Ingrid Brousillon

Founder, Griottes Polyglottes

Chief Energy Officer

Once upon a time, a baby girl was born in Guadeloupe, a French island far, far away in the Caribbean.

While growing up she loved listening to storytelling and she would read the same tales over and over.

But tales and storytelling would not make a living for her (at least that is what she had been told).
Then she moved to France to complete her studies in Business Management, got a job and started to live an adult life.

Something was missing, and she knew it was the joy that she used to find in the books she read or the storytelling she listened to.
As soon as she could, she took acting and storytelling classes alongside her day job.

In 2017 she decided that she wanted to be fluent in English, so she moved to Vancouver.

Late in 2018 she created Griottes Polyglottes and starts helping adults and kids improve their self confidence speaking French or English using a unique method: improvisation and theater games;
By seeing her enegy and her impact on the participants she’s been asked to do more workshops on different topics.

Now she is happy to offer workshops:
– Improve self confidence speaking French or English
– Confidence to speak up against racism
– Address unconscious Biases
– Confidence to sell yourself in a job interview

She firmly believes that learning should be fun and impactful. And you?

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) is a community-led registered Canadian Charitable organization, that supports a  prosperous, healthy and thriving Black Canada by challenging anti-Black racism in two ways by:

  1. Responding to long-standing underinvestment in Black communities 
  2. Working nationally to strengthen collective actions by Black organizations and leaders, helping them to create new and more impactful ways to support and advocate for our community. 

 

BOF prioritizes initiatives around education and youth, health, women and gender, criminal justice, entrepreneurship, arts, culture and recreation, and food insecurity, that impact the quality of life in Black communities across Canada.  

Upcoming events to highlight:

  • BOF x ByBlacks National Restaurant Week: we are a lead sponsor for the ByBlacks National Restaurant Week, Spring edition 2024 which runs from May 20 to 26, 2024.  ByBlacks Restaurant Week (BRW) is a semi-annual national food festival. During this event, Black-owned Canadian restaurants, caterers, pop-ups, and food trucks offer a Prix Fixe (special) menu or a $10 special discounted by up to 25% for seven days. Join us in this week-long celebration of culinary diversity! There are a number of restaurants in Western Canada participating so check it out: https://byblacks.com/restaurantweek

 

  • BOF x DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy grant program: BOF has confirmed funding for the #BlackFoodEnergy grant program for Black Restaurants across Canada for the next 4 years. #BlackFoodEnergy celebrates, amplifies and supports Black Chefs and Black-Owned restaurants and the amazing things they are serving up in neighborhoods across Canada. The funding commitment for the extended agreement will be announced in June 2024 along with the launch of the #BlackFoodEnergy grant

Juno

Juno develops a compact, discreet and wearable device that eliminates menstrual pain instantly and over long periods.

Work and Chill Games

Work and Chill Games is a platform that helps companies find and book fun activities for their employees. It makes it easy for companies to plan engaging experiences that boost team spirit and productivity. With Work and Chill Games, employees can enjoy memorable activities that make work more enjoyable and build a positive work culture.