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As an international keynote speaker, self-published author, and founder of an…
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#latepost Friday Feelings at Five (12/20/2024) The holiday vibes are truly hitting different this week—with the first snow of the season gracing…
#latepost Friday Feelings at Five (12/20/2024) The holiday vibes are truly hitting different this week—with the first snow of the season gracing…
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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.
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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
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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.Other authorsSee publication -
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.
Courses
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Young Entrepreneurship Program
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Honors & Awards
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Languages
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English
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