Joyce Fuerza has lived in four different countries, so it’s barely a surprise that she’s fluent in five different languages and is learning a sixth. What’s surprising is that in spite of her overwhelming success, she still comes across as apprpoachable. Fuerza is one of the most popular voices on Canadian television. Her show “The Joyce Fuerza Show” offers viewers entrepreneurship and personal development guidance. She regularly interviews small business owners and entrepreneurs from all over Canada. Business is a passion for the media personality, and this shows through her launch of her very own production company Joyce Fuerza Productions.

K. St. Fort: Joyce Fuerza, I think it’s interesting that your last name is Fuerza since it means strength in Spanish.

Thank you so much for inviting me to do this interview. I am really humbled and delighted to be able to share a bit about myself, my projects, and my journey with you and your readers. Hopefully I can inspire others to focus on their passion and motivate them to work hard towards achieving their objectives. This is definitely not the first time I have been asked to comment about my name. Fuerza is actually my middle name—given to me by my lovely mother. I use my first name and my middle name—Joyce Fuerza—as my brand.

K. St. Fort: So you know Kreyol, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and you’re learning Mandarin. How cool.
Thank you! Living and studying abroad in four different countries has been one of the most important experiences of my life and I am so grateful for that. It definitely widened my horizons and got me to be more involved in other cultures. That also explains why I speak five languages. I encourage anyone to learn an additional language, it’s incredible how much it will change your life!

Above: Interviewing a guest on The Joyce Fuerza show, her motivational and personal development-focused talk show.

K. St. Fort: Did you feel pretty growing up?

I have always believed that being pretty comes from the inside first. I have always felt I had a beautiful personality which in turn reflects on the outside. Growing up I don’t remember ever being obsessed about beauty, and today, I’m still not. It’s so easy for people, especially young people today, to get the wrong picture about what is labeled as ‘beautiful’ or ‘pretty’ with what they are constantly seeing on TV, or with the use of Photoshop on pictures in magazines etc… What’s important is that you feel good in your own skin. Charm and kindness last way longer than beauty. Beauty will eventually fade away.

K. St. Fort: Every day practically you have a camera aiming at your face. Does that ever make you self-conscious?
No matter what you do in life, people will form opinions about you. So, if you are afraid of being judged, you will never accomplish anything in life. I am a person who believes in taking initiatives in order to make it in this world, so it is important to learn to be comfortable with not caring so much about what other people think about you and not let other people’s judgments stop you from following your dreams. Otherwise, you will never do anything great in your life. I enjoy having a camera on me as long as it’s helping me share what I learn everyday with others.

K. St. Fort: Do you have a beauty and fitness regimen?
I don’t follow any particular diet, but I do eat healthy. I prefer home cooked meals; I watch a lot of cooking shows to try new recipes. As for fitness nothing drastic either, I usually run (either outdoors or on the treadmill) and I enjoy dancing especially Salsa.

K. St. Fort: What would you say to other young women who would like to make a career in television broadcasting?
I would tell them first to make sure they get an education. Knowledge is something that nobody can take away from you. Then, go out there and network, volunteer or do internships with established organizations so you can learn more about the industry, to acquire more skill set and experience. Always be confident.

K. St. Fort: You have your own production company Joyce Fuerza Productions, Inc. What’s a Monday like running this company?
I work with a very dynamic team. We share the same passion and vision which makes our working environment not even feel like we are working, but more like sharing ideas and having fun while being productive. My typical Monday is much more than running my production company. I am also involved as the head coordinator in the organization of two major film festivals in Canada: the Toronto Black Film Festival and the Montreal International Black Film Festival. So, I go from coordinating special events, to speaking at different TV and radio outlets, going to team meetings and press conferences, welcoming celebrities coming from different parts of the world, doing red carpet interviews, among other things.

K. St. Fort: Any book or books that you’d like to recommend to me and my readers in terms of how it helped you grow as a person?
I am very business-oriented, so I read a lot of leadership and entrepreneurship books. One book I would highly suggest is The Nine Step Plan for Success by New York Times bestselling author Stedman Graham whom I had the pleasure to personally meet. If you can also attend one of Stedman’s business conferences, then it’s even better. You will learn a great deal of tips on how to grow and be more successful in your life.

