Welcome to FLARE
Empowering Startups and creative visionaries
We specialize in guiding Startups and creative individuals through the intricate landscape of finance and operations, ensuring your visionary ideas flourish into thriving enterprises.
At FLARE, we understand the unique challenges you face. Whether you're launching an innovative Startup, pioneering artistic ventures, or redefining creative industries, our personalized approach provides strategic financial insights and operational expertise tailored to your specific needs.
Dedicated partner in every step of the journey
We believe in collaborative growth, where your success story becomes a testament to the transformative power of financial literacy and operational guidance.
Join us at FLARE and illuminate the path to prosperity. Together, let's unleash the full potential of your creative and entrepreneurial ambitions.
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Ensuring your visionary ideas flourish into thriving enterprises.
Niss Shuman
Meet the founder and Chief Executive Officer
Empowering visionaries by illuminating the path to prosperity, so they can focus on what they do best…..
With over a decade of expertise in financial and operational management across multi-national environments, Niss drives FLARE’s mission to bridge the gap between creativity and business acumen with a disruptive approach.
As a personable Chartered Accountant (CPA & ACCA) from an artistic family, Niss understands the disconnect between creative and business realms.
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A passionate dancer herself, she deeply appreciates the unique challenges faced by artists. Inspired by her journey & love for the arts, she founded FLARE to revolutionize how creative individuals & innovative startups approach financial literacy & operational excellence, infusing business management with a touch of flare. Through strategic alliances and a commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, Niss is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of creative endeavours.
MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
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My name is Stella Alkhouri, as the Executive Director for Client Relations & Development at FLARE i will be dedicated to leading strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth, and create a community impact. I am deeply committed to creating curated client experiences that are personalized to each of our clients' needs. I aim to build within the ecosystem that FLARE provides, to secure everything artist entrepreneurs need in one place-connections, networks, financial growth, and aid. By having my goals align with FLARE‘s vision, I strive to empower artists to thrive and succeed by providing them tailored support and resources.
Stella Alkhouri
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Brenda is a film, visual effects and design enthusiast, with over five years of experience in the visual effects and media sector.
Her commitment to continuous learning inspired her to pursue a Master’s degree in Visual Effects, allowing her to contribute and deliver diverse feature films in an international visual effects and computer animation studio.
She has gathered a blend of artistic vision and technical expertise throughout her career, bringing them to FLARE to create and innovate with other artists.
Brenda Maza
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Jamaica Fraser is a multidisciplinary artist and performer based in Brampton, ON,
working at the intersection of dance, theatre and film. A graduate of George Brown
College’s Dance Performance Program, she has continued her training in acting at LB
acting studios. Her performance credits include Mr. Monk’s Last Case (Peacock), Holly
Hobbie, and Dora award winning production Bluebeards Castle, for which she was also
nominated for Outstanding Ensemble.
She appeared in Swimmer, a short film directed by Duane Crichton, which was selected
for both the New York and Toronto Shorts International Film Festivals. With a foundation
in ballet, contemporary, and jazz, she brings precision, adaptability, and emotional
nuance to every role. Her work is deeply rooted in storytelling and artistry, emphasizing
movement as a language for connection.
Jamaica Fraser
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