Timed to Father's Day, this online competition asked speakers to tell the stories of the fathers who shaped them, the ones they lost, and the ones they became.
On June 23, 2021, 10 speakers competed online on the theme of Fathers.
Meet the speakers below. See how the night ended in the results.
Donald Carr
1st Place at Fathers 2021
Julianna Bootsman
2nd Place at Fathers 2021
Alma Tarelli
3rd Place at Fathers 2021
On the surface I am a woman, a mother, and an accountant. I love my profession-but I have other non-paid-part-time professions: a non-certified, nurse, taxi driver, a math-teacher, a cook! A mother is a master of all professions! 😊 I was born and raise In Albania and Immigrated in Canada 20 years ago. Being raised in two different cultures and traditions I have learned to integrate and be resilient. I am passionate about reading books!
Alyssia Dietrich
Daughter, Philanthropist, Writer
An ambitious woman, I wear my heart on my sleeve and when provided an opportunity to show up, I am all in. Through adversity, I have learned that vulnerability is strength and I am on a quest to be fully present for others in the way I needed. I have taken the cards life has dealt me and found the positivity in each by going full circle in life. And it all begins with forgiveness...
Brittani Ellis
Top 10 Finalist
Daniel Burns
Top 10 Finalist
Eric Konovalov
Destroyer of Self Limiting Beliefs, Coach, Podcast Host
First and foremost, I'm a husband and a father of two amazing boys. I'm the author of B2B Sales Secrets, Host of Lead Sell Grow - The Human Experience Podcast, and President of The Goal Guide, Inc. a coaching and training company designed to help people and organizations breakthrough their invisible boundaries and achieve all the things they ever dreamed of achieving. My passion is to help people see just how great they truly are.
Gaby Mammone
Social Entrepreneur, MS Ambassador, Career & Speaking Coach
Commonly known as Gaby with one "b", I am an advocacy leader in the charitable sector. As an Ambassador with the MS Society of Canada, I advocate for people affected by MS and other neurological illnesses. I believe in diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. As a Career and Speaking Coach, I help people use the gift of their voice. Founder of a kindness movement, #BeAwareBeKind. Oh, and I love hot apple cider.
Ken Hall
Top 10 Finalist
Lisa Kelly
Mentor In The Art of Living Your Dreams
One of the biggest risks I’ve ever taken was quitting a career to go for my dream of being a small business owner and stay-at-home mom. Another terrifying act was getting sober. These changes weren’t easy. And they didn’t happen overnight. But they turned out to be two of the most important choices I’ve ever made. Today, it's my passion inspiring others to find the courage to make the inner changes necessary for external transformation.