Toronto Raptors x GoDaddy Elevator Pitch Contest
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Vote Carnival Spice in the Elevator Pitch Contest
by Toronto Raptors x GoDaddy
Toronto Famalay!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so excited to announce that I was one of three small business owners selected for the Toronto Raptors x GoDaddy Elevator Pitch contest. Calling on the community to vote for Carnival Spice and spread the word!! The winner of the contest will receive a $10,000 grant for their business.
What a beautiful way to commemorate 10 years of Carnival Spice. Thank you in advance for your support.
This one’s for the culture!!!!
To Vote:
▪️Download the Toronto Raptors App
▪️Tap the “Elevator Pitch” thumbnail
(could be found under the fan tab)
▪️Cast your vote for Carnival Spice
▪️Submit the requested information
▪️You can vote multiple times daily until May 31st (just refresh the app or voting page)
Voters will also have a chance to win Raptors tickets and free Godaddy services; so let’s spread the word!
I must say that seeing my face float around in a Toronto Raptor’s commercial really fills my heart with so much joy for many reasons. As much as it is really to cool to showcase my wonderful company and represent for my culture … when I look back at many of the media and television work I have been blessed with, in all cases, I was able to be myself! Real Housewives of Atlanta, Auto Trader, Breakfast Television and beyond, Shakera showed up as Shakera and that is truly a gift I do not take for granted.
Did you know that my first professional dance audition was in 2011 for the Toronto Raptor’s Dance Pak? I never did make the team, but that experience truly changed the trajectory of my life in so many positive ways. From that audition, I was hired to dance for The Toronto Marlies where I trained with one of the best coaches in the game. The team even won the AHL championships that year!
“What is meant for you is meant for you!”
I auditioned a few more times for the dance pak but was not successful in securing a spot. My final attempt saw me in the best shape of my life, the most confident, and most prepared I felt dance wise after training for months. I still I didn’t make the team - LOL! I didn’t tryout again after that. Not because I gave up, but because it was clear that God had other plans for me. Shortly after that audition, I completed my studies at Ryerson University (now known as TMU) receiving a Bachelors of Applied Science, and went on too start Carnival Spice in 2013. The rest is history.
