ONSIDE Entrepreneur Spotlight: Alethia Cadore, Founder, Mindsilike Consulting & Community Practice INC
Alethia Cadore is the founder of Mindsilike Consulting & Community Practice INC, a Toronto-based, Black-led mental health and wellness practice dedicated to providing culturally responsive therapy, workshops, and programs for individuals, youth, families, and helping professionals.
Alethia’s work centers equity, mentorship, and community care, helping underserved communities access mental health support, build resilience, and develop leadership skills. Through her vision, Mindsilike has grown into a community-rooted hub that blends therapy, wellness, and mentorship, offering programs that nurture growth, connection, and empowerment.
Under Alethia’s leadership, Mindsilike has become more than a wellness practice—it is a platform for social impact, supporting emerging professionals, advancing culturally responsive care, and inspiring stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
The Impact
Strengthening vision, broadening reach
“ Because of ONSIDE: Start Now Incubator programs and support, my business strengthened its foundation while deepening its commitment to equity, community leadership, and social impact.
I gained greater clarity in my business model, strengthened my confidence as a Black woman founder, and built sustainable systems that support both organizational growth and community care.
My marketing and messaging became more values-aligned and accessible, allowing me to better reach underserved communities and partners. This increased visibility, engagement, and participation in programs designed to support emotional regulation, resilience, and leadership development for youth, families, and helping professionals. ”
— Alethia Cadore
“ This program strengthened my confidence, clarified my vision, and affirmed that equity-centered leadership can be both impactful and sustainable. ”
— Alethia Cadore
Growing with Intention
Transforming leadership into lasting social impact
“ The ONSIDE: Start Now Incubator program also enhanced my capacity to mentor and lead with intention. As a result, my contributions to equity-centered leadership and mentorship were recognized through multiple awards, affirming the impact of my work in supporting emerging professionals and advancing culturally responsive mental health practices.
Overall, this support enabled me to move from operating in survival mode to building a scalable, community-rooted mental wellness organization that prioritizes access, representation, and long-term social change. “
— Alethia Cadore