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[Giveaway] Laser Hair Removal

Ya’ll! I tried something new and I’m sure you’ll be proud. In time for my upcoming vacation, I tried laser hair removal on my underarms!!

I was reluctant at first but my body hair grows really fast so I needed an alternative to waxing.

My technician Beni was very patient with me and made the experience fun. The treatment took about 10 minutes and on a scale from 1-10 the pain level was about a 6. I have super sensitive skin so I was quite impressed by this.

It gets better the Canada Med Laser team and I are giving one lucky winner a free laser hair treatment. You can choose between underarm, upper lip or Brazilian. 

How To Enter:

Real simple, in the comment section, tell me what’s your hair removal choice of preference: Shave, Wax, or Laser!

**Contest closes November 30th**

**Winner must be a Canadian resident**

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Experience the world with people you love

How many people can you call right now, that will be willing to go anywhere in the world with you?  I mean friends that know how to have fun and will partake on anything with you? A friend is a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. My definition of a friend is a person whom you can’t wait to be around and always make the day extra special. My group of friends are all crazy and very different, but we know how to have a good time together. We love to experience new things and travel to new places. Shakera is the smart and serious one, but she can be slow at times. Essence is the crazy daredevil that will do or say anything. Reina is the loud mouth aggressive one. I am the quite shy one, until I get around them. We went to middle school and high school together and continue to be best friends after high school. After high school we went to different colleges, but remain to keep in touch with each other. When we get together, we will do any and everything. We are always traveling and taking trips. We have been to Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and other parts of Mississippi together and plan to travel much more in the future. The reason I love to travel with them is because we make great memories together and there is never a dull moment with us. Traveling with friends makes the time more special and more rememberable. It could be something as simply as getting something to eat and they will to turn it into a memory I will never forget.

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We're LIVE! [ LINK IN BIO ] It's all The Toronto Caribbean Carnival aka Caribana with Chef Kareema @chefkareema and Simply Shakera @simplyshakera of Carnival Spice @carnivalspice @ikinetic100 @neddynycegymlife #caribana50 #carnival #caribana #Toronto #Canada #cakewithcarec

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Thank you for showering me with love yesterday for my birthday. It truly meant a lot! I enjoyed a day of relaxation, good food and worship. Now as we venture into a new year, I pray our 2022 is filled with love, light, good health and safe keeping. Xoxo, Simply Shakera 📸: @anthonyberot #abundance #newyearnewvibes #blessings #birthdaygirl #newyearsday #vibes #energy #limitlessliving #simplyshakera #abundancenow #melaninmagic #sittingpretty #authenticallyme #anythingbutbasic #highheelshighhopes (at Ayven Loft) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYNdIxrs-2B/?utm_medium=tumblr

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2019 in Review

It’s not how you start its how you finish… and I entered 2019 emotionally depleted. 

I had a choice though. I could either wallow in my feelings or SLAY THESE GOALS Then boom, Queen Koffee releases one of the biggest reggae songs in history featuring lyrics that permeated my soul.  At the start of each year I select one word to help guide my intentions for the next 364 days. For 2019 my theme word was FORCE. It’s like Koffee knew my heart! She starts the song by singing: "Toast, yeah (mmh yeah), say we a come in wid a force, yeah, blessings we a reap pon we course inna hand full”…I still have toast on heavy rotation. 

2019 was a great year for soca and dancehall too. Ding Dong released a slew of new dances. Elephant Man came back to the music scene. Oshane from the overload skankaz crew created the “celebration” dance that can be seen worldwide. I even taught the hosts of Breakfast Television how to do it on live TV. See here: https://youtu.be/SipdgozEda0?t=176 

Meanwhile a Grenadian (Mr.Killa) won the Trinidad soca monarch, Bunji, Machel, & Skinny united the Caribbean with “Famalay”, and Kes the band had yawdies chippin’ for a second year in a row with “Savannah Grass”. Speaking of which, 2019 gave me the space to do more creative work. Check out this beautiful music video I choreographed and directed https://youtu.be/ohj_Vg8mw0I . Shout out to Kes for sharing it to his instastories.

