily and I discuss what she is doing now to overcome her current challenges, speaking her goals into existence, being bullied for her dark skin tone, to being featured in Vogue Italia and InStyle Magazi...

In this episode of 3 Questions by Corey Kareem I sat down with one of Canada's top 100 most powerful women, the CEO and Founder of Skills Camp, Bailey Parnell. During this conversation we discuss the difference between how an optimist and pessimist view failure, if social media really causes depression, and the top two soft skills you need to develop to conquer failure.