Explore commentary, analysis, and strategic insights shaped by lived experience and grounded in community. I write at the intersections of displacement, economic justice, and systems transformation. These reflections are rooted in what I’ve survived, what I’ve helped build, and what I believe is possible when communities lead with care, clarity, and collective power.
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How I built an 800+ credit score in Canada: A Personal journey to financial freedom
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A personal reflection on how I built my credit score as an LGBTQI+ refugee claimant in Canada using a secured credit card.
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Rethinking power, ownership, and accountability in leadership
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Organizations must shift from mere representation to genuine equity in leadership, confronting underlying power structures. This involves redefining leadership roles, embedding equity in processes, and prioritizing sponsorship over mentorship to drive meaningful systemic change for diverse leaders.
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Canada’s Economic Integration Plan: Can it deliver economic justice for LGBTQI+ refugees over 35?
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Why economic justice for LGBTQI+ refugees in Canada requires more than access—it demands systems that honour lived experience, dignity, and long-term equity.
Latoya Nugent 