Every Speaker Slam® competition brings a new lineup of voices to the stage. On February 28, 2018 at Lula Lounge, Toronto, 10 speakers competed on the theme of Living Your Legacy.
Meet the speakers below. See how the night ended in the results.
Ven Virah
1st Place at Living Your Legacy 2018
Ven Virah is an award winning motivational speaker and a certified World Class speaking coach. Affectionally known by many as "the Brown Tony Robbins", Ven loves to light the room with infectious energy, contagious humor and attractive optimism! He leads business keynotes, workshops and advises clients from around the world on how to speak to influence, so they can influence to change lives.
Jagger Gordon
2nd Place at Living Your Legacy 2018
Jagger Gordon’s mission started in 2014 when he witnessed the copious amount of food going to waste after every catering gig he hosted with his catering company Jagger Gordon Catering. He knew there had to be a better solution and decided to open up a pop up kitchen in the Trinity Bellwood Park, on Queen Street West in Toronto to test his theory. Within 3 hours, Jagger served over 300 meals to the community for free with food that would have otherwise been destined for the landfill. His theory was recognized with this test and his need to continue to feed those less fortunate became his mission in life.”
Mitch Kurylowicz
3rd Place at Living Your Legacy 2018
Mitch Kurylowicz is the founder of Project Jenga, a group raising money for secondary education in Kenya with the WE Movement which opened its first high school in January 2017 with over $1 million raised and thousands of lives impacted. He also started MAKE LUCK HISTORY to show families and organizations why being a part of the solution is in their best personal and business interest. Mitch is a TEDx, WE Day and international speaker who has been recognized nationally in Canada by the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal and globally by the Mandela Legacy Award for his humanitarian work. He is 19 years old, in his third year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, and currently sits on the board of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.
Ashley Snowball
Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, World Traveler
Ashley Snowball is 23 years young, transforming her life to live powerfully and authentically. A girl who didn’t see her value, would never ask for help and didn’t trust anyone, often projected herself as perfect and wanted to be the best in order to prove she was good enough, has now created a project which could change the lives of many. Determined to make a difference, she is battling her inner voices and previous ways of being with the assistance of Landmark; a worldwide training program in personnel and professional development. She is committing her time to provide opportunities for children all over the world so that they have the education they deserve. Angkor-KIDS International school is the beginning of her contribution.
Martin Reid
Entrepreneur, Coach, Fitness Professional, Pilates Instructor, Chief Health Officer
Martin Reid is a husband, father, and entrepreneur with a passion for coaching. He is an international best-selling author in the book Dream Big, Be Bold, where he shares stories of co-parenting his two boys, overcoming disappointment and embracing life’s adventures by running towards the roar. As a fitness professional, Martin is on a mission to share his love for pilates with the men of the world through his hashtags #personalvictory and #realmendopilates.
Wayne Mouland
Founder of Echo Movement, Personal Life Coach
Wayne Mouland is the founder of a Meditation/Humanitarian Organization called the Echo Movement. He is a proud father of three wonderful children and has made it his mission and life purpose to spread Love and Light to whomever willing to listen as to uplift and inspire people through the story of his journey. On top of his day job as a Manager of a Restoration Company he is also a Personal Life Coach.
Irene Kaye
Inspirational Speaker, Wedding Officiant, Funeral Celebrant, Mentor/Coach
“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” - Rumi Irene Kaye facilitates experiential workshops and seminars emphasizing the significance of self-awareness in personal development, goal-setting, time management and stress reduction. By incorporating effective self-discovery concepts into her sessions, participants can successfully recognize, personalize and utilize key inspirational concepts to manifest professional and personal success. Today, as a Metaphysical Minister, Irene Kaye is a celebrant of life’s transitions. Be it a Celebration of Life or a Wedding, she feels deeply honoured to share in the Legacy of others and be part of their Celebrations of Love. On February 28 Irene shares her personal experience, strength and hope, how she was transformed from a life of misery to ministry. She will share how we can each realize our own personal legacy.
Errol Knight
Artist, Area Director of Toastmasters, Speaker/Coach, Servant Leader
“Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.” Voltaire Errol Knight is an artist and engineering professional who has been reborn through the Toastmasters experience. His mission is to uses his leadership & communication skills to help others, create value, raise community consciousness and connect with like-minded, passionate individuals. He believes life is a rich tapestry that is meant to be experienced & enjoyed, if we can keep from getting in our own way.
Glynis D'Souza
Leadership Motivator, Positive Energy Radiator, Mentor, Marketer
Glynis brings passion and energy to her audience by connecting with authenticity and credibility. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer and Coach. She hopes to use her influence to leave a legacy of good leaders who are confident in their own strengths and in turn help others achieve their potential.
Nohemie Renaud
Coach & Speaker
Nohemie Renaud, was born in Nice South of France from humble beginnings, was raised adjacent to the wealthiest with a scarcity mentality. At 16 she discovers this inner calling and passion for transformation and will dedicate 18 years of her life in thorough trainings and education in various modalities. Today she lives, teaches and speaks about one of her compelling truth: Prosperity is our birthright.