Leaders: A Night of Resilience, Courage, and Victory
Lula Lounge was buzzing with energy as ten incredible speakers took the stage for Leaders, ready to share their stories of resilience, courage, and unstoppable determination.
The evening was a celebration of the leader within each of us, of those who rise despite the odds, lead with heart when the road is tough, and turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Each speaker offered a powerful and unique perspective on what it means to lead, reