Back in January, Stacey had the privilege of returning to the first school she attended upon arriving to Canada: Lawrence Heights Middle School. Stacey was able to spend time with the students speaking to them as part of her Walk This Way Workshops and film the important CBC special which reflected on her youth in Canada.

“This special hour-long program includes interviews with track legend Donovan Bailey, supermodel Stacey McKenzie, historian Afua Cooper, Africville leader Irvine Carvery, Black Daddies Club Founder Brandon Hay, artist Anne-Marie Woods, journalist Dwight Drummond, Hip Hop star Drake, singer Divine Brown, artist Camille Turner, Justice Hall and Justice Rawlins. ”

Special thanks  to the students, staff and particularly Principal David deBelle for making this day happen!

This past month, supermodel and motivational speaker Stacey McKenzie had the opportunity to return to the first school she attended upon arriving to Canada: Lawrence Heights Middle School. As a young girl, Stacey and her family emigrated from Jamaica to Toronto’s Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Stacey was invited by the school to speak with students as part of her Walk This Way Workshops and to film a very special program airing on CBC this February called ‘Being Black in Canada’ (details below).  Stacey’s Walk This Way Workshops focuses on building self-confidence and developing life-skills for inner city youth across the world.

When she first arrived at the school, Stacey was greeted with a warm welcome from students, teachers and Principal David deBelle. Overwhelmed with memories (and ecstatic over the homestyle Jamaican cooking in the cafeteria), Stacey soaked in every moment of the experience.

Special thanks  to the students, staff and particularly Principal David deBelle for making this day happen. To see the excitement for yourself, be sure to watch the special airing this February!

Canadian Supermodel Stacey McKenzie Brings Award Winning Modeling Workshops To Calgary

CALGARY, AB – On October 17 and 18, 2013, Canadian supermodel Stacey McKenzie will inspire, empower and educate a select group of aspiring models during the Western Canada debut of her award winning Walk This Way Workshops at Hotel Le Germain Calgary. Spread over two evenings, McKenzie will provide the workshops as part of the bimonthly ACTLIKEUKN_W series developed by leading fashion website, CalgaryFashion.ca.

From ruling the runways of Paris, Milan, London, New York and Toronto to gracing the glossies of publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, McKenzie has taken the fashionable road less travelled to become a homegrown modelling sensation.

“I’m delighted to bring my workshops to an area known for its emerging talent within the fashion industry,” says McKenzie. “My goal is to prepare these aspiring models for the challenges they will face as they pursue their dreams in the arts, fashion, entertainment industries.”

CalgaryFashion.ca editor-in-chief Kimberley Jev says, “We’ve been waiting patiently for the right time to release this kind of educational forum for fashion. It’s extremely monumental for our city when a supermodel of McKenzie’s rank takes notice of our community and we are beyond honored to welcome Ms. McKenzie and the Walk This Way Workshops to Calgary.”

Tickets to attend the ACTLIKEUKN_W WALK THIS WAY WORKSHOPS WITH STACEY MCKENZIE are available at http://calgaryfashion.zoobis.com. Each ticket will give access to the ACTLIKEUKN_W Walk This Way Workshops With Stacey McKenzie as well as the ACTLIKEUKN_W VIP AFTERPARTY featuring MINK PINK + SWEET SOUL BURLESQUE + BLONDTRON at The Hifi Club in Calgary, AB October 19^th, 2013.

About Walk This Way Workshops:

Founded in 2005 by Supermodel Stacey McKenzie, Walk This Way Workshops has made a significant impact across North America and The Caribbean on those aspiring to work in the fashion, arts and entertainment industries. Walk This Way Workshops focuses on inspiring, empowering and educating young women through a series of confidence builder workshops fashioned to help develop self-esteem and gain confidence in the industry through self-acceptance. Walk This Way Workshops has been featured in Teen Vogue Fashion University, Canadian Mental Health Association, Kent State University and Queens School of Business.

