Tia Upshaw is an exceptional individual, acknowledged for her significant impact as a mother, author, serial entrepreneur, and mentor. With nominations for prestigious awards such as Business Leader of the Year and RBC Woman of Influence, and additional accolades like Top 100 Black Women in Canada, Dave Richardson Champion Award, and a nomination for Atlantic Canada's Most Powerful Women in Business 2023, Tia has demonstrated unparalleled leadership and influence.Her commitment extends to academia as the Professional in Residence at the Saint Mary's University L. Authur Entrepreneurship Centre, where she shares her entrepreneurial expertise and guides aspiring business leaders. Tia's motivational speeches, unique Afrocentric lens, and entrepreneurial content creation resonate with diverse audiences, inspiring them to pursue their dreams.As a dedicated mentor for the Rise and Scotia Bank Women's Mentorship Initiative, Tia dedicates countless hours weekly to support women in business through coaching calls and more. Her organization, Blk Women in Excellence, founded in 2020, has become a transformative space supporting the education and empowerment of Black women in Nova Scotia and Kelowna.Tia's unwavering dedication to empowering women and fostering entrepreneurship is recognized by her receipt of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Burnley Allen Rocky Jones Award in 2023. This award highlights her commitment to advancing human rights and social justice, further solidifying Tia's status as a remarkable leader shaping communities and inspiring greatness.