2026
Identity
Lula Lounge · Toronto
Lineup announced — competition upcoming.

Nisha Batra

Nisha Batra
Early Childhood Educator, Disability Studies Student, Inclusive Education Advocate | Toronto, Canada
Nisha Batra is an Early Childhood Educator, neurodiversity advocate, and an undergraduate student in the Disability Studies program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her dedicated work in advocacy, Nisha is passionate about…

Sandra Rinto-Flavien

Sandra Rinto-Flavien
Professional Coach & Speaker | Quebec, Canada
Sandra Rinto-Flavien is a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of SRF Coaching & Consulting Inc., with 23 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She specializes in helping professionals navigate the gap between the role they were handed and the leader they…

Michelle Coghlin

Michelle Coghlin
Entrepreneur, Certified Hypnotherapist, Creator of The Visible You™ Experience | Ontario, Canada
Michelle Coghlin is an entrepreneur, certified hypnotherapist, and creator of The Visible You™ Experience. As the founder of PrimpHaus, she has spent years helping women build confidence from the outside in, while her work in hypnotherapy focuses on helping them transform from…

Lilly White

Lilly White
Speaker, Author, Recovery & Resilience Advocate | Almonte, Canada
Lilly White is a transformational speaker, author, and storyteller who has spent more than three decades helping people navigate life’s greatest challenges and discover the wisdom hidden within their darkest moments. Her own journey has been one of extraordinary resilience. A…

Tina Calleri

Tina Calleri
Inspirational Keynote Speaker | Markham, Canada
Tina Calleri is a survivor, Speaker, singer, and an advocate whose life and bodies the spirit of resilience and renewal. Born in Italy and raised in Canada, her early years were marked by culture, challenges, domestic responsibilities, and the weight of generational…

Lyrique Richards

Lyrique Richards
Bestselling Author, Confidence Expert, Speaker | Ottawa, Canada
Lyrique Richards is a bestselling and award-winning author, Confidence Expert, and speaker known for her powerful storytelling and ability to inspire authentic self-expression. Through her work, she creates space for honest conversations about identity, self-worth, and what it…

Patrick Richard Garcia

Patrick Richard Garcia
Entrepreneur, AI Specialist, Learning Disability Champion | North York, Canada
Patrick Richard Garcia is an entrepreneur, AI consultant, hospitality professional, author, and learning disability advocate dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through innovation, resilience, and personal growth. With over a decade of…

Dr. Jane Barratt

Dr. Jane Barratt
Ageism Expert, Global Advisor on Ageing, Health & Social Policy, Writer & Speaker | Toronto, Canada
Dr. Jane Barratt is a global advisor, writer, and speaker whose work touches on ageing, identity, health, and hope. For more than 30 years, she has worked across public health, social policy, disability, and human rights, including two decades as Secretary General of the…

Adrian Leckie

Adrian Leckie
Speaker, Coach, Higher Education Professional | Scarborough, Canada
Adrian Leckie is a dynamic speaker, educator, and community builder who helps students and emerging professionals find their voice, build confidence, and lead with impact. With more than a decade of experience in higher education, mentorship, and leadership development, Adrian…

Ghinwa Merei

Ghinwa Merei
Executive Coach, Speaker, Business & Leadership Strategist | Oakville, Canada
Ghinwa Merei is the Founder of Envisionary Innovative Consulting, a boutique coaching and consulting firm that helps high-achieving leaders create inside-out success that is authentic, fulfilling, and sustainable—while building more engaged teams. She works with senior leaders…
Judges

Klaudia Zinaty

Klaudia Zinaty
Founder & CEO, Women Empowerment Awards & The Women Empowerment Foundation | Halton Hills, Canada · Identity 2026
Klaudia Zinaty is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. As the President and Founder of the Women Empowerment Awards and Foundation, Klaudia has led a transformative movement dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and creating…

Kripa Anand

Kripa Anand
Founder & Editor of She & Success Business Magazine | Mississauga, Ontario · Identity 2026
Kripa Anand is Founder & Editor of She & Success Business Magazine and Founder of the She & Success Foundation, national platforms empowering women entrepreneurs through storytelling, mentorship, education, and opportunity. She also leads Media Relations, Partnerships, and…

Daniel Pillai

Daniel Pillai
CEO & President of LANGTON PR | Toronto, Canada · Identity 2026
Daniel Pillai is the CEO/President of LANGTON PR, redefining visibility as the intersection of authenticity and community. For over 15 years, he has led campaigns that transform brand narratives into cultural conversations—blending storytelling, earned media, and strategy to…

Stephanie Hiltz

Stephanie Hiltz
Speaker Strategist & Event Specialist | Brechin, Ontario · Identity 2026
Stephanie left Toronto, packed up her family, and moved to Costa Rica, believing the right environment changes everything. Born into a family of trade show producers, she's been an event professional since she could talk. It's not just what she does. It's who she is. Through her…
The Road Less Traveled
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Nadine Zeinoun
1st Place

Nadine Zeinoun
1st Place · The Road Less Traveled 2026
Nadine Zeinoun, Master Certified Coach, is an award-winning Executive & Leadership Coach, keynote speaker, and President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Ottawa Chapter. With over 15 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry and more than 3,000…

Jackie Mirkopoulos
2nd Place

Jackie Mirkopoulos
2nd Place · The Road Less Traveled 2026
Jackie Mirkopoulos believes that a radically better form of leadership is possible, one rooted in the deep relationship and integration of nature-centric systems, beginning with the body. As a leadership mentor, Jackie guides clients through her Whole-Systems Leadership…

Donna Murphy
3rd Place

Donna Murphy
3rd Place · The Road Less Traveled 2026
Donna Murphy, MSW and founder of Donna Murphy Counselling. Now semi retired after being disillusioned with the industry of counselling and working on a book that seeks to reveal that everyone has the power within to transform their own lives if they are willing to face…

Victor Lopez

Victor Lopez
Inspirational speaker & Founder of Think Victorious movement - Ottawa, Ontario
Victor Lopez is a youth speaker and the founder of the Think Victorious movement, focused on helping students take ownership of their mindset and future. While still working full-time as a painter, Victor is building his message from real-life experience—not from theory or a…

Armi De Francia

Armi De Francia
Bikeability Changemaker, Active Transportation Planner, Sustainable Mobility Speaker - Pickering, Ontario
Armi De Francia is an award-winning Active Transportation Planner and Sustainable Mobility Speaker. She is dedicated to improving transportation choices in car-dependent communities so that people have better access to opportunity, community, and environmental justice. For over…

Aanchal Vash

Aanchal Vash
Sustainable Success Expert, Mental Health Speaker, Non-Profit Founder: Reach Out Together - Toronto, Ontario
Aanchal Vash is a globally recognized Sustainable Success Expert, Mental Health Speaker, and Founder of the Canadian nonprofit Reach Out Together, driving social change that bridges global systems with grassroots action. She designs and delivers mental health training, peer…

Lilly White

Lilly White
Founder of Power Up Your Life, Founder of Breakfast with Soul & Podcast Host - Almonte, Ontario
Lilly White is a Canadian author, spiritual teacher, and intuitive guide whose work bridges the mystical and the practical. With a career spanning over 25 years, she has helped thousands of individuals reconnect with their intuition, understand their life through archetypal and…

Angèle Lamothe

Angèle Lamothe
Transformational Speaker, Multi-time #1 Best-Selling Author, Empowerment coach - Ottawa, Ontario
Angèle Lamothe is a TEDx Speaker, multi-time #1 Best-Selling Author, Empowerment coach, and gratitude enthusiast who helps people reclaim their energy and master their mindset to create extraordinary lives. Her message is grounded in lived resilience shaped during some of the…

Yvette Murray

Yvette Murray
Mental Health Caregiver Author, Advocate, Speaker, Facilitator - Tiny, Ontario
Yvette Murray is the author of The Mental Health Contagion™: Navigating Yourself Through a Loved One’s Mental Well-Being Decline. A psychotherapist (retired), Mental Health Caregiver Advocate, Keynote Speaker and Trainer. Yvette is a certified facilitator of the Mental Health…

Kenny Mikey

Kenny Mikey
Motivational Comedian & Event Emcee - Florida, USA
Kenny Mikey is a Motivational Comedian on a mission to help people drop the act and be ridiculously themselves! An Emmy Award-winning children’s TV producer and former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown, Kenny has spent over 25 years using humor, play, and…
Words of Wisdom

Calissa Ngozi

Calissa Ngozi
Words of Wisdom · The Road Less Traveled 2026
Judges

Samir Mourani

Samir Mourani
Entrepreneur, Speaker & Podcaster | Richmond Hill, Ontario · The Road Less Traveled 2026
Samir Mourani is an entrepreneur, speaker, and award winning podcaster recognized for his work in mental health and self-development. He hosts & produces "Gent's Talk," a top 5% globally ranked podcast featured on Air Canada, and serves as Editor of "Gent's Post," a leading…

Niki Papaioannou

Niki Papaioannou
Entrepreneur, Media Guru, World Traveller, Mom | Toronto, Ontario · The Road Less Traveled 2026
Niki Papaioannou started Niki Inc., the media relations firm, in 2017. Prior to this she worked on high level endorsements with top NBA and MLB athletes as a Director of Marketing in a national hospitality brand. Niki studied at the University of Toronto and serves as a member…

SK Uddin

SK Uddin
Serial Entrepreneur, Publisher & Editor | Mississauga, Ontario · The Road Less Traveled 2026
SK Uddin is the Founder and Publisher of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, a serial entrepreneur, and a B2B Ecosystem Luminary. He is also Co-Founder of She & Success Business Magazine and leads initiatives including Black Business Magazine, AI Business Review, and Indigenous…

Janice Golding

Janice Golding
CTV News Reporter, Videojournalist and Back-up Anchor | Toronto, Ontario · The Road Less Traveled 2026
Janice Golding delivers breaking and daily news coverage for CTV News Toronto. She also serves as a fill-in anchor for the station's daily newscasts. With more than 25 years of experience reporting from the field, Golding has covered countless major stories making headlines in…
Brand Builder Competition
Online
Online

Stacey Laviolette
1st Place

Stacey Laviolette
1st Place · Brand Builder Competition 2026

Karen Craggs-Milne
2nd Place

Karen Craggs-Milne
2nd Place · Brand Builder Competition 2026

Sofranie Trencia
3rd Place

Sofranie Trencia
3rd Place · Brand Builder Competition 2026

Gladys Paz

Gladys Paz
Top 10 Finalist

Angele Lamothe

Angele Lamothe
Top 10 Finalist

Armi De Francia

Armi De Francia
Top 10 Finalist

Marcia Agius

Marcia Agius
Top 10 Finalist

Tammy Ward

Tammy Ward
Top 10 Finalist

Ian Aman

Ian Aman
Top 10 Finalist

Katrina Houghton

Katrina Houghton
Top 10 Finalist
+ 45 more entrants
Aanchal VashAnjalin IslamAnna SotnykovaAnu TähemaaAsse SaugaBethelene HartCatherine WallisCharlene LalChristine GoldConnie RotellaDiane DevenyiDzhavhelo MukwevhoEbi OginniEmmy RousseauGillian NycumIvar RaavJ. Calvin ShawJacqui FarleyJapji Anna BasJeanette ToroJeremy BerriaultJohn-Edward McGrawJosie LoPorto-FreebornKalyani PardeshiKenny MikeyLacey ArtemisLang NetzlerLiz Doyle-HarmerMarcia GoldingMichael KollwitzMichelle CochlinMichelle GoldrickMichelle WegerMitch KraytonNadia Shana KraussNeika ThesalusNelson JongPatrick MorrisonPhilip WisemanSara KnappSophie FengarasSujata IvesTeri KingstonWesley KingWilliam-Joe White
Judges

Keka DasGupta

Keka DasGupta
Founder, Art of Lifeing · Award-Winning Brand Strategist · Brand Builder Competition 2026

Marty Dickinson

Marty Dickinson
CEO, Here Next Year · Founder, Speakers Speak LIVE · Brand Builder Competition 2026

Andrea Reindl

Andrea Reindl
Founder, Legacy Creative · Brand Strategist for Authors · Brand Builder Competition 2026

Shawn Quintero

Shawn Quintero
Scale Strategist · Personal Brand Advisor · Brand Builder Competition 2026
2025
2025 Grand Slam: Legacy
Grand Slam Finals
CBC Glenn Gould Studio · Toronto

Michelle Weger
#1

Michelle Weger
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2025

Charles Achampong
#2

Charles Achampong
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2025

Rimshah Ahmed
#3

Rimshah Ahmed
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2025

Jenni Cathcart

Jenni Cathcart
Speaker

Pat Doyle

Pat Doyle
Speaker

Ivan Fredette

Ivan Fredette
Speaker

Regula Fischer

Regula Fischer
Speaker

Patrick Morrison

Patrick Morrison
Speaker

Inga Tkachenko Ramage

Inga Tkachenko Ramage
Speaker

Bethelene Hart

Bethelene Hart
Speaker

Robert Alexander

Robert Alexander
Speaker

Aanchal Vash

Aanchal Vash
Speaker

Vivian Meraki

Vivian Meraki
Speaker

Patti Bevilacqua

Patti Bevilacqua
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Rina Rovinelli

Rina Rovinelli
Words of Wisdom · 2025 Grand Slam 2025
Judges

Stu McLaren

Stu McLaren
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025

Angie Seth

Angie Seth
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025

Breanna Xavier-Carter

Breanna Xavier-Carter
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025

Anne Marie Perrault

Anne Marie Perrault
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025

Jacqueline Clements

Jacqueline Clements
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025

Gordon Breault

Gordon Breault
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025

Kat McMorrow

Kat McMorrow
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025

Evan Carmichael

Evan Carmichael
Judge · 2025 Grand Slam 2025
Wild Card Race
Special Event
Online · Public Vote
Public-vote wildcard round — the five Wild Card winners earned the final spots in the 2025 Grand Slam.

