Ariyike Akinbobola is a Nigerian-trained lawyer, TV host, social impact advocate, active sports mum and Amazon Canada #1 bestselling author who currently works at a global immigration firm in Canada. She has authored multiple bestselling books, including Beautifully Coloured, The Cost of our Lives and One-Way Ticket to Canada, which highlights the immigrant diaspora experience. Ariyike’s passion for social change extends through initiatives like the Ariyike Arise Initiative, which supports education in underprivileged communities. A former high school 100m runner and avid tennis player, Ariyike balances her professional achievements with a love for family, writing, watching her sons play soccer and inspiring others. Her contributions to media and advocacy have earned her over 25 prestigious awards, including recognition as one of the Leading Ladies Africa – Nigeria’s inspiring women of 2018, Universal Women’s Network Canada – Women of Inspiration Immigrant Leader 2021 Award winner and Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2024.