Guys! THE RAPTORS ARE THE 2019 NBA FLIPPING CHAMPIONS. This win was one of the best feelings ever. The fight, tenacity, and passion from the team was unmatched. AND THE FANS! Wow. The way everyone came together - filling the streets in their Raptors gear. The Celebration Parade! Gees. We are truly one of a kind. Big up @general_genius416 for having the whole city doing the #RaptorFoot. I’m so proud Toronto got to show the world how dope we were even with all the hate coming in from the outside. Rapchas to di world!!!! RIP Louie Rankin.

…and RIP Nipsey Hussle your legacy will live on. As an artist myself, I’m so inspired by the tremendous work you’ve done in so little time and how you’ve transformed your artistry into a vehicle for change.

Life really is really precious. In 2019, I also watched two people dear to me fight for their lives. They both fought hard and are healing now but what a journey that has been. Giving God thanks for keeping them and reminding us to live purposeful, lead with love, and take care of our body, mind, and spirit as best as we can.

Some of my personal favourite moments in 2019:

The Pink Party

On Feb. 3rd at a small gathering with friends and family I hosted to the Pink Party. It was to celebrate the launch of simplyshakera.com. Thank you to our host @trayarts. This is was such an emotional day for me. I was proud, relieved, excited, and anxious, all at the same time.

Booking 3 National TV Commercials: 

Guys this was huge accomplishment for me because I stopped doing the audition life years ago. God had a different plan though. Grateful to be featured in commercials for Autotrader, Uber Eats/Toronto Raptors, and Spectrum Business

Feature on Real Housewives of Atlanta

YA’LL!!! What a way to close off a decade and highlight 10+ years of work !! The #RHOA were in Toronto for carnival this summer and Bravo TV reached out to me to share some tips with the ladies. Over 1.985 million people tuned in on December 29th, 2019 as I spiced up their TVs. I am big fan of the show, and a proud torontonian and carnivalian. It still hasn’t sunk in. Before the season is up I’ll do a recap on how it all went down. 

Carnival Spice

Seven years I had an idea to start a company that brought all my passions (dance, fitness, culture, community) to one area. Carnival Spice was born and has grown into such a beautiful platform that showcases Caribbean carnival arts and aspiring performers. My 2019 team though was so lit. It’s been a pleasure supporting their growth as artists and watching them navigate life while pursuing their passion in dance. We had a blast in 2019. From concept videos, to booking national interviews, and securing corporate clients like PWC, Soho House, and the Aga Khan Museum… we even took home the ByBlacks People’s Choice Award for Best Dance group. 

My Natural Journey

In 2017 I noticed a decline in my health, in 2018 I learned why so in 2019 I had to do something about about. A shift in my lifestyle was needed. I made small changes, substituted products, implemented supplements and cut out inflamers! Specifically dairy, caffeine, alcohol, and the biggest one - relaxer which resulted in on the most dramatic hairstyles I’ve ever done in my life. I cut my hair! I will admit, the cut wasn’t planned. I knew I’d eventually have to do it but didn’t expect it to be so soon. I honestly ran out of hairstyles by the end of the year. The look I have had since I was about 12 was long straight hair. With the amount of styles I had in 2019, I could have easily done the DMX challenge but by Dec. 29th my scalp and edges were TIRED! lol. I will say though, the cut was quite liberating. I look forward to these curls growing and glowing. 

Fam, I am looking for a longerwear nail color alternative to shellac nail polish; cause chileee, I cringe every time I put my hand under that UV light  - suggestions?

I left 2019 feeling empowered, grateful and excited for what’s next. Thank you for all your support. 

2020 is here! A year I expect to be full of love and fruition. I encourage you to dream big, set intentions and do the work. Let’s make it the best year yet!

YOU READY?!

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Humber College North Summer Programming

Event Info: Tuesdays until September 24th 5:00pm - Carnival Spice

6:00pm - Urban Dance Fusion

- Adult Participants - Available with Humber membership only

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[Giveaway] Spring Up Your Wardrobe

The weather is warming up and it has me feeling oh so nice! I feel so relieved that I can wear a lighter jacket and not have to brush snow off of my car. Warmer weather also calls for outdoor workouts… so why not workout in STYLE! 

As a #FitSquad member for Titika Activewear, we have often collaborated on offering you free Simply Shakera dance cardio classes. Now we would like to “spring" up your fitness wardrobe! (See what I did there 😛) We're giving away one lucky winner a $50 gift card and another lucky winner thie sexy sport bag seen in my hand! 

Titika’s activewear is designed for performance, comfort and versatility so I now you’ll enjoy shopping at their store as much as I do.