Ivan Fredette
Wild Card Winner

Ivan Fredette
Wild Card Winner · Advanced to the 2025 Grand Slam

Rimshah Ahmed
Wild Card Winner

Rimshah Ahmed
Wild Card Winner · Advanced to the 2025 Grand Slam

Michelle Weger
Wild Card Winner

Michelle Weger
Wild Card Winner · Advanced to the 2025 Grand Slam

Pat Doyle
Wild Card Winner

Pat Doyle
Wild Card Winner · Advanced to the 2025 Grand Slam

Inga Tkachenko Ramage
Wild Card Winner

Inga Tkachenko Ramage
Wild Card Winner · Advanced to the 2025 Grand Slam

Aimee Mack

Aimee Mack
Wild Card Contestant

Craig Colby

Craig Colby
Wild Card Contestant

Sofranie Trencia

Sofranie Trencia
Wild Card Contestant
Leaders
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Robert Alexander
1st Place

Robert Alexander
1st Place · Leaders 2025

Jenni Cathcart
2nd Place

Jenni Cathcart
2nd Place · Leaders 2025

Aimee Mack
3rd Place

Aimee Mack
3rd Place · Leaders 2025

Dean Correia

Dean Correia
Speaker

Nadee Fernando O'Driscoll

Nadee Fernando O'Driscoll
Speaker

Inga Tkachenko Ramage

Inga Tkachenko Ramage
Speaker

Heather Coleman

Heather Coleman
Speaker

John Edward McGraw

John Edward McGraw
Speaker

Lalita Dixit

Lalita Dixit
Speaker

Emily Branton

Emily Branton
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Rina Rovinelli

Rina Rovinelli
Words of Wisdom · Leaders 2025
Judges

Klaudia Zinaty

Klaudia Zinaty
Judge · Leaders 2025

Simon Ostler

Simon Ostler
Judge · Leaders 2025

Camille Dundas

Camille Dundas
Judge · Leaders 2025

Zarak Fatah

Zarak Fatah
Judge · Leaders 2025
The Underdog
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Patrick Morrison
1st Place

Patrick Morrison
1st Place · The Underdog 2025

Bethelene Hart
2nd Place

Bethelene Hart
2nd Place · The Underdog 2025

Rimshah Ahmed
3rd Place

Rimshah Ahmed
3rd Place · The Underdog 2025

Happie Micah Edwards

Happie Micah Edwards
Speaker

Saurabh Malpani

Saurabh Malpani
Speaker

Karen Craggs-Milne

Karen Craggs-Milne
Speaker

Samantha Kinoshameg

Samantha Kinoshameg
Speaker

Tania Chomyk

Tania Chomyk
Speaker

Michelle Weger

Michelle Weger
Speaker

Victor Lopez

Victor Lopez
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Angie Seth

Angie Seth
Words of Wisdom · The Underdog 2025
Judges

Jenifer Ettinger

Jenifer Ettinger
Judge · The Underdog 2025

Jodie Davis

Jodie Davis
Judge · The Underdog 2025

Tara Slone

Tara Slone
Judge · The Underdog 2025
The Power of NO
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Vivian Meraki
1st Place

Vivian Meraki
1st Place · The Power of NO 2025

Patti Bevilacqua
2nd Place

Patti Bevilacqua
2nd Place · The Power of NO 2025

Ivan Fredette
3rd Place

Ivan Fredette
3rd Place · The Power of NO 2025

Lacey Artemis

Lacey Artemis
Speaker

Paula Johnson

Paula Johnson
Speaker

Alessia Di Cecco

Alessia Di Cecco
Speaker

Danielle C. Baker

Danielle C. Baker
Speaker

Craig Colby

Craig Colby
Speaker

Liz Jakoi

Liz Jakoi
Speaker

Katie Faloon-Drew

Katie Faloon-Drew
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Farah Nasser

Farah Nasser
Words of Wisdom · The Power of NO 2025
Judges

Jason Reid

Jason Reid
Judge · The Power of NO 2025

Priya Sam

Priya Sam
Judge · The Power of NO 2025

Robb Gilbear

Robb Gilbear
Judge · The Power of NO 2025

Tami Adams

Tami Adams
Judge · The Power of NO 2025
No Risk, No Reward
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Charles Achampong
1st Place

Charles Achampong
1st Place · No Risk, No Reward 2025

Aanchal Vash
2nd Place

Aanchal Vash
2nd Place · No Risk, No Reward 2025

Sofranie Trencia
3rd Place

Sofranie Trencia
3rd Place · No Risk, No Reward 2025

Vaishali Joshi

Vaishali Joshi
Speaker

Lindsey Mazza

Lindsey Mazza
Speaker

Shannon Talbot

Shannon Talbot
Speaker

Pat Doyle

Pat Doyle
Speaker

Jessica Spence

Jessica Spence
Speaker

Herbert Fong

Herbert Fong
Speaker

Carlyn Morris

Carlyn Morris
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Samantha Moonsammy

Samantha Moonsammy
Words of Wisdom · No Risk, No Reward 2025
Judges

Jay Wong

Jay Wong
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2025

Stephanie Lui-Valentim

Stephanie Lui-Valentim
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2025

Steve Lowell

Steve Lowell
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2025

Theresa Beenken

Theresa Beenken
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2025
Resilience
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Regula Fischer
1st Place

Regula Fischer
1st Place · Resilience 2025

Richie Keirouz
2nd Place

Richie Keirouz
2nd Place · Resilience 2025

Lyne Frank
3rd Place

Lyne Frank
3rd Place · Resilience 2025

Chantal McDougall

Chantal McDougall
Speaker

Chris Atwell

Chris Atwell
Speaker

Deborah Fletcher

Deborah Fletcher
Speaker

Jessica Swift

Jessica Swift
Speaker

June Svetlovsky

June Svetlovsky
Speaker

Lauren Daniels

Lauren Daniels
Speaker

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Lauren Pires

Lauren Pires
Words of Wisdom · Resilience 2025
Judges

Amira de Vera

Amira de Vera
Judge · Resilience 2025

Cam Beaudoin

Cam Beaudoin
Judge · Resilience 2025

Catalina Margulis

Catalina Margulis
Judge · Resilience 2025

Farah Nasser

Farah Nasser
Judge · Resilience 2025
2024
2024 Grand Slam: Brave
Grand Slam Finals
CBC Glenn Gould Studio · Toronto

Danielle Campo
#1

Danielle Campo
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2024

Alana Moor
#2

Alana Moor
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2024

Val Vee
#3

Val Vee
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2024

Meagan O'Nan

Meagan O'Nan
Speaker

Calissa Ngozi

Calissa Ngozi
Speaker

Christine Farrugia

Christine Farrugia
Speaker

Yusuf Khoja

Yusuf Khoja
Speaker

Madette Mendoza

Madette Mendoza
Speaker

Scott Ferron

Scott Ferron
Speaker

Maya Woronicz

Maya Woronicz
Speaker

Aseel Elbaba

Aseel Elbaba
Speaker

Tyler Ryan Hall

Tyler Ryan Hall
Speaker

Leisse Wilcox

Leisse Wilcox
Speaker

Mari Haruno

Mari Haruno
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Martin Lespérance

Martin Lespérance
Words of Wisdom · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Rina Rovinelli

Rina Rovinelli
Words of Wisdom · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024
Judges

Cesar Cervantes

Cesar Cervantes
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Fennella Bruce

Fennella Bruce
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Sarah Bean

Sarah Bean
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Jayson Gaignard

Jayson Gaignard
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Nakita Singh Hans

Nakita Singh Hans
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Gordon Breault

Gordon Breault
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024

Cristina Carpio

Cristina Carpio
Judge · 2024 Grand Slam: Brave 2024
Power of YES
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Christine Farrugia
1st Place

Christine Farrugia
1st Place · Power of YES 2024

Scott Ferron
2nd Place

Scott Ferron
2nd Place · Power of YES 2024

Mari Haruno
3rd Place

Mari Haruno
3rd Place · Power of YES 2024

Gabriela Embon

Gabriela Embon
Speaker

Heather Di Santo

Heather Di Santo
Speaker

Kate Mosher

Kate Mosher
Speaker

Sara Knapp

Sara Knapp
Speaker

Shawna Lynne Akerman

Shawna Lynne Akerman
Speaker

Steve Wilkes

Steve Wilkes
Speaker

Susan LeBlanc

Susan LeBlanc
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Ivan Wanis Ruiz

Ivan Wanis Ruiz
Words of Wisdom · Power of YES 2024
Judges

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Judge · Power of YES 2024

Christina Pearo

Christina Pearo
Judge · Power of YES 2024

Ivan Wanis Ruiz

Ivan Wanis Ruiz
Judge · Power of YES 2024

Tami Adams

Tami Adams
Judge · Power of YES 2024
Perseverance
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Danielle Campo McLeod
1st Place

Danielle Campo McLeod
1st Place · Perseverance 2024

Madette Mendoza
2nd Place

Madette Mendoza
2nd Place · Perseverance 2024

Maya Woronicz
3rd Place

Maya Woronicz
3rd Place · Perseverance 2024

CJ Janzen

CJ Janzen
Speaker

Ebi Oginni

Ebi Oginni
Speaker

Josie Smith

Josie Smith
Speaker

Michael Kim

Michael Kim
Speaker

Sandra Tadros Guirguis

Sandra Tadros Guirguis
Speaker

Sara Boswick

Sara Boswick
Speaker

Steve Furtado

Steve Furtado
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Orlando Bowen

Orlando Bowen
Words of Wisdom · Perseverance 2024
Judges

Jenny Shin

Jenny Shin
Judge · Perseverance 2024

Nicole Servinis

Nicole Servinis
Judge · Perseverance 2024

Orlando Bowen

Orlando Bowen
Judge · Perseverance 2024

Ty Hoesgen

Ty Hoesgen
Judge · Perseverance 2024
Freedom
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Tyler Hall
1st Place

Tyler Hall
1st Place · Freedom 2024

Leisse Wilcox
2nd Place

Leisse Wilcox
2nd Place · Freedom 2024

Alana Moor
3rd Place

Alana Moor
3rd Place · Freedom 2024

Darren McKoy

Darren McKoy
Speaker

Fionne Cheng

Fionne Cheng
Speaker

Jessica West

Jessica West
Speaker

Julia Guz

Julia Guz
Speaker

Laura Boone

Laura Boone
Speaker

Lauren Helmkay

Lauren Helmkay
Speaker

Susanna Smith

Susanna Smith
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Andrea Reindl

Andrea Reindl
Words of Wisdom · Freedom 2024
Judges

Andrea Reindl

Andrea Reindl
Judge · Freedom 2024

Angie Seth

Angie Seth
Judge · Freedom 2024

Esther Caszo

Esther Caszo
Judge · Freedom 2024

Joze Piranian

Joze Piranian
Judge · Freedom 2024
Brand Builder Competition
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Calissa Ngozi
1st Place

Calissa Ngozi
1st Place · Brand Builder Competition 2024

Carlyn Morris
2nd Place

Carlyn Morris
2nd Place · Brand Builder Competition 2024

Lucia Gouveia
3rd Place

Lucia Gouveia
3rd Place · Brand Builder Competition 2024

Ebi Oginni

Ebi Oginni
Music Business Coach

Karen Porter

Karen Porter
Health & Happiness Fire Starter

Teresa Ryce

Teresa Ryce
Wellness Architect for Women 50+

Val Vee

Val Vee
Entrepreneur Empowerment Coach

Steve Furtado

Steve Furtado
Chief Dot Connector

Sara Boswick

Sara Boswick
Confidence Coach & Empowerment Influencer

Lauren Helmkay

Lauren Helmkay
Joyful Wellness Cheerleader
+ 16 more entrants
Aseel El-BabaBobbi-Jo CorbettDanielle RussellFionne ChengJen ScholteJennifer MaxwellJulia GoldKate MosherLeisse WilcoxMichelle JohnstonNicolette MooreSara KnappShawna AkermanStacey StevensSteve WilkesSusan LeBlanc
Judges

Adam Rodricks

Adam Rodricks
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2024

Andrea Reindl

Andrea Reindl
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2024

Cher Jones

Cher Jones
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2024

Robb Gilbear

Robb Gilbear
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2024
Human Connection
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Val Vee
1st Place

Val Vee
1st Place · Human Connection 2024

Sonia Palleck
2nd Place

Sonia Palleck
2nd Place · Human Connection 2024

Meagan O'Nan
3rd Place

Meagan O'Nan
3rd Place · Human Connection 2024

Angie Bailey

Angie Bailey
Speaker

Danielle Russell

Danielle Russell
Speaker

Jennifer Maxwell

Jennifer Maxwell
Speaker

Karen Wallington

Karen Wallington
Speaker

Marsha Vanwynsberghe

Marsha Vanwynsberghe
Speaker

William Greenblatt

William Greenblatt
Speaker

Yusuf Khoja

Yusuf Khoja
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Brian Miller

Brian Miller
Words of Wisdom · Human Connection 2024
Judges

Brian Miller

Brian Miller
Judge · Human Connection 2024

Cher Jones

Cher Jones
Judge · Human Connection 2024

Niki Papaioannou

Niki Papaioannou
Judge · Human Connection 2024

Roger Petersen

Roger Petersen
Judge · Human Connection 2024
Reinvention
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Aseel Elbaba
1st Place

Aseel Elbaba
1st Place · Reinvention 2024

Calissa Ngozi
2nd Place

Calissa Ngozi
2nd Place · Reinvention 2024

Robb Gilbear
3rd Place

Robb Gilbear
3rd Place · Reinvention 2024

Catherine Lash

Catherine Lash
Speaker

Christine Packolyk

Christine Packolyk
Speaker

Kay Layne

Kay Layne
Speaker

Lori McDowell

Lori McDowell
Speaker

Meredith Roberts

Meredith Roberts
Speaker

Nubbia Quezada

Nubbia Quezada
Speaker

Samantha Kris

Samantha Kris
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Martin Lespérance

Martin Lespérance
Words of Wisdom · Reinvention 2024
Judges

Bobby Umar

Bobby Umar
Judge · Reinvention 2024

Petar Josic

Petar Josic
Judge · Reinvention 2024

Priya Sam

Priya Sam
Judge · Reinvention 2024

Rania Walker

Rania Walker
Judge · Reinvention 2024
2023
2023 Grand Slam: Joy
Grand Slam Finals
CBC Glenn Gould Studio · Toronto

Martin Lespérance
#1

Martin Lespérance
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2023

Lauren Pires
#2

Lauren Pires
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2023

Lindsy Matthews
#3

Lindsy Matthews
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2023

Karen Agro

Karen Agro
Speaker

Jay Kalryzian

Jay Kalryzian
Speaker

Roberto Paez

Roberto Paez
Speaker

Lydia Knorr

Lydia Knorr
Speaker

Stacey Lynnes

Stacey Lynnes
Speaker

Anu Tähemaa

Anu Tähemaa
Speaker

Chris Ruden

Chris Ruden
Speaker

Samantha Plavins

Samantha Plavins
Speaker

Lasaunia Thompson

Lasaunia Thompson
Speaker

Claudia Chan

Claudia Chan
Speaker

Adrian Leckie

Adrian Leckie
Speaker
Judges

Brian Miller

Brian Miller
Judge · 2023 Grand Slam: Joy 2023

Katie Zeppieri

Katie Zeppieri
Judge · 2023 Grand Slam: Joy 2023

Majeed Mogharreban

Majeed Mogharreban
Judge · 2023 Grand Slam: Joy 2023

Orlando Bowen

Orlando Bowen
Judge · 2023 Grand Slam: Joy 2023

Shannon Loftus

Shannon Loftus
Judge · 2023 Grand Slam: Joy 2023

Tabitha Rose

Tabitha Rose
Judge · 2023 Grand Slam: Joy 2023

Tami Adams

Tami Adams
Judge · 2023 Grand Slam: Joy 2023
Empowerment
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Lydia Knorr
1st Place

Lydia Knorr
1st Place · Empowerment 2023

Jay Kalryzian
2nd Place

Jay Kalryzian
2nd Place · Empowerment 2023

Lara McCulloch
3rd Place

Lara McCulloch
3rd Place · Empowerment 2023

Michelle Jacob

Michelle Jacob
Speaker

Patrick Richard Garcia

Patrick Richard Garcia
Speaker

Jamie Kelly

Jamie Kelly
Speaker

Louise Jackson

Louise Jackson
Speaker

Martin Lespérance

Martin Lespérance
Speaker

Alicia Robertson

Alicia Robertson
Speaker

Tyler Charlebois

Tyler Charlebois
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Dr. Stephanie Estima

Dr. Stephanie Estima
Words of Wisdom · Empowerment 2023
Judges

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Judge · Empowerment 2023

Laura Slinn

Laura Slinn
Judge · Empowerment 2023

Marcos Mendosa

Marcos Mendosa
Judge · Empowerment 2023

Tami Adams

Tami Adams
Judge · Empowerment 2023
Belonging
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Roberto Paez
1st Place

Roberto Paez
1st Place · Belonging 2023

Adrian Leckie
2nd Place

Adrian Leckie
2nd Place · Belonging 2023

Stacey Lynnes
3rd Place

Stacey Lynnes
3rd Place · Belonging 2023

Stephanie McAuliffe

Stephanie McAuliffe
Speaker

Mindy Duff

Mindy Duff
Speaker

Jean-François Lacasse

Jean-François Lacasse
Speaker

Chris Ruden

Chris Ruden
Speaker

Nisha Goyal

Nisha Goyal
Speaker

Neila Ramsingh

Neila Ramsingh
Speaker

Wilf Dinnick

Wilf Dinnick
Speaker
Judges

Gillian Mandich

Gillian Mandich
Judge · Belonging 2023

Jason Reid

Jason Reid
Judge · Belonging 2023

Katie Zeppieri

Katie Zeppieri
Judge · Belonging 2023
Personal Transformation
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Claudia Chan
1st Place

Claudia Chan
1st Place · Personal Transformation 2023

Karen Agro
2nd Place

Karen Agro
2nd Place · Personal Transformation 2023

Rimshah Ahmed
3rd Place

Rimshah Ahmed
3rd Place · Personal Transformation 2023

Anna Muller

Anna Muller
Speaker

Crystal Evans

Crystal Evans
Speaker

Deb Penner

Deb Penner
Speaker

Jen Scholte

Jen Scholte
Speaker

Jessica Oliver

Jessica Oliver
Speaker

Karen Porter

Karen Porter
Speaker

Rupinder Assi

Rupinder Assi
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Satish Verma

Satish Verma
Words of Wisdom · Personal Transformation 2023
Judges

Adam Rodricks

Adam Rodricks
Judge · Personal Transformation 2023

Ashna Bharkhada

Ashna Bharkhada
Judge · Personal Transformation 2023

Keka DasGupta

Keka DasGupta
Judge · Personal Transformation 2023

Randy Phipps

Randy Phipps
Judge · Personal Transformation 2023
Against All Odds
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Lindsy Matthews
1st Place

