“Sean’s presentation was fantastic and several members of our employee resource group reached out to let us know that they left the event truly inspired. He provided some excellent Black historical facts that I personally had never heard before. Sean also provided great suggestions for our senior leadership on they could continue to empower Black employees within Hydro one. I am looking forward to the next opportunity I get to hear him speak.”

Bode Ibidapo-Obe, Co-Chair, Mosaic Employee Resource Group, Hydro One

“Sean, you were an incredible speaker - weaving together historical, personal and current societal perspectives. Your artistry as a poet was evident in the cadence of your storytelling, even before the final poem. Thank you so much for sharing time with us today.”

Cheryl Fullerton, Executive VP People and Communications, Corus Entertainment

“Sean's presentation was insightful and captivating!…The information was delivered to our diverse membership in a creative and thought-provoking fashion which challenged us to look for ways that we can positively influence the spaces we occupy. Sean is as an exceptional presenter, speaker, influencer and change agent. For these reasons, I would gladly recommend you considering Sean Mauricette for your next event or conference.”

Denley Mclntosh, Founder, Connect Ontario Professional Development Group

Sean - terrific session. I was walking through our lobby yesterday afterwards and one of our team members pulled me aside to share how much she was touched by your presentation. How as a someone originally from Trinidad, she felt your micro aggression experiences resonated deeply (and sadly, with familiarity) to her. It was a moving conversation for both of us - so thank you for your role in sparking that moment!

Colin Bohm, EVP, Content and Corporate Strategy, Corus Entertainment

“Thoughtful and thought-provoking! An engaging presentation for Siemens Energy Canada. Sean, your knowledge and presentation style created a positive learning space for dialogue and growth.”

Carla Guest, Accredited Professional Communicator, Siemens Energy

“Big thanks to Sean Mauricette for sharing your insights, experiences and extraordinary talent on the today during our panel discussion!…Much respect back to you for being a community champion and for doing this work way before it was even called DEI work!”

Orville Wallace, Head of Programs & Impact, Prince's Trust Canada

“Our organization found Sean’s presentation dynamic and enlightening. His presentation style was engaging & resonated very highly with our colleagues…Sean’s presentation was empowering as it showed the glory of black history prior to slavery, which provided a well rounded prospective. We look forward to working with Sean in the future.”

Sandra Edwards & Aymen Ahmed, Black Colleagues Council, Mondelez International

"I can’t tell you how much everyone enjoyed today! The notes of appreciation keep flowing in with staff saying that you were so chill, informative, educational but at a level that everyone could understand and really look inwards at their role. I am thankful that we met and hope we can work together again in the near future."

Kristie Baxter, VP, Director of Operations, McCann Worldgroup Canada

“It seems everyone we talk to wants us to express appreciation for your inspiring presentation you held with our organization during BHM 2022. Your years of research, your depth of understanding & knowledge , and your ability to present on black history overall and in Canada in such an introspective and engaging way produced one of the most memorable sessions in GSK Canada’s history. I personally appreciated your approach to breaking down the importance and effective strategies to representative diversity, as well as anticipating users' questions & comments.

Marianne W. Ngure, Scientific Advisor, COVID Therapeutics, GSK Canada 

Sean Mauricette’s presentation was outstanding. I was amazed at how much information Sean shared in the first 45 minutes of the presentation, allowing for the final 15 minutes for questions and discussion. It never felt rushed at all; Sean has a very effective way at sharing his personal story and experiences…with a unique message that is both hope-filled and solution-focussed…I would highly recommend Sean Mauricette for any professional development that you may be considering regarding issues of equity and inclusion and anti-black racism.

Paul Cox, Executive Director, Continuing Education School Board Administrators, CESBA

“Sean Mauricette’s virtual presentation to Hydro One…was easily one of the most impactful and educational sessions I have participated in, on any topic. His approach of melding his personal story with the history of black people and his abilities as a poet and musician ensured that his messages were impactful. I whole heartedly recommend Sean Mauricette to anyone looking to educate themselves on the black history, black oppression and inspire themselves and others to work towards a better future for everyone, regardless of skin colour.”

David Lebeter, Chief Operating Officer, Hydro One

“Being a Black American woman of Trini (Afro West Indian/Indian) and American (Afro American/Indonesian) roots, and being the only child out of my 3 siblings that came out “high colour” I’ve endured a lot of judgement in my life walks…After all these years, (56) I can only say that listening to such a well spoken, engaging and lived experienced young man as yourself, at that moment my whole life made sense and had it’s place.”

Tira Rampersad-Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator, Daily Bread Food Bank

“Your message was F.I.R.E. It was Fresh. Inspiring. Relevant. Encouraging. They energy and passion that you brought to the meeting was amazing. Continue to be the voice of change. Looking forward to working with you in the near future.”

Clem Dwyer, AV Technician, Corus Entertainment

"Our Black Employee Network was privileged to have Sean give his presentation to over 200 employees. The quality of his delivery, engagement with and passionate response from the audience was breathtaking. The presentation was packed with practical examples of how to dismantle racial bias in the workplace which any organization would benefit from knowing and adopting. We would recommend Sean and reiterate that being an attendee to any of his presentations, would be time well spent."

Boma and Akeem, Co-Chairs, Black Employee Network

“A truly inspiring, engaging and knowledgeable session! Well done! Can’t wait for the next! Keep up the amazing work you are doing! Your passion shines through! Your spirit touches the soul!”

