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Meet the Speakers for Personal Power 2021

Meet the Speakers for Personal Power 2021

By Speaker Slam®

Personal Power was the last chance to qualify for the 2021 Grand Slam. Ten speakers shared the moment they stopped waiting for permission.

On October 20, 2021, 10 speakers competed online on the theme of Personal Power.

Meet the speakers below. See how the night ended in the results.


Marjorie Aunos

Marjorie Aunos

1st Place at Personal Power 2021

A thouthful and fierce award-winning inspirational storyteller!

Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark

2nd Place at Personal Power 2021

Mental Health Resiliency Expert and Certified Trauma Counsellor with 25 years of experience.

Yvette Raposo

Yvette Raposo

3rd Place at Personal Power 2021

I am a former competitive boxer & currently the FIRST & only female professional ring announcer in Canada! Beyond the ring, I am a mindset & empowerment coach who encourages people to find their metaphorical fighter within because when you think like a fighter, you live like a CHAMP!

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette

Top 10 Finalist

Heather Sweeney

Heather Sweeney

Mom, Entrepreneur, Eternal Optimist, Registered Nurse, Inspirational Speaker & Storyteller, Wellness Coach

I am a Mom that juggles all the things. I am an eternal optimist. I believe in making a positive impact in this world, spreading smiles, and inspiring others. I believe that each and every one of us has everything we need inside ourselves to reach our own "summit", whatever that might be. I love the outdoors. Nature is my church. I love this life that I get to create and live!

Kady Romagnuolo

Kady Romagnuolo

Spiritual Business Coach, Entrepreneur

I want to light a fire in the hearts of Spiritual Entrepreneurs to help more healers share their voice!

Kristin Light

Kristin Light

Creator | Performer | Strategist

A Toronto-based creative strategist and performing artist, Kristin has channeled her 20+ years of eclectic marketing and events experience to help entrepreneurs "humanize the hype" – increasing their brand reach by infusing their current marketing strategy with authentic, creative messaging that supports their unique narrative. She is fiercely passionate about the accessibility of low-barrier mental healthcare, and the sustainable (and affordable) accessibility of plant-based nutrition.

Marci Warhaft

Marci Warhaft

Author, Coach, body image advocate

I have fallen in love with authenticity and am not afraid of sharing all parts of my story, even the parts I fought to keep secret for many years. I am a fierce advocate on issues impacting body image and self esteem and have accepted the fact that will never be "traditional" or live a life that others might expect.

Rafiat Ahmed

Rafiat Ahmed

Top 10 Finalist

Troy Jones

Troy Jones

Pastor, Husband, Domestic violence thriver

I have a deep passion for healthy relationships. I enjoy helping others to reach their relationship goals. I'm also a really good listener

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