Lindsy Matthews
1st Place · Against All Odds 2023

Faith Koltak
2nd Place

Faith Koltak
2nd Place · Against All Odds 2023

Sandeep Aujla
3rd Place

Sandeep Aujla
3rd Place · Against All Odds 2023

Lorraine Jordan

Lorraine Jordan
Speaker

Ryan Naccarato

Ryan Naccarato
Speaker

Joyce Edem

Joyce Edem
Speaker

Diane Sorensen

Diane Sorensen
Speaker

Gunjan Anandjiwala

Gunjan Anandjiwala
Speaker

Samantha Plavins

Samantha Plavins
Speaker

Tara Geraghty-Ellis

Tara Geraghty-Ellis
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Mike Shoreman

Mike Shoreman
Words of Wisdom · Against All Odds 2023
Judges

Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar
Judge · Against All Odds 2023

Joze Piranian

Joze Piranian
Judge · Against All Odds 2023

Priya Sam

Priya Sam
Judge · Against All Odds 2023

Shannon Loftus

Shannon Loftus
Judge · Against All Odds 2023
Body Beautiful
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Lasaunia Thompson
1st Place

Lasaunia Thompson
1st Place · Body Beautiful 2023

Lauren Pires
2nd Place

Lauren Pires
2nd Place · Body Beautiful 2023

Brian Fuller
3rd Place

Brian Fuller
3rd Place · Body Beautiful 2023

Aliscia Brorman

Aliscia Brorman
Top 10 Finalist

Åsa Rydhard

Åsa Rydhard
Top 10 Finalist

Brett Nelson

Brett Nelson
Top 10 Finalist

Anu Tähemaa

Anu Tähemaa
Top 10 Finalist

Mell Balment

Mell Balment
Top 10 Finalist

Jackie Eldridge

Jackie Eldridge
Top 10 Finalist

Daniel Burns

Daniel Burns
Top 10 Finalist
+ 14 more open-round speakers
Diane SorensenDarren McKoyAngie BaileyLynda Marie RoyEmmy RousseauLauren ClemettKushal GeesaworTammy TresorDonald CarrJo MazgayAndrea MondouxHoward BrownRimshah AhmedSharlene Lynch
Judges

Brooke Castillo

Brooke Castillo
Judge · Body Beautiful 2023

Nicholas Kusmich

Nicholas Kusmich
Judge · Body Beautiful 2023

Samara Bay

Samara Bay
Judge · Body Beautiful 2023

Shawn Quintero

Shawn Quintero
Judge · Body Beautiful 2023
2022
2022 Grand Slam: Evolution
Grand Slam Finals
CBC Glenn Gould Studio · Toronto

Marcos Mendosa
#1

Marcos Mendosa
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2022

Justin Senense
#2

Justin Senense
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2022

Daniel Burns
#3

Daniel Burns
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2022

Brian Fuller

Brian Fuller
Speaker

Lisa Kelly

Lisa Kelly
Speaker

Tania Chomyk

Tania Chomyk
Speaker

Anesh Daya

Anesh Daya
Speaker

Jen Liss

Jen Liss
Speaker

Penny Casselman

Penny Casselman
Speaker

Warren Falkenstein

Warren Falkenstein
Speaker

Jonathan Glass

Jonathan Glass
Speaker

Pat Labez

Pat Labez
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Marjorie Aunos

Marjorie Aunos
Words of Wisdom · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022
Judges

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Judge · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022

Laura Slinn

Laura Slinn
Judge · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022

Satish Verma

Satish Verma
Judge · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022

Sonia Zarbatany

Sonia Zarbatany
Judge · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022

Stu McLaren

Stu McLaren
Judge · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022

Theresa Beenken

Theresa Beenken
Judge · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022

Tricia Brouk

Tricia Brouk
Judge · 2022 Grand Slam: Evolution 2022
Momentum Conference
Showcase
CBC Glenn Gould Studio · Toronto
Speaker development conference held alongside the 2022 Grand Slam.
Blake FlyRina RovinelliDarius BasharCarol SchulteHoward BrownGina HatzisAnthony TomizzaLaura SlinnKady Romagnuolo
Brand Builder Competition
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Angie Bailey
1st Place

Angie Bailey
1st Place · Brand Builder Competition 2022

Kristin Light
2nd Place

Kristin Light
2nd Place · Brand Builder Competition 2022

Mell Balment
3rd Place

Mell Balment
3rd Place · Brand Builder Competition 2022

Karen Porter

Karen Porter
Women's Health & Wellness Coach

Carlyn Morris

Carlyn Morris
Outdoor Adventurer & Solution Scout

Michele Maher

Michele Maher
Custom Statement Jewellery Designer

Karen Wallington

Karen Wallington
Artisan of Dreadlocks

Patrice Esper

Patrice Esper
An Entrepreneur's Super Hero

Anu Tähemaa

Anu Tähemaa
Corporate Maestro

Peter Hernandez

Peter Hernandez
Transformational Speaker
+ 25 more entrants
Annie HardockAshley FallettaDonna PiperEmmy RousseauIngrid PalmerDr. Jackie EldridgeJanna PiperJen LissJenny C. CohenKady RomagnuoloKim BrunsonKyle Austin DavisLynda Marie RoyMarijana CarmickleMarsha BatteeMicha EdwardsMichelle JacobMike DiDucaPetros EshetuRachel RainbowDr. Rowena WinklerSamantha KinoshamegSharon BabineauTeresa HuescaTiffany Coyle
Judges

Crystal Adair-Benning

Crystal Adair-Benning
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2022

Mike Kim

Mike Kim
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2022

Stu McLaren

Stu McLaren
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2022

Tiffany Neuman

Tiffany Neuman
Judge · Brand Builder Competition 2022
Impact
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Penny Casselman
1st Place

Penny Casselman
1st Place · Impact 2022

Jen Liss
2nd Place

Jen Liss
2nd Place · Impact 2022

Warren Falkenstein
3rd Place

Warren Falkenstein
3rd Place · Impact 2022

Brett Nelson

Brett Nelson
Top 10 Finalist

Brian Fuller

Brian Fuller
Top 10 Finalist

Candace Burkart

Candace Burkart
Top 10 Finalist

Charis Santillie

Charis Santillie
Top 10 Finalist

Deon Hall-Garriques

Deon Hall-Garriques
Top 10 Finalist

Lorree Appleby

Lorree Appleby
Top 10 Finalist

Tydrick Pore

Tydrick Pore
Top 10 Finalist
Judges

Brian Miller

Brian Miller
Judge · Impact 2022

Geeta Nadkarni

Geeta Nadkarni
Judge · Impact 2022

Jason Reid

Jason Reid
Judge · Impact 2022

Nim Stant

Nim Stant
Judge · Impact 2022
The Comeback
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Marcos Mendosa
1st Place

Marcos Mendosa
1st Place · The Comeback 2022

Amanda Chen
2nd Place

Amanda Chen
2nd Place · The Comeback 2022

Pat Labez
3rd Place

Pat Labez
3rd Place · The Comeback 2022

Mary Pomeroy-Brown

Mary Pomeroy-Brown
Speaker

Nikki McKnight

Nikki McKnight
Speaker

Shiraz Baboo

Shiraz Baboo
Speaker

Edwin Frondozo

Edwin Frondozo
Speaker

Kady Romagnuolo

Kady Romagnuolo
Speaker

Jean Tien

Jean Tien
Speaker

Lisa Patel

Lisa Patel
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Joel Brown

Joel Brown
Words of Wisdom · The Comeback 2022
Judges

Joel Brown

Joel Brown
Judge · The Comeback 2022

Maria Locker

Maria Locker
Judge · The Comeback 2022

Bobby Umar

Bobby Umar
Judge · The Comeback 2022

Tarzan Kay

Tarzan Kay
Judge · The Comeback 2022
Amplifying Voices: Parents with Disabilities
Showcase
Online
Marco PasquaChrista CoutureKate ToholkaKara ScottIngrid PalmerMarjorie AunosJenna Reed-CoteMorénike Giwa OnaiwuDani IzzyEliza HullHeather WalkusHolly BonnerTracy Odell
Healing
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Justin Senense
1st Place

Justin Senense
1st Place · Healing 2022

Daniel Burns
2nd Place

Daniel Burns
2nd Place · Healing 2022

Tania Chomyk
3rd Place

Tania Chomyk
3rd Place · Healing 2022

Pratheep Charlesjanthan

Pratheep Charlesjanthan
Top 10 Finalist

Åsa Rydhard

Åsa Rydhard
Top 10 Finalist

Brian Fuller

Brian Fuller
Top 10 Finalist

Mary Pomeroy-Brown

Mary Pomeroy-Brown
Top 10 Finalist

Candace Burkart

Candace Burkart
Top 10 Finalist

Navi Bliss

Navi Bliss
Top 10 Finalist

Donald Carr

Donald Carr
Top 10 Finalist
+ 34 more open-round speakers
Dr. LaTarsha HoldenDidier LiShari AlyseKhemara SicalMell BalmentJean TienDr Mary ZennettLorenzo LewisBrook SheehanSharlene LynchErica HutsonShamilla WilliamsChristina Grace LaneTracy Shea-PorterJon WillisFern RayJanice BurtJenny C CohenElias SahyouniMaha RahmehNathalie DelormeDr Olivia OngNaomi Jean-BaptisteTeresa HuescaDavood MirzaieSonja YagoTomas OhannessianJennifer Jai BlackJenna Reed-CoteSheldon R. S. CrockerMaya ManseauAlice YipLynda RoyFaith Ehiozuwa
Judges

Dr. Angela Lauria

Dr. Angela Lauria
Judge · Healing 2022

Eric Edmeades

Eric Edmeades
Judge · Healing 2022

Jessica Rasdall

Jessica Rasdall
Judge · Healing 2022

Stephanie Burns Robertozzi

Stephanie Burns Robertozzi
Judge · Healing 2022
Amplifying Voices: Women's Empowerment
Showcase
Online
Gina HatzisIngrid PalmerJulianna BootsmanRina RovinelliShirin AriffShiva Duddi
Catalyst
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Anesh Daya
1st Place

Anesh Daya
1st Place · Catalyst 2022

Jonathan Glass
2nd Place

Jonathan Glass
2nd Place · Catalyst 2022

Lisa Kelly
3rd Place

Lisa Kelly
3rd Place · Catalyst 2022

Alyssia Dietrich

Alyssia Dietrich
Top 10 Finalist

Jennifer Maxwell

Jennifer Maxwell
Top 10 Finalist

Pat Labez

Pat Labez
Top 10 Finalist

Renee Paser-Paull

Renee Paser-Paull
Top 10 Finalist

Simmone Park

Simmone Park
Top 10 Finalist

Stephanie Broussard

Stephanie Broussard
Top 10 Finalist

Marjorie Aunos

Marjorie Aunos
Top 10 Finalist

Robin Bryson Talmadge

Robin Bryson Talmadge
Speaker · Catalyst 2022
+ 34 more open-round speakers
Kady RomagnuoloPatrick Richard GarciaMarni RatnerAna OsorioHeather SweeneyCarol PasternakRonnie TsunamiMelissa PageKenny SmithDan ShaikhKatherine VrastakBrett NelsonKaren WallingtonJacinta WhelanMarise FosterTracy TurberfieldFernanda FirmanHitesh ParmarFanoula FiltsosTania ChomykEmmy RousseauZoe MitchellJackie EldridgeAnja SimmonsTroy JonesAlice YipErica LopezDante LopezMary Pomeroy-BrownJo MazgayCarol Ann LawrieAnita Blaszczak DizgunRobin AbshireNaomi Ali
Judges

Azul Terronez

Azul Terronez
Judge · Catalyst 2022

Steve Lowell

Steve Lowell
Judge · Catalyst 2022

Jayne Lowell

Jayne Lowell
Judge · Catalyst 2022

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Judge · Catalyst 2022
2021
2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth
Grand Slam Finals
Paradise Theatre · Toronto

Marjorie Aunos
#1

Marjorie Aunos
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2021

Yvette Raposo
#2

Yvette Raposo
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2021

Julianna Bootsman
#3

Julianna Bootsman
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2021

Benjamin Wayo

Benjamin Wayo
Speaker

Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark
Speaker

Daniel Burns

Daniel Burns
Speaker

Donald Carr

Donald Carr
Speaker

Emmy Rousseau

Emmy Rousseau
Speaker

Ingrid Palmer

Ingrid Palmer
Speaker

Kady Romagnuolo

Kady Romagnuolo
Speaker

Ken Hall

Ken Hall
Speaker

Kristin Light

Kristin Light
Speaker

Marlee Liss

Marlee Liss
Speaker

Navi Bliss

Navi Bliss
Speaker
Judges

Brian Miller

Brian Miller
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021

Joel Huculak

Joel Huculak
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021

Keka DasGupta

Keka DasGupta
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021

Neeta Bhushan

Neeta Bhushan
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021

Raina Yoo

Raina Yoo
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021

Selena Soo

Selena Soo
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021

Tabitha Rose

Tabitha Rose
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021

Travis Blakely

Travis Blakely
Judge · 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth 2021
Personal Power
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Marjorie Aunos
1st Place

Marjorie Aunos
1st Place · Personal Power 2021

Catherine Clark
2nd Place

Catherine Clark
2nd Place · Personal Power 2021

Yvette Raposo
3rd Place

Yvette Raposo
3rd Place · Personal Power 2021

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette
Top 10 Finalist

Heather Sweeney

Heather Sweeney
Top 10 Finalist

Kady Romagnuolo

Kady Romagnuolo
Top 10 Finalist

Kristin Light

Kristin Light
Top 10 Finalist

Marci Warhaft

Marci Warhaft
Top 10 Finalist

Rafiat Ahmed

Rafiat Ahmed
Top 10 Finalist

Troy Jones

Troy Jones
Top 10 Finalist
+ 34 more open-round speakers
Alexander DezanAlma TarelliAna OsorioCJ GraceDaniel BurnsDaniela ChaseDavid ThatcherDonald CarrElizabeth HoytEloise EatonEmmanuel BuabengEmmy RousseauEran LotanErica LopezFazeena HaniffJackie EldridgeKate VrastakKenneth SmithKristen MagniLatia BanksLisa KellyLori ClineMariah-Jane ThiesMariana SantiagoMarise FosterMary Pomeroy-BrownOusha DemelloPatrice EsperQueen GerVaise GuytonShiva DuddiSol Sister KendraTracy Shea-PorterVicky McGrathYollanda Zhang
Judges

Brian Olds

Brian Olds
Judge · Personal Power 2021

Dr. Cheryl Wood

Dr. Cheryl Wood
Judge · Personal Power 2021

Ian Tyson

Ian Tyson
Judge · Personal Power 2021

Laura Slinn

Laura Slinn
Judge · Personal Power 2021
Body Beautiful
Paradise Theatre · Toronto

Kristin Light
1st Place

Kristin Light
1st Place · Body Beautiful 2021

Daniel Burns
2nd Place

Daniel Burns
2nd Place · Body Beautiful 2021

Sara Rahimi
3rd Place

Sara Rahimi
3rd Place · Body Beautiful 2021

Martin Parker

Martin Parker
Speaker

Queen GerVaise Guyton

Queen GerVaise Guyton
Speaker

Hanna Guzman

Hanna Guzman
Speaker

Ingrid Palmer

Ingrid Palmer
Speaker

Navi Bliss

Navi Bliss
Speaker

Karin Vagiste

Karin Vagiste
Speaker

Shiva Duddi

Shiva Duddi
Speaker

Dan Barra-Berger

Dan Barra-Berger
Speaker
Judges

Alvin Brown

Alvin Brown
Judge · Body Beautiful 2021

Gina Hatzis

Gina Hatzis
Judge · Body Beautiful 2021

Mark Bowden

Mark Bowden
Judge · Body Beautiful 2021

Mike Brcic

Mike Brcic
Judge · Body Beautiful 2021
Amplifying Voices: Mental Wellth
Showcase
Online
Mark MetryAllison SutterAlexandra DollerySarah SturinoDaniel BurnsKareen AristideLindsay Soberano-WilsonDanielle CaesarJordan Kilpatrick-SmithNkechi Nwafor-RobinsonEden GoldEmmanuel BuabengEmmy RousseauAlex Shendelman
Amplifying Voices: Women's Empowerment
Showcase
Online
Samantha KinoshamegAsha FrostBenjamin WayoCatherine WallaceDanielle CaesarDonald CarrGina HatzisHeather WaxmanIngrid PalmerNavi BlissTaryn HawleyVirgen Mariana
Forgiveness
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Marlee Liss
1st Place

