Pauleanna Reid is a journalist, two-time author, and celebrity ghostwriter. A purpose-driven leader with a storied career, she is a highly sought-after speaker, guest lecturer and media personality who reconnects youth with their passion. With a firm belief that personal fulfillment and professional success can co-exist, she draws from relevant examples and best practices; often mixing context with humor.

With only a number two pencil and a dream, Pauleanna has crafted a business in storytelling and professional writing. In her early twenties, her career began as a journalist, producing news reports inside the pages of notable Canadian media outlets including the National Post, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and the Vancouver Sun for an audience of several hundred thousand readers across the country. She has experience writing a wide range of topics such as world issues and politics, business and personal branding, mental health, female empowerment and pop culture.

Her proudest accomplishment is New Girl on the Block, a mentorship program for millennial women in transition. The heart of the organization helps tackle Gen Y’s biggest challenges and equips every student with innovative solutions to get them ahead in life. From recent graduates to new business owners, from career changes to quarter-life crisis, Pauleanna is a leader of the new school and has successfully mentored more than 200 women globally. New Girl on the Block effortlessly converts shy girls into career-savvy, confident women.

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