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Ever watch that film Romeo Must Die with Ving Rhames, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, and Jet Li? Do you recall a scene where a character’s head was dipped in a barrel of vicious crabs? That was Montreal-born actor Benz Antoine in one of his earliest USA film industry roles. Since then, the son of a Haitian immigrants has been in some of Hollywood biggest movies including Gothika, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, and even TV movies like Betty and Coretta. In his home country Canada, he’s the award-nominated star of the popular detective show “19-2” on Bravo Canada, playing the ever astute character Tyler Joseph. Read on as we talk about his growing up as a Canadian of Haitian heritage, and of course, about his career.

K. St. Fort: You accompanied your girlfriend to an audition, and ended up auditioning yourself, and thus started your film career. When you’ve think of all you’ve done as an actor, what would you say has been the moment that defined you as an actor?

I honestly don’t think there is one moment. So many things have to go your way in order to accomplish all of the great things I have been able to over the course of my career. Certainly, dating that particular girl—at that precise time—was serendipitous. But then again, reading for a French cop show, having that run for three years. It becomes a cult hit with over two million viewers in Quebec alone. Get nominated as best supporting actor…the show gets translated into English. I end up being the only one who got selected again and then earn another nomination for the same role of Tyler Joseph. If I had read that in a script I wouldn’t have believed it…but it’s 100% True!

K. St. Fort: So you were born in Canada of Haitian parents. In Montreal, to be specific. What was it like growing up as a Canadian-Haitian?

I don’t think Canadians have the same nationalistic pride that Americans do. As a result, I grew up thinking I was more Haitian than Canadian. That was my environment. Those are the things I was connected to…the music, the food, the entire culture was second nature to me. Even though, to this day, I have never been to Haiti. There is a very large Haitian community in Montreal, so it’s very easy to make friends as long as you “proved” that you were really down. By the time I was fifteen, I was fluent in Creole. But, I saw countless others struggle to be accepted simply because their creole was weak. I understood at an early age that in order to be successful within any community you must not only frequent the community often. You also have be able to adapt—which I do very, very well!

K. St. Fort: Let’s talk about your show “19-2”, which airs on Bravo Canada. What’s it like on a shooting day?

Shoot days for me are happy days. You have a bunch of people ready to cater to your every need starting with what will you be having for breakfast, to getting dressed, makeup…hair, etc. What an amazing feeling to be paid to do something you love—and on top of that—they feed you! And all you have to do in return is play. Play with the words, play with costumes…you basically get to be a kid all over again! To me, it’s a dream come true. I have been doing this show for six seasons now—three in French and three in English. That place is like my second home. I am sure I will look back on this one day and realize that I am even luckier than I think I am!

K. St. Fort: How do you stay connected to Haitian culture? Have you been to Haiti?

I don’t actually feel the need to “stay connected”. I am always connected. Once while doing a scene for “19-2”—the French version—[the script called for me] to invite Ben Chartier—played by Claude Legault, one of the most famous people in Quebec—for a drink. When he refused I jumped at the opportunity to mention Barbancourt. My character told him on live TV with two million people watching that he could not refuse Barbancourt Rhum, especially if it’s a Five Star. Of course, all the white people on the set—and those watching—had no clue what just transpired, but Twitter exploded with pride over the fact that our rum was mentioned on national TV. I always envisioned that one day I would be the ambassador for Barbancourt! How’s that for connected [Laughter].

[Photography Credit: David Giral and Rob Daly]

Watch out for Part 2 of this interview. Meanwhile…

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Concordia University graduate Joyce Fuerza is the host of her own self-titled talk show in Canada. The media mogul and owner of Joyce Fuerza Productions uses her know-how as an entrepreneur to motivate viewers in Canada to pursue their dreams. The motivational aspect of her show has earned the Haitian-Canadian comparisons to the States-side mogul-of-all-moguls Oprah Winfrey.