Website: http://www.walkthiswayworkshops.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkThisWayWorkshops

Twitter: @WTWWorkshops #WWTWCalgary

About Stacey McKenzie:

Stacey McKenzie has channeled her passion for fashion into a successful career. A model, motivational speaker, TV personality and actress, McKenzie is a proven entity in the industry. Self trained as a model, Stacey has and continues to work with some of the world’s fashion elites. McKenzie has been a staple on numerous pages and covers of top fashion magazines and major campaigns including, Vogue (U.S, Italian, British, Korean and Spanish), Harpers Bazaar, Interview, Verve-girl, Flare, Vibe, Calvin Klein, Jean Paul Gaultier and MAC Cosmetics. Stacey was recently presented with the 2012 Success, Engagement & Empowerment Award from the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa for her outstanding support of youth through her work with Walk This Way Workshops.

Website: http://www.staceymckenzie.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stacey-McKenzie/43379900711

Twitter: @StaceyMcKenzie1 #WWTWCalgary

About CalgaryFashion.ca:

Voted TOP 15 Fashion Blogs in Canada by Sympatico/MSN, CalgaryFashion.ca is Calgary’s leading fashion and lifestyle website. Created by cultural ambassador Kimberley Jev, CalgaryFashion.ca is going into its 6^th year of production.

Website: http://www.calgaryfashion.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/calgaryfashion

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calgary_fashion

For media or interview requests for Stacey McKenzie, please contact:

Cory Stewart, Founder

Embrace Disruption PR

1.416.963.9857

cory@embracedisruption.com

For further information on CalgaryFashion.ca /ACTLIKEUKN_W please contact: 

Kimberley Jev, Editor in Chief

CalgaryFashion.ca

1.587.999.4696

kim@calgaryfashion.ca

Christoph Strube Photography

We’re pleased to share the cover of the August/September issue of City Life Magazine featuring our client, Stacey McKenzie! A special thank you to the whole team at City Life for this fantastic shoot and article – pick up your copy now!

This week, we’d like to introduce you to Judy Inc’s Fashion Stylist to the Stars, Tiffany Briseno!

What’s your official job title and where did you go to school?

I studied Fashion Design at George Brown College and then Ryerson University. I am currently a Wardrobe Stylist with Judy Inc.

Describe yourself in a nutshell (or sea shell, or any shell for that matter).

Creatively Conscious, art obssesed, dancer turned fashion aficionado.

Why did you pursue what you’re doing now? What was the inspiration?

From a young age I would watch my mom as model work with designers and other industry pros. My grandmother was also involved in the industry before that. She was  a costume designer and dance choreographer in the late 70’s to mid 80‘s. I was always drawn to the fashion industry I just didn’t know to what capacity. After graduating I briefly interned at Plutino Grp and was further exposed to the many facets of the beauty making industry.  After meeting the many artists that would come visit the agency and constantly reviewing their inspirational portfolios I knew I wanted to jump into the ring as a taste maker

What is the best part of your day-to-day?


The best part of my day-to-day is “living the dream” as they say. Making a living from something you love to do.

What’s the most challenging?

It’s been a challenge to find a good balance of both work and life. At times I get lost in the creative vortex of my job and it becomes difficult to not take on more projects.

If you took a look in the cliché crystal ball, what do you see for yourself?

I see myself expanding my reach overseas on a more frequent basis.

How do you embrace disruption in your work and personal life?

Yoga…Dance…and shaking off the unnecessary.

What is the most memorable moment in your career?

One of the most memorable moments is when I was one of the top ten finalist for the Nuit Blanche Design Competition.

Tell us what you see yourself doing at 65 years old.

I would like to have opened a non-profit art school in Mexico. I think that giving kids a chance to develop something they are passionate about will give them valuable tools for their future.

Just for fun: if you had to pick one app in the whole APPVERSE, what would it be?

Shazam!!! Always love discovering new artists and new music.

We recently had a chance to watch Tiffany work her magic for one of our clients, the lovely Stacey McKenzie, at a shoot for City Life Magazine. Be sure to follow Tiffany on Twitter and pick up the issue when it comes out in August. Check out some candid shots from the day (below).

