Entrepreneur
Scarborough, Canada
Grace is a multifaceted Filipino-Chinese artist, emerging abstract painter, healthcare professional, and entrepreneur whose journey is rooted in resilience, creativity, and advocacy.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Grace discovered painting as a therapeutic outlet while navigating fibromyalgia and PTSD. What began as a personal form of healing evolved into a powerful creative expression and a platform for health advocacy, helping raise awareness about invisible disabilities and the realities faced by those who live with them.
Beyond her career in healthcare, Grace has ventured into entrepreneurship, promoting self-care, wellness, and confidence within her community. Through her art, advocacy, and entrepreneurial journey, she hopes to remind others that their challenges do not define their potential.
As a single parent herself, Grace is especially passionate about inspiring other single parents to embrace their strength, prioritize their well-being, and pursue their dreams—no matter how unexpected the journey may be.
Her message is simple: You may not be able to choose every challenge life brings, but you can choose how you rise, reinvent, and shine.
“Relish everything that’s inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life. — Anthony Hopkins”
Speaking on the theme Reinvention at Speaker Slam® in Toronto on Sep 15, 2026 — Upcoming, Grace Riza Ti Kieng delivered “The High Road”.
Grace is one of the speakers who have told their story on the Speaker Slam® stage since 2016. The next one could be you.
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