Stephanie Joseph-Flatts

Marketing & Branding Strategist, Content Developer, Designer, Speaker, Mentor, and Scholarship Donor.

Stephanie’s experience spans corporate marketing and entrepreneurial ventures, she’s helped shape global brands and launched her own - OFF MENU, a consulting agency serving up marketing and branding by request (formerly SJF Marketing & Branding Agency). Over the last 16 years her work covers strategy, branding, design, and content creation across industries including lifestyle, sports & entertainment, art, health & wellness, fashion & beauty, finance, and travel.

A passionate speaker, guest lecturer, and mentor, Stephanie shares her expertise through panels, events, and academic programs. In 2024, she launched the 'Stephanie Joseph-Flatts Leadership in Marketing Scholarship' at George Brown College, supporting Black students in marketing. She also serves on several DEI committees, helping drive progress and representation in the industry.

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OFF MENU - Marketing & Branding by Request

OFF MENU is a consulting agency serving marketing and branding by request. Part strategic partner, part behind-the-scenes hype (wo)men, we help businesses develop and implement innovative plans that bring their brand to life—from the big picture down to the bold execution. Whether it’s positioning, design, content, or creative production, we deliver custom-crafted strategy and creative, tailored to your goals. Because the best ideas? They’re not always on the menu.

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The 'Stephanie Joseph-Flatts Leadership in Marketing Scholarship'

In 2024, Stephanie came full circle by launching the Stephanie Joseph-Flatts Leadership in Marketing Scholarship at George Brown College—the very place where her own marketing journey began. A proud graduate of the college’s marketing program, Stephanie created the scholarship to fuel the dreams of a student who shares her passion for the industry. It’s more than just financial support—it’s a nod to the power of possibility, a reward for bold ambition, and a hand extended to the next storyteller, strategist, or brand builder ready to make their mark.

The award supports Black students in their final year of a full-time marketing program who demonstrates a commitment to pursuing the field of marketing. The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

Student must identify as Black
Student must be enrolled in their final year of any full-time marketing program at the Centre for Business
Student must demonstrate passion and a commitment to pursuing the field of marketing.

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Your Next Speaker: SJF

Looking for a dynamic speaker who brings both expertise and real-world experience to the stage? Stephanie Joseph-Flatts is a sought-after voice in marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, and leadership. With over 16 years of experience across corporate and entrepreneurial landscapes, she delivers engaging keynotes, panels, and guest lectures that inspire action. Stephanie speaks on topics including marketing strategy, personal and business branding, women in entrepreneurship, DEI in business, and building meaningful relationships.

What sets her apart? Stephanie makes it a priority to ensure every audience walks away not just motivated—but with tangible next steps they can apply immediately. Book her for your next event, conference, corporate session, or campus talk to bring bold ideas, fresh insights, and real impact to the room.

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Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada (SMCC) Activate! Mentor

For the past three years, Stephanie has been a dedicated mentor with SMCC’s Activate! mentorship program, which connects leaders in Canada’s sponsorship community with emerging business professionals. She’s proudly guided young marketers in sports marketing, arts marketing, and lifestyle marketing - sharing her insights, experience, and real-world advice to help them navigate their career paths with confidence. As she enters her fourth year in the program, Stephanie remains passionate about empowering the next generation of sponsorship leaders to think big, lead boldly, and make their mark.

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Her love of writing and storytelling started in childhood, when she would fill every notebook she could find. In high school, a romcom about rival advertising executives pitching a global brand campaign lit a spark - she realized she could turn her passion for words into a career in marketing, using storytelling to move people and shape brands.

A Portfolio of Passion - Corporate to Consultancy

Whether through her corporate roles—strategizing from within and shaping global brands—or as the founder of Off Menu, her consulting agency offering marketing and branding by request, each logo represents a story of bold ideas, strategic thinking, and creative impact.

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