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A special IWD message from Vivian Kaye

"If you're in a situation where you find yourself discouraged with self limiting beliefs - downplaying your expertise,...

CanadianSMEPublished March 7, 2022 · 1 min read
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Small Business Canada

“If you’re in a situation where you find yourself discouraged with self limiting beliefs – downplaying your expertise, your experience and your value, I want you to counteract those fears by asking yourself by asking “Why not?”

Asking yourself “Why not?” will help you to free yourself from those self-defeating tendencies and help you turn that fear into your friend.“


Vivian Kaye

Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki

Vivian Kaye is the Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women that she bootstrapped to over $6 million in revenue as an immigrant, college dropout and single mom. 

Her presence and genuine desire to continuously learn and grow while keeping it REAL quickly made her a personality who transcended the title of Founder and CEO.

Ultimately, she organically grew her personal platform by exchanging tips and tricks that she learned on her personal entrepreneurial journey. 

As a self-proclaimed Gary Vee meets Oprah remix, Vivian acts as the bridge between big and small businesses. is a business and empowerment expert, as well as a TV, radio and podcast personality. Through her magnetic energy, Vivian empowers, uplifts and educates her audience into taking action.

Along with her philanthropic efforts through mentorship, she has worked with many notable brands such as Shopify, Porsche Canada, Unilever, LG Canada, RBC, Fairmont Hotels, BMO, American Express Canada and Rogers Media, to name a few. 

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