As a young boy growing up in the rural farmlands of Southern Leyte, Jackie’s father spent countless hours in the kitchen alongside his mother, cooking up tasty traditional Philippine dishes.
Join us for this inspiring talk with Jackie, who transformed her father’s decades-old dream into Tito Boy’s Restaurant in Winnipeg. Hear how she turned her maternity leave into a business plan, defied convention, and opened the first Philippine eatery in the south end of the city. Discover how Tito Boy’s isn’t just about serving delicious foodâit’s a space for fostering intergenerational and intercultural connections within the Philippine-Canadian diaspora. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Jackie’s unconventional path to unlocking her creative potential and launching a successful business.
About the speaker
Jackie Wild is a seasoned communications and marketing professional with over a decade of experience managing successful community-focused initiatives within the public, private and non-profit sectors. As a racialized woman in business, she understands the critical role anti-racism advocacy plays in advancing equitable outcomes for her kababayan (fellow country people) and the broader business community.
In 2022, Jackie launched Tito Boy Restaurant, Winnipegâs first south-end Philippine eatery offering traditional and fusion culinary creations. The business, named after her father Agustin âTito Boyâ Doming, represents the intersectionality of different generations and what it means to be a Philippine-Canadian in the modern era.
A champion of community building, Jackie serves as president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council, leading their vision to serve as the prime community resource hub for Philippine business people and professionals. Jackie also volunteers as board secretary with the Manitoba Museum, small business advisory council co-chair with The Winnipeg Chamber, interview chair with the Loran Scholars Foundation and board member with the Health Sciences Centre Foundation.
In 2020, Jackie was named one of CBC Manitobaâs Future 40 recipients and featured in the Filipino Journalâs 20 Filipinos to Watch list.
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Hosted by
Jane's Restaurant at RRC Polytech
504 Main St. (corner of Main and William)
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 0T1
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Partners
Tripwire Media Group
Vincent Design Inc.
Squarely Accessible
RRC Polytech
Relish
New Media Manitoba
Launch Coworking
Johnston Group
Harrison's Coffee Co.
Linda Drosdowech Coaching
Gabrielle Touchette Photography
Forward Media
The Exchange District BIZ
Creative Manitoba
