Aïcha Bastien-N’Diaye, from the Huron-Wendat Nation, was introduced to movement through Guinean traditional dance while growing up in Wendake. Naturally blending her strong cultural influences, her passion for the physicality and expressiveness of dance quickly led her to pursue professional training at L’École de danse de Québec.

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Using her voice to inspire her communities, both on social media and on stage, Aïcha sees movement as a powerful tool for change and innovation.

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A multidisciplinary artist, she showcased her work "Dance Your Anxiety Away" in an installation by Slow Factory at MoMA PS1 in New York. She has also performed in Émilie Monnet’s play Marguerite, Le Feu. More recently, she opened for Caroline Monnet at the Indigenous Futurism fashion show at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, co-hosted seasons 2 and 3 of Décoloniser l’histoire, a web series produced by Picbois Productions, and co-directed the show YAHWATSIRA’, presented at the Carrefour International de Théâtre.As co-founder and artistic director of Studio Le Feu, she is currently focused on directing and creating visuals within the artistic and commercial industries.

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Martine St-Victor is a communications strategist and the General Manager of Edelman in Montréal, one of its 60 offices worldwide, making it the world's most important communication firm.

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Martine is a monthly columnist at the Montreal Gazette and La Presse and can be seen and heard regularly on Radio-Canada television and radio. During federal and provincial elections, Martine analyzes political communication on CTV News.

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Martine is a Trustee on various Boards, a founding member of the Black Opportunity Fund, and Vice-Chair of the Québec section of IWF (International Women’s Forum).

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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.