Kreyolicious: You went to Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business. If you had to do things over, would you have skipped college and just gone right into a position in broadcasting?
Education has always been a top priority for me and one of our key values growing up in my family. Going to university has been an incredible experience and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Aside from the knowledge I got, I was able to make amazing connections. I got exposed to a rich cultural and social environment. University definitely allowed me to mature and be more equipped to tackle everything I’m doing today. However, you should never limit your education with only what you can learn in school. You have to constantly be networking, volunteering or do internships with established organizations so you can learn more about the industry you are interested in…And keep learning all your life through books, seminars, workshops, conferences and more.

What would you like to say to somebody out there whose going to be reading this interview…who’s tried everything with their personal and professional lives, and nothing seems to work. What would you say to encourage that individual?
Success is not something that happens overnight. You have to constantly take tons of action with the right attitude and surround yourself with positive and likeminded people who will lift you higher and contribute to your success. In today’s world where technology is constantly changing, where there are so much networking opportunities, there is no such thing as, “I’ve tried everything.” Learn as much as possible about yourself, about what you want to accomplish, about what you like or are passionate about. Even though it is not always easy to determine at first what is it you are really meant to do, you need to get involved and engage in activities that are of interest to you and by engaging you will certainly discover your true potentials and have a clearer sense of what direction to aim towards. A lot of doors will close for you on the road to success, and that is exactly when you should get even more fired up to knock at other doors and go after your goals. As Oprah likes to say it: Failure is the Universe trying to shift you into another direction. So wake up, dust yourself up, and try again—or try something new.

Kreyolicious: Are you involved with any philanthropic causes?
Every year, I volunteer with different organization. I’m involved in causes such as feeding the homeless. I am also involved at the Fabienne Colas Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education in the arts as well as to promoting cinema, art and culture in Canada and abroad. At the Foundation, we leverage the power of the arts in order to break isolation and foster social change. One of the most amazing festivals we also do is the Québec Film Festival in Haiti which is completely free for everyone. This allows exchange and cultural sharing between Québec and Haiti.

Kreyolicious: How do you stay connected to Haitian culture? Do you go to Haiti often?
I am very involved in the Haitian community and support as much Haitian initiatives as I can. I am also part of the organizing team of the festival Haiti en Folie in Montreal every summer. It was created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and it definitely gives me a sense of pride in supporting Haiti and having others discover my country’s culture. The festival offers the very best of Haitian culture by showcasing over a hundred artists. It attracts thousands of people each year. Because of all my current projects, I don’t get to go to Haiti as often as I would like to, but I definitely stay connected to my roots.

Above: Joyce interviewing a guest on her talk show.

Kreyolicious: Are your parents proud of you? How have they shown that?
I am very blessed to have parents and siblings who have always been the first people to praise me and encourage me to reach all my milestones in life. I am very fortunate and grateful to have their support in everything I do. But don’t get me wrong…they are also my toughest critics. You also need to have constructive criticism in order to get better.

As a media professional and entrepreneur, you constantly have to get hip to the latest technology and developments. In order to grow, you have to be on this perpetual road of applying new things. What should we expect from you next?
I am currently working on many projects having to do with Fashion, TV, including being a jury member for a beauty contest happening in Canada this fall, and other projects from my production company Joyce Fuerza Productions, Inc., I also have many speaking engagements, I get invited to be on several panels, and to host different events. I am also focusing on my career as an actress. I can’t reveal too much for now, but make sure to stay connected by following me on social media and by signing up for my free newsletters where I give lots of tips on my website at joycefuerza.com.

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Jean Gardy is a hip-hop artist based in Montreal, Canada. The Haitian-Canadian performer had a lot to say about music, his childhood, and his creative process, and what to expect from him in time to come.

Kreyolicious: Tell us more about yourself, Jean Gardy.
I’m a rapper outside the box. Forget your definition of a rapper. I’ve come to change all the rules. My music is a mix of a bit of everything. I love culture and history—especially the culture and history of black folks. I often make references to them in my lyrics.

I spent a good part of my childhood playing in the forest. I love nature, and its mysteries. Even today, I go to the mountains to meditate and to write songs.

