Karine Delage

Some kids from a young age simply have a calling. For me, it was a passion to communicate. It first became evident in Montreal when I was only 8. I started writing and reporting for the school paper and gained notoriety as the youngest journalist in Quebec. I was hooked. From that day on, I immersed myself in everything entertainment. I wrote for 7 Jours magazine, developed a devoted following and by 13 was actively being sought out to cover important events such as the Grammys, the MTV Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards - even Woodstock! I had become the little girl everyone was talking about. It was a flattering distinction, but as I knew I still had much to learn, I enrolled at Concordia to study a double degree in Public Affairs and History. Ten years ago, Toronto was calling and with it a stint at Canada's most award winning public relations agency. An important move, no doubt, as it provided the final foundation to allowing me to fulfill my real dream and open my own shop.. Today, the Karyzma Agency is a full service, multilingual public relations agency. And every day, I have the privilege of working with A-list Talents, artists and renowned brands as diverse as Fashion, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Music, Film, Lifestyle, Media and Technology. And whether as a PR specialist, a Publicist, Project Manager or Event Planner, I see my task with singular clarity: to help my clients do great things and build their brands. Just this year, I was honored to be named for the 2nd yrs in a row Top 40 Under 40 award. I guess I've come a long way. But wherever my career takes me, I'll never be far from that little 8 year old in Montreal with a passion to communicate with others.