Daniel Lewis

Daniel Lewis

Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
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About

As an international keynote speaker, self-published author, and founder of an…

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  • Monday-Fun-day?

    Monday-Fun-day?

    When I worked in the 9-5 world, Mondays were like a weekly doomsday that just kept coming back..

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  • You're Not Rich, Because You're Too Hungry!

    You're Not Rich, Because You're Too Hungry!

    *BURP!* That's the sound of the average persons appetite for daily satisfaction. Every single day the average person…

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    T By Daniel

    Innisfil, Ontario, Canada

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    Ontario, Canada

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    Ontario, Canada

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    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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    Ontario, Canada

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    Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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    Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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    Brampton, ON, Canada

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    6750 Winston Churchill Blvd, Mississauga

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Director

    Brampton Board of Trade

    - Present 4 years 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    My role as a member of the board is to empower, inspire and create opportunities for Brampton’s current and future leaders. Using my past business experience, entrepreneurial insights and collaborative approach, my daily goal is to help map out a path for the business community in Brampton, one that is positioned competitively, and also creates momentum for the next generation of thought leaders to thrive.

  • Keynote Speaker / Round Table Facilitator / Mentor

    Brampton Entrepreneur Centre

    I have volunteered my time at The BEC by sharing my many experiences in business with other eager entrepreneurs in hopes of challenging them to think different in business and be innovative in their approach to growing their business. My time was volunteered mainly at round table breakout sessions at various business seminars hosted by The BEC.

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    Motivational Speaker, Mentor

    Prince's Trust International

    - Present 10 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Daniel has volunteered on several occasions in many of the local efforts of The Prince's Trust, Including the Youth Entrepreneurship Launch Pad aimed at helping youth locate and utilize community resources that can help them to build a better future for themselves and their families.

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    Member

    Institute of Corporate Directors

    - Present 3 years

    As a member of ICD, my goal is to contribute to and benefit from the exchange of knowledge and experience within this network to optimize my personal board performance, create sustainable, long-term success, and make a lasting impact to the organizations I serve.

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    Member Board Of Directors

    Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)

    - Present 3 years 7 months

    As a member on the FITT's Board, I alongside my colleagues am responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the organization through a governance model.

    My responsibilities include:

    • Policy Development
    • Strategic Planning
    • Financial Stewardship

    alongside these tasks, I am also responsible for keeping an open ear and open mind to potential opportunities to better the organization and further its success in correlation to the overall strategic plan.

Publications

  • The Wise Barista: 11 Simple Truths to Living An Enriched Life

    Daniel Lewis - Self Published

    Don't be fooled by the title - The Wise Barista is not a book about coffee. It's a guide to navigating the complexities of life and business with wisdom, humour, and practical advice encapsulated into 11 simple truths.

    Inspired by a lukewarm cup of coffee that just didn't cut it, author Daniel Lewis took a stand and decided to never compromise on the simple pleasures of life again. In this book, he shares his 11 simple truths to living an enriched life and offers readers a unique…

    Don't be fooled by the title - The Wise Barista is not a book about coffee. It's a guide to navigating the complexities of life and business with wisdom, humour, and practical advice encapsulated into 11 simple truths.

    Inspired by a lukewarm cup of coffee that just didn't cut it, author Daniel Lewis took a stand and decided to never compromise on the simple pleasures of life again. In this book, he shares his 11 simple truths to living an enriched life and offers readers a unique perspective on how to cultivate a successful mindset, build strong relationships, and make the most of life's challenges.

    With a dash of personal anecdotes and a sprinkle of coffee-related metaphors, Lewis reminds us that life is not always easy, but that we can always find joy in the small moments. Whether you take your coffee black or with cream, The Wise Barista is a must-read for anyone looking to take their personal and professional growth to the next level.

    So, grab a mug of your favourite brew, settle in, and let The Wise Barista show you how to make every day a little bit better.

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  • QWOTES - Inspiring Quotes from someone who is not rich or famous...Yet!