Kreyolicious: What drew you to music?
When I was a kid, it was sheer pleasure for me to watch the drums at the Protestant church I attended. Then they asked me if I wanted to learn how to play! I was proud to make the whole congregation dance. This helped me develop a musical ear, because I got to do harmonies with other musicians. These days, I feel this same pride when I get on the stage to perform and see how many people are touched by my music, and how many people dance to my music. I love the freedom to express my feelings and my vision to the whole world. Music is creating the ultimate state of purity. I love the whole process of creating…whether it’s a song or a music video.

Kreyolicious: What was it like growing up in Montreal?
In Montreal, it’s awfully cold. It’s taking the train. It’s eating porridge and playing hockey. But you always get to mingle with lots of Haitians. My childhood could be summed up by the three Haiti’s L’s: Lekòl, Lakay, Legliz [school, home, church]. Our parents never stopped remind us who we were, and where we came from. The most difficult thing for me was that at one point, we moved way outside Montreal at a section of Canada where there were practically no immigrants. For a long time, I was the only black person at my school. I had to endure a lot of racism…until that is hip-hop took over. From then on, I became really popular. Montreal is a great city to visit. The winter is pretty long and cold, but in the summer there’s all sorts of festivals. The architecture is really fabulous and very inspirations. The people are friendly!

Kreyolicious: What’s the music scene in Montreal like right now?
Montreal is full of talent! There, you find all the musical styles, due to cultural mixes. Unfortunately, Quebec society lack openness in [terms of] musical diversity. It’s always the same artists who are being pushed. This gives the impression that things are not moving, and discourages many. I know many excellent artists who’ve [left Canada] to [try their hand at] the [musical market in the] United States. But gradually, things are changing for the better. The most important thing is to believe in yourself and to always keep moving.!

Kreyolicious: How do you create your songs?
I start off with the melody, and then the lyrics. I can be inspired by any element that crosses my mind. A sound, a melody, a sound, an emotion and more! As I already mentioned, I love being in touch with nature when I write, especially on top of a mountain. I dream of melodies in dreams given to me, and [from there], I bring them to fruition.

Kreyolicious: What can your fans expect from you in the future, Jean Gardy?
They can look forward to many surprises! I’m constantly evolving, while keeping the same [musical] foundation. I’ll still be rocking poetic and metaphorical lyrics. My album comes out soon. I’ll have a bunch of guest artists that are sure to please them. I have a music video entitled “Journée d’angoisse”, which is on Youtube and [all over] TV. Got others are on the way. My world tour is in full organization. Haiti, I’m here! I’m also working on a series of lectures on various topics such as culture, history and motivation. I started a campaign to accelerate the process.

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Check out the video for “Journée D’angoisse”, off of Jean Gardy’s upcoming album L’Ascension.

Singer Gaya has got some solid vocal game. You should check out some of her songs, especially the song “Amoureux” (In Love), in which the Canadian of Haitian descent songstress sounds like a Millennial Roberta Flack. Her voice husky, sensual decorates the song “Kingdom”, like a silk tablecloth for a Sunday dinner. Let’s all get to know her, and her journey as an artist!

Kreyolicious: How did you come to be involved in the music business?
Gaya: As far as I can remember, music was always in my life. I was brought up in a protestant christian family, so at the early age of 7, I joined the church choir for the first time. I sang with them until the age 16. When I turned 17, I joined a Montreal-based professional touring gospel choir named Jireh. Jireh offered me my first experience as a lead singer and the chance to minister the word of God around the provinces of Quebec, Ontario-and even in France-for five years.

Kreyolicious: Wow…
Gaya: At age 21, I left the choir to start focusing on a personal career. At that time, I founded a all female band with four musicians and two vocalists, including myself, called Les Garçons. This clever concept didn’t last long, but it helped me get discovered by Quebec’s music scene as we ranked high in famous Canadian music contests. I then started doing back up singing for Canadian artists such as Karl Wolf and Wesli Louissaint/Wesli Band.

Kreyolicious: Wesli!
Gaya: I stayed along Wesli’s side for over six years! We performed across Canada, Morocco, the USA and we even performed at the Carifesta 2015 in Haiti. The band was placed in the “Coup de Coeur” category at this amazing event.

