Cheryl’s Bio

Cheryl Nembhard is a dynamic speaker, podcaster, TV host, and justice advocate. Her dedication to community service includes working with at-risk youth, former gang members, sexual assault victims, and teenage mothers. She has been named one of the 'Top 100 Women to Watch in Canada,' and CBC Canada has recognized her as one of 150 women who are making Canada a better place. She is also a Harry Jerome Award winner for social advocacy.

Cheryl is a 10-season co-host of See, Hear, Love and the host of On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard, both on YES TV and on all audio platforms. Her show now also streams across the U.S. She is currently the Executive Director of the Women Speakers Collective, a worldwide organization focused on equipping, amplifying, and empowering the voices of women across the globe.

Honours & Recognitions

  • Awarded BBPA Harry Jerome Social Advocacy Award for African Canadians, presented by Former Prime Minister Trudeau (2017)

  • The Award of Excellence - Humanitarian Award for her work with former child soldiers and orphans in Uganda

  • Named 100 Women to Watch in Canada – Canadian International Women’s Business Association & Named ‘Pioneer of the Year’ for her work with Youth & the Arts

  • Toronto Area Host, WIMM Canada (Women in Media & Music - International Organization

  • One of 150 Black Women who has made a place in Canadian History as featured by CBC Toronto

  • Received the National Role Model Award

  • Cheryl was named Best Podcaster for the ByBlacks.com People’s Choice Awards in 2021 & 2022.

  • Host for Sisterhood Expo, Ontario Science Centre

  • Selected Top 12 Phenomenal Women - PLANET AFRICA MAGAZINE

  • Traveled with a team to Uganda & Kenya for 4 wks. Assisted in the rehabilitation & restoration of rescued female child soldiers

    Partnered with Roy McMurtry Youth Detention Centre as a Keynote Speaker Outreach program

    Keynote Address at the Children’s Treatment Centre in Ottawa, ON

    Designed programming & launched EMG Summer Arts Camp Providing subsidized rates, in order to increase arts accessibility to lower income children in Toronto

The Many Facets of Cheryl

  • Playwright

  • Filmmaker

  • TV Host

  • Author

  • Advocate

  • Podcaster

  • Speaker