Dejha Carrington is a practitioner and leader in the arts.

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In 2017, Dejha co-founded Commissioner, an art membership that helps peoplecollect the work of contemporary artists in their cities. She serves as ExecutiveDirector and has thus far introduced the program in Miami, Detroit, New York,Montreal, Mexico City, and New Orleans.

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From 2015 to 2022, Dejha served as Vice President of Strategic Communications for YoungArts, the national foundation forthe advancement of artists. Previously, she led public relations initiatives with Kimball Art Museum, the Medellin Biennial inColombia, and the National Film Board of Canada.

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Dejha is a board member of the national performance arts funder MAP Fund in New York, and The Black School, an experimental schoolhouse in New Orleans. She is also a professional advisory member of Miami-Dade Art In Public Places, New York University’s Center for Black Visual Culture, and University of Miami’s Center for Global Black Studies. 

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Dejha teaches the Business of Art at New World School of the Arts at Miami-Dade College.

Sarah Béguineau is a content creator, entrepreneur, and passionate influencer who has built a community of over 900,000 followers across her platforms — all on her own, without a team and self-funding her equipment. Specializing in creating videos that blend humor and authenticity, she has turned her passion into a profession through hard work and determination.

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Over the years, Sarah has collaborated with renowned brands like IKEA, Spotify, Desjardins, and more, seamlessly and creatively integrating promotions into her content. She has also shared her expertise as a panelist at Content Fest, inspiring fellow creators and industry professionals. As an ambassador for the Gala Influence Création, she took part in celebrating the achievements of influencers in content creation.

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Sarah is a prime example of a creator who has successfully monetized her talent while staying true to her values, and she remains actively involved in the creative industry.

Haitian-born Emilie Lafortune is a 30-year-old woman of determination and passion. At the age of 18, she left her native Haiti for Argentina, where she began a new life, juggling studies and work.

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In 2021, Emilie emigrated to Canada, bringing with her her rich culinary culture and infectious enthusiasm. With no great expectations, she began sharing cooking videos on her social networks, simply as a hobby. However, one day, one of her recipes generated an unexpected buzz, propelling her social accounts into the spotlight.

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Her iconic slogan, "LE GOÛT DE ÇA", quickly became synonymous with her success, to the point of becoming the name of her food brand. Today, Emilie Lafortune continues to captivate and inspire with her culinary creations, while sharing her love of cooking with an ever-growing audience.

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