Candace Lauren is a seasoned leader and dynamic communications professional with over 15 years of experience spanning academia, business consulting, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership. She is the founder of Candace Lauren Global Communications Inc., that creates strategies and experiences that move people—turning events into catalysts for connection, action, and change., and Brand Communiqué Inc., which specializes in brand and event management.
An award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and brand strategist, Candace has collaborated with high-profile clients such as the Think and Grow Rich Institute and CBS’s “The Talk.” Her work has been featured on Global TV, CBC, MSN, Yahoo! Finance, BCBusiness, and Rogers TV.
As National Programs Manager and founding board member of the Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada (BEBC) Society, Candace leads initiatives that expand access to the Procurement and Certification Readiness Course, Black Business Certification, and other programs designed to strengthen Black-owned businesses nationwide. She also co-facilitates Canada’s first procurement course tailored for diverse suppliers, equipping them with the tools to achieve certification and access public and private sector contracts.
Candace’s work reflects her deep commitment to innovation, supplier diversity, and fostering equitable economic opportunities across Canada.