How To Enter:

In the comments sections, tell me your favourite way to get FIT: Cycle? Dance? Yoga? Run? or Weights? AND tell me if you prefer online workouts or offline.

For a BONUS entry, visit this link:

**Winner must be a Canadian resident**

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Dance Cardio With Simply Shakera

Shakera offers high-energy, innovative dance fitness experiences that fuse urban genres and moves such as Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeat and more!

Investment: - FREE with online registration. - Email info@simplyshakera.com to secure your spot. Subject: “TITIKA”. - Spaces are limited.​ - Adult Participants

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Dance Cardio With Simply Shakera

Shakera offers high-energy, innovative dance fitness experiences that fuse urban genres and moves such as Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeat and more!

Investment: - FREE with online registration. - Email info@simplyshakera.com to secure your spot. Subject: “TITIKA”. - Spaces are limited.​ - Adult Participants

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Keep It Simple (revamped)

“Keep it simple” is the topic of one of my favourite talks and was the title of my first blog post on this website back in 2019. Despite how much I’ve grown over years, the message to keeps things simple still remains true. Considering all the complexities that life has thrown at us lately, I felt called to bring this blog post back. It’ll give you a bit more insight on my brand and hopefully will inspire you to set more intention in your lives day to day.

Simply Shakera DEFINED:

“SIMPLY”: to operate in a straightforward or plain manner; without embellishment or ambiguity.

“SHAKERA”: Often spelt Shakira, is Arabic for “Fruitful & Flourishing”. One who is thankful , grateful to the creator and joyous.

There is peace in simplicity and space to really the many joys and blessings of life. We all are on a journey and I have come to learn that my journey involves “Shakera Martin” aligning with her simplest form... in essence aligning with “Simply Shakera”. Coming into alignment with things you are meant to do allows you to truly feel God’s grace. Once I became aware of this, a process of reprogramming, sacrifice, and self-discovery began… and continues!

Common areas where complexity showed up in my life:

The storage on my devices (Favourite line: “Your phone doesn’t have sufficient to take this photo).

There never seems to be “enough” room in my closets or drawers (Favourite line from friends and family: “When did you buy that shirt Shakera?).

Lingering to do list items.

Being silent when dealing with toxic people.

Poor eating habits.

Over and over and overthinking!!

New: Surviving a pandemic

New: Becoming a caregiver

Can you relate to any of these?

The name “Simply Shakera” has really become an affirmation for me. A goal to reach as I navigate various physical and emotional complexities.

"Simplicity means removing or eliminating what you can without making life difficult. It’s like getting rid of heavy stones that have been attached to you with chains."  -- - Iyanla Vanzant

The journey to simplicity challenges you to free yourself of bells, whistles or gimmicks and forces you to be comfortable with the core of who you are and your greatness. In that state, your vibes are so high that you are unstoppable.  Let go of what no longer serves you, lead with love, heal the mind/body/spirit through daily practice. I am starting to face myself even more and deal with the core of who I am by questioning everything I have been taught to believe. Yes, this has brought about much discomfort but I trust that there is a healthier and EVEN happier Shakera on the other side.

Success for me during this process has come from comes from continuing to fill my life with things that bring me joy and keeping God at the center of all my decisions. My growing faith has shown me that I am meant to inspire, support, and motivate others as as I navigate through all the hills and valleys. That’s where the true healing lies and further that is how we can complete our true life’s work by providing service to others.

I challenge you to set an intention to simplify your life today on your own journey toward a happier and healthier life.

Below are few ways to initiate the process:

(1) Let go of things and people that no longer serve your growth

What weight must I RELEASE from my mind or space?

How can I show the universe that I am READY for new beginnings and new opportunity?

(2) Lead with energy

What activity brings my spirit UP? Who keeps my vibe HIGH when I am around them?

What am I ingesting daily and how is keeping my energy POSITIVE & PRODUCTIVE?

(3) Lead with passion

Ask yourself, what do I LOVE doing?

How can an I incorporate that thing in my life daily? Weekly? Monthly?

Now take action and be consistent!

SENDING YOU LOVE & LIGHT!

Xo,

Shakera

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Toronto Carnival Guide 2022

In case your wondering - yes that’s me in the photo above! It was captured moments before I hit the stage with Kes The Band at one of their Toronto shows. Caribbean carnival “mas” costumes is such a work of art - I am so excited that thousands of us will get to where one again soon! WHY? Well, in 40 days Toronto will be hitting the lakeshore for the first time in 2 years for Toronto Caribbean Carnival.

