Pauleanna Reid

2 months ago | forbes.com | Pauleanna Reid

When Treasa Leigh Brown pivoted from a successful career as Vice President of Finance at a well-known company to running her own event planning empire, she recognized that there was something drastically lacking in the Canadian entrepreneurial space: community. So she set out to build it herself. That’s how Professionelle House, the first premier business social club in Canada, exclusively for women from marginalized communities, was born.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Pauleanna Reid

The right campaign can elevate your brand from hometown hero to cultural phenomenon, reshaping how consumers perceive and engage with your business. Take Off Season’s groundbreaking collaboration with the NFL, the viral Bumble x Amelia Dimoldenberg (host and creator of the “Chicken Shop Date” series) crossover and most recently, Skims x Patrick Schwarzenegger.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Pauleanna Reid

AI is on pace to widen the wealth gap by $43 billion annually as the rapid progression of technology continues to overlook people of color. This exclusion fuels uncertainty, heightens fears of job loss, and leaves small business owners struggling to understand AI’s role in their operations. Edwina McKennon is determined to change this narrative. As the founder of FuturIQ, she empowers women entrepreneurs to view AI as an ally rather than a threat.

Feb 27, 2025 | forbes.com | Pauleanna Reid

Music education is more than an opportunity to nurture talent. It is a powerful developmental tool that boosts language and cognitive abilities in young children. A focus on developing this skill paves neural pathways that are essential for mastering complex subjects like math and science. And studies have shown that engaging in music, especially classical music training, enhances brain function in children by improving memory, focus, and planning skills.

Dec 30, 2024 | forbes.com | Pauleanna Reid

Lola Plaku is a music industry heavyweight. Unlike the artists she’s helped propel to fame (French Montana, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, just to name a few), her influence doesn’t come from on the stage, but behind the scenes. The former music journalist turned artist development extraordinaire, who most recently served as SVP of marketing at Geffend Records, was recently recognized by Billboard Canada’s Women in Music for her work and contributions to the industry.