I'm Daphne!
As a Black Canadian and woman-owned platform, Tough Convos builds inclusive cultures through accountability, learning, and tough conversations that strengthen leaders.
My CLIENTS
“I believe that Cultural Intelligence is our Superpower.”
Hola! Ciao! Welcome!
​I'm Daphne Magna, the force behind Tough Convos.
I'm not your typical management consultant—I'm all about crafting organizational cultures and nurturing effective leaders through transformative content and experiences. Call me an educator, because my mission, both in life and in business, is centered around deepening our understanding of ourselves and each other, no matter where we're from.
MY JOURNEY
My journey began with a fiery family story—my Italian mom was kicked out for loving my St. Lucian dad. Growing up I lived and breathed many forms of racism, whether being called negre in France or being denied career opportunities for being too "ethnic". Those experiences ignited my lifelong quest to bridge divides through exposure, communication and empathy. I've since intentionally carved out a career that challenges the norms through curated content, education, activism and corporate responsibility.
MY PURPOSE
At Tough Convos, we're on a multi-faceted mission. We focus deeply on building cultural intelligence, addressing diversity and inclusion, and honing communication skills that will help all of us live and work with more integrity and equity.
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​Tough Convos is the culmination of 20 years of work advocating for human rights, creating safe spaces for tough conversations, challenging ingrained biases and nurturing inclusive mindsets. My intention has always been to create a world where my son isn't afraid to talk to strangers, where differences spark innovation, and where freedoms to move, think, believe and grow are inalienable rights for everyone, everywhere.
I won't lie—it's no walk in the park. But hey, they say the grander the goal, the sweeter the victory. And I'm all in for making it happen, one tough convo at a time.
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One love.
Daphne
Why
Daphne MAGNA?
Leadership Development VALUES WE LIVE BY
Equity
We aim to raise the collective consciousness one convo at a time.
Cultural Intelligence
​We’re shaping a future where CQ is a part of our DNA.
Humility
We take every opportunity we can to learn from each other.
Relativity
We recognize that truth is built on individual experiences.
Responsibility
We are willing to own our actions and confront the uncomfortable situations in life.