Not long after, I was dreaming of bring my career to its full potential. So, in the 2011, I decided to take a risk and put music as a Plan A in my life. I was 23, I left a good-paying day job to hustle! Blessed me, not only was I working with Wesli, but I had the amazing faith to meet up with the Boogie Wonder Band.

Kreyolicious: And from all this you learned…
Gaya: Sometimes you have to get out of your comfort zone to gain in life. Boogie Wonder Band is a legendary Disco Band for which I became a lead singer in 2011. As a young adult, this was by far the biggest commitment I had ever done and in the long term. It gave me such a strong stage experience! Not only would I get to perform with the funkiest ten-piece band alive, but I was also their official choreographer and I would take part of the artistic direction. For four years I toured the USA, from Vermont to Miami, New York city to New Orleans. We hosted the Sugar Bowl and performed twice at the famous Bacchus party for Mardi Gras. We had a steady night every month in New York City, and went as far as performing in Italy. My alter ego in the Band, Honey Jazz Jackson mainly known as Honey Jaz Jackson was a real funk queen. Funkadelic by day and indigenous by night.

Kreyolicious: You call yourself Gaya…why?
Gaya: Gaya Is a mission of life. I call my self Gaya to be reminded everyday of my purpose on Earth. Composing music has always been one of my favorite things in the world, but I stopped for quite a while. I was busy singing other people’s songs and I was not in touch with my own creative side which is the main reason why I love music. In early 2013, a younger cousin of mine was killed ,and I could not find the words to express my pain. So, one day, I started singing…a brand new song. Something nobody had ever heard before…and this song made me feel better. That song led to another one, and another one, and to a special one called “Chache Gaya”, a song about me…my purpose…my quest for freedom…my quest for that special thing that will heal my soul.

After composing “Chache Gaya”, I called myself Gaya because that beautiful word that was [mentioned] to me in a trip I had made to Haiti that year, automatically made me feel gaya. Now the name Team Gaya is my way to include every truth-seeker in my journey. Gaya is for everybody. Gaia is the ultimate Goddess. She is female. She is black. She is strong. She is Life. Gaya is that stage where you are healed from what ever was killing your body, your soul and your self-esteem, your motivation or your history.

This year, a song made the word “gaya” very popular, and I thank God for that! It won’t be forgotten. It’s not a momentary hype. Gaya is a key. I don’t do music to write my name in history. I do it to deliver a message and it starts by the word “healing”…Gaya.

This concludes PART I of the interview with the singer! Look out for Part II. Be sure to watch the video below and the links below!

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Canadian singer of Haitian descent Gaya started off singing back-up for several bands and solo artists on the Canadian scene before striking out on her own. Even before she became the darling of the Canadian musical scene, she was taking risks. Firstly, she quit a lucrative position to spend time networking on the music scene in her native country. And later when she had gained fame as a lead vocalist for a major band, she turned the tables again and went out on her own venture. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And Gaya has definitely ventured, and she’s gained much!

Kreyolicious: So, you started off singing background for several artists and then it was solo time!
Gaya: In 2013, I started composing songs for a much more personal project call Rara Gaya. These songs were mainly organic, vulnerable…and showcased another side of my personality. My main influence at that time was Toto Bissainthe. With [the] full desire to give this project a chance, I left the Boogie Wonder Band in December 2014, and in early 2015, I showcased my talent on the TV show “The Voice Canada”, called “La Voix”.

Kreyolicious: And how was that experience?
Gaya: “La Voix” was an exciting experience! They took me from where I was…a funk queen, as they let me perform major successes such as “I will Survive” from Gloria Gaynor to “Uptown Funk” from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. They also let me showcase that other side of my personality, the grounded warrior, when they allowed me to perform “Le Mal Du Pays” by Manno Charlemagne, a song about liberty.

Since 2015, I have been touring under the stage name Team Gaya showcasing my amazing musicians and myself around North America and Haiti. We have finished our first album, which will come out [this month]. This first opus is definitely made for music lovers! It is organic like the vision I had in 2013, and it reflects every stage of my life. It has gospel [tracks], French songs, English songs and Creole interactions. It is high on energy, but the energy is brought in many different ways! Stay tuned for the album, called Little Bird.

