Every Speaker Slam® competition brings a new lineup of voices to the stage. On January 28, 2020 at Lula Lounge, Toronto, 10 speakers competed on the theme of Reinvention.
Meet the speakers below. See how the night ended in the results.
Kobby Eshun
Speaker, Author & Mental Health Advocate
Kobby Eshun is a writer, public speaker and mental health advocate committed to helping people find their voice. As public speaking was his biggest fear growing up, he always remembered what it felt like in those moments. Kobby has now devoted his energy to give back to the community as he implemented and facilitated youth public speaking programs in the City of Vaughan. Through his speaking, he explores mental health, resilience and overcoming adversity.
Tony Colley
Entrepreneur, Change Maker, Disruptor
After a 16-year career in finance, Tony took active steps to fulfill his passion for fundraising to the next level. This allowed him to plan and execute a series of social purpose initiatives with other local change makers, opening his eyes to a segment of the city he’d never experienced before. Tony’s passion for giving back began to take shape in unexpected ways, enabling him to learn how to live a purpose driven life.
Ariane Labelle
Wellpreneur, Holistic Transformation Coach
Corporate escapee turned digital wellpreneur, Ariane Labelle is a Holistic Transformation Coach from Ontario, Canada. On a quest to rediscover her own personal truths, Ariane quit her 9-year corporate career, forfeited her university degree to study wellness, then set off on a 2.5-year travel adventure. Today, Ariane is an advocate for holistic lifestyle design and is poised to share her story on stages worldwide.
Daniel Hayes
Professional Boxer turned TV Host/Personality
Daniel Hayes earned his nickname “The Honey Badger” (an animal known for its fearlessness) in the ring during a pro sparring session. His talents go beyond the sports realm from Entrepreneurship to being an On-screen Talent.
Ally Salama
Mental Health Ambassador, Social Entrepreneur, Youth Leadership Speaker
Ally Salama is a Social Entrepreneur,Podcaster, ExPro Athlete & The Middle East’s Mental Health Ambassador. He founded empower-mag.com, the first Mental Health Magazine in the Middle East, winning Harvard's Top 7 Most Impactful Social Initiatives in 2019 & earning recognition from the World Health Organization. Ally’s purpose is to empower youth to become more impactful changemakers in the world.He currently hosts “Empathy Always Wins” the world's exclusive youth leadership podcast focusing on empathy & wellness.
Joana Lopez
Entrepreneur, Divorce & Breakup Recovery Coach, Neurolinguistic & Hypnosis Practitioner
Founder of Reinventing Hearts a Divorce and Breakup Recovery company. Joana has a background in Neuroscience, Clinical Hypnosis & EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). She's been future on Global News radio & The Toronto Star. Committed to help in an easy & fun way that has never been taught before, Joana believes through the work she does,TOGETHER with the intention and initiative to learn & heal we can create new generations of happy & satisfied families.
Adrienne Enns
Chief Joy Curator, Author, Entrepreneur
Adrienne is the founder of May You Know Joy Inc. Her mission is to create products, experiences and conversations that inspire our most intentional living. Adrienne published her first book, Intentional Days, last fall.
Tara Kinden
Visionary, Worth Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author
Tara Kinden, Founder of Worth Camp™ and The Radiantly Transformed movement. Tara guides women around the globe to honour their Worth & Energy. She's utilizes intuitive guidance and over 2 decades of entrepreneurship to help women achieve success in their own lives. Guiding women to trust themselves and their own abilities to up level their energy, feel radiant and create the time freedom they crave to become the most energized woman they know.
Heather Chauvin
Podcast Host, Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach
Heather’s true passion is found in embarrassing her children in public whenever possible. Raising boys has allowed her to master the art of a good fart joke. Heather grew up believing there was no room for her on this planet. This belief was challenged when motherhood entered her life and even more so, six years ago when diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, forcing her to discover what it truly means to live while alive.
Shayna Dallas
Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Mentor
Shayna Dallas is now a Real Estate investor/Entrepreneur. Shayna has been on her own since she was 11 years old. She found herself in the streets homeless, pan handling & sex trafficking to stay alive. Addicted to drugs & in and out of jail. This rising Phoenix is now cultivating the skills to becoming an Author & Well known Speaker. She is now ready to share with the world her story.