Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Zico is a Toronto-based hip-hop and spoken word artist. His inspirations come from all over and he wears them proudly on his sleeve. He writes from a personal and intimate perspective, hoping to create moments of connection, vulnerability, and hopeful solace. In the process, he hopes to contribute, in whatever little way he can, to creating more authentic representation of the cultures that shaped him.
About the speaker
June Findlay (she/her) is a writer, brand/content strategist, and professor based in Toronto.
Over the last decade, she has created and led impactful campaigns, built online presences and curated in-person experiences that generate revenue, shift brand opinion, meet fundraising goals and spark conversations and long-lasting relationships with consumers at home and abroad. Her clients include UNICEF Canada, The Lincoln Motor Company, The YMCA of Greater Toronto, Dentons, Spora Health, Arterra Wines, MadeGood Foods, Diageo Canada, Fashion Takes Action, and Collective Arts Brewing.
A seasoned and award-winning writer, copywriter and editor, June’s culture-focused perspective has appeared in FLARE/Fashion Magazine, Canadian Business, Refinery29, Mic, Macleans’, The Toronto Star, and more. Her writing has also led to frequent appearances as a digital media expert on Global News Radio, commenting on digital trends and their effects on our lives.
June recently joined George Brown College's School of Design as a professor, teaching cultural and communication theory and brand strategy.
You can keep up with June’s thoughts on pop culture, marketing and more by following her on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Substack.
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