Marlee Liss
1st Place · Forgiveness 2021

Marjorie Aunos
2nd Place

Marjorie Aunos
2nd Place · Forgiveness 2021

Kristin Light
3rd Place

Kristin Light
3rd Place · Forgiveness 2021

CJ Grace

CJ Grace
Top 10 Finalist

Emmy Rousseau

Emmy Rousseau
Top 10 Finalist

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette
Top 10 Finalist

Danielle Caesar

Danielle Caesar
Top 10 Finalist

Kady Romagnuolo

Kady Romagnuolo
Top 10 Finalist

Marci Warhaft

Marci Warhaft
Top 10 Finalist

Liz Callaway

Liz Callaway
Top 10 Finalist
+ 10 more open-round speakers
Alexandra DolleryAlyssia DietrichCurtis BennettDonald CarrErica LopezKatherine VrastakLori ClineMariah-Jane ThiesTomas OhannessianVerna Powers
Judges

Erin Neuhardt

Erin Neuhardt
Judge · Forgiveness 2021

Frankie Cena

Frankie Cena
Judge · Forgiveness 2021

Jennifer Spivak

Jennifer Spivak
Judge · Forgiveness 2021

Rodney C. Burris

Rodney C. Burris
Judge · Forgiveness 2021
Fathers
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Donald Carr
1st Place

Donald Carr
1st Place · Fathers 2021

Julianna Bootsman
2nd Place

Julianna Bootsman
2nd Place · Fathers 2021

Alma Tarelli
3rd Place

Alma Tarelli
3rd Place · Fathers 2021

Lisa Kelly

Lisa Kelly
Top 10 Finalist

Gaby Mammone

Gaby Mammone
Top 10 Finalist

Brittani Ellis

Brittani Ellis
Top 10 Finalist

Daniel Burns

Daniel Burns
Top 10 Finalist

Ken Hall

Ken Hall
Top 10 Finalist

Alyssia Dietrich

Alyssia Dietrich
Top 10 Finalist

Eric Konovalov

Eric Konovalov
Top 10 Finalist
+ 25 more open-round speakers
Alycia AndersonAryan IhsanBeth RiceBethelene HartDevin BisanzDionne SinclairEmmanuel BuabengErica LopezFlorence CasugaGwenda LambertHarneak BurmiKim StandevenMaria-Elena RousseauMariana SantiagoMarise FosterMarjorie AunosMartin ParkerMary Pomeroy-BrownMicha EdwardsNatali TjahjadiPatrick Richard GarciaShiva DuddiTomomi TsuchioMark BelosaSaina Anarose
Judges

Brian Miller

Brian Miller
Judge · Fathers 2021

Danielle Tucker

Danielle Tucker
Judge · Fathers 2021

Julian Doan

Julian Doan
Judge · Fathers 2021

Tracy Schmitt

Tracy Schmitt
Judge · Fathers 2021
Amplifying DIF-abled Voices
Showcase
Online
Subtitle: Parenting with DIF-Abilities. Hosted by Chantal Petitclerc.
Wendy PorchAnja SimmonsIngrid PalmerIvanova SmithLindsay BrillhartMarco PasquaMarjorie AunosMartin ParkerMelanie MarsdenMorénike Giwa Onaiwu
Self-Acceptance
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Lindsay Rae D'Ottavio
1st Place

Lindsay Rae D'Ottavio
1st Place · Self-Acceptance 2021

Ken Hall
2nd Place

Ken Hall
2nd Place · Self-Acceptance 2021

Daniel Burns
3rd Place

Daniel Burns
3rd Place · Self-Acceptance 2021

Sara Stanco

Sara Stanco
Top 10 Finalist

David Thatcher

David Thatcher
Top 10 Finalist

Eden Gold

Eden Gold
Top 10 Finalist

Ingrid Palmer

Ingrid Palmer
Top 10 Finalist

Julianna Bootsman

Julianna Bootsman
Top 10 Finalist

Alexandra Dollery

Alexandra Dollery
Top 10 Finalist

Tracy Shea-Porter

Tracy Shea-Porter
Top 10 Finalist
+ 18 more open-round speakers
Anthony MooreEmily StangMimuna MohamedAryan IhsanCindy SantoDelane CooperErica LopezKate VrastakMariana SantiagoMike MatteazziSharon WoodSerena PattersonEmmanuel BuabengMarjorie AunosMelba StetzMichelle BaxoNavi BlissPatrick R. Garcia
Judges

Jay Wong

Jay Wong
Judge · Self-Acceptance 2021

Leigh Mitchell

Leigh Mitchell
Judge · Self-Acceptance 2021

Mike Shoreman

Mike Shoreman
Judge · Self-Acceptance 2021

Quinn Conyers

Quinn Conyers
Judge · Self-Acceptance 2021
Youth Competition: Friendship
Youth Competition
Online
Junior Division

Ariel Motta
1st Place

Ariel Motta
1st Place · Junior Division · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Alithea Lauraitis
2nd Place

Alithea Lauraitis
2nd Place · Junior Division · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Amos Zhu
3rd Place

Amos Zhu
3rd Place · Junior Division · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Alisa Raguimov

Alisa Raguimov
Junior Division · Youth Speaker

Jackson Smith-Ruttan

Jackson Smith-Ruttan
Junior Division · Youth Speaker
Senior Division

Ana Milu
1st Place

Ana Milu
1st Place · Senior Division · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Angel Zhao
2nd Place

Angel Zhao
2nd Place · Senior Division · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Anita Pan
3rd Place

Anita Pan
3rd Place · Senior Division · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Enya Fang

Enya Fang
Senior Division · Youth Speaker

Victoria Moldovan

Victoria Moldovan
Senior Division · Youth Speaker
Judges

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Judge · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Joel Hilchey

Joel Hilchey
Judge · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Pauleanna Reid

Pauleanna Reid
Judge · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021

Rachel Weinstock

Rachel Weinstock
Judge · Youth Competition: Friendship 2021
Amplifying Women's Voices
Showcase
Online
Amy DavisAndria HudsonCatherine WallisChristelle BiigaChristina LeporeDaniela ChaseKatlyn KotilaLaura BeauparlantLaura SlinnLisa WhiteMalaika SimmonsNatalia AngelouNethia HeywardNicole SchienerTabitha RoseValeria PonisRosalia RiveraGina HatzisMary MorassuttiMerlyna ValentineSamra Zafar
Love Lessons
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Benjamin Wayo
1st Place

Benjamin Wayo
1st Place · Love Lessons 2021

Donovan Hall
2nd Place

Donovan Hall
2nd Place · Love Lessons 2021

Martin Parker
3rd Place

Martin Parker
3rd Place · Love Lessons 2021

Julianna Bootsman

Julianna Bootsman
Top 10 Finalist

Navi Bliss

Navi Bliss
Top 10 Finalist

Jackie Eldridge

Jackie Eldridge
Top 10 Finalist

Danielle Caesar

Danielle Caesar
Top 10 Finalist

Angel Shaw-Martini

Angel Shaw-Martini
Top 10 Finalist

Marjorie Aunos

Marjorie Aunos
Top 10 Finalist

Ingrid Palmer

Ingrid Palmer
Top 10 Finalist
+ 30 more open-round speakers
Aprille ReedBlake LeeperChip DizardChristal LusterDan FaillDaniel BurnsDina GregoryDonald CarrEmily DayJulia Katsivo CarterKaren SeymourKylie LoweLilian MottaLisa Dimino WhiteLora CheadleMaria-Elena RousseauMariana SantiagoMary Pomeroy-BrownMimuna MohamedNene AkintanPatrick GarciaRosemary MupambwaSara StancoShiva DuddiSima HeyatTal GraniteTomas OhannessianZane LandinDiana LockettJessica Hawkins
Words of Wisdom

Merlyna Valentine

Merlyna Valentine
Words of Wisdom · Love Lessons 2021
Judges

Annie Lalla

Annie Lalla
Judge · Love Lessons 2021

Brian Olds

Brian Olds
Judge · Love Lessons 2021

Dr. Stephen De Wit

Dr. Stephen De Wit
Judge · Love Lessons 2021

Lori Pelzer

Lori Pelzer
Judge · Love Lessons 2021
2020
2020 Grand Slam: Freedom
Grand Slam Finals
Livestreamed

Merlyna Valentine
#1

Merlyna Valentine
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2020
Respected educator for 30+ years. Overcame a medical tragedy — given less than 10% chance of surviving sepsis — and became a quadruple amputee. Inspires audiences to embrace change and persevere.

Sophie Sabbage
#2

Sophie Sabbage
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2020
25 years in human and corporate transformation. Author of two Sunday Times bestsellers. Well-known in the UK as a patient activist dedicated to the authenticity and creativity of the human spirit.

Peter Hernandez
#3

Peter Hernandez
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2020
Toastmaster, Rotarian, and 100 Men of Oshawa member. Driven by making a difference at home, in the community, and in the world. A supporter of Speaker Slam® since its inception.

Cheryl Murray

Cheryl Murray
Wisdom Life Coach & Career Counsellor
Award-winning speaker and career counselor with 20 years in Social Services and 15,000+ expert hours of coaching individuals across the GTA.

Sandra Elia

Sandra Elia
Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker
Certified Food Addiction Counselor and Director of Obesity Action. Runs Ontario's outpatient Food Addiction Recovery Program and co-created Canada's first residential treatment program.

Ingrid Palmer

Ingrid Palmer
Changemaker, Storyteller & Advocate
Founder of Focus On Ability, a motivational consulting campaign helping people redefine their lives and achieve their goals despite their personal history.

Kennedy Ifeh

Kennedy Ifeh
Entrepreneur, Writer & Activist
Left a career in ICT to venture into entrepreneurship. Founder of Gift of Freedom and Buybox Express. Working through reading, writing, and speaking to inspire self-reform and build a better world.

Karen Porter

Karen Porter
Holistic Nutritionist & Wellness Coach
Battled IBS, anxiety, and debilitating depression for 30 years before taking her health into her own hands. Now helps women over 45 regain their energy and love their lives.

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Author, Mentor & Performer
Author of three award-winning books. Mentors speakers, coaches, and rebels to write, publish, and profit from their best-selling books without breaking their spirits or their banks.

Heather Chauvin

Heather Chauvin
Author, Coach & Speaker
Leadership coach helping ambitious women conquer their fears and become leaders at work and home. Host of the Mom Is In Control Podcast. Living through stage 4 cancer while running a thriving business.

Ashley Wong

Ashley Wong
Speaker
At 15 years old, became the youngest person to win a Speaker Slam® event. Lord of the Rings fan, K-pop enthusiast, and proud bunny parent.

Adonis Rosalle

Adonis Rosalle
Speaker, Storyteller & Entrepreneur
Speaker, storyteller, and straight-up noisemaker. Automotive consultant at Downtown Chrysler and speaker through The Wonderful Speaking Company.

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette
Soul Alignment Coach & Author
Began as a Registered Nurse, became a Naturopathic Doctor, and then stepped away from private practice to expand globally. Published author and inspirational speaker featured in Elephant Journal, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.

Christine Laperriere

Christine Laperriere
Author, Speaker & Executive Coach
President of Leader In Motion and Executive Director of the Women of Influence Advancement Centre. Amazon #1 Bestselling author of Too Busy to Be Happy. Coaches 100 leaders per year.
Family
Lincoln Alexander Theatre · Hamilton

Jonathan Andrews
1st Place

Jonathan Andrews
1st Place · Family 2020
Award-winning youth advocate working with TD, RBC, and hundreds of schools across Canada. Committed to creating safe spaces for mental health conversations in every community.

Merav Richter
2nd Place

Merav Richter
2nd Place · Family 2020
Author of three award-winning books, including one co-written with her 9-year-old daughter. Mentors speakers and coaches to write and publish their best-selling books.

Adonis Rosalle
3rd Place

Adonis Rosalle
3rd Place · Family 2020
Brings the show to every project he touches. Speaker through The Wonderful Speaking Company. Prepared to rock your senses, challenge your mind, and fully engage your heart.

Sharon Babineau

Sharon Babineau
Inspirational Speaker & Decorated Soldier
Author, motivational speaker, and decorated military soldier. Founder of Maddie's Everlasting Wish. Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and Canadian Sovereign Medal for Volunteers.

Peter Hernandez

Peter Hernandez
Speaker & Community Builder
Toastmaster, Rotarian, and 100 Men of Oshawa member. Driven by making a difference at home and in the community. There is no greater gift than human connection.

Keka DasGupta

Keka DasGupta
Positivity Catalyst & Entrepreneur
Award-winning PR/marketing veteran whose clients include IKEA, Nike, Disney, and American Express. Through The Art of Life-ing, helps people do life on their own terms through gratitude-centered leadership.

Stephen Elliot

Stephen Elliot
Speaker, Entrepreneur & Facilitator
Proud dad whose two boys inspired him to take the stage. Founder of e3, a youth public speaking program. Account executive and Toastmaster competitor.

Joseph Fackenheim

Joseph Fackenheim
Coach, Speaker & Writer
Couldn't hack school due to language barriers, ADHD, and peculiarity — so he became an actor, earned an MA in Classical Acting, and returned to teach using theatrical tools. 25 years performing on every sort of stage.

Susheela Ramachandran

Susheela Ramachandran
Intuitive Channel & Energy Healer
Intuitive channel, energy sound healer, and guide for spiritual entrepreneurs. Advocate for holistic leadership. Mission: create a world where humanity lives in loving relationship with themselves, each other, and the planet.

Dorit Palvanov

Dorit Palvanov
Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Coach
Cycle-syncing expert and femininity mentor. Empowers women to use their menstrual cycles as a framework to create flow, align energetically, and ditch the story that women are destined to burn out.
Self-Worth
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Sophie Sabbage
1st Place

Sophie Sabbage
1st Place · Self-Worth 2020

Merlyna Valentine
2nd Place

Merlyna Valentine
2nd Place · Self-Worth 2020

Karen Porter
3rd Place

Karen Porter
3rd Place · Self-Worth 2020

Beverley Ellis

Beverley Ellis
Top 10 Finalist

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette
Top 10 Finalist

Danielle Caesar

Danielle Caesar
Top 10 Finalist

Lisa Taylor

Lisa Taylor
Top 10 Finalist

Marjorie Aunos

Marjorie Aunos
Top 10 Finalist

Navi Bliss

Navi Bliss
Top 10 Finalist

Suzan Nguyen

Suzan Nguyen
Top 10 Finalist
Judges

Gina Hatzis

Gina Hatzis
Judge · Self-Worth 2020

Jeff Stevens

Jeff Stevens
Judge · Self-Worth 2020

Makini Smith

Makini Smith
Judge · Self-Worth 2020

Mark Black

Mark Black
Judge · Self-Worth 2020
Identity
Online · Two-Stage
Online

Ashley Wong
1st Place

Ashley Wong
1st Place · Identity 2020

Cheryl Murray
2nd Place

Cheryl Murray
2nd Place · Identity 2020

Donovan Hall
3rd Place

Donovan Hall
3rd Place · Identity 2020

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette
Top 10 Finalist

Donovan Mckenzie

Donovan Mckenzie
Top 10 Finalist

Jackie Eldridge

Jackie Eldridge
Top 10 Finalist

Jesse DeVine

Jesse DeVine
Top 10 Finalist

Navi Bliss

Navi Bliss
Top 10 Finalist

Sama Aqlan

Sama Aqlan
Top 10 Finalist

Shabnam Mahboobi

Shabnam Mahboobi
Top 10 Finalist
+ 35 more open-round speakers
Alisha BraundAna MiluAndrea CallonAnja SimmonsAriane LabelleBev WalknerCindy StradlingDavid Michael BachanDawn McIlmoyleDrazen IvanisevicElla BatesGaye RubensGustavo CarvalhoGwenda LambertIngrid PalmerJaitara JaydeJudit SchonwaldL.A. WadeLovemore MclaughlinMark BlackMark HydeMary Pomeroy-BrownMert OzMichelle JacobMimuna MohamedNikolina IvankovicNorhan AhmedOdette NovielliQuinn ConyersS. Angel ShawSandy O'SheaSarah BeatonSarah HasanShiva DuddiSophie Sabbage
Judges

Anthony McLean

Anthony McLean
Judge · Identity 2020

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Judge · Identity 2020

Gina Hatzis

Gina Hatzis
Judge · Identity 2020

Isaac Saul

Isaac Saul
Judge · Identity 2020

Travis Blakely

Travis Blakely
Judge · Identity 2020
Kindness
Online · Two-Stage
Online
The Kindness Finals — all twelve speakers advanced from the open round below.

