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Inside The Mind Of: Our Fearless Leader

January 1, 2018

First and foremost, what we are interested in and what we care about here at Stand Up Speak Up is real people. We believe that everyone should have the confidence to show off what makes them awesome and unique...

One Women’s War Against Human Trafficking

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January 13, 2017

Abuse & Trafficking

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A title like this seems a little harsh, but in my opinion, this is the reality of our world today. Human Trafficking is one of the fastest growing organized crimes today. I remember when the word, “cancer” was ...

Kill Election Blues With #StandUpSpeakUp

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November 17, 2016

Discrimination

I'm tired of listening to talk about the recent election. I'm tired of hearing people argue about it. I'm tired of seeing Trump signs in front yards. I'm tired of politics, period. But, as much as I want to hid...

Model Q&A: Raphael Bruk

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June 27, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Raphael Bruk is a teen with a lot of experience facing the very issues we try to spread awareness about. Check out his Q&A and learn what makes him a true advocate for equality, and the perfect person to mo...

Q&A: Marianne McBean Wayne

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May 14, 2016

Stories of Advocacy

Polo for Heart brings together polo players from around the world in a three-day tournament that raises money for heart and stroke-related charity. Marianne McBean Wayne is key to this year's event as a member ...

Model Q&A: Trevor Aurocco

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May 11, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

36 year old Trevor Aurocco comes from an Irish and French background. Working as a manager and server at a busy restaurant, Trevor was a little nervous when given the opportunity to model some Wearable Therapy ...

Model Q&A: Jessica Bertola

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May 11, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Jessica Carneiro Bertola is a 23 year old from Brazil. She came to Canada last year, after attending university. Since coming here, she "saw a lot of free time and an opportunity to meet new people, practice my...

Model Q&A: Elizabeth Kay

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May 10, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Elizabeth Ann Kay is 25 years old. She's the very definition of diversity, with a Chinese, Jamaican, Ukranian, South American, Scottish, French background. The 5'3 salon receptionist helps out stylists by day,...

Artist Q&A: Rija Qutaibah

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May 10, 2016

Meet Our Artists, SUSU Advocates

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An artist from Pakistan, Rija Qutaibah began her journey into artistry when she was 14. Her father didn't approve of art as a career option, so she got a marketing degree. However, Rija stuck with her dreams an...

Artist Q&A: Florina Boldi

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May 10, 2016

Meet Our Artists, SUSU Advocates

Florina Boldi is a Romanian artist who finds inspiration in various aspects of life, ranging from people, to nature, to film. She truly does what she loves, with all of her jobs relating to the art world. Flori...

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