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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Ian "Wizzy MoonChaser" Thomas, born and raised in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, is a dynamic radio host, entrepreneur and community advocate. Raised by a single mother, Wizzy became involved in theater, basketball and short story writing at an early age. Although trained to become a pastor, he eventually chose to study psychology in CEGEP before turning to the world of radio.

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Known for his boundless energy, passion and outspokenness, Wizzy quickly established himself on the Montreal radio scene. While attending Cégep Champlain St-Lambert, he joined the radio club and began hosting his own show every Friday. Today, he co-hosts The Morning Detour on CKUT, Montreal's first urban morning show, where his creativity and enthusiasm shine every day.

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Defining himself as an artist, Wizzy is inspired by his godfather and Kanye West. His passion for storytelling and creating connections through conversation is at the heart of his work. His ultimate goal? To become Canada's number-one urban radio host.

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In addition to his radio career, Wizzy has collaborated with brands such as Nike, NBA Canada and the City of Montreal, as well as mentoring programs such as Soars and The Crown Project. He has hosted numerous events, panels and interviews with influential personalities - from NBA champions to renowned chefs - while remaining deeply rooted in Montreal's urban culture.

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Ingrid is a brand strategist, ethnographer, and co-founder of Pre&ent. Driven by a deep curiosity for human nuances, she focuses on the motivations and concerns that drive change for brands, organizations, and individuals. Through ethnographic research, strategic planning, and both qualitative and quantitative analysis, this socio-cultural explorer delivers insights and recommendations shaped by diverse observations.

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As a freelance consultant, Ingrid helps teams create meaningful socio-cultural anchors, working with organizations such as Collectif Bienvenue, Héma-Québec, Apple, and Hellmann’s. Through Pre&ent, which provides visual content, workshops, and research focused on representation, she explores ways to highlight authentic stories and their complexities. By leveraging engaging learning and observational techniques (A2C, Radio-Canada, Musée de la civilisation), she fosters a deeper understanding of narratives that truly resonate.

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