Orly Wahba
1st Place

Orly Wahba
1st Place · Resilience 2020

Ingrid Palmer
2nd Place
2nd Place

Ingrid Palmer
2nd Place · Kindness 2020

Julie Papango
3rd Place
3rd Place

Julie Papango
3rd Place · Kindness 2020

Brigid Dineen

Brigid Dineen
Finalist

Cathy Sikorski

Cathy Sikorski
Finalist

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette
Finalist

Gabriel Do Amaral

Gabriel Do Amaral
Finalist

Kristin Light

Kristin Light
Finalist

Michael Knowlton

Michael Knowlton
Finalist

Mike Shoreman

Mike Shoreman
Finalist

Sophie Sabbage

Sophie Sabbage
Finalist

Sudheer Joshi

Sudheer Joshi
Finalist
Judges

Jane Atkinson

Jane Atkinson
Judge · Resilience 2020

Jully Black

Jully Black
Judge · Resilience 2020

Stu McLaren

Stu McLaren
Judge · Resilience 2020
Judges

Jane Atkinson

Jane Atkinson
Judge · Kindness 2020

Jully Black

Jully Black
Judge · Kindness 2020

Stu Maclaren

Stu Maclaren
Judge · Kindness 2020
Amplifying Black Voices
Showcase
Online
Presented with Stolen From Africa — raised $1,000. Featuring Dwayne Morgan and Greg Frankson.
Dwayne MorganGreg FranksonAdonis RosalleNkechi Nwafor-RobinsonTravis Blakely
Kindness
Online · Two-Stage
Online
The largest Speaker Slam® event ever — roughly 85 speakers competed online during the first months of the pandemic. Twelve finalists advanced to Resilience, the Kindness Finals.
View the Kindness open-round speakers
Adonis RosalleAlisha BraundAlusine BanguraAlzonia ChaliseAmanda PerrotAna MiluAngie KimAnja SimmonsAseel El-BabaAsha FrostBev WalknerCarolyn MartynChristina LeporeChristine LaperriereDaniel J PlexmanDiane DemetreDragana KomadinaEmily DayEno Georgette InwekFiona PavlovskaGaye RubensGaby MammoneGustavo CarvalhoGwenda LambertHarneak BurmiHina MahindruHuria KiranIan TysonIsabella SJ KansoJackie EldridgeJaime IussoJay SharmaJaylan HaylesJoanna BarlasJonathan BalseiroJude ElrayesJudith TaitKacy SinghKareen AristideKevin CahillLaura AvoleseLita Mae ButtonLiz KnezevicLuke ReeceMaida Sosa-VelazquezMandy RobinsonManny ShamMaria MoguelMarisa RobshawMary McGillisMary Pomeroy-BrownMatthew CimoneMichelle BaxoMichelle ClementMimuna MohamedMitra MohamadzadehNatalia Love AngelouNavi BlissNesh PillayNikki MatarazzoNkechi Nwafor-RobinsonOra GoldinPatrick GarciaRaef BoktorRichmond AkhigbeRita Reis-KerrShabnam MahboobiSharon BabineauSheila SimsShirin AriffShiva DuddiSydney MillerTina EvansTomomi TsuchioTracy FrankenVivienne SingerW.T. HamiltonWarren FalkensteinZehra Raza
Purpose
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Kadiatu Kamara

Kadiatu Kamara
Speaker
Born to poor parents who knew the value of education but couldn't pay her fees. Moved from village to city to fend for herself and change her family's story — a living testament that your background does not determine your destiny.

Marni Levitt

Marni Levitt
Speaker, Facilitator & Coach
Shares her journey of transformation and discovery of life's purpose through soulful speaking and facilitation. 20+ years as a performing artist, educator with TDSB, and entrepreneur in mind-body wellness. 16+ years of yoga and mindfulness practice.

Sandra Elia

Sandra Elia
Certified Food Addiction Counselor
Lost over 100 lbs 15 years ago. Helps people tackle their minds and correct thinking patterns around food, finding peace with food, their bodies, and ultimately with others.

Vladimir Druts

Vladimir Druts
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Lifelong learner whose quest for growth took him through the Himalayas, meditative and psychedelic practice, and ultimately to the creation of FRWRD skincare — a brand for those who wish to live in alignment with their greater self.

Simon DeGroot

Simon DeGroot
Entrepreneur & Coach
Entrepreneur of growing construction and coaching companies. Certified at master levels in NLP, Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. Also a Reiki Master and Akashic Reader.

Kennedy Ifeh

Kennedy Ifeh
Entrepreneur, Writer & Activist
Entrepreneur and social activist. Through reading, writing, and speaking, working to build a world where the majority are inspired to seek self-reform and contribute to making the world a better place.

Mario Keriakedes

Mario Keriakedes
Inspirational Speaker & Author
Passionate about helping people manifest peace and abundance through altruism and service. Distinguished Toastmaster and Board Member for charitable organizations. Speaker and former Director of Sales and Marketing.

Irene Pace

Irene Pace
Registered Dietitian & Speaker
18 years as a registered dietitian who discovered that food struggles have nothing to do with food. Food is a tool — a powerful one that can change your entire life.

Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson
Speaker & Arctic Sailing Expeditioner
Left a comfortable career in technology to follow his dreams of adventure sailing and world travel. Now runs arctic sailing expeditions and shares his passion for pushing past fear.

Christine Laperriere

Christine Laperriere
Author, Speaker & Executive Coach
President of Leader In Motion. Amazon #1 Bestselling author of Too Busy to Be Happy. Coaches 100 leaders per year to grow their influence and reduce their stress.
Reinvention
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Kobby Eshun

Kobby Eshun
Speaker, Author & Mental Health Advocate
Writer, public speaker, and mental health advocate. Public speaking was his biggest fear growing up — he's now devoted to giving back by implementing youth public speaking programs in Vaughan.

Tony Colley

Tony Colley
Entrepreneur & Changemaker
After a 16-year career in finance, took active steps to fulfill his passion for fundraising. Planning social purpose initiatives with local changemakers opened his eyes to a segment of the city he'd never experienced before.

Ariane Labelle

Ariane Labelle
Holistic Transformation Coach
Corporate escapee turned digital wellpreneur. Quit her 9-year corporate career, forfeited her university degree to study wellness, then set off on a 2.5-year travel adventure. Now an advocate for holistic lifestyle design.

Daniel Hayes

Daniel Hayes
Professional Boxer & TV Host
Earned his nickname "The Honey Badger" in the ring. Talents span from entrepreneurship to on-screen talent.

Ally Salama

Ally Salama
Mental Health Ambassador & Entrepreneur
Founded empower-mag.com, the first Mental Health Magazine in the Middle East, winning Harvard's Top 7 Most Impactful Social Initiatives in 2019. Host of Empathy Always Wins podcast. Recognized by the World Health Organization.

Joana Lopez

Joana Lopez
Divorce & Breakup Recovery Coach
Founder of Reinventing Hearts. Background in Neuroscience, Clinical Hypnosis, and EFT. Featured on Global News Radio and The Toronto Star.

Adrienne Enns

Adrienne Enns
Author & Entrepreneur
Founder of May You Know Joy Inc. Creates products, experiences, and conversations that inspire intentional living. Author of Intentional Days.

Tara Kinden

Tara Kinden
Keynote Speaker & Author
Founder of Worth Camp™ and The Radiantly Transformed movement. Guides women around the globe to honour their worth and energy using intuitive guidance and 20+ years of entrepreneurship.

Heather Chauvin

Heather Chauvin
Podcast Host & Leadership Coach
Grew up believing there was no room for her on this planet. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer six years ago — forced to discover what it truly means to live while alive. Host of Mom Is In Control podcast.

Shayna Dallas

Shayna Dallas
Entrepreneur & Speaker
On her own since age 11. Survived homelessness, addiction, and incarceration to become a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and rising speaker. Now ready to share her story with the world.
2019
2019 Grand Slam: Conquered
Grand Slam Finals
Lyric Theatre · Toronto

Dang Nguyen
#1

Dang Nguyen
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2019
After 15 years of failed ventures, found success as an Amazon seller and now teaches others to escape the rat race. Believes friendship is a stronger currency than money.

Nesh Pillay
#2

Nesh Pillay
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2019
Values-driven entrepreneur, marketer, and writer. Born in South Africa at the peak of apartheid — everything she does is driven by the desire to close gaps created by race, culture, and gender.

Blake Fly
#3

Blake Fly
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2019
Co-founder of My Life Online, teaching kids to be safe and kind online. Founder of Project Finished, a virtual coworking experience helping entrepreneurs complete their most important projects in 20 days.

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte
Entrepreneur & Brāv Expert
Founder of The BRĀV Institute. Has lived in 16 countries, shaved her head, and bungee jumped in her birthday suit. As passionate about volunteering and triathlons as she is about her carpool karaoke game.

Shirin Ariff

Shirin Ariff
Speaker, Author & Life Coach
Braved immigration to Canada and survived thyroid cancer. Empowers women to become their own North Stars through speaking, writing, and coaching.

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson
I.T. Executive & Pro Athlete
Technology Executive at TD Bank Group, bodybuilding pro athlete, and founder of Empowered in My Skin. Holds a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Concordia University.

Tal Shaish

Tal Shaish
Couples Counselor, Speaker & Author
Couples counselor helping families create healthy, happy relationships through counseling, workshops, and lectures. Creator of Dynamic Educational Workshops for parents, teens, and educators.

Jovana Borojevic

Jovana Borojevic
Self-Love Advocate & Speaker
Lost 100+ lbs and recovered from binge eating disorder and fatty liver disease. Encourages people to take back control of their lives and love their bodies at every stage.

Mike Shoreman

Mike Shoreman
Inspirational Speaker & Community Leader
Former professional stand up paddle boarding coach with Paddle Canada. Water safety media expert for the Canadian Safe Boating Council.

Vanessa Jass

Vanessa Jass
Lawyer, Author & Entrepreneur
Successful lawyer who survived an abusive childhood, trafficking, and close calls with death. After 27 years of silence, she found her reason to tell her story.

Malcolm Hooper

Malcolm Hooper
Entrepreneur, Speaker & Athlete
Business student and captain of the provincial champion Durham College men's rugby team. Won his college's speed speech competition before beginning his journey as an entrepreneur.

Gaby Mammone

Gaby Mammone
Social Entrepreneur & MS Ambassador
Founder of #BeAwareBeKind and Kind Projects. Advocacy leader in the charitable and non-profit sectors. Lives with an invisible disability and runs two successful businesses.

Marlon Shaw

Marlon Shaw
TEDx Coach & Speaking Coach
Founder of Speak and Grow Your Business™. TEDx coach and Distinguished Toastmaster helping entrepreneurs use speaking as a marketing strategy to attract more clients.

Parul Bansal

Parul Bansal
Artist, Urban Advocate & Entrepreneur
Founder of Anda Residency, an artist residency focused on art and urban dialogue. Works at the intersection of art, city building, and storytelling to connect people to themselves and each other.
Judges

Salim Sader

Salim Sader
Judge · 2019 Grand Slam: Conquered 2019

Cyrus Gorjipour

Cyrus Gorjipour
Judge · 2019 Grand Slam: Conquered 2019

Theresa Beenken

Theresa Beenken
Judge · 2019 Grand Slam: Conquered 2019

Adam Roa

Adam Roa
Judge · 2019 Grand Slam: Conquered 2019

Debra Goldblatt-Sadowski

Debra Goldblatt-Sadowski
Judge · 2019 Grand Slam: Conquered 2019

Chris Winfield

Chris Winfield
Judge · 2019 Grand Slam: Conquered 2019

Jen Gottlieb

Jen Gottlieb
Judge · 2019 Grand Slam: Conquered 2019
Gratitude
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Anna Lopes

Anna Lopes
Speaker

Bonnie Chan

Bonnie Chan
Speaker

Evelyn Bailey

Evelyn Bailey
Speaker

Gaby Mammone

Gaby Mammone
Social Entrepreneur & MS Ambassador
Founder of #BeAwareBeKind and Kind Projects. Advocacy leader in the charitable and non-profit sectors.

Giovanna Capozza

Giovanna Capozza
Transformational Coach & Speaker
Trained alternative medicine doctor, spiritual teacher, and host of the She Rises podcast.

Ian Tyson

Ian Tyson
Speaker

Leanne Babcock

Leanne Babcock
Speaker

Nesh Pillay

Nesh Pillay
Entrepreneur, Marketer & Speaker
Values-driven entrepreneur and marketer. Born in South Africa at the peak of apartheid, driven by the desire to close gaps created by race, culture, and gender.

Nick Gibson

Nick Gibson
Speaker

Paul Orlando

Paul Orlando
Speaker
Words of Wisdom

Lori Pelzer

Lori Pelzer
Words of Wisdom · Gratitude 2019
Judges

Stuart Knight

Stuart Knight
Judge · Gratitude 2019

Dr. Stephanie Estima

Dr. Stephanie Estima
Judge · Gratitude 2019

Dani Kagan

Dani Kagan
Judge · Gratitude 2019

Mary Morassutti

Mary Morassutti
Judge · Gratitude 2019
Courage
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte
Entrepreneur & Brāv Expert
Founder of The BRĀV Institute. Has lived in 16 countries and is committed to getting people out of their comfort zone and into their brave zone.

Helen Xenidis

Helen Xenidis
Speaker

Jessica Mowforth

Jessica Mowforth
Speaker

Jordan Candlish

Jordan Candlish
Speaker

Mehroze Azam

Mehroze Azam
Speaker

Miriam Buttu

Miriam Buttu
Speaker

Sajel Bellon

Sajel Bellon
Speaker

June Morrow

June Morrow
Speaker

Karen Clark

Karen Clark
Speaker

Mike Shoreman

Mike Shoreman
Inspirational Speaker & Community Leader
Words of Wisdom

Najwa Zebian

Najwa Zebian
Words of Wisdom · Courage 2019
Judges

Najwa Zebian

Najwa Zebian
Judge · Courage 2019

Jan Frolic

Jan Frolic
Judge · Courage 2019

Sharon Stokes

Sharon Stokes
Judge · Courage 2019
Identity
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Michael Lampreia

Michael Lampreia
Speaker

Priyanka Saju

Priyanka Saju
Speaker

Anya Romanova

Anya Romanova
Speaker

Adil Dhalla

Adil Dhalla
Executive Director, CSI
Executive Director of the Centre for Social Innovation, supporting 2,000+ social mission organizations. Chair of the StopGap Foundation and co-founder of Camp Reset.

Anthony McLean

Anthony McLean
Speaker

Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr

Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr
Speaker

Kevin Dubrosky

Kevin Dubrosky
Speaker

Parul Bansal

Parul Bansal
Artist, Urban Advocate & Entrepreneur
Founder of Anda Residency. Works at the intersection of art, city building, and storytelling to connect people to themselves and each other.

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson
I.T. Executive & Pro Athlete
Technology Executive at TD Bank Group, bodybuilding pro athlete, and founder of Empowered in My Skin.

