
About us
In 2023, SpeakUP! International Inc. has experienced remarkable growth, with a staggering increase of 266%! Our outreach has extended across the globe, connecting us with individuals from Canada, the United States, South America, Europe, and Australia. Engaging with people on an international scale has been a truly enriching experience, showcasing the beauty of diverse perspectives while unveiling our shared humanity.
It is this very common thread that serves as a catalyst for meaningful change. Our mission at SpeakUP! International revolves around the pursuit of dialogue within marginalized communities, providing a wellspring of inspiration and motivational conversations. These conversations offer valuable guidance to individuals seeking the path to success.
In the blink of an eye, we often lose individuals with powerful voices and inspiring messages, leaving a void that can never be filled. Our unwavering commitment is to preserve and curate these positive messages, creating a repository for people to access and draw inspiration from indefinitely.
What message burns within you? What life experiences have profoundly transformed you? How have you contributed to your community? It's essential to recognize that the most profound change often starts with seemingly small acts of kindness, from assisting a neighbour with food to ensuring the elderly receive the care they deserve. Reflect on the emotions that performing these acts of goodwill evokes. Every action, no matter how inconspicuous it may seem, holds immense significance and value. Your voice matters, your experiences are invaluable, and your contributions make a difference in ways you may not even realize.
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How A Steam Fitter Built A Real Estate Career And A Community Legacy
Location not specified yetThe conversation charts a striking path from industrial night shifts to entrepreneurial daylight. Cali Braithwaite-Walton describes how a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off life in Alberta’s oil sands funded a parallel plan: buy properties in Ontario, learn fast, and eventually flip homes full-time.
That shift wasn’t luck; it was deliberate investment in coaching, mentors, and a network already doing the work he wanted. The mindset pivot is memorable: turning the cost of education into a ladder, making the old ceiling the new floor. When a single real estate deal matched 168 hours of shift pay, the math became a mirror. He chose to step through it, take parental leave, and not look back.
The final takeaway is portable: invest in yourself until proof of concept is undeniable, verify assumptions before you act, and build systems that respect both numbers and people. Whether you’re on a catwalk above live steam or a closing table with live capital, the same habits keep you safe, confident, and moving forward.
Check out the audio or video platforms to hear Cali Braithwaite-Walton’s riveting story!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1988087/episodes/18749789-cali-braithwaite-walton-how-a-steam-fitter-built-a-real-estate-career-and-a-community-legacy.mp3?download=true (audio podcast)https://youtu.be/uF4luew0nUM (video podcast)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cali-braithwaite-267b1422b/
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