Many years ago, I found myself in a 5 year custody battle after ending my relationship. The family law process is one of the most difficult and stressful processes a person could ever experience. I would not wish this on my worst enemy! It made me sick and riddled with anxiety. It was nasty. At […]

PepperBrooks’ Interview on CBC Radio One
Today, Wednesday, June 3rd at approximately 4:30 p.m. EST, I will be interviewed by Jason Turnbull on his program, Up NORTH. We’ll be discussing my recent nomination for Best Blogger at the Black Canadian Awards. I will have the opportunity to share the reason why I created my blog, my experiences dealing with racism, discrimination, depression; and […]

5 Free Business Plan Tools!
As a small business owner, it’s truly important to take the time to develop your business plan and grow your business idea. A business plan is not just for grants or a bank loan; it is a practical guide and organizational tool to stay on target of your short-term and long-term goals. It is the best accountability […]

DEAR FATHERS a poem by Evon Smith dedicated to PepperBrooks
I am a Daddyless Daughter and I’ve been on a quest to find my father for the last 10 years. Evon wrote, recorded and dedicated a poem to me titled DEAR FATHERS. DEAR FATHERS is an emotional composition of the pain and anguish felt by our fatherless generation. Fatherlessness effects us all, it is a […]

Seriously. What is GAME? (art of the approach)
There’s no art to spitting game! Just don’t do it! 90% of the time, it doesn’t work and 90% of the time it’s delivered from someone who wouldn’t give the time of day. From a singles perspective, charm me with a compliment or intellectual wit or even better, with some humour! I love a good […]

HOW-TO APPLY FOR A MICROLOAN PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY 1. Have a passionate business idea; own more than 51% 2. Your business must be located in the Greater Toronto Area 3. Your business must be registered and offer a product or service 4. Must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident over 18 years of age SUBMISSION 1. Develop a Business Plan […]