Vince Luciani

Vince Luciani
Speaker
Judges

Georgia Balogiannis

Georgia Balogiannis
Judge · Identity 2019

Jay Rockliffe

Jay Rockliffe
Judge · Identity 2019

Sharon Babineau

Sharon Babineau
Judge · Identity 2019

Randy Persaud

Randy Persaud
Judge · Identity 2019
Power of Belief
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Heather Kerr

Heather Kerr
Speaker

Jennifer Maxwell

Jennifer Maxwell
Speaker

Kapil Ghai

Kapil Ghai
Speaker

Karen Porter

Karen Porter
Speaker

Malcolm Hooper

Malcolm Hooper
Entrepreneur, Speaker & Athlete
Business student and captain of the provincial champion Durham College men's rugby team.

Nader Eid

Nader Eid
Speaker

Rachel Weinstock

Rachel Weinstock
Speaker

Tara Geraghty-Ellis

Tara Geraghty-Ellis
Speaker

Barbara Santen

Barbara Santen
Speaker

Daniel Goodman

Daniel Goodman
Speaker
Judges

Jeff Lohnes

Jeff Lohnes
Judge · Power of Belief 2019

Victoria Marshman

Victoria Marshman
Judge · Power of Belief 2019

Tabitha Rose

Tabitha Rose
Judge · Power of Belief 2019

Codi Shewan

Codi Shewan
Judge · Power of Belief 2019
Body Beautiful
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Monica Gibbs

Monica Gibbs
Recruiter & Wellness Advocate
Highly regarded recruiter and wellness expert passionate about helping organizations attract and retain top talent. A storyteller who captures attention by sharing her journey from chaos to balance.

Raia Carey

Raia Carey
Life Coach & Speaker
3x certified Life Coach and motivational speaker. The Confidence Talk has allowed her to work with RBC Royal Bank, LinkedIn, Tribal Scale, and Soho House.

Joshua Lombardo

Joshua Lombardo
Entrepreneur, Speaker & Coach
Multi-preneur who started his first company at 18 and has served 200,000+ people. Founder of GoWrench (the Uber of Mechanics) and GoLearn, a guided learning platform.

Christina Paruag

Christina Paruag
Entrepreneur & Women's Health Advocate
Organizer of Toronto Professional Women's Meetup and Editor-in-Chief of FemEvolve. Holds a B.Sc. in Medical Physics. Former Miss World Canada judge.

Shelly Elsliger

Shelly Elsliger
LinkedIn Trainer & Confidence Coach
Globally recognized LinkedIn Trainer and Confidence Coach. Uses the power of LinkedIn to help others find their voice, own their space, and always rise in the face of adversity.

Jane Wilson

Jane Wilson
Entrepreneur & Pole Fitness Champion
Founder of PoleFit Nation and creator of the Reclaim Your Spark Podcast. Canadian Masters Pole Fitness Champion 2015 and 2018. Featured in Canadian Living.

Jovana Borojevic

Jovana Borojevic
Self-Love Advocate & Speaker
Lost 100+ lbs and recovered from binge eating disorder. Encourages people to love their bodies at every stage of life's journey.

Chris Power

Chris Power
Speaker, Trainer & Coach
After 16 years in the Canadian Military Police including tours in Afghanistan and Ukraine, was diagnosed with an Operational Stress Injury. Now a Certified Professional Coach dedicated to physical and mental wellness.

Connie Wang

Connie Wang
Actor & Digital Content Creator
Actor, digital content creator, and speaker. Advocates for authentic self-expression and empowering women to take up more space.

Tal Shaish

Tal Shaish
Couples Counselor, Speaker & Author
Couples counselor helping families create healthy, happy relationships through counseling, workshops, and lectures.
Judges

Gina Hatzis

Gina Hatzis
Judge · Body Beautiful 2019

Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar
Judge · Body Beautiful 2019

Cher Jones

Cher Jones
Judge · Body Beautiful 2019

Dr. Stephen de Wit

Dr. Stephen de Wit
Judge · Body Beautiful 2019
Youth Speaker Slam: Courage
CSI Annex · Toronto

Angelina Tropper

Angelina Tropper
Youth Speaker

Carina Palmer

Carina Palmer
Youth Speaker

Fatima Sultan

Fatima Sultan
Youth Speaker

Fiona Pavlovska

Fiona Pavlovska
Youth Speaker

Georgie Tsiolis

Georgie Tsiolis
Youth Speaker

Kylah Triffo

Kylah Triffo
Youth Speaker

Liam Richter

Liam Richter
Youth Speaker

Palak Agarwal

Palak Agarwal
Youth Speaker

Serena Ge

Serena Ge
Youth Speaker

Maxwell He

Maxwell He
Youth Speaker
Judges

Joze Piranian

Joze Piranian
Judge · Youth Speaker Slam: Courage 2019

Kasha Slavner

Kasha Slavner
Judge · Youth Speaker Slam: Courage 2019

Brittany Krystantos

Brittany Krystantos
Judge · Youth Speaker Slam: Courage 2019

Mr. Good Vibes

Mr. Good Vibes
Judge · Youth Speaker Slam: Courage 2019
Love Lessons
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Co-founder of My Life Online, teaching kids to be safe and kind online. Founder of Project Finished — helping entrepreneurs complete their most important project in 20 days.

Dana Pharant

Dana Pharant
Business Performance Coach & Author
From growing up in a cult to becoming a Dominatrix, Dana uses those experiences to teach others how to authentically stand in their power and become a Badass in Business.

Connor Morand

Connor Morand
Professional Speaker & Musician
Award-winning musician and speaker featured on Much Music, CBC, CTV, TEDx, and Global News. Has performed across Canada and internationally. Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Victoria Lorient-Faibish

Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist & Author
Registered Psychotherapist and relationship expert with 20+ years of practice. Author of Find Your Self-Culture and Connecting: Rewire Your Relationship-Culture. Host of Courageous Conversations.

Tyler Boyle

Tyler Boyle
Teacher, Entertainer & TEDx Speaker
Elementary teacher, multidisciplinary artist, and TEDx speaker. Has hosted for TEDx, Dragon's Den, and Pride Weekend at Blue Mountain. Entertained for the Rogers Centre and Canadian Cancer Society.

Mirella Scalise

Mirella Scalise
Advocate, Entrepreneur & Show Host
Dealt with the sudden death of her husband while rediscovering herself in the age of social media. Advocate, entrepreneur, and seasoned veteran of storms sharing her voice so others will raise theirs.

Aseel El-Baba

Aseel El-Baba
Financial Planner & Empowerment Speaker
Financial Planner and empowered woman fueled by passion to inspire and create impact. Pursuing training in Psychotherapy, eager to help others navigate life transitions.

Michelle Gibson

Michelle Gibson
Mindset Coach & Facilitator
Mindset coach, speaker, and corporate facilitator dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to get vulnerable and confront their self-limiting beliefs. Runs unique teambuilding workshops for Canada's Top Employers.

Sher Lovemore

Sher Lovemore
Chef & Lovemore Ambassador
Chef de cuisine and owner at Sher's 5 Star Caterer. Lovemore ambassador spreading love through food and community.

Dang Nguyen

Dang Nguyen
Entrepreneur & Amazon Coach
After 15 years of failed ventures, found success as an Amazon seller. Now teaches others to escape the rat race. Believes friendship is a stronger currency than money.
Judges

Dan Porter

Dan Porter
Judge · Love Lessons 2019

Dr. Karine Rashkovsky

Dr. Karine Rashkovsky
Judge · Love Lessons 2019

Hima Batavia

Hima Batavia
Judge · Love Lessons 2019

James Roebuck

James Roebuck
Judge · Love Lessons 2019
Overcoming Adversity
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Tracy Schmitt

Tracy Schmitt
Speaker, Author & Decorated Athlete
Born a 4-way amputee. International TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and TV host. Seen on CBC, NBC, and FOX. 2017 Robert W. Jackson Award winner and Ontario Premier Awards Nominee.

Theresa Laurico

Theresa Laurico
Mediapreneur & Producer
Founder of the SociaLIGHT conference. TV personality and producer of the Miracle Morning Movie. Recipient of a leadership award from the former Lieutenant Governor of Canada.

Warren Falkenstein

Warren Falkenstein
Inspirational Speaker & Changemaker
Uses his disability as a gift to uplift humanity through purpose, compassion, and service. Winner of the 2019 Eric Edmeades Business Speaker Freedom Academy Public Speaking Idol and 2018 Global ChangeMaker Award.

Sarah Keast

Sarah Keast
Writer, Speaker & Activist
Writer and activist exploring love and loss, mental health, substance use disorder, and the power of empathy. Published in Chatelaine, Today's Parent, and The New Family. Delivered a TEDx talk.

Vanessa Jass

Vanessa Jass
Lawyer, Author & Entrepreneur
Successful lawyer who survived trafficking, violence, and 27 years of silence. Found her reason to finally tell her story.

Glenn Sandford

Glenn Sandford
Athlete, Speaker & World Traveler
30-year career and pro AFL footballer who was blown up in a terrorist bombing on holiday in 2012. Has since visited 52 countries, finding connection through the stories of strangers.

Patrick Bizindavyi

Patrick Bizindavyi
Author, Speaker & Coach
Attracted national attention in Burundi as the youngest basketball coach to win 15 trophies in 7 years. Since arriving in Toronto in 2002, has influenced thousands as a radio host, author, speaker, and coach.

Shirin Ariff

Shirin Ariff
Speaker, Author & Life Coach
Braved immigration to Canada and survived thyroid cancer. Empowers women to become their own North Stars.

Kevin Cahill

Kevin Cahill
Best-Selling Author & Speaker
Award-winning sales professional and founder of The Change Revolution. International best-selling author who inspires others through clarity, resilience, and hope.

Judit Schonwald

Judit Schonwald
Legal Professional & Entrepreneur
Has lived on three continents and pursued her calling in law, making tough choices along the way while remaining positive. A passionate Toronto Blue Jays fan.
Judges

Odette Peek

Odette Peek
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2019

Mike Leon

Mike Leon
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2019

Jason Reid

Jason Reid
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2019

Rev. Dr. Rain (Annie) Lim

Rev. Dr. Rain (Annie) Lim
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2019
Catalyst
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Alexis Dean

Alexis Dean
Community Builder & Facilitator
Lead Steward of Dovetail, a global community on a mission to advance female entrepreneurship through generosity, collaboration, and education. Prior to launching Dovetail, worked worldwide as a facilitator and adventure travel guide.

Hassan Wadi

Hassan Wadi
Personal Trainer, Speaker & Philanthropist
Named one of Canada's Top 10 Fitness Professionals by Canfitpro. Toastmasters Speech Contest Champion. Founder of the "Families in Need" fundraiser, raising $50K+ for those in need.

Paula Morand

Paula Morand
Business Growth Coach & Author
Leadership building, revenue boosting keynote speaker, author, and visionary. 25 years, 27,000 clients, 36 countries, 16 books. Former radio personality and 11x award-winning entrepreneur.

Ken Hall

Ken Hall
Comedic Actor & Teacher
Canadian Comedy Award winner (Best Breakout Artist). Appeared on TBS's People of Earth and CONAN. Has worked for Cirque du Soleil. Teaches improv, clown, and public speaking at The Second City.

Courtney McLeod

Courtney McLeod
Coach & Speaker
Certified coach through The Coaches Training Institute. Founder of the Kick-Ass Ladies group, connecting positive women for adventures like axe throwing, circus school, and champagne celebrations.

Marlon Shaw

Marlon Shaw
TEDx Coach & Speaking Coach
Founder of Speak and Grow Your Business™. Distinguished Toastmaster and contributing author of Thought Leaders, Visionaries and Influencers. Helping entrepreneurs use speaking to stand out and attract clients.

Krista Rowan

Krista Rowan
Wellness Coach & Best-Selling Author
Left a 20-year corporate tech career to pursue holistic health. Certified Nutritional Practitioner and wellness coach guiding clients through mindset, nutrition, and lifestyle improvements.

Renee John

Renee John
Advocate, Mother & Volunteer
Committed to living her truth and sharing her story. Volunteers as a Child Mentor with Durham Children's Aid and as a Crisis Responder with Durham Victim Services.

Julian Brass

Julian Brass
Entrepreneur & Anxiety Expert
Founder of Notable.ca, the first online publication created exclusively for millennials. Outspoken about inspiring others to live a notable life full of personal growth and unique experiences.

Katia Millar

Katia Millar
Visibility Coach & Speaker
Visibility coach and strategist helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs create an aligned online presence. Has lived on 3 continents and transformed her own life to one of meaning and purpose in 2008.
Judges

Margo Gouley

Margo Gouley
Judge · Catalyst 2019

Shae Invidiata

Shae Invidiata
Judge · Catalyst 2019

Steven Tulman

Steven Tulman
Judge · Catalyst 2019

Codi Shewan

Codi Shewan
Judge · Catalyst 2019
2018
2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection
Grand Slam Finals
Jane Mallett Theatre · Toronto

Jessica Opoku
#1

Jessica Opoku
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2018
Co-founder of Women with Passion and Purpose. Speaks to encourage people — especially women — to find their voice and never give up on their journey.

Sandra Elia
#2

Sandra Elia
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2018
One of the world's first Certified Food Addiction Counselors. Lost over 100 lbs herself and kept it off for 13+ years. Works alongside leading obesity and addiction doctors.

Gina Hatzis
#3

Gina Hatzis
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2018
Recovering CP24 journalist turned global host and women's empowerment advocate. Creator of the "Too Much Woman" movement. Her viral speech reached tens of millions worldwide.

Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar
Portrait Photographer & Speaker
Portrait photographer, writer, and podcaster. Before any of that — a soul having a human experience.

Ven Virah

Ven Virah
Award-Winning Speaker & Coach
Award-winning motivational speaker and certified World Class speaking coach. Known as "the Brown Tony Robbins." Advises clients worldwide on how to speak to influence and change lives.

Sultan Akif

Sultan Akif
Social Entrepreneur
Left a 17-year Microsoft career to build libraries by hand for the world's poorest children. CEO of Library in a Week — with a goal of 100 libraries worldwide. Founder of Experience Your Life Expo.

Ian Keeling

Ian Keeling
Author, Actor & Coach
Author of The Skids (2017 Copper Cylinder Award winner). Faculty at Second City Toronto. Over 20 years of corporate workshop facilitation with clients including Rolls Royce, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte.

Sam Demma

Sam Demma
Social Entrepreneur & Speaker
19-year-old professional speaker and co-founder of PickWaste. Named one of Canada's top 25 under 25 environmentalists. Delivered his first TEDx talk in 2018.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach & Speaker
VP of Think and Grow Rich Institute. Peak Performance Coach for Canada's largest sales teams. Founder of Elite Speakers Academy and The REBORN Experience.

Greg Frankson

Greg Frankson
Entrepreneur & Spoken Word Artist
2012 national poetry slam champion and former poetic commentator on CBC Radio One. Founder of Voice Share Human Development. Appeared on Canada's Smartest Person (CBC, 2012).

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Best-selling Author & Performer
Best-selling author, poet, dancer, and adventurer. Through Brave Ecstatic Woman, Merav inspires women worldwide to ignite their feminine essence and experience ecstasy in everyday life.

Jhannell Edwards

Jhannell Edwards
Real Estate Professional & Speaker
Real estate professional and leader in the Positive People Army — a global movement of 15,000+ people. On a mission to shift conversations around wealth and finances with children and youth.

Stephen Hopkinson

Stephen Hopkinson
Motivational Speaker & Coach
Overcame his fear of public speaking in 2006 and never looked back. Runs public speaking and personality workshops through Speakers Momentum.

Imran Mouna

Imran Mouna
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Co-founder of InStage — an accelerated learning company using VR and AI to help people develop communication skills. Queen's Engineering graduate with a provisional patent for ACL injury prevention research.
Judges

Paula Morand

Paula Morand
Judge · 2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection 2018

Codi Shewan

Codi Shewan
Judge · 2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection 2018

Dana Janzen

Dana Janzen
Judge · 2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection 2018

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte
Judge · 2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection 2018

Dana Pharant

Dana Pharant
Judge · 2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection 2018

Joze Piranian

Joze Piranian
Judge · 2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection 2018
Power of Community
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Adil Dhalla

Adil Dhalla
Executive Director, CSI
Executive Director of the Centre for Social Innovation, supporting 2,000+ social mission organizations. Chair of the StopGap Foundation. Co-founder of Camp Reset.

