Kareen Aristide

I'm a passionate woman with nearly 25 years of professional and entrepreneurial experience, impacting hundreds of lives around the world as a pastor, speaker, trainer, coach, consultant and author. My expertise is in personal and professional development, mental health and entrepreneurship. I am a Certified DISC Master Trainer and a Certified Speaker with Expert Speaker. I founded She Did It! Elle a osé!, a movement for women entrepreneurs, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada by CIBWE in 2019.  I have been married for 24 years and raising five wonderful children aged 17 to 23, some of whom are also entrepreneurs!

Kareen Aristide Enterprises Inc. 2020-Present 

Personal Development and Mental Health Specialist, Various Cities 

• Organizing, delivering and facilitating trainings and conferences on personal development and mental health (online and in-person); 
• Providing keynotes and talks on various topics related to personal development and mental health;
• Providing individual and group coaching focused on human behavior and personal transformation; 
• Offering specialized consulting for various projects to individuals and organizations/businesses. 
• Assessing the needs and requests of clients to accompany them in their self-care journey in collaboration with other professionals; 
• Offering support in short-term follow-ups in order to achieve objectives in a motivational interviewing approach;
• Managing and supervising team members to achieve desired results.

Le centre d’aide et de lute contre les aggressions sexuelles de l’Outaouais (CALAS) 2017-2021 

On Call Crisis Intervention Worker, Gatineau, Qc 

• Offered emotional and practical support to women aged 12 and older who have been sexually assaulted; 
• Assisted on call doctor in administering forensic kit and facilitated transition of kit to police; 
• Provided information, resources and referrals to mental health, substance use, health and housing services; 
• Conducted case assessments and detailed summaries. 

L’espace PME 2017-2021 

Co-Owner, Trainer/Consultant/Coach, Gatineau, Qc 

• Organized, delivered and facilitated training workshops, seminars and conferences (online and in-person;
• Provided coaching to individuals and businesses focused on human behavior and personal transformation; 
• Created and maintained systems including CRM and space/event booking
• Supervised operational staff and handles daily logistics 
• Managed facilities provided to the customers 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa  2017-2019 

Enrollment Coordinator, Ottawa, On 

• Screened, reviewed and assessed volunteer and family applications; 
• Conducted assessment interviews for volunteers and families (child/parent or guardian) and completed summary of needs; 
• Organized, facilitated and conducted information sessions and trainings for volunteers and families; 
• Created matches for volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) for community-based programs; 
• Contacted volunteers and families with match proposals and schedule meetings; 
• Developed and executed volunteer recruitment initiatives; 
• Provided information, resources and referrals to mental health, substance use, health and housing services; 
• Promoted agency to community, including information sessions, community fairs, identifying areas for program expansion; 
• Participated in relevant child/youth community networks or committees as required; 
• Supervised BSW Carleton University placement students. 

ConvergencePlus  2011-2014 

Trainer/Consultant/Coach, Gatineau, Qc 

• Organized, delivered and facilitated training workshops, seminars and conferences (online and in-person); 
• Provided coaching to individuals and businesses focused on human behavior and personal transformation; 
• Set up social media pages, including creating and editing artwork using photo editing applications; 
• Monitored social media activities and strategies for over 200 social media campaigns; 
• Created and deployed social media editorial calendar and posting schedule; 
• Managed and trained clients to utilize social media platforms and social media management tools; 
• Achieved a strong, visible social media presence and developed concepts with viral potential; 
• Established relationships with online communities by identifying key influencers. 

Option Femmes Emploi  2010-2011 

Employment Counsellor, Gatineau, Qc 

• Organized all operations and delivered group information sessions on a weekly basis; 
• Assessed client strengths and barriers related to career decision making, job search and skill enhancement; 
• Identified clients’ marketable and transferable skills to determine a realistic employment goal; 
• Wrote and translated resumes and cover letters. 

MOMpowered Inc.  2007-2009 

Founder & President, Ottawa, ON 

• Managed day to day operations of a member-based organization; 
• Offered career and entrepreneurial coaching to clients; 
• Conducted workshops providing practical tools and resources for achieving work-family life balance; 
• Organized networking events and set up trade shows to promote clients’ products and services and other support services that inform and educate women.  

TECSULT EDUPLUS EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING SERVICES  2001-2002 

Employment/Service Needs Determination Counsellor, Ottawa, ON 

• Organized all operations and delivered group information sessions on a weekly basis; 
• Assessed client strengths and barriers related to career decision making, job search, skill enhancement and employment maintenance; 
• Identified marketable and transferable skills and determined a realistic employment goal; 
• Led negotiation discussions related to training selection and financial support; 
• Provided comprehensive case management, including individual support, monitoring, financial tracking and file closure; 
• Provided information and referral to HRDC Benefits and Measures and other community resources; 
• Consistently researched trends and local company information and provide other staff members with information; 
• Provided written reports and statistics for management.

• B.A. Honours Major in Psychology (Health Psychology Concentration), Minor in Neuroscience and Mental Health, 4th Year, Carleton University, 2020 
• Support for Sexual Assault Victims Suffering from PTSD – Level 1, Alpha Institute, 2018
• Behavioral Studies – DISC Certification Training (Level 1, 2, 3, and Master Trainer), Personality Insights Institute, 2011, 2013, 2021, 2023