Diversity, Inclusion
& Equity
We are in a time of social awakening - where difficult but necessary conversations are shedding light on issues of systemic racism, discrimination and the every day experiences of BIPOC and other people belonging to minority groups. There is an increasing need to listen, understand, believe and be strong allies to support equity and remove barriers to inclusion. As an immigrant child bride to this country and an advocate for human rights and equity for over 10 years, Samra has traveled across the country and globally to learn and work with BIPOC and minority groups - from indigenous communities in rural Saskatchewan, Black communities in Toronto, South Asian communities in Alberta, to the executive towers of Bay Street. Samra uses her lived experiences combined with a deep understanding and education of these issues to educate, train and offer practical implementable solutions to advance equity in the most authentic way.
Sample Topics:
-Racism and Allyship
-Understanding Intersectionality & Cultural Competency
-Listening and Understanding the Immigrant Experience
-Breaking Systemic Barriers to Inclusion
-Opening the Door for Difficult yet Necessary Conversations
-Starting from the Top: How Leaders can Advance Equity
-Removing Unconscious Bias: Within Us and Around Us
Family Violence
& Covid-19
Domestic Violence is on the rise during Covid-19 due to numerous reasons including increased isolation and frustration, and lack of financial stability. Workplaces can play a vital role in supporting their employees to deal with and leave abuse and safeguard their mental and emotional wellbeing. Samra has curated a few customizable topics to address this need, offering a combination of keynotes and training that will include information and practical tools that workplaces can start implementing right away.
Sample Topics:
-Supporting Employees who may be Dealing with Violence at Home
-Family Violence and Mental Health During Covid-19
-How Workplaces can change the outcome on Family Violence and Gender Inequality
Mental Health - The Shadow Pandemic
Mental Health is the shadow pandemic of Covid-19. Rising isolation, financial uncertainty and inadequate support systems are resulting in heightened anxiety, depression and trauma for employees and families. Samra has developed and delivered a series of keynotes and workshops with the focus of providing practical and implementable positive psychology based tips, tools and strategies to build skills for resilience and mental wellbeing.
Sample Topics:
-Mental Health - The Shadow Pandemic of Covid-19
-Emotional & Mental Resilience Skills During Difficult Times
-Building Trust, Connection and Resilience through Vulnerability and Gratitude
-Resilient Teams: Leading with Courage Through Adversity
-Mindfulness, Self-Care & Self-Love
-Unlocking Your Personal Resilience
-Fostering Psychological Safety & Empathy
Navigating Through Change
Many people have lost their loved ones, jobs and businesses through this pandemic. Many are having to pivot their careers into different directions. It is a time of uncertainty and ambiguity. In these keynotes and workshops, Samra helps people develop insights and skills to remain steadfast during times of uncertainty, stay true to their authentic self, and create a life and career of meaning and purpose.
Sample Topics:
-Find Your Why: Leading Purposeful Lives and Careers
-Expand Your Network: Building Authentic Connections
-Creating Opportunity in Adversity
-Power of Giving Back
-Turning Fear into Courage
-Reinvent Your Career: Manifesting Your Vision
Educating & Parenting Through Difficult Times
How can we help our children cope with trauma? What skills can we instill in our youth to help them develop emotional and mental resilience? How can adults practice self-care and role model positive behaviours? Samra uses her experiences of parenting a teen through mental health struggles, training educators across the country, as well as practices, resources and tools based on positive psychology to help parents build gratitude, resilience and grit in their children and youth.
Sample Topics:
-Parenting through and after Trauma
-Helping Youth Cope through Uncertainty
-Finding Opportunity in Adversity
-Psychological Safety & Empathy
-Holding Space for Others
Removing Unconscious Bias: Within Us and
Around Us
We are in a time of social awakening - where difficult but necessary conversations are shedding light on issues of systemic racism, discrimination and the every day experiences of BIPOC and other people belonging to minority groups. There is an increasing need to listen, understand, believe and be strong allies to support equity and remove barriers to inclusion. As an immigrant child bride to this country and an advocate for human rights and equity for over 10 years, Samra has traveled across the country and globally to learn and work with BIPOC and minority groups - from indigenous communities in rural Saskatchewan, Black communities in Toronto, South Asian communities in Alberta, to the executive towers of Bay Street. Samra uses her lived experiences combined with a deep understanding and education of these issues to educate, train and offer practical implementable solutions to advance equity in the most authentic way.
Technology Capabilities
High definition camera and mic for an unparalleled virtual experience for groups of all sizes
Expertise with all virtual platforms including Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Go-To Meetings & Webinars
Customized, personalized combinations of keynotes, webinars, fireside chats, breakout sessions and Q&A
What Others Say
Previous Notable Speaking Events
In The News
Samra’s work and story has been featured by news outlets globally, reaching an audience of almost 15 million people. Here are some notable mentions:
National
The Washington Post – Top 10 Books of 2019 – December 31
CTV, Your Morning – Interview – March 4
Global News, The Morning Show – Interview – March 4
The Globe and Mail – Opinion Piece – March date TK
Quill & Quire – Starred Review – March Issue
Postmedia (papers across Canada) – March Books Roundup – March
Religion Unplugged – Review – March 7
CTV, News Channel – Interview – January 12
CBC Radio, The Next Chapter – Feature Interview – air date TK
The Globe and Mail – Feature Interview – March 4 online; March 9 in print
The Canadian Press (syndicated to 1,200+ Canadian outlets) – Interview – March 5
Regional
TVO, The Agenda with Steve Paikin – Panel on Femicide – February 11
Toronto Star – Interview – March 2
Vancouver Co-op Radio – Interview – March 18
The Source Vancouver – Speaker Profile – February 15
Winnipeg Free Press – Review – March 9
Online
ELLE Canada – Pop Culture Feature – February 28
Yahoo! Canada – Book Promo Video – March 8
GlobalCitizen.org – Profile – run date TK
Huffington Post Canada – Voices Video Series – March 1
Divine.ca – Review + Giveaway – March 14
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