Akash Sidhu

Akash Sidhu
Entrepreneur & Amazing Race Canada Contestant
Contestant on Amazing Race Canada Season 6. Founder of Stuff-A-Bus, helping stock food banks across Canada. Worked with the United Nations in Uganda. Co-founder of Haven, a voice concierge for retirement homes.

Amy Tepperman

Amy Tepperman
Education Entrepreneur
Former digital animator turned social entrepreneur in public education. Integrates movement, creativity, and well-being into schools. Delivered a TEDx talk in 2017 on transforming teacher practice.

Lilian Motta

Lilian Motta
Fascial Stretch Therapist & Coach
Co-founder of Evolve Holistic. Reiki Master and Fascial Stretch Therapist with 15+ years in recreation. Dedicated to connecting people with movement, mindfulness, and their inner kid.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach & Speaker
VP of Think and Grow Rich Institute and founder of Elite Speakers Academy. Peak Performance Coach for Canada's largest sales teams.

Greg Frankson

Greg Frankson
Entrepreneur & Spoken Word Artist
2012 national poetry slam champion. Founder of Voice Share Human Development. Former poetic commentator on CBC Radio One.

Charmaine Bryan

Charmaine Bryan
Award-Winning Author & Image Consultant
Founder of Charmaine Bryan Image Consulting. Helps professionals and entrepreneurs elevate their professional image through appearance, behaviour, and communication coaching.

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Best-selling Author & Performer
Best-selling author and poet whose book Brave Ecstatic Woman inspires women worldwide to ignite their feminine essence.

Josef Stetter

Josef Stetter
Entrepreneur & Career Coach
Published 3 books on job finding and coached 9,800+ job seekers. Helped clients land roles in as few as 2 days. Has built two call centres from scratch, including one that generated $2.25M in under 6 months.

Lalita Dixit

Lalita Dixit
Speaker & Toastmaster
Multi-year Toastmasters member who has placed in several area and division contests. Passionate about dragon boating, running, and public speaking.
Judges

Alexis Dean

Alexis Dean
Judge · Power of Community 2018

Marlon Shaw

Marlon Shaw
Judge · Power of Community 2018

Roger Caesar

Roger Caesar
Judge · Power of Community 2018

"Unstoppable" Tracy Schmitt

"Unstoppable" Tracy Schmitt
Judge · Power of Community 2018
No Risk, No Reward
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Jan Keck

Jan Keck
Connection Catalyst & Speaker
Empowers people who feel disconnected with tools to make it less awkward to connect with strangers and find their tribe — by asking deep questions.

Sam Demma

Sam Demma
Social Entrepreneur & Speaker
18-year-old co-founder of PickWaste. Top 25 under 25 environmentalists in Canada. Passionate about spreading the message that small consistent actions lead to massive change.

Patrice Esper

Patrice Esper
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Born in St. Lucia and has operated businesses in three countries — Martinique, St. Lucia, and Canada. Business advisor, active Toastmaster, and lover of travel, dance, and entrepreneurship.

Sandra Elia

Sandra Elia
Food Addiction Recovery Expert
One of the world's first Certified Food Addiction Counselors. Lost 100+ lbs and kept it off for 13+ years. Works alongside leading obesity and addiction doctors.

Seth Mohan

Seth Mohan
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Student of life and creator of The Kaizen Man YouTube channel covering health, fitness, and lifestyle. Founder of Hospitality SOS, a food service consultancy.

Gaby Mammone

Gaby Mammone
Social Entrepreneur & Kindness Advocate
Award-winning business executive and advocate for accessibility and disability-related issues. Manages two businesses while living with an invisible disability. Founder of Kind Projects.

Andrew CF Horlick

Andrew CF Horlick
Author & Speaker
Author and entrepreneur. Graduate of the Humber School for Writers. Completed a writer's residency at Artscape Gibraltar Point in Toronto.

Yasseen Tasabehji

Yasseen Tasabehji
Speaker & Coach
Masters student in Developmental Psychology at U of T and co-founder of Mirage Coaching. Has guest lectured at U of T and spoken for Jack.org and Toastmasters.

Ian Keeling

Ian Keeling
Author, Actor & Coach
Award-winning novelist and faculty at Second City Toronto. 20+ years of corporate facilitation with clients including Rolls Royce, Ernst & Young, and Bell Canada.
Judges

Aaron Spivak

Aaron Spivak
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2018

Andrea Sampson

Andrea Sampson
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2018

Dana Pharant

Dana Pharant
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2018

Ron Tsang

Ron Tsang
Judge · No Risk, No Reward 2018
Fear & Failure
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Catie Fenn

Catie Fenn
Coach, Lawyer & Speaker
Leads workshops and international retreats helping others tap into deeper wisdom and step fully into their power to live unapologetically on their own terms.

Cherry Rose Tan

Cherry Rose Tan
Performance & Leadership Coach
Performance and leadership coach for entrepreneurs solving the world's most audacious problems. Fourth-generation entrepreneur and early investor in Paycase Financial. Dream: to catalyze one billion souls to live their raison d'être.

Danielle Reaume

Danielle Reaume
Coach & Entrepreneur
Board-Certified Master NLP Practitioner, Master of Time Line Therapy, and Master of Hypnotherapy. Empowers clients with solution-based therapies for bold action and accountability.

Giovanna Capozza

Giovanna Capozza
Transformational Coach & Speaker
Trained alternative medicine doctor, spiritual teacher, and host of the She Rises podcast. Bridges the art and science of alternative healing to support women seeking deeper purpose and vitality.

Hennadiy Kutsenko

Hennadiy Kutsenko
Corporate Tax Lawyer & Speaker
Corporate tax lawyer who immigrated from Ukraine. Has lived through a devastating car crash, lost love, and other hardships — and found that humour, humility, and introspective reflection always carry you through.

Jhannell Edwards

Jhannell Edwards
Real Estate Professional & Speaker
Real estate professional and leader in the Positive People Army. On a mission to shift conversations around wealth and finance with children and youth.

Luis Serrano

Luis Serrano
Entrepreneur & Play Expert
Lost his job, relationship, and sense of worth — then rebuilt through play. Founder of FUNdamentals of Play, combining fun with personal development for individuals and teams.

Sean Martin

Sean Martin
Writer & Speaker
U of T student and author of the personal growth blog Topic Jar. Moved to Toronto and learned quickly that success in the big city doesn't look the way you expect.

Stephen Hopkinson

Stephen Hopkinson
Motivational Speaker & Coach
Overcame his fear of public speaking in 2006 and has been coaching others to become confident speakers ever since through Speakers Momentum.

Terrence Ho

Terrence Ho
Accessibility & Social Innovator
Inspired by his brother who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Terrence co-founded Equal Grounds to create meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.
Judges

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte
Judge · Fear & Failure 2018

Ian Keeling

Ian Keeling
Judge · Fear & Failure 2018

Marsha Druker

Marsha Druker
Judge · Fear & Failure 2018

Sol Orwell

Sol Orwell
Judge · Fear & Failure 2018
Body Beautiful
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Gina Hatzis

Gina Hatzis
Global Host & Speaker
Recovering CP24 journalist turned global host and women's empowerment advocate. Creator of Project Passion and host of Ignite a Life You Love.

Tracy Schmitt

Tracy Schmitt
Speaker, Author & Decorated Athlete
Born a 4-way amputee. Has shared the stage with Jane Fonda, Al Pacino, and Mark Wahlberg. As seen on CBC, NBC, and FOX. 2017 Robert W. Jackson Award winner. Ontario Premier Awards Nominee.

Gizella

Gizella
Thought Leader & Speaker
Raised in an Iranian family, her goal is to represent the importance of a beautiful mind — especially to the younger generation.

Kat Leonard

Kat Leonard
Musical Comedian & TV Host
Motivational entertainer using music and comedy to help people build confidence, healthy body image, and self-esteem through performances, workshops, and TV appearances.

Adonis Rosalle

Adonis Rosalle
Motivational Speaker & Mentor
Noisemaker on a mission to challenge the concept of what a speech should be and how it should make you feel. Toastmasters graduate who has come to touch minds and hearts.

Ashley-Ann Pereira

Ashley-Ann Pereira
Author, Coach & Philanthropist
Author of The Key to Happiness. Has worked with Canadian Red Cross, WE, Habitat for Humanity, and coached youth with special needs. Founder of the My Life Lesson documentary movement.

Anthony Bianchi

Anthony Bianchi
Speaker
A self-described "bro with an idea." Spoke on how fitness and the pursuit of being "healthy" can sometimes have the opposite effect on the people chasing it.

Zubin Sethna

Zubin Sethna
3x International Best-Selling Author
Started his entrepreneurial career at 19. Became financially free by 22 and a 3x international bestselling author by 23. Sits on boards of major multinational corporations and nonprofits.

Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar
Portrait Photographer & Speaker
Portrait photographer, writer, and podcaster. Before any of that — a soul having a human experience.

Sethu Kotharamath

Sethu Kotharamath
Humorous Speaker
Software professional and Toastmaster who recently won 1st place at the District 60 Humorous Speech Contest in 2017. Joined Toastmasters to cure his stage fright — and it worked.
Living Your Legacy
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Mitch Kurylowicz

Mitch Kurylowicz
Activist & TEDx Speaker
Founder of Project Jenga — raised $1M+ for secondary education in Kenya. TEDx, WE Day, and international speaker. Recognized by the Governor General's Sovereign's Medal and the Mandela Legacy Award. Just 19 years old at time of speaking.

Jagger Gordon

Jagger Gordon
Founder, Feed it Forward
In 2014, witnessed food going to waste after catering gigs and opened a pop-up kitchen in Trinity Bellwoods — serving 300 free meals in 3 hours. Founded Feed it Forward to eliminate food waste and feed communities.

Ven Virah

Ven Virah
Award-Winning Speaker & Coach
Award-winning motivational speaker known as "the Brown Tony Robbins." Certified World Class speaking coach helping clients worldwide speak to influence and change lives.

Ashley Snowball

Ashley Snowball
Entrepreneur & Speaker
23 years old and committed to providing education opportunities for children worldwide. Battling her inner voices through Landmark to fund Angkor-KIDS International school.

Martin Reid

Martin Reid
Entrepreneur, Coach & Pilates Instructor
International best-selling author of Dream Big, Be Bold. Husband, father, and fitness professional on a mission to share his love for pilates with men worldwide.

Wayne Mouland

Wayne Mouland
Founder, Echo Movement
Founder of the Echo Movement, a Meditation and Humanitarian Organization. Personal life coach and proud father of three on a mission to spread love and light.

Irene Kaye

Irene Kaye
Inspirational Speaker & Celebrant
Metaphysical Minister, wedding officiant, and funeral celebrant. Facilitates workshops on self-awareness, goal-setting, and stress reduction. Transformed from a life of misery to ministry.

Errol Knight

Errol Knight
Artist, Speaker & Servant Leader
Engineering professional and artist reborn through the Toastmasters experience. Area Director for Toastmasters. Uses leadership and communication skills to raise community consciousness.

Glynis D'Souza

Glynis D'Souza
Leadership Motivator & Coach
Distinguished Toastmaster and Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. Hopes to leave a legacy of confident leaders who help others achieve their potential.

Nohemie Renaud

Nohemie Renaud
Coach & Speaker
Born in Nice, France. Dedicated 18 years to trainings in transformation modalities. Lives, teaches, and speaks about one compelling truth: prosperity is our birthright.
Judges

Cathleen Fillmore

Cathleen Fillmore
Judge · Living Your Legacy 2018

Denise Yuen

Denise Yuen
Judge · Living Your Legacy 2018

Manu Goswami

Manu Goswami
Judge · Living Your Legacy 2018

UJ Ramdas

UJ Ramdas
Judge · Living Your Legacy 2018
Resilience
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Sultan Akif
1st Place

Sultan Akif
1st Place · Resilience 2018
Left a 17-year Microsoft career to build libraries by hand for the world's poorest children. CEO of Library in a Week. Founder of Experience Your Life Expo.

Phil Tasci
2nd Place

Phil Tasci
2nd Place · Resilience 2018
Diagnosed with a rare condition from lung cancer. Unable to walk for months — then survived the removal of a lung and returned to the stage. Author of Speak Like a Pro.

Jessica Opoku
3rd Place

Jessica Opoku
3rd Place · Resilience 2018
Co-founder of Women with Passion and Purpose. Speaks to encourage people — particularly young women — to have a voice and never give up on their life journey.

Shelli Varela

Shelli Varela
TEDx Speaker, Fire Captain & Author
First female firefighter in Canada's sixth-largest city, rising to Fire Captain and Firefighter of the Year. TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host on a mission to empower others to take bold steps.

Colleen Lindberg

Colleen Lindberg
Author, Speaker & Consultant
Entrepreneur since 17. Author of Change the Light Bulb. Runs CLC Consulting focused on team culture and process optimization for maximum results.

W.T. Hamilton

W.T. Hamilton
Best-Selling Author, Mentor & Coach
Best-selling mentor and author who specializes in turning million-dollar ideas into viable products using mindset techniques married to action plans. Creating real change is his focus — never being too serious is his passion.

Denise McLaughlin-Mitchell

Denise McLaughlin-Mitchell
Resilience Coach & Author
Founder of McLaughlin Mitchell Coaching. Overcame horrific childhood abuses, mental and physical health setbacks, marital breakdown, and career loss — and now helps others leverage their experiences to grow stronger.

Philip Wiseman

Philip Wiseman
Personality Photographer & Arts Activist
Bicycles around with a camera, always looking for the "wow" of the moment. Actor, speaker, and visual storyteller who holds a mirror up to society through photo and video.

Jennifer Casement-Buttineau

Jennifer Casement-Buttineau
Life Coach & Speaker
Certified Teacher, Life Coach, and former semi-pro athlete who won the Cy Young Award as an international softball pitcher. Lost her husband to cancer in 2016 — and now elevates others through their own trials.

Angela Dacey

Angela Dacey
Personal Development Advisor & Author
20+ years in Personal Development and Colour Therapy. Healed her own story after divorce, her father's death, and single parenting two teenagers — while running her own business.
Judges

Cherene Francis

Cherene Francis
Judge · Resilience 2018

Codi Shewan

Codi Shewan
Judge · Resilience 2018

Majeed Mogharreban

Majeed Mogharreban
Judge · Resilience 2018

Marsha Shandur

Marsha Shandur
Judge · Resilience 2018
2017
2017 Grand Slam: Inspiration
Grand Slam Finals
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Jozé Piranian
#1

Jozé Piranian
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2017
Lifelong stutterer turned Forbes and TED-featured international keynote speaker. Went on to deliver 5 TEDx talks and perform stand-up comedy on 3 continents in 4 languages.

Jonathan Andrews
#2

Jonathan Andrews
Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
Two-time public speaking champion and founder of The 5am Hustle. Advocates for youth mental health, helping eliminate stigma around depression.

Ande Clumpus
#3

Ande Clumpus
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion and World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finalist. Lead Organizer of the Toronto Pride Parade.

Ted Lyberogiannis

Ted Lyberogiannis
Professional Engineer & Speaker
Toastmasters World Championship semi-finalist on two occasions, placing 3rd in Washington DC. Believes anyone can become a great speaker with enough practice.

Joyce Dias

Joyce Dias
Keynote Speaker & Consultant
Award-winning consultant and transformational keynote speaker who has trained thousands across 148 countries. Helps teams achieve extraordinary results in high-morale cultures.

Michelle Emson

Michelle Emson
Speaker, Activist & Filmmaker
Transgender keynote speaker and award-winning documentary filmmaker. 2017 Mompreneurs® Momentum Award Finalist.

Rhea Anne

Rhea Anne
Growth-Mindset Practitioner
Supports others through life transitions with a holistic, growth-mindset approach, honoring the Spirit, Body, and Mind connection.

Julia Katsivo

Julia Katsivo
Focus Coach & Speaker
Helps coaches, speakers, and direct marketers in their first 3 years of business with mindset, sales, and marketing strategies to make more money in 60–90 days.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach
Award-winning speaker and founder of Elite Speakers Academy. Official Peak Performance Coach of Canada's largest sales team. Near-death experience at 18 sparked his mission.

Brandon Schiafone

Brandon Schiafone
Speaker & Coach
One of ~1,000 people in known history born with Alstrom Syndrome. Turned losing his sight and hearing into strength — now teaches youth with disabilities essential workforce skills.