Kreyolicious: Which artists and groups have inspired you on your musical journey?
Gaya: OMG, so many. I love music. My ultimate females vocalist were for the longest time Whitney Houston, Janet jackson and Tony Braxton, Gosh I love Tony Braxton. As a pop fan, The Spice Girls, Britney spears, the Backstreet Boyz are totally my guilty pleasure. Later on came Aliyah, TLC, Destiny’s Child…Beyonce, Amarie, Rihanna, Drake, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and I gotta say that I really think that Ariana Grande has amazing productions and an amazing voice. [The] 70’s-80’s: Michael Jackson, Prince, Chaka Khan. Finally, on a more jazz, world and soul music angle: Toto Bissainthe, Manno Charlemagne, Sade, Joy Denalane, Teri Moïse, Corneille, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone, FKA Twigs, and my favorite, Solange Knowles.

Kreyolicious: What if you could create a band for one night…made up from musicians and other artists…who would you include?
Gaya: I would keep my actual musicians because I am very loyal and I would love to reach the top with my team. Now the real question is if I had one night to produce an epic record who would I choose to produce it with. [Smile] Well…the answer is, I would put around one table, myself, James Blake, Raphel Saadiq, Mike will made it, Kuk Harrell, Niles Rogers, Pharell, Sampha, Aubrey Graham, Max Martin, Solange Knowles, and Kanye West. It is not a record without Kanye West.

Kreyolicious: Your parents have your back in this music stuff?
Gaya: My parents are great. Two very modern Haitian parents. My father introduced me to Michael Jackson when I was a Child! [Some] nights, he would wear white gloves and moonwalk in the hallway to make me and my siblings laugh before going to sleep. And [on] other nights, he would dress like a Taino to tell us the history of Haiti. My mom was always very athletic and would teach me some dance moves while doing aerobics to Abba’s music. She is a very colorful person. She could care less about what others can think. She is driven, passionate. She loves her family and fears God. Both of my parents are very creative and they always made me feel like there was nothing impossible for me to achieve. Today, they come to my shows with their friends and support me in my art. I love my parents. God bless them!

Kreyolicious: What do you hope to accomplish over the course of your career?
Gaya: Produce some great music. Stay authentic. Perform over and over again, share the stage with the greatest and die satisfied. Let the music speak for itself. I wanna create a model in which my children will feel comfortable in their skin, embrace their vision and be free to accomplish great things when comes their turn. In the end, I just want my music and my career to be a great example for the generations to come—because the best is yet to come.

This has been another episode of Haitian-Canadians…in which…in which your favorite chick Kreyolicious explores Canadians of Haitian descent and what they’re up to. CLICK HERE if you missed PART I of the interview with Gaya!

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On this day of March 29th 1818, Anne Alexandre Sabès, also known as Alexandre Pétion died. Pétion named the general Boyer as his successor; he took control in 1818 following the death of Pétion from yellow fever. After Henry I and his son died in 1820, Boyer reunited the country under his rule. Bolivar is celebrated in the Latin american countries for the help he provided to Simon Bolivar in freeing many latin american countries.(Source:Wikipedia / Picture credit: John Carter Brown Library, circa 1807-1818 / Bust by: Christian Oviedo)
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Se te yon jou 29 Màs 1818 Anne Alexandre Sabès, dit Alexandre Pétion te mouri. Pétion te nonmen Boyer jeneral la kòm siksesè li; li te pran kontwòl nan lane 1818 apre lafyèv jòn te kòz lanmò li. Apre Wà Henry I te vinn mouri ak pitit gason li kèk jou apwe nan lane 1820, Boyer reyini peyi a anba rèy li. Yo sélébre Pétion nan anpil peyi panyol pou èd li te bay Simon Bolivar lè li tap chèche libére peyi panyol amedik di sid yo! (Soùs: Wikipedia / Kredi foto: John Carter Brown Library, circa 1807 / Stati: Christian Oviedo)
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