Inside La Connexional: Community, Culture & Leadership ft. Ivan Touko | Sunday Refocus Season 2

Welcome to Sunday Refocus! In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Touko, CEO and Strategic Partnership Manager at La Connexional, filmmaker, community leader, and one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 honorees.At just 27, Ivan has become a powerful voice for African youth locally and internationally. As co-founder of La Connexional, the UBUNTU Festival, and the Black-Owned Market Edmonton, he has created platforms that empower underrepresented communities, amplify culture, and drive real social impact.In this conversation, Ivan shares his journey into leadership, how his background in sustainability and environmental science shapes his work, and the strategies behind building impactful community events and long-term partnerships. We also explore the role of fashion, film, and storytelling in community engagement, his approach to diversity and inclusion, and the lessons he’s learned managing large-scale projects with purpose.If you’re passionate about leadership, community building, social impact, or creating meaningful change through culture and collaboration, this episode will inspire and challenge you.🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations every Sunday on Sunday Refocus.