Happie Micha Edwards

Happie Micha Edwards
Entrepreneur & Lifestyle Blogger
Toronto-based lifestyle blogger and influencer of positive living. Shares inspiration across social media about life, cooking, fashion, and personal growth.

Michael Orrett

Michael Orrett
Toastmaster & Speaker
Multi-award winning Toastmasters speech contest champion who advocates for personal development and mentors others.

Aseel El-Baba

Aseel El-Baba
Financial Planner & Author
Born in war-torn south Lebanon. Inspires people to embrace their authenticity. Host of the Get Real With Aseel podcast.

Shontelle Dubois

Shontelle Dubois
Entrepreneur & Personal Trainer
Saved up to open her own fitness studio by training in stairwells in Toronto's toughest neighbourhoods. Civilian Humanitarian Award winner and House of Commons Role Model Award recipient.
The Road Less Traveled
Remix Lounge · Toronto

Michelle Emson
1st Place

Michelle Emson
Speaker, Activist & Filmmaker
Transgender keynote speaker and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her film "Transgender Life in Slovenia" won Best Film (Audience Choice) at the 2016 Ljubljana International LGBT Film Festival.

Ande Clumpus
2nd Place

Ande Clumpus
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion and World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finalist. Communications Manager at an investment bank. Lead Organizer of the Toronto Pride Parade.

Kyle Guthro
3rd Place

Kyle Guthro
Real Estate Advisor & Speaker
Certified Real Estate Investment Advisor featured in the Wall Street Journal and CBS This Morning. Actively involved in Big Brother, Happy Tails Rescue Agency, and Habitat for Humanity.

Hailey Patry

Hailey Patry
#1 Bestselling Author & Happiness Coach
Survivor of rape, abuse, cancer, and severe depression — now one of the happiest people you'll meet. Has spoken to 500,000+ people and coached 1,000+ individuals in 106 countries.

Dana Pharant

Dana Pharant
Transformational Coach
Transformational coach using dynamic tools for rapid change. Brings her past as a Dominatrix to help entrepreneurs claim their Inner Dominatrix and step into bold, fun-filled lives.

Nancy Osborne

Nancy Osborne
Founder, I GOT THIS
Joined the Canadian military at 17 as one of the first women in a previously male-only branch. Spent 40 years in the world's biggest boys' clubs including UN humanitarian operations.

Ali Manek

Ali Manek
Humanitarian & Author
Travelled to 50+ countries implementing charitable initiatives. Founder of ourvillage.org — built 5 orphanages, 13 schools, and numerous water wells. Focused on empowering marginalized communities.

Mohsin Cheema

Mohsin Cheema
Life Coach & Speaker
Left an accounting career to pursue authenticity and purpose. Spreads the message of becoming comfortable with uncertainty and conquering your fears.
Judges

Cindy Ashton

Cindy Ashton
Judge · The Road Less Traveled 2017

Marc Gordon

Marc Gordon
Judge · The Road Less Traveled 2017

Randi Goodman

Randi Goodman
Judge · The Road Less Traveled 2017

Stuart Knight

Stuart Knight
Judge · The Road Less Traveled 2017
Life Lessons
Remix Lounge · Toronto

Michael Orrett
1st Place

Michael Orrett
Toastmaster & Speaker
2012 District 60 and 2013 District 86 Humorous Speech Contest winner. Advocate for personal development and mentor to others in similar situations.

Aseel El-Baba
2nd Place

Aseel El-Baba
Financial Planner & Author
Born and raised in war-torn south Lebanon. Financial planner and author who inspires people to embrace their authenticity. Host of the Get Real With Aseel podcast.

Lilian Motta
3rd Place

Lilian Motta
Fascial Stretch Therapist & Coach
Co-founder of Evolve Holistic. Reiki Master and Fascial Stretch Therapist with 15+ years in recreation. On a mission to connect people with their inner kid through movement and mindfulness.

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Best-selling Author & Performer
Best-selling author, poet, dancer, and traveler. Through her book Brave Ecstatic Woman, Merav inspires women around the world to ignite their feminine essence and experience ecstasy in everyday life.

Sharon Stokes

Sharon Stokes
Life Fulfillment Coach
Life Coach and creator of the Life Map and #theyearofme programs. Former CTV producer. Has contributed coaching expertise to Huffington Post, Reader's Digest, and Fashion Magazine.

Denise Boyko

Denise Boyko
Personal Trainer & Speaker
Personal Training Specialist passionate about helping others build confidence and belief in themselves. Understands firsthand how mindset is the key to achieving any goal.

Jamelle Lindo

Jamelle Lindo
Leadership Coach & Speaker
Internationally certified leadership coach and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. Determined to inspire others to become the greatest versions of themselves through self-awareness.

Mike Gillespie

Mike Gillespie
Success Coach & Speaker
Speaker, author, and Success Coach driven to help others live an EPIC life. Helps clients break free of complacency and limiting beliefs to achieve maximum results.
Judges

Karen Donaldson

Karen Donaldson
Judge · Life Lessons 2017

Lauren Pibworth

Lauren Pibworth
Judge · Life Lessons 2017

Michel Neray

Michel Neray
Judge · Life Lessons 2017

Ron Tsang

Ron Tsang
Judge · Life Lessons 2017
Overcoming Adversity
Revival Bar · Toronto

Jozé Piranian
1st Place

Jozé Piranian
Speaker & Comedian
Lifelong stutterer turned Forbes and TED-featured international keynote speaker. Won Inspirational Speaker of the Year at the 2017 Grand Slam. Has delivered 5 TEDx talks and performed stand-up on 3 continents.

Brandon Schiafone
2nd Place

Brandon Schiafone
Speaker, Coach & Facilitator
One of ~1,000 people in known history born with Alstrom Syndrome — losing his eyesight and hearing at a young age. Turned his losses into strengths. Teaches youth with disabilities workforce skills.

Taryn Hawley
3rd Place

Taryn Hawley
Advocate & Youth Worker
Became a mother at 14, faced homelessness with a grade 8 education — and chose to fight back. Spent 10 years as Liaison for the T.E.A.M. program for teen mothers. Less than a year from completing her Honours Bachelor.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach & Speaker
Near-death experience at 18 sent him on a mission to understand human psychology and create life-changing experiences. Founder of the REBORN Experience and Elite Speakers Academy.

John Iadipaolo

John Iadipaolo
Educator & Empowerment Coach
18 years teaching and mentoring around the world. Combines Western psychology and Eastern mindfulness to create dynamic learning environments for creative individuals.

Tiffanie Caracassis

Tiffanie Caracassis
Yoga Instructor & Speaker
Yoga instructor, Mindfulness Coach, and president of Liberty Leaders Toastmasters. Loves reminding people that life is beautiful when we take responsibility for where we are and where we want to go.

Amish Patel

Amish Patel
Comedian & Actor
Aerospace engineer turned comedian and actor. Created sketch comedy show Fade to Brown with 700+ person sold-out shows. His show Melting Pot was greenlit by Kevin Hart's LOL Network.

Jermaine Murray

Jermaine Murray
Entrepreneur & Digital Producer
Owner/operator of Digital PNTHR, building digital footprints for businesses and individuals. Emcee and host across YouTube, radio, and podcasts.
Judges

Jason Reid

Jason Reid
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2017

Noreen Kassam

Noreen Kassam
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2017

Odette Laurie

Odette Laurie
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2017

Rob Provenzano

Rob Provenzano
Judge · Overcoming Adversity 2017
Fitness & Motivation
Revival Bar · Toronto

Shontelle Dubois
1st Place

Shontelle Dubois
Saved up to open her own fitness studio by training in stairwells. Civilian humanitarian award from the Mayor's office (2014). Role model award from the House of Commons (2016).

Liis Windischmann
2nd Place

Liis Windischmann
Creator of Epic Shift. Inspirational speaker, TV host, and top model bringing a new consciousness to health, beauty, and fashion. Her health journey with autoimmune conditions transformed her world.

Yvette Raposo
3rd Place

Yvette Raposo
Personal trainer, boxing instructor, and ring announcer since 1998. Ambassador for boxing fitness, speaking to educate and motivate from schools to boardrooms.

Gregory Groves

Gregory Groves
Life Purpose Coach & Author
Award-winning author of "Be Your Own Weight Loss Coach." Lost 98.5 lbs on his own journey and has spent nearly 2 decades helping others through their internal struggles.

Jessica Ciampini

Jessica Ciampini
Kinesiologist & Wellness Coach
Business owner of JC Fitness, Kinesiologist, health coach, author, and vegan blogger. Volunteers at Sick Kids Hospital. Considers herself a student of life.

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan
CEO, Fitness STAR International
CEO of Fitness STAR International — a platform for aspiring fitness models. Mentor for FuturPreneur. Lives a purpose-driven life focused on supporting others in becoming their best self.

Cory Chadwick

Cory Chadwick
Coach & Speaker
At 21, promised himself he'd live the happiest, most fulfilling life he could. Sold a business that didn't align with his values. Now helps others discover their personal greatness.

Andrew Hanoun

Andrew Hanoun
Naturopathic Intern & Speaker
From vegetarian to soccer player to fitness model to Naturopathic intern. Co-founder of Alphapreneur Magazine. Empowers others to realize their passions using health and fitness as a vessel.
Judges

Dr. Sachin Patel

Dr. Sachin Patel
Judge · Fitness & Motivation 2017

Lara McCulloch

Lara McCulloch
Judge · Fitness & Motivation 2017

Mercedez De Castro

Mercedez De Castro
Judge · Fitness & Motivation 2017

Sean Maingot

Sean Maingot
Judge · Fitness & Motivation 2017
Love & Spirituality
Revival Bar · Toronto

Happie Micha Edwards
1st Place

Happie Micha Edwards
Toronto-based lifestyle blogger and influencer of positive living. Shares inspiration about life, cooking, fashion, and personal growth across social media.

Nerissa Bradley
2nd Place

Nerissa Bradley
Founder of Artlet — Toronto's arts and wellness platform. International singer and performer helping people find their voice and own their power on any stage.

Ryan Breakey
3rd Place

Ryan Breakey
Top performing Account Executive at Salesforce and professionally trained life coach. Believes you can accomplish anything you set your mind to and practices what he preaches.

Vita Rubino

Vita Rubino
Happiness Coach & Yoga Teacher
Certified Happiness Coach with 20+ years as a teacher and facilitator. Creator of Embrace You and The Happiness Goddess, integrating wellness with positive psychology.

Elizabeth April

Elizabeth April
Cosmic Intuitive & Life Coach
Certified life coach and spiritual teacher who helps individuals comprehend their past, present, and future through a mix of earthly exploration and universal truth.

Anoushka Dsouza

Anoushka Dsouza
Conscious Poetess & Yoga Mentor
Philosopher and poet since age 7. Yoga teacher and Circle Keeper working with youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Founder of ConxciousTaughts.

Jai Black

Jai Black
Intuitive Counselor & Storyteller
Transformative storyteller and Mind/Body/Soul Interpreter. Has helped hundreds of clients achieve transformation. Working on her memoir.

Gabriel Navarrete

Gabriel Navarrete
Reiki Master Teacher & Artist
Lifelong energy work practitioner, massage therapist, and artist who creates healing crystal-infused paintings. Does everything with great integrity and intention.
Judges

Brandon Vydelingum

Brandon Vydelingum
Judge · Love & Spirituality 2017

Ilina Ivana

Ilina Ivana
Judge · Love & Spirituality 2017

Thomas Le Maguer

Thomas Le Maguer
Judge · Love & Spirituality 2017

Wayne Mouland

Wayne Mouland
Judge · Love & Spirituality 2017
Personal Transformation
Revival Bar · Toronto

Ted Lyberogiannis
1st Place

Ted Lyberogiannis
Toastmasters World Championship semi-finalist on two occasions, placing 3rd in Washington, DC. Professional engineer who believes anyone can become a great speaker with practice.

Jonathan Andrews
2nd Place

Jonathan Andrews
Two-time public speaking champion and founder of The 5am Hustle. Advocate for those suffering with mental health challenges, helping Canada's youth find progression through depression.

Kacy Singh
3rd Place

Kacy Singh
Left a path to medical school to build her own empire. Co-founder of Malana Spa and Wellness Centre, on a mission to bring awareness to self-expression.

Rhea Anne

Rhea Anne
Growth-Mindset Practitioner
Left the "template 9-5" to discover her true self. Supports others through life transitions with a holistic, growth-mindset approach. Shares her journey through video blogs.

Jessica Manuel

Jessica Manuel
Speaker & Entrepreneur
Known for "Breaking Chains off people's lives." Has delivered 213+ live presentations since 2011 and raised $3.1M for United Way. Her story has reached over 3.3 million people.

Peter Limberg

Peter Limberg
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Entrepreneur who brings a unique mix of passion, poetry, and humour to his performances.

Tyler Nicholson

Tyler Nicholson
Youth Mentor & Speaker
Bold, honest motivator who speaks from personal experience. Graduate of the school of hard knocks, passionate about helping youth. Puts family first, hard work a close second.

David Michael Bachan

David Michael Bachan
Speaker & Toastmaster
Application Analyst and committed Toastmaster on a mission to promote optimism, justice, love, and the ultimate triumph of light over darkness.
Judges

Marcos Mendosa

Marcos Mendosa
Judge · Personal Transformation 2017

Dwayne Morgan

Dwayne Morgan
Judge · Personal Transformation 2017

Noel Walrond

Noel Walrond
Judge · Personal Transformation 2017

Ash Silva

Ash Silva
Judge · Personal Transformation 2017
2016
Passion, Purpose, Perspective
Revival Bar · Toronto

Joyce Dias
1st Place

Joyce Dias
1st Place · Passion, Purpose, Perspective 2016
International speaker who has trained thousands of people across 148 countries. Has shared stages with John Maxwell, Les Brown, Nick Vujicic, and Paul Martinelli.

Julia Katsivo
2nd Place

Julia Katsivo
2nd Place · Passion, Purpose, Perspective 2016
Career Transition Success Coach with 17+ years in communications, conflict resolution, and B2B/B2C sales. Helps professionals perform at high levels.

Parmida Barez
3rd Place

Parmida Barez
3rd Place · Passion, Purpose, Perspective 2016
Author, public speaker, songwriter, Ontario Certified Teacher, and philanthropist. Strives to empower others to become the leaders and movers of their own lives.

Andrée Myette

Andrée Myette
Communications Strategist & Speaker
Coach and communications strategist empowering women to break their silence, reclaim their power, and embrace authentic communication.

Chris-Beth Cowie

Chris-Beth Cowie
Entrepreneur & Empowerment Facilitator
Founder of Empowered for Excellence. Humanitarian and speaker with experience in development projects across Paraguay, Bolivia, Nicaragua and Uganda.

Crystal Chen

Crystal Chen
Movement Coach & Speaker
Fitness industry leader with 12+ years helping people become successful. Speaker, sales coach, and writer on a mission to make her voice heard.

Nathalie Delorme

Nathalie Delorme
Inspirational Speaker & Coach
Adventurer and healing facilitator whose journey through chronic illness opened a path of exploring mindfulness, Reiki, meditation, yoga, and conscious dance.

Susan Lamb

Susan Lamb
Keynote Speaker & Author
Award-winning keynote speaker and author. Placed 2nd at the 2011 World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finals in Las Vegas — top 18 of 30,000 competitors worldwide.
The Launch
Revival Bar · Toronto

Carmelita Dela Cruz

Carmelita Dela Cruz
Speaker · 2016

Gilbert Thompson

Gilbert Thompson
Mentor & Youth Leader · 2016
Natural-born leader who has spent 15 years mentoring young people toward their goals. Dedicated to helping others become the best version of themselves.

Kwesi Millington

Kwesi Millington
Storytelling Coach · 2016
Certified World Class Speech Coach helping entrepreneurs and professionals use the power of storytelling to convey their messages and connect with audiences.

Roger Caesar

Roger Caesar
Speaker · 2016

Waleed Elabed

Waleed Elabed
Speaker · 2016
Judges

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte
Judge · The Launch 2016

James Erdt

James Erdt
Judge · The Launch 2016

Mo Waja

Mo Waja
Judge · The Launch 2016

Farley Flex

Farley Flex
Judge · The Launch 2016



