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​About the Session:

Setbacks to Setups: Transforming Adversity into Purpose by Tarrik Anderson

In this inspiring and deeply personal session, Tarrik Anderson, founder of Win Within Inc., will share the journey that shaped his mission to help others unlock their inner strength. Drawing from his own experiences—stepping away from a promising football career, navigating mental health challenges, becoming a father at a young age, and coping with the loss of his mother—Tarrik will illustrate how the moments that break us can also build us.

With honesty, heart, and conviction, Tarrik will explore how setbacks are not the end of the story but a powerful setup for transformation, growth, and purpose. Participants will discover practical mindset tools, strategies for resilience, and uplifting reminders that no matter how lost or uncertain we may feel, there is always a way forward.

Whether you’re facing challenges, searching for clarity, or simply seeking inspiration, this session offers a message of hope and the belief that each of us can turn adversity into a catalyst for purpose-driven living.
Join us to connect, reflect, and be reminded of the power you hold within to win from within.

About our Guest Speaker:

Tarrik Anderson, Inspirational Speaker and Life Coach, Win Within Inc.

Tarrik is an inspirational speaker, life coach, and founder of Win Within Inc., a personal development company dedicated to helping individuals unlock their inner potential and lead purpose-driven lives. Drawing from a powerful personal journey of overcoming adversity—including stepping away from football, battling mental health challenges, becoming a father at a young age, and navigating the loss of his mother—Tarrik speaks with authenticity, heart, and conviction.

Since launching Win Within in 2024, he has impacted lives through keynote talks, coaching, and social media, guiding people—especially youth and young adults—to transform pain into purpose and find the strength within. Known for his raw storytelling, practical mindset tools, and magnetic presence, Tarrik is on a mission to help others win from within.

About our Host:

Jermaine Henry, Emcee & Creative Facilitator, JermaineHenry.CA

A dynamic creative and mental health advocate, Jermaine Henry is an emcee who combines performance and facilitation to connect and inspire communities. His diverse portfolio spans the arts, culture, mental health, and leadership development.

Jermaine has performed for a wide range of organizations and groups, including RISE Edutainment, the Laidlaw Foundation, The New Mentality, CAMH, Jack.org, the International Association for Youth Mental Health, and more.

Driven by a passion for storytelling, community building, and creativity, he fosters meaningful engagement wherever he goes. Jermaine fuses his dedication to mental health advocacy with the power of Hip Hop through Hip Hop Healing, a movement offering a culturally responsive approach to mental wellness.

He has produced four solo music projects exploring his journey as a young Black man navigating mental health challenges while working in community development.

Follow him at @jermainehenry.ca and @hiphop.healing.

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​BTI Friday Meetups are a weekly source of information and inspiration for the Black Talent Initiative community. This is a space to share, learn, and engage with talented leaders driving meaningful change.

What BTI Friday Meetups Offer:
• Engaging Updates – Share accomplishments and celebrate progress across the BTI network.
• Inspiring Speakers – Hear from trailblazers and changemakers shaping a brighter future.
• Thoughtful Discussions – Collaborate and explore solutions for systemic change across industries.
• Meaningful Connections – Build lasting relationships with like-minded professionals and leaders.

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