This is a huge deal for the Caribbean community! What seems like just a “street party” to some, to others, is a cultural celebration, a source of pride, a display of months of work such as glue gun burns, feather placement etc. a place to feel free and liberated, a meeting ground for you to connect with others and a showcase of ones talent and skill. The city is buzzing with excitement - so much so that costumes are selling out left, right and center! As a result I am releasing my annual Toronto Carnival guide one month early.

Below you will find a list of Caribbean Carnival - related business and brands in the GTA that may help you, the masquerader, get ready for the road. Back in the day most of these companies were unheard of leaving masqueraders to fend for themselves - so I am proud to see how the carnival world is evolving.

To the artists and business owners listed - I see you! Keep doing what you love and keeping the culture alive where you can. To the readers, if you enjoy this post, please leave a comment below and share and be sure to let the vendors know Simply Shakera sent ya! Xo

Fitness

@ele.vated.fitness Soca and Dancehall Indoor & Outdoor Step Fitness Class in Toronto

@clubenhergy a Black owned fitness club empowering women through health & fitness

Socacize offering classes soca dances globally to positively impact social, physical & mental health through their F.L.A.U.N.T. philosophy.

Werk Dat - Dance Fitness offers virtual dance fitness and more via YouTube.

@CarnivalSpice offers Caribbean Dance Fitness virtually through the Spice On Demand program as well as corporate and private workshops throughout the year. Be sure to also visit carnivalspice.com to learn about their Caribbean Carnival entertainment services and child youth programs.

Accessories

Carnival Kicks has a wide selection of carnival boots, sneakers, hosiery & more! Use code: “SIMPLYSPICE” for 5% off your purchase.

@jaynenicolehosiery offers skin-tone tights for women and men of all colour.

@carnivalpacks offers a collection of waist packs to hold your carnival day essentials.

@matchedforme is a Carnival Tights company based out of Toronto Canada. They also distribute Micles Tights.

A few of the bands have accessory pop-ups at their mas camps too.***

Make Up Artists:

Disclaimer, I have not used these artists myself - so be sure to look at their portfolios to see if they are the right fit:

@facesbypureness

@facesbytatiana

@glowbyyj

@/glam.rush_

@nymkjthemua

Products & Services:

@CarnivalMakeUpKits (CMK)

Provide professionally-selected carnival makeup designed to match your costume in a compact kit!

Each kit is customized to your costume and includes:

Glitter (x2 jars)

Jewels (x2 sheets)

Waterproof Cellphone Pouch

Lash + Glue OR Glitter Primer

@SocaSitters The 3 Day Caribana Long Weekend Day Camp Experience - for those looking for childcare.

Brown Sugar Spray Tanz Specialist in POC Spray Tanning

5 Accounts To Follow For Carnival Updates:

@torontocarnival.ca The official account account for Toronto Caribbean Carnival

@everybodyplayahmas

A body positive movement to showcase and celebrate diversity in Caribbean Carnivals. @ceeforcarnival The Face of The Festival for Toronto Carnival 2022. @socaprince A pioneer deejay for the Toronto Soca scene @fetenet Events, carnival news and more  

If you enjoyed this post, please leave a comment below and share. 

If tagging, you can find me on social @simplyshakera 

… and definitely let the vendors know Simply Shakera sent ya! Xo

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Day 12: Today I want to highlight a few C’s - all involve the exchange of LOVE between people! * COMMUNITY, something I value and will continue to build through Simply Shakera. * COLLABORATION; when motivated people come together - they can turn challenges into opportunity! * CIRCLE; choose it wisely. Keep it small and ensure it’s purposeful. People are meant to be in your life for either a reason, a season, or a lifetime. * * Sending love to these two! My #WCWs, my accountability partners, & my elevation team. Love you @iamsiobhanbent @livewithlisachang #spiritsisters #growth #PEACE #blessed#collaborationovercompetition #inspire #vibes #love #simplyshakera #energy #grateful #wellness https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTmY5vgAmd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mx6uhydbolu6

