Speaker Slam® prepares for its 3rd competition of the year for its highly anticipated "Freedom" event, set for May 28th, 2024, at the iconic Lula Lounge in Toronto.
This year's "Freedom" theme is a timely exploration of what it means to live authentically and unapologetically.
Meet Your Judges for "Freedom"
Angie Seth
Anchor, Host, Storyteller
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Angie Seth has been a journalist for over 25 years. Her career has taken her from Omni Television to CBC Radio, Global and CTV covering the biggest stories worldwide. Angie has been honoured with the Edward Murrow Award and the Queens Diamond Jubilee Award. She is a huge advocate for women's and children's rights as well as a voice for survivors of domestic abuse.
Andrea Reindl
Entrepreneur, Brand Strategist
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Andrea is on a mission to simplify complicated jargon and pave a path for people with big ideas to bring their visions to life. She and her team at Legacy Creative love to take chaos and tame it into common-sense business practices.
Joze Piranian
5x TEDx Speaker, International Keynote & Stand-up Comedian
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned Forbes and TED-featured International Keynote Speaker. Born and raised in Lebanon, Joze avoided speaking for more than 25 years. He won the Inspirational Speaker of the Year at Speaker Slam in 2017, delivered 5 TEDx talks, and performed stand-up comedy on 3 continents and in 4 languages. Joze has spoken at the United Nations, Google, Tesla, Meta and TikTok.
Esther Caszo
Content Producer & Series Producer for Broadcast and Digital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Esther is a Content & Series Producer with global experience bringing stories to life for broadcast and digital audiences for over 10 years. She is committed to elevating BIPOC and marginalized voices. Esther holds an Industry Filmmaking Diploma from Central Film School in London, UK.
The Prize Package
First Place
- Speaker Slam®: $2000 Cash Prize & Invitation to the Grand Slam
- Andrea Reindl: Visual Brand Blueprint @ Legacy Creative (Valued at $7,500)
- Joze Piranian: Access to the "Impact 2 Income" program (Valued at $5,000)
- Angie Seth: Next Level Mentorship - 3 one-on-one sessions (Valued at $1,000)
- Esther Caszo: 2 Media Training Sessions (Valued at $1,000)
Second Place
- Speaker Slam®: Invitation to the Grand Slam
- Andrea Reindl: Get Clear Power Session 3-Pack (Valued at $2,500)
- Joze Piranian: 60-minute 1:1 coaching session (Valued at $500)
- Esther Caszo: 1 Media Training Session (Valued at $500)
Third Place
- Speaker Slam®: Entry to Wildcard Race
- Andrea Reindl: Clear Session - 60-minute clarity coaching (Valued at $1,000)
- Joze Piranian: 30-minute 1:1 coaching session (Valued at $250)
- Esther Caszo: 1 Media Training Session (Valued at $500)