    Independently published

    I'm not rich and I'm not famous and i'm almost certain you didn't know I existed until now.However, I am an entrepreneur who has built a successful tea company with my wife, winning some respectable awards and honours, a survivor of a near tragic event, a proud father of two and an active member throughout my local community. So, If I still qualify in your "books" as someone who is worthy of sharing some words of wisdom, then please read on.This is a book of quotes for the everyday hustler…

    I'm not rich and I'm not famous and i'm almost certain you didn't know I existed until now.However, I am an entrepreneur who has built a successful tea company with my wife, winning some respectable awards and honours, a survivor of a near tragic event, a proud father of two and an active member throughout my local community. So, If I still qualify in your "books" as someone who is worthy of sharing some words of wisdom, then please read on.This is a book of quotes for the everyday hustler, worker and entrepreneur. People who love the grind.Quotes are usually the inspiring and thought challenging words of wisdom, spoken by the most influential people who have ever walked this earth. A great quote immediately resonates with the reader or listener and motivates them to keep reaching, to get back up, to go further and to strive for the top. Indeed, yet much can be learned from that local business man who with much trial and error was able to carve out a decent life for his family. My name is Daniel, it's a pleasure to meet you. I hope every single quote in this book will ignite a spark of hope in your life or in your venture as it did mine.

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  • HOW? From Tragedy To Triumph

    CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

    Ask anyone around town today, they'll tell you, he's the "happy-go-lucky," smiling in his sleep, ambitious entrepreneur. Motivational speaker. Retail Magician! A couple business ventures, a couple awards, not too shabby on the popular scale. Daniel Lewis has moon walked across stages while accepting awards. paraded the streets in blue leotards with iced tea samples strapped to his back and has served up his well-known tea blends to Hollywood celebrities and influencers alike. Coasting through…

    Ask anyone around town today, they'll tell you, he's the "happy-go-lucky," smiling in his sleep, ambitious entrepreneur. Motivational speaker. Retail Magician! A couple business ventures, a couple awards, not too shabby on the popular scale. Daniel Lewis has moon walked across stages while accepting awards. paraded the streets in blue leotards with iced tea samples strapped to his back and has served up his well-known tea blends to Hollywood celebrities and influencers alike. Coasting through life's everyday adventures, one could easily say Daniel is living the Canadian Dream! But what would he say? High school drop out. Gang fights. Drugs. Guns. Charges. Working dead-end jobs, fighting for his life when tragedy suddenly strikes. This was far from a dream. He would say, "I'm just a simple kid with a desire to impact people's lives in a positive way." After being thrown into a whirlwind of unexpected events, his story has now become his message of inspiration and motivation to anyone who has ever felt helpless, hopeless and given up on their dreams. This is the account of the life of Daniel M. Lewis

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  • Weird As Waldo

    Independently Published

    Burger King’s Meat Scented Cologne, Albert Einsteins Infamous Hairdo, & Kanye West What do they have in common? Well for one, they’re all perceived as weird. But more importantly, they’ve all experienced a high degree of success. Take a plunge into this adventurous, thought-stimulating read, as author and award winning entrepreneur Daniel M. Lewis de-mistifies ‘weirdness’ and demonstrates how you can use what makes you weird, to stand out in your business, career and life.

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Courses

  • Young Entrepreneurship Program

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Honors & Awards

  • Communication & Leadership Award

    District 86 - ToastMasters International

    On Friday April 12, 2019 Daniel was thrilled to be the recipient of the District 86 Toastmaster - Communication and Leadership award!

    The Communication and Leadership Award is awarded by the District to a non-Toastmaster in the community who is an outstanding communicator or leader - and who best exemplifies Toastmasters values

    Daniel's speech offered one of hope for building a strong sense of community and encouragement to persevere through life's various setbacks.

  • Communication & Leadership Award Recipient

    Toastmasters International District 86

    The Communication and Leadership Award is awarded by the District to a non-Toastmaster in the community who is an outstanding communicator or leader - and who best exemplifies Toastmasters values.

  • Top 40 Under 40

    Brampton Board Of Trade

    Awarded to an entrepreneur under the age of 35 that has excelled in business and impacted their community with their day to day operations and initiatives.

  • Communication Award

    Brampton Board Of Trade

    This award was given to T By Daniel for demonstrating excellence in communication within the city, by effectively using social media and other advertising tools to reach a wide audience in an impactful way.

  • Global Entrepreneurship Week Canada Ambassador

    Futurpreneur Canada

    Selected as 1 of 3 entrepreneurship week ambassadors for Canada. In this role, Daniel was given the honour of travelling to 3 major cities across Canada to explore and learn about the many different entrepreneurial ecosystems that exist in our country. While travelling Daniel also had the opportunity share advice, tips and experiences with other small businesses to help improve the day to day operations within their companies.

  • Brampton Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

    Brampton Board Of Trade

    Awarded to an individual or business who has exemplified excellence within their business and community.

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  • English

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