It is our stories that define us, and our re-story that sets us anew. Reinvention opened the 2020 season at Lula Lounge on January 28, 2020, and four judges scored the first competition of the year.
See who they chose in the results.
Alicia Skalin
Co-CEO, Head of Events and Programming, Women of Influence Worldwide
Co-CEO, Head of Events & Programming, Women of Influence Worldwide As Co-Owner and Co-CEO of Women of Influence Worldwide, Alicia is concentrated on growing the reach and impact of this legacy organization on a global scale. Deeply passionate about producing best-in-class event experiences, Alicia strives to provide unique access to the most desired (but least available) resource of role models. A firm believer of "if you see it, you can be it", Alicia leverages the Women of Influence podium to provide unprecedented visibility and representation to a diverse cross-section of exceptional leaders, both emerging and established. Recent keynote speakers have included Catherine Reitman; Chrystia Freeland; Janet Zuccarini; Heather Reisman; Baroness Von Sketch Group; Amanda Lindhout, etc. In her former life, Alicia produced international and city-wide cultural festivals and public art installations that integrated corporate, non-profit, and municipal partners (Toronto, Boston, Pittsburgh, London, UK).
Ron Tsang
Leadership Communication Expert, Professional Speaker, Professor
Ron Tsang is a professional speaker on leadership communication. He also teaches business communication at Centennial College’s School of Business. Using concepts from his book, FROM PRESENTATION TO STANDING OVATION, Ron works with teams of entrepreneurs, executives, and employees to present even better than Steve Jobs. Ron is the President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). He is also the co-founder of the Toronto Entrepreneurs of Passion and Purpose (TEPP) Awards, and the SHARE, LOVE, CELEBRATE annual charity fundraiser.
Dave S. Anderson
Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur
Dave S. Anderson is a Profit On Purpose Coach, Professional Speaker, and the Co-Founder of "My Life Online: Teaching Kids To Be Safe, Smart, & Kind Online". Since 2011, Dave has given more than 1200 live presentations to students, educators, and parents on the topics of Bullying Prevention, Online Safety, and Masculinity in the 21st Century. With a strong background in Music, Dave is the creator and conductor of 'A Few Good Men' - a boys and young mens choir in Oakville, and he is the Assistant Conductor of the National Boychoir of Canada.
Zayna Rose
Image Strategist, Speaker, Podcast Host
Zayna is an Image Strategist, Consultant, TedX Speaker and Host of the On Stage Style podcast. She helps entrepreneurs, speakers and other professionals to present themselves authentically, confidently and strategically. This is done through personal branding, public image development, interpersonal communications, media training and styling. Everyone from entrepreneurs to corporate executives and high-profile individuals are provided with customized image management strategies that can include PR and brand equity advice. Zayna has been featured on national television and in newspapers such as CTV News Channel, The Globe and Mail, The Business News Network, CityTV, BBC online, CBC.