Joy Richu - Winter in Toronto

Toronto is cold in the winter. The type of cold that turns cheeks red and seeps through layers of gloves to leave fingers numb.

Having just moved here from Vancouver (where winters are mild), and before that, from Kenya (where the only snow seen is on mountain tops), this weather was a shock to me!

My initial plan had been to walk the streets of Toronto looking for a job in Design as soon as I arrived.

But then I felt that winter wind blow through my hair. I felt that tingling sensation that comes when you’ve been out in the cold too long on my face. I caught my first flu. This plan needed to change!

After a few days of power-walking in the cold and arriving everywhere I went looking like I had been electrified (my hair is natural; wind does strange things to natural hair), I decided that it would be better to spend some time learning how to dress for this weather, and, more importantly, how the transit system works.

Thanks to the fantastic Toronto trains, boxing day sales, and a few new friends, I must say that I am doing much better now (and back on the job-hunt)!

But why am I telling you this story? Because I, like you, am a young Black/African professional, with the drive to chase my dream. Your dream might be to be the best producer, the best businessperson, DJ, filmmaker, or consultant to come out of Toronto. It might be to open up that salon, restaurant or clothing store that you always dreamed of. Whatever the case, you have a dream, and that is, in and of itself, beautiful.

I would love to help you as you chase your dream by providing outstanding Brand Design services.

You can learn more here.

With love,

Joy.