Every Speaker Slam® competition brings a new lineup of voices to the stage. On September 17, 2019 at Lula Lounge, Toronto, 10 speakers competed on the theme of Gratitude.
Meet the speakers below. See how the night ended in the results.
Gaby Mammone
1st Place at Gratitude 2019
Gaby with one "b" is recognized as an advocacy leader in the charitable and not-for-profit sectors. She is the founder of a movement called #BeAwareBeKind, encouraging others to look for opportunities to be kind. Gaby supports the welfare of others by fundraising and planning awareness events; it’s no surprise that her company is appropriately named, Kind Projects. She loves a hot cup of apple cider, orange gerbera daisies and plays a serious game of monopoly.
Nesh Pillay
2nd Place at Gratitude 2019
Nesh is a values-driven entrepreneur, marketer and writer who hopes to never find herself on Dateline or Candid Camera. Born in South Africa at the peak of apartheid, Nesh has always been hyper-aware of disparities spurned by racial, cultural and gender variances. Everything she does both is driven by the desire to close this gap. The world is Nesh's stage but when she's not performing, she can be found teaching her three-year-old butt jokes.
Ian Tyson
3rd Place at Gratitude 2019
Since the age of 18, Ian Tyson has been entertaining and inspiring audiences across North America to realize their potential, and seek true happiness. He strives to combine heart-warming story telling with observational humour and life lessons along the way. He has worked extensively with educational and corporate clients about teaching optimism, resilience and kindness. Ian's book, "Hooray For Everything! The Optimist Manifesto" is a collection of stories and ideas about finding and keeping positivity.
Anna Lopes
Founder & Director of a Non Profit Organization
Anna Lopes is a full time property / warehouse Manager She is a very compassionate and caring person who is full of life and love. Her greatest passion in life is to make a difference and to touch the hearts of all children that need a simple hug. She is also very creative in planning and making magical moments happen. Her mission in life is to create a world of giving and contributing .
Bonnie Chan
Life Coach, Connections Facilitator, Entrepreneur, A Proud Mama
Bonnie Chan is on a mission to serve heart-driven entrepreneurs to own and share their unique gifts and leave a positive impact on their family and communities. She does his through self-love coaching and online summits. Bonnie is also the co-creator of a children's books series (@OliverOctopusBooks) that introduces success principles inspired by the work of Napoleon Hill to children at an early age.
Evelyn Bailey
Evalutionist, Mother of Twins, International artist
Evelyn Bailey is a well versed Professional Modern Visual Artist; using both digital and traditional mediums to create captivating artwork that leaves lasting impressions on the viewers. With 20 years experience in art techniques, various art mediums and advanced studies, Evelyn creates unique paintings and drawings bringing to fruition any visual idea. Evelyn’s interest is to now work with business owners and Global Leaders who seek a unique approach through anchored art.
Giovanna Capozza
Success and Relationship Coach, Author, Podcaster, Speaker
Giovanna bridges success and relationship coaching for career driven women through her boutique coaching practice. A mind body expert and former alternative medicine doctor, Giovanna has over 22 years of combined training in holistic healing, relationships, spirituality, leadership and business coaching. She hosts a weekly podcast called She Rises and is currently working on her debut memoir: Lovesick: Confessions of a Love Junkie.
Leanne Babcock
Transformational Coach, Daring Entrepreneur, Best-selling Author
In 2017 Leanne left her New Zealand home after 29 years, returned to Canada, bought a truck-camper and toured 12 months coast to coast with her first book (Open Me). Her second book (Real & Wild You) is an international best-seller. In business since 1993, through Leanne’s heart-centred programs, people transform their relationship with themselves and others, find deep clarity of purpose and produce the results they want.
Nick Gibson
Social Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Change Agent
Nick is a social entrepreneur, speaker, coach/facilitator, and a change agent. Having previously worked in consulting, he realized he loved his leadership development coaching work that he was doing on the side, and was feeling unfulfilled as a change agent himself. This tension forced him to found Our Better Selves: a venture focused on unleashing a vibrant, and thriving community of change agents focused on solving critical problems of human flourishing aligned with their values.
Paul Orlando
Personal Development Coach
Paul is an entrepreneur and coach who's built a successful business that helps unhappy corporate professionals figure out where to take their career. Paul is known for using his passion and humour to inspire and empower others to make positive changes in their lives.