Dionne Lloyd, Regulatory Affairs Manager, GlaskoSmithKline

“Sean... There really are no words to describe the experience you just shared with so many in our company - and beyond. You lead with your heart and your impact is greater than your words. Thank you for generously giving us the opportunity to learn, grow and be better.'“

Gena Restivo, VP of HR, Communications & Sustainability, AstraZeneca

“Sean joined our organization to deliver a presentation …regarding Dismantling Racial Bias in the Workplace and it was fantastic. He provided the perfect mix of history and formal learning with personal stories that really supported the content and made it impactful in a powerful way. He also left us with great takeaways of things we could do to make an impact at every level of the organization.”

Jaime Duguid, HR Business Partner, AstraZeneca

“In February, Sean spoke to the WildBrain team as part of our Black History Month observance initiatives….He eloquently celebrated the many achievements of Black People, while highlighting the need for organizations and employees to actively address the inequities, stereotypes, and unparalleled experiences faced by this community in the workplace…Sean’s globally relevant presentation had a lasting impression on the WildBrain team. Sean’s name continues to come up in meetings two months later, and I suspect will be heard for months to come.”

Marsha Ford, VP, Talent Management - Global Inclusion & Diversity, WildBrain

“Since our Employee resource group ‘Mosaic Canada’ is in a growth phase, your session was very timely. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and through Mosaic Canada we will continue to build trust, fostering an inclusive, open environment to share, listen and learn from each other. Thank you again for your contribution and effort you took to share your knowledge with us.”

Asma Kamran, Global Medical Manager, Medical Strategy & Capabilities, GSK Canada

Sean is an inspirational speaker who brings passion and excellence leveraging his extensive background in social justice in the community, and his professional communication skills. I had the pleasure of strategizing alongside Sean during his speechless contribution to a diversity, equity and inclusion project. He easily identified and proposed solutions along the way, while collaborating with project team members of diverse backgrounds. His final delivery was highly recognized, including senior executives, making a true impact in the organization’s diversity journey.

Paul de Chica, Sr. Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Bell

“In February 2021 Sean Mauricette did a Black History presentation at our organization – it was beyond our expectations. As a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and also a Human Resource professional I was ecstatic by the positive feedback and comments we received from those who attended. Many attendees indicated that they wanted to keep the conversation going and that’s what we as an organization plan on doing! Thanks again Sean for starting the dialogue!”

Jacqui Frampton, Senior Compensation Analyst & Executive HR Advisor, Diversity Inclusion Committee Member, HATCH

“…I appreciated the context provided around shad-ism and the challenges that bi-racial individuals face within the community and the historical ties to slavery…The best part for me was the point you made that all marginalized groups were contending with similar issues and more empathy is needed as we move towards a better understanding of each other.”

Natalie Nicholas, Co-Chair, BOLD Employee Resource Group, Corus Entertainment

"Sean’s virtual presentation to INNOCEAN Worldwide Canada during Black History Month was both poignant and impactful. While dealing with heavy, deep-seated issues, Sean’s use of personal anecdotes, humour and art created a welcoming and non-judgmental environment which made staff feel comfortable and engaged. Overall, we were highly impressed with Sean’s presentation and walked away with valuable lessons on how we can work together to break down barriers and dismantle racial bias within our own industry”

Nastazja Palonka & Brittany St. Louis, DE&I committee co-chairs, Innocean Worldwide Canada

“Seans Black History Month talk on Dismantling Racial Bias in the Workplace was excellent…extremely well researched and presented with his own unique style and approach. He connects with the group very quickly, and is able to articulate and tell a story that everyone should hear. We are all better informed and aware from having him talk to our group, and would have him back anytime. Thank you Sean!”

Matthew Biggs, Customer Team Lead, The J.M. Smucker Company

“….Considering all the virtual events I have attended throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have never witnessed a presentation as creative and captivating as Sean's! People expressed a wide range of emotions and were glued to their screens for the whole presentation which is rare in a virtual setting…Big thanks to Sean.”

Kojo Mensah, Anti-Racism, D & I, Deputy Minister's Office

“Sean’s virtual presentation was by far one of the most impactful and insightful educational events I’ve participated in! Sean was engaging and inspiring as he spoke about his lived experience, policy, and inclusive practices. We had over 250 employees attend the session and received extremely positive feedback. Sean’s ability to capture the audience’s attention is unmatched. A big thank you to Sean for his willingness to support our learning.”

Agatha Kennedy, Inclusion & Diversity Manager, WildBrain

“In a time where we're craving authenticity and vulnerability like never before, Sean delivers. He shared his story with our Hootsuite team, taking us through the complex realities of Black history (Canada and the US) to help inform how to meaningfully move DEI forward. He captivated us with his sincerity, and entertained us with his humour. I highly recommend Sean's anti-Black racism training, and look forward to our next chat! Thank you Sean.”

Tom Keiser, CEO, Hootsuite

“…Sean’s presentation was engaging, inspiring, passionate, and most of all full of energy! Thank you for being so honest about your journey and experiences with us and taking us through a space of engaging dialogue resulting in learning’s on how to become better allies. Your artistic craft including your beat-box dub-poetry performance was incredible! Thank you, Sean, on behalf of everyone at GSK Canada.”

Faris El Refaie, President & GM Pharmaceuticals, GSK Canada

"Working with Sean was a pleasure. Sean was flexible, communicative, and most importantly invested. His presentation about leadership and creating opportunities was thoroughly inspiring, thoughtful, and engaging. Sean was able to seamlessly transition from giving his talk to interacting with the participants through a virtual medium - Zoom. All of the participants thoroughly enjoyed Sean's presentation and candor, Nature Canada looks forward to bringing in Sean again to deliver another seminar in the future."

Darwin Shikra Sodhi, Researcher, Educator, Communicator, Nature Canada