TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA — Dr. Omo Ogbamola, Founder and CEO of Tripplemos Food Processing Company, has been named the winner of the Women of Rubies Media Pitch Challenge 2026, a high-impact initiative designed to equip women founders with strategic media positioning for growth and long-term brand expansion.
The Media Pitch Challenge, hosted by Women of Rubies, a global platform amplifying Black women founders, leaders, and changemakers, brought together ambitious entrepreneurs across sectors including food manufacturing, hospitality technology, coaching, digital inclusion, and community leadership. Each finalist delivered a two- to three-minute live pitch, followed by structured feedback from a panel of distinguished judges and coaches.
Reflecting on her win, Dr. Ogbamola said, “Winning the Women of Rubies Media Pitch Challenge is an honor. Beyond recognition, I deeply value the strategic coaching, structured framework, and clear focus on media positioning. This platform goes beyond visibility; it equips women founders for sustainable growth and meaningful impact. I am proud to represent immigrant-led manufacturing through Tripplemos Food Processing Company and to be part of a community amplifying women building boldly.”
Finalists included:
Victoria Ekwenuke, Founder & CEO of FASS, a hospitality-tech startup reimagining airport lodging through luxury micro-suites;
Ejiro Osakede, Certified Life & Transformational Coach and host of the Stretch Street Podcast;
Julieth Agbo, Founder of A-Aston Technologies and Data for Her, a digital literacy initiative for women and youth;
Oluwabunmi Asaolu, Founder of Canada CEOs and Hutteywilly Collections;
Dr. Omo Ogbamola.
Judging and coaching support was provided by leaders in finance, media, communications, and storytelling, including Hosna R. Kadary, National Market Leader for Zero Barriers to Business at BMO; Cynthia Mwangi, PR and brand strategist; Sherley Joseph, Canadian podcaster and founder of Black Canadian Creators; Esther Ijewere, Media Strategist and Founder of Women of Rubies; Wendy Nwajiufor, Founder of WinTECH Canada; and Dr. Oluwanifemi “Niffy” Fagbohun, Founder of Montreal Vendors. Participants received guidance on refining their messaging, aligning brand stories with media standards, and strengthening visibility strategies.
Dr. Ogbamola’s winning pitch highlighted operational clarity, national retail traction, and alignment between her brand mission and market opportunity. Tripplemos Food Processing Company manufactures premium African spices in Canada, with products available on Amazon Canada, Walmart Canada Marketplace, over 20 African retail stores, and multiple e-commerce platforms. Her presentation emphasized preserving African culinary heritage, building national retail representation for Black-owned food brands, and scaling immigrant-led manufacturing.
As part of her prize, Dr. Ogbamola will receive coordinated media spotlights, strategic visibility support, and cross-platform amplification through Women of Rubies and partner outlets.
The Women of Rubies Media Pitch Challenge is more than a competition; it is a visibility movement. Over the past decade, Women of Rubies has consistently spotlighted women globally through digital media, community programs, and a dedicated newspaper column, amplifying the voices of over 230,000 women across its platforms. The initiative demonstrates the power of structured visibility to position women founders for long-term growth, impact, and leadership.
For more information about Women of Rubies and upcoming initiatives, visit www.womenofrubies.com or email info@womenofrubies.com
Esther Ijewere
Founder & Media Strategist
Women of Rubies Inc.
