What We are Doing


FUSE Create Features Nicole McKinney (WtC) in their #BHM series

Family Day, 2023 – FUSE Create’s Aleena Mazhar (SVP, Managing Director, and Partner) shared Nicole’s story as part of their #BHM series. Discussing her current role as Founder and Director of WAKING THE unConscious and how the legacy of Nicole’s father, Dr. David W McKinney Jr., inspired her.

WtC joins a discussion about the Fear Factor

March, 2023 – Nicole joined Dr. Margie Crowe and DEIB practitioner, CEO, and Culture Architect, Yvonne Alston, to discuss challenging stereotypes, breaking down the #fearfactor, and bridging the gap between black and white women. Towards the end, they share tips on progressing and building a more multidimensional, multi-racial community of understanding.

WtC joined Building Inclusive Boards from the UK to discuss succeeding when you are THE ONLY ONE in the boardroom

On February 28th WtC Founder, Nicole McKinney, joined a group of seasoned executive Black female leaders from the UK to discuss the experience and share tips for experiencing and being the “the only one” in the boardroom.


WtC caps off Black History month at Cisco Canada event, George Floyd: Learnings and the Aftermath

Nicole McKinney (WtC) took part as a moderator at the Cisco Canada event, hosted by CBP (Connected Black Professionals) on February 24th. Together with a diverse group of community and organization leaders, they discussed where we are as community two years after the death of George Floyd.

WtC joins Beam Suntory to discuss Canadas little-known Black History and its effects on Black Canadians

On February 23rd, 2022, WtC founder Nicole McKinney joined BOLD (Beam Suntory’s Black Employee Impact Group) and their Canada Commercial Team for a presentation followed by a virtual fireside chat. The enlightening discussion focussed on Black history in Canada and the experiences of Black Canadians and their communities.

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WtC will be chatting with the Equity Leadership Club on September 22nd!

Nicole McKinney, Founder and President of WtC, went back to the Clubhouse for a discussion with the Equity Leadership Club. The topic: Power Politics and its effect on diversity, equity, and inclusion.


WtC was in the Clubhouse to discuss the need for Male Accomplices — not Allies

Nicole McKinney joined the Equity Leadership Club for a deep dive discussion regarding the difference between Male allies vs Accomplices. And why Women leaders need more of the latter.

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Nicole McKinney (WtC) joins the Equity Leadership Club for another EAE chat

She’s back in the Clubhouse, and this time Nicole and crew sat down to discuss “Karen” and how her antics fit into the larger Equity and Empowerment (EAE) picture. Maybe it’s time to talk to the manager…

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Can diversity in education ever become a reality? WtC has joined the Clubhouse chat

Nicole McKinney, Founder and President of WtC, is back in the Clubhouse to discuss the issues with creating real diversity within education. Join her and the rest club for what’s sure to be an enlightening conversation.


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WtC will be joining in on another Clubhouse Discussion on June 29th, 2021!

Nicole McKinney, Founder and President of WtC, will be hanging out in the Clubhouse again to discuss the barriers black women vs black men face when attempting to reach leadership positions. Hope to see you there!

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WtC joins Norton Rose Fulbright’s Intersectional Allyship Webinar

On June 22nd, WtC founder Nicole McKinney will be gladly taking part as a panelist at Norton Rose Fulbright’s webinar on intersectional #allyship. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for equity-deserving individuals and groups, and so she’ll be joining in for a discussion on how to take allyship to the next level by understanding the specific needs of the #Black, #Indigenous, and #LGBTQI2S+ communities.

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Nicole McKinney (WtC) and Charline G. speak up on the BTI Weekly Connect Call

On Friday, June 18th, Nicole joined Charline G. from Parents of Black Children for BTI’s Weekly connect call. Both took a moment to share about their journey, along with the work being done at both non-profit organizations. A clip of their conversation will be appearing on BTI’s Instagram this week.


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Nicole McKinney visited the Clubhouse for a Discussion on Women and Race in Leadership

On June 10th, Nicole (Founder and President of WtC) entered the Clubhouse! She joined Yemi Jackson (CEO and Founder, Engage Transform) and Margie Crowe (EAE/Anti-Racism Consultant, Marg Consulting) for a lively discussion regarding the Intersection of Women and Race in Leadership.

Nicole McKinney (WtC) and Charline Grant (Parents of Black Children) speak out in Forbes

A recent report from The Toronto District School Board’s Human Rights office “examined reports of hate activity among its more than 245,000 students and 40,000 staff over a two-year period from 2018 to 2020.” It concluded, “...69 percent of all reported hate incidents in the 2019-2020 school year, with anti-Black racism making up the biggest share.

Check out this incredible Forbes article where these two formidable women discuss taking on Systemic Racism in the Canadian education system.

Join WtC for the Blacknorth Talks virtual speaker series, featuring Van Jones

On February 22nd, celebrate Black History Month with us for this exclusive conversation about Black Lives in the current global climate. Featured speaker, Van Jones, CNN political commentator and CEO of REFORM Alliance, will be joined by our WtC founder, Nicole McKinney, CBC’s Dwight Drummond, and Jason Murray, President and Managing Partner at BIPOC Executive Search Inc. It’s an important discussion you won’t want to miss!


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WtC Discusses how Founders can be the Change vs Telling their People to Change

As the founder of a startup, how do you ensure that your new endeavour is based on a foundation of equity and equality?

On Tuesday, February 2nd, Nicole will be joining Startup Coach, Ande Lyons on her Startup Life LIVE! podcast to discuss this issue. Providing insights that will help founders “show” their organizations into becoming diverse, accepting, and encouraging spaces while dissolving systemic racism.

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WtC Discusses Supply Chain Diversity

On January 26th, WtC will be participating in a live chat with a panel made up of various members of the business community (including Staples, EY, and Coca Cola) to discuss diversity within supply chain.