VIBE AND VEGAS SHOW: MARLON REID “STAND UP! YOUNG MEN’S CONFERENCE” ON MAY 5, 2011 AT GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO

Marlon Reid is Vice President, Treasury Credit, Investment Banking – TD Securities and Past President of The Urban Financial Services Coalition – Toronto Chapter . During our interview, Marlon shares shares some of his challenges he encountered with the educational system when he was younger and what was the gamechanger that sent him into another direction, shares some of his challenges he encountered with the educational system when he was younger and what was the game changer that sent him into another direction, how he stayed strong and didn’t quit, the importance of mentorship, how he got involved with the conference, memories from last year’s conference and how it impacted him, what needs to be done to maximize young Black men’s talents and words of inspiration and encouragement for young Black men. The conference is being held at George Brown College on May 5, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.