Susan Langdon Episode S01 EPS 237

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Susan Langdon. A passionate change-maker, creative problem solver, motivated by challenges and accomplishments; a seasoned project developer leading with an entrepreneurial spirit, Susan Langdon is a highly experienced fashion industry professional working alongside senior levels of government, education and corporate partners to empower and enable marginalized and racialized youth to become entrepreneurs. Langdon is the Executive Director of the award-winning non-profit organization, the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI), the world's first fashion incubator. For over a quarter-century, Susan has served as an enthusiastic, dedicated and tireless promoter of the Canadian fashion industry. She is known for her inspirational leadership and her ability to foster talent and innovation most notably by generously giving her time to mentor many of this country's most successful designers and entrepreneurs and by initiating programs and opportunities at home and abroad that celebrate and Canadian culture and design. As CEO and COO of TFI, Susan is responsible for the daily operation and management of the organization including all financial management, government relations, promotion and marketing, fundraising and sponsorships, programming, community outreach and developing special events and webinars. During her tenure at TFI, Susan has brought exceptional distinction to Canada by creating a thriving entrepreneurial culture that's envied around the globe. In this episode we discuss fashion, The Order of Canada Award, growing up in an Asian family, the code of the samurai, and personal loss. Website - https://www.torontofashionincubator.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/susanattfi        https://www.instagram.com/tfi_fashionincubator Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/susanattfi               https://www.twitter.com/torontofashion "The Toronto Fashion Incubator or TFI is an award winning non-profit organization" - 00:01:54 "I was awarded the Order of Canada in Dec.31st 2020" - 00:28:11 "We are all here on earth at this exact moment in time" - 00:51:00 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.