Summary

Explore the vibrant fabric of multicultural marketing with the visionary Sharifa Khan, founder and CEO of Balmoral Multicultural Marketing. Together with guest host, Keka DasGupta, we traverse Sharifa's pioneering journey, from her arrival in Canada to her transformative influence on an industry that now thrives on today's diverse cultural landscape.

Sharifa's story is not just one of entrepreneurial spirit, but a testament to the economic and cultural power that immigrants bring to the table. Though navigating the subtleties of diverse ethnic communities isn't without its challenges, this episode is a masterclass in turning potential obstacles into opportunities. Sharifa sheds light on how brands can engage with cultural values to craft messages that resonate deeply, and how to transform taboo topics into conversations that inspire and drive growth. Listeners will gain insight into the crucial role respect and authentic communication play in forging lasting relationships with multicultural communities. Moreover, Sharifa's personal experiences breaking through corporate glass ceilings serve as a powerful example for businesses aiming to embrace genuine inclusivity.

Our discussion underscores the critical need for inclusivity at the highest corporate levels and the undeniable impact of culturally-tailored marketing campaigns. Sharifa offers actionable advice for those embarking on their own multicultural marketing journeys, focusing on the importance of presence, respect, and a commitment to fostering long-term community relationships.


Biographies

Guest host: Keka DasGupta is a 50x award-winning marketing/PR practitioner and international keynote speaker. She has been serving Balmoral as a communications and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist for more than 16 years.

Special interviewee and host of The Multicultural Marketing Podcast: Sharifa Khan is the visionary founder of Canada’s multicultural marketing discipline. She is ­­the founder and CEO of Balmoral Multicultural Marketing, the country’s largest agency of its kind, whose groundbreaking work continues to shape the marketplace today. In 2021, Sharifa received the industry’s highest honour, as an inductee of the prestigious Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends.

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Social Media: (Follow: #Balmoral and #MulticulturalMarketingPodcast)

LinkedIn:

Sharifa Khan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharifa-khan/

Balmoral Multicultural Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/company/balmoral-multicultural-marketing/

IG:

@sharifa7147
@balmoralmulticultural
@kekadasgupta

Resources:
www.balmoralmkt.com | 416.364.0046 | inquiries@balmoralmkt.com


Credits and Acknowledgements:

· Keka DasGupta – executive producer

· Daniel Ho, ReMarketing Company Inc. - video and editing services

· Rima Maamari - podcast advisory services