When survival is growth - a love letter to emerging brands

Balanced wins are hard earned. Trade-offs in a crisis can literally destroy a business - huge supply chain cost increases, fees on fees on fees, labour costs spiking - like, the effects of a recession economy are a gas guzzling chainsaw held precariously close to the trunk of the tree. We’re holding our breath hoping no headlines will pronounce, ‘Timber’. Now is the time to sharpen our negotiation skills and lean on our rapport and trust in relationships.

In 2022, we’re betting on women.

This year, March 8 marks two important dates for me. First off, it’s International Women’s Day. Second, it’s the three-year anniversary of the date that I incorporated my business. At Angela Wallace Impact Agency, 90% of the brands we’ve worked with have been woman-owned and woman-led. Our team — to which we’re welcoming Arlesha and Kendall this year! — is made up entirely of women. And the AWIA podcast, launching in April 2022, currently features 83% women guests. That’s 5 out of 6 guests on my first podcast series. No manels here. Here’s why we’re betting on women, in 2022.

The Importance of Youth Entrepreneurship (and How You Can Support Young Entrepreneurs in 2022)

“Young entrepreneurship” might seem like a catchy buzzword or the domain of San Francisco startups, but there’s a reason the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance gathers every year: young entrepreneurs are critical to driving economic growth and development. Discover why we believe now is the time to turn the significant recommendations of the 2021 communiqué into reality.