TORONTO, ON (May 28, 2013) – On July 8, 2013, Canadian Supermodel Stacey McKenzie will open the first annual Walk This Way Workshops Camp where she will inspire, empower and educate twenty inner city girls – with help from her celebrity friends. McKenzie will select applicants that exemplify the most enthusiasm, drive and uniqueness from several inner city Toronto public schools for this free of cost program.

McKenzie, having grown up in an impoverished environment, recognizes the need for young girls to receive esteem-centered workshops. “It’s extremely important that these girls have all the tools necessary to develop self-esteem and gain confidence through self acceptance,” says McKenzie. “We’re preparing them for the challenges they will face as they pursue their dreams and goals in the arts, fashion, entertainment industries.”

Over a two week period, the camp participants will have the opportunity to engage in a number of workshops including “Owning You”, a focus on personal style and public speaking; “Owning Your Health and Wellness”, a focus on nutrition and fitness; “Owning Your Craft”, an interactive look into the fashion, design, music and media industries; and “Rule Your Runway”, a chance to put all the information absorbed to use.

The workshops will be lead by a team of V.I.P. and celebrity mentors including Dina Pugliese (CityTV’s Breakfast Television), Gabrielle Miller (Actress, Corner Gas), Chelsea Chute (Lise Watier), Shawn Hewson (TV Personality and Creative Director of Bustle Clothing), VAWK (Fashion Designer), Emily Scarlett (H&M Canada), Andrea Bolley (Artist), and Rita Tesolin (Jewelry Designer).

Walk This Way Workshops Camp is welcoming several sponsors to support this initiative including official beauty sponsor, Lise Watier along with Movado Group, Diesel, H&M, and Purdy’s Chocolate.

Youth interested in participating in the Walk This Way Workshops Camp can email info@walkthiswayworkshops.com to request an application form. For additional information, please visit http://www.walkthiswayworkshops.com.

About Walk This Way Workshops: 

Founded in 2005 by Supermodel Stacey McKenzie, Walk This Way Workshops has made a significant impact across North America and The Caribbean on those aspiring to work in the fashion, arts and entertainment industries. Walk This Way Workshops focuses on inspiring, empowering and educating young women through a series of confidence builder workshops fashioned to help develop self-esteem and gain confidence through self-acceptance. Walk This Way Workshops has been featured in Teen Vogue Fashion University, Canadian Mental Health Association, Kent State University and Queens School of Business.

Website: http://www.walkthiswayworkshops.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkThisWayWorkshops

About Stacey McKenzie:

Stacey McKenzie has channeled her passion for fashion into a successful career. A model, motivational speaker, TV personality and actress, Stacey is a proven entity in the industry. Self trained as a model, Stacey has and continues to work with some of the world’s fashion elites. She has graced numerous pages and covers of magazines and landed major campaigns including, Vogue (U.S, Italian, British, Korean and Spanish), Harpers Bazaar, Interview, Verve-girl, Flare, Vibe, Calvin Klein, Jean Paul Gaultier and MAC Cosmetics. Stacey was recently presented with the 2012 Success, Engagement & Empowerment Award from the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa for her outstanding support of youth through her work with Walk This Way Workshops.

About Lise Watier:

Founded in 1972, Lise Watier celebrates 40 years of beauty, innovation and passion in providing women with makeup, skin care products and fragrances. Lise Watier is each woman’s beauty partner.

Website: http://www.lisewatier.com

About Movado:

Leader in the $500 to $2500 price category of the North American watch market, Movado is the Swiss brand of distinctive timepieces that provided culture, status and sophistication. Since 1881, Movado has earned more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for artistry and innovation in watch design and time technology. The long, rich heritage of design innovation and a close, enduring association with the arts continue to define the Movado brand identity.

Website: http://www.movado.com 

For more information or interview requests, please contact:
Cory Stewart, Founder
Embrace Disruption PR
416.963.9857
cory@embracedisruption.com