Every Speaker Slam® panel is built from people who have done the work: speakers, coaches, publishers, and business leaders who donate their time, their feedback, and their prizes. These are the judges who scored No Risk, No Reward on July 31, 2018 at Lula Lounge, Toronto.
See who they chose in the results.
Aaron Spivak
Co-Founder of, Revitasize, Co-Founder of Hush Blanket, Serial Entrepreneur
A serial entrepreneur, at 18 years old Aaron co-founded Revitasize, an organic cold pressed juice kitchen serving high quality juices, smoothies, acai bowls and a variety of vegan options. In 3.5 years Revitasize has expanded to 7 locations throughout Toronto and the GTA. Aaron also co-founded and recently launched Hush Blankets designed to help with sleep anxiety, insomnia, ADHD and more. Expanding across north america in less then 6 months Aaron has a talent to taking things to the next level.
Andrea Sampson
Storyteller, Entrepreneur, Curious Soul
Having spent her career in Advertising Strategy, Andrea is a natural storyteller. Her passion for story led her to TEDxToronto where she developed and implemented a coaching program that helped aspiring TEDx speakers effectively tell their stories with impact. Andrea is the Co-Founder of Talk Boutique, a speaker develop and representation company that focuses on helping Change Makers tell their stories with clarity and impact. Andrea is also the Head of Faculty for SingularityU Canada, a global learning and innovation community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and build an abundant future for all.
Dana Pharant
Judge, No Risk, No Reward 2018
Becoming a badass in life and business requires you to stand in your power and be super comfy with being unique! Dana Pharant knows ALL about standing out and being unique. Her personal brand of the Inner Dominatrix pushes people out of their comfort zone, challenges their preconceived notions and has them stepping into a fierce determination to rock their Bold, Sexy Fun-Filled Lives! Dana is a #1 best-selling author of Beyond Fear, and a 2 time award-winning speaker. Dana’s commitment to living life in command of her feminine power and helping others connect with their Inner Dominatrix has made her a sought-after speaker and coach.
Ron Tsang
Professional Speaker and Speaker Mentor
President of TEPP (Toronto Entrepreneurs of Passion and Purpose) Author of FROM PRESENTATION TO STANDING OVATION Ron Tsang, MBA is an ovation expert. Ron is a former stock analyst who evaluated thousands of presentations from CEOs and CFOs. He is now a professional speaker whose corporate clients include Honda North America, CIBC, and RBC. Ron also teaches business communication at Centennial College and University of Toronto Rotman Executive Programs. Jack Canfield, co-creator of the CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL series "highly recommends" Ron's book FROM PRESENTATION TO STANDING OVATION. Brian Tracy, personal development expert, calls Ron's book "extraordinary."