E850 - Why Representation Still Matters in Hiring and Business Growth Today!
Published: January 24, 2026
Duration: 17:56
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, where we explore how inclusive leadership and thoughtful talent strategy help organizations perform at their best. In this episode, we focus on DEI, representation, and why inclusive hiring still matters for building resilient, innovative teams.
Our guest is Ross Cadastre, Founder of BIPOCJobs.ca and VP, Professional Resourcing at MIR Digital Solutions. Ross shares how a moment of frustration sparked the creation of a national job platform, the realities of navigating bias as a Black leader, and how representation strengthens leadership, decision-making, and community impact.
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