Navigating Narratives: Strategic Communications Program for Latin American
Schedule
Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Casa Maíz | Toronto, ON
About this Event
TRANSFORM YOUR STORY INTO YOUR SUPERPOWER
Navigating Narratives is an 8-week intensive professional development program designed specifically for emerging Latin American professionals in journalism, communications, and marketing.
🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: Ages 22-35
- Emerging journalists
- Communications professionals seeking advancement
- Marketing professionals transitioning to strategic roles
- Recent graduates entering competitive markets
- Career pivoters looking for mentorship and guidance
📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Week 1: Foundations: Your Story, Your Power
Week 2: Media Landscape Mastery
Week 3: Strategic Message Architecture
Week 4: Interview Excellence & Media Relations
Week 5: Cultural Code-Switching & Professional Authenticity
Week 6: AI Integration & Future-Proofing Careers In-person
Week 7: Building Your Network & Finding Mentors (potential outing)
Week 8: Career Navigation & Opportunity Creation
PLUS: 2 months of follow-up support with monthly group check-ins and individual mentorship sessions
✨ PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
✓ Hybrid format: Alternating in-person (Casa Maiz) and online sessions
✓ Small cohort (max 30 participants) for personalized attention
✓ Practical frameworks from Fortune 500 companies
✓ Cultural identity as competitive advantage
✓ AI tools and digital transformation strategies
✓ Private LinkedIn community
✓ Certificate of completion
✓ Alumni network access
👩🏫 YOUR FACILITATOR:
Ivy Cuervo brings 20 years of experience spanning broadcast journalism (CBC, CTV) and tech marketing leadership. As Director of Global Brand & Marketing at Dejero, she leads brand strategy, product marketing, and strategic partnerships. A Peruvian-born Canadian, Ivy understands the unique challenges Latin professionals face and has successfully navigated the path from newsroom to boardroom.
💰 INVESTMENT & ACCESSIBILITY: Program Fee: $350 CAD
Includes: All materials, 2-month follow-up support, digital resources, alumni network
Financial support available: Subsidies and scholarships offered. Don't let cost be a barrier. Email [email protected] to inquire about financial assistance.
📅 SCHEDULE: 8 weekly sessions: 2 hours each (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST)
- Hybrid format alternates between in-person and online
- In-person + Online dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25
- Platform details shared upon registration
🎓 WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Storytelling toolkit
- Media relations digital handbook
- Career navigation workbook
- Cultural professional identity guide
- AI integration resource library
- 30-minute monthly 1:1 mentorship sessions (2 months)
- Access to private community
📍 IN-PERSON LOCATION: Casa Maiz - 1280 Finch St. W., Toronto
🌐 ONLINE PLATFORM: Zoom (link provided to registered participants)
❓ QUESTIONS? Email: [email protected] | cuervomedia.ca
Where is it happening?
Casa Maíz, 1280 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 375.89