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Day Nine: Simply Shakera DEFINED 💕 * * “SIMPLY”: to operate in a straightforward or plain manner. * * “SHAKERA”: Often spelt Shakira, is Arabic for “Fruitful & Flourishing”. One who is thankful , grateful to the creator and joyous 💫 * * To be continued... * #KeepItSimple #peace #vibes #dance #fitness #culture #simplyshakera #beauty #energy #journey #smile #dcarltonphoto #joy #freedom https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLsFSAAvue/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q8om9u05x0n

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Day Six: Dedicating this post to my #SpiceFam! Missing my entertainment ladies - LOTS. * * Over the last 5 years I’ve seen many talented ladies come thru our spicy doors. It’s been an honour sitting front seat watching them grow into the women and/or artists they are now 💫. * * Simply Shakera is the home of Carnival Spice so of course you’ll see a hint of SPICE on simplyshakera.com launching Dec.31st. Seen here are the 2018 ladies, aren’t they beautiful? * #simplyshakera #intentionalliving #energy #girlgang #blessings #joy #vibes #squad #celebrate #laughter #carnivalspice #thebrightconcept https://www.instagram.com/p/BrEffBkgSVW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tz48fhokmfdt

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2020 In Review

We made it to a new year. I do not take this lightly at all. The last few months have been extremely tough in so many different ways and has affected every area of our lives.  But here's the thing - we didn't give up and for that I celebrate us.

Many didn't live to see 2021. Before I proceed with my 2020 review I would like to take a moment to honour the lives of people in my life that I lost this year:

The beautiful and precious Anaya Anderson; sleep peacefully baby girl.

Two men with hearts of gold Justin Warner and Kareem "B.K" Wade

Two women who were pillars in the Black Canadian community Kike Lola Odusanya & Denise Jones

My cousins  Tash (TO), Marie (JA), Marlene & Don (US)

and three of the most jolly elders that lived long beautiful lives Papa Chunny, Mama Wilson, and Papa Henry

and ya'll I am adding Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman to this list. I know I don't know these men personally but their passing really affected me. Something about losing such giants at such young ages was hard to understand knowing that they had so much fire left in them. Their work has left such an impact on their industries and hearts of many.

While navigating a global pandemic and one of the biggest civil rights movements in history - I was and still am dealing with a personal matter that has been pretty difficult. Still I give God thanks for his grace, love and endless blessings that have come in many forms. One of which is through friendship. I have had to lean on my friends A LOT - they were the MVPs of my 2020 - for real for real!... Alisha, Rena, Jeff, Sarah, Sid, Lily, Michelle (just to name a few) I am looking at YOU!

What was beautiful though is that throughout all the chaos, confusion and grief, I found the opportunity for discovery, healing and reconnection. 

Now for a fun recap!!!!!!! Let's laugh and relive some fave moments from the year and Simply Shakera highlights.

Moments I am proud of:

On a personal level there were many triumphs that were achieved from big to small. Professionally I went into 2020 with these priorities: to book more speaking events, to have Carnival Spice work directly with different school boards and to take Carnival Spice fitness programming online (the irony!!!!!!!!)

From the moment the year started I hit the ground running and achieved those goals . The path to get there didn't look ANYTHING like what I imagined but it is only the beginning. Here are some awesome highlights from along the way.

Received the People's Choice award for Best Dancer of 2019 via byblacks.com

Was selected as one of the Top 100 women in Canada to watch in 2020.

Was invited to hear former president Barack Obama speak live in Toronto.

Finally introduced VISION my goal setting and vision board workshop to the world.

Secured brand collaborations and speaking opportunities with some cool clients from TVO Kids to Nike Toronto.

Meanwhile in the land of spice, before the lockdown, Carnival Spice hosted our biggest in person event to date - that night still gives me goosebumps. We hosted an instagram live interview and dance class with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Tanya Sam that had an audience of over 3, 000. We've continually trended on Tik Tok since July and was even featured on the app’s explore page. The team performed at a few virtual and in-person events including the most dynamic Black History Month school assembly with over 500 people the day before lockdowns. Spice also celebrated a 7th birthday via a virtual event and was voted Best Dance Company for a second year in a row by byblacks.com. I’m proud of the #SpiceFam - we truly persevered against all odds.

Top 3 Internet Moments

VERZUZ!

Shout out to Timbaland and Swiss Beatz for developing this concept - it was the gift that kept on giving. Top music artists from different genres and eras had healthy battles on instagram using their respective music catalogues. These instagram live streams were mini concerts that provided some of the best internet moments of the year. Teddy Riley's technical difficulties (and the memes to follow) were hilarious. Brandy and Monica facing off was so uncomfortable to watch; but still, it was beautiful to have these young legends come together and be celebrated. However, nothing and I MEAN NOTHING was more monumental then BEENIE AND BOUNTY CLASH! Listen, the way that night revived my soul - WHEW! ...I'm sure many of my fellow Caribbean peeps can agree. The laughter, the music catalogues, the camaraderie between the artists, the memes, the entertainment quality that was similar to a past time. SO GOOD!

Tik Tok Dance Challenges.

Say what you want about Tik Tok but it is, BY A LANDSLIDE, my favourite app. I wish I joined earlier. I enjoy how it's a mix of fun, education and entertainment. Plus from a business perspective it positions your product or service directly in front of your audience. Although I never want to hear the songs Savage by Meg The Stallion, Savage Love by Jason Derulo, or WAP by Cardi B ever again, I must acknowledge how Tik Tok dances have changed the way music is heard and marketed. Even soca had success on Tik Tok! The #PutYuhBackOnItChallenge by Denise Belfon & Dj Flex was trending for months. The Carnival Spice take on the challenge achieved over one million views!!!

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion

This television moment was something the world never knew it needed. The HBO special was wholesome from beginning to end. As a huge fan of The Smiths and this show, it was beautiful for me to see all the characters come together to reflect and reminisce with us watching. I cried, I laughed, I learned and I was inspired.

My Top Music Picks:

Top Reggae: “Lockdown” by Koffee

Top Soca: “By Any Means” by Voice (groovy) & “Yuh Bad” by Preedy (Power)

Top R&B: “Hit Different” by SZA

Top Hip Hop: “Dior” by Pop Smoke (Rest in peace to this young artist)

Top Gospel: “Something Has To Break” - Kierra Sheard with Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Top Dancehall: “Call Me If”, Dexta Daps

Top Pop: “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo

Top Afro (and arguably the biggest song of the year): “Jerusalema” by Master KG

Top 3 Words of 2020

Entanglement

Speaking of The Smiths - Jada Pinket Smith gave us one of the most meme-worthy words of all time as she revisited a personal matter on an episode of her hit show the Red Table Talk.

Pivot & Zoom (It's a tie)

Lockdowns and safety protocols have been tough personally but especially professionally. Business owners like myself know these these two words far too well at this point. To stay afloat we constantly had to adjust our business models to ensure our business could some how operate with whatever safety protocols were in place. For many, pivoting meant taking our services virtual. Dancing in front of a phone screen has been taxing to say the least but I am grateful for the ability to have a way in which I can connect with my community and clients.

Quarantine

What once was a word you only heard on medical shows and sci-fi movies became how most of us lived our lives at some point in 2020.  Solitude was common; even if you were quarantining with other people. Drive-By Birthday parties & curb side deliveries were a thing. Stay in your bubble they said. If you have to leave home where a mask they said. Many introverts were excited to stay home until they realized it's MUCH different when you don't have a choice.

Top Media Moments

Even with a lockdown, your girl didn't lose her stride entirely. I remained 100% committed to my mission despite the world wind of changes going on in the back end. I enjoy being on camera and it was an honour to continue sharing my story and my work  with the masses. Here are a few videos interviews that you can click and check out:

Interview With One Caribbean:

Carnival Spice Fitness demo on Breakfast Television (1 of 2)

Carnival Spice Dance Workshop at the How She Hustles - 10 Year Virtual Celebration

Carnival Spice in Barrie for Cultures Day

Carnival Spice Dance Workshop with Kiss 925:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDMWVwwnd-q/?igshid=h3f2bppx2b03

We Are Carnival Spice - The Documentary:

https://youtu.be/2RLZBCw8jkM

Breakfast Television 2/2 - featuring my nephew Matteo

https://youtu.be/Go7ZpURAiLE

Interview with the Toronto Carnival Festival Committee

https://youtu.be/l53DvpbDaqw

What a year! We will never be the same. I do really want to say thank you again to every person this year that was intentional about pouring into me with love, advice, support and encouragement. It was needed and it was felt tremendously.

I pray for the safe keeping of you all; for your continued success and growth.

and now, I shall embark on what’s next, put my learnings from 2020 into action & continue to lead with passion & positive vibes.

Xoxo and Happy New Year.