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In this episode, I chat with Melanie Anthony. She's my first guest from Mauritius, and she shares her journey of immigration. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoyed listening to this episode, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. And make sure to follow the show on Instagram and LinkedIn. Lastly, if you’re an immigrant and you want to share your story on the show, go to immigrantsoftoronto.com/join and fill out the form. I’ll be in touch shortly after receiving your submission. Thanks for listening, I’m Oscar Cecena and this is Immigrants of Toronto. Learn more about Melanie Anthony Melanie Anthony A Mauritian, an African with multicultural heritage and Torontonian since 2016, Melanie Anthony is a versatile Bilingual with expertise in Content Development, Journalism, Marketing, Corporate and Digital Communications, Storytelling with a particular interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the fight against Systemic Racism, Policy Making, Accessibility Sustainability and Technology. Her objective is to enhance communications and contribute to a bigger impact. Melanie has over 15 years of experience working as communications professional in different industries and fields such as Government agencies, Non for Profit organizations, Public Policy, Media, Gaming and Entertainment, Innovation, Creative and Cultural Industries, Food and Beverages, Tourism, Audit and Information Technology as well as Finance. A Chevening Scholar holds a Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship from Goldsmiths University, London, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Mauritius. A dedicated solutions-oriented individual, Melanie has a knack for networking and strong entrepreneurship acumen. She founded Best Relations Network Ltd ( now closed), a networking agency aimed at connecting professionals and businesses that managed projects related to strategic planning, business networking, corporate communications, marketing, and events management. Since immigrating to Canada and acknowledging that she is a settler, Melanie has made it her priority to learn about Indigenous peoples, including diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, and Indigenous culture treaties. She also educates herself about the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Black Heritage in Canada. She is an earnest champion in combating ingrained systemic racism and is a fervent advocate of accessibility for all. She aims to bring the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lens to the forefront of conversations.  Get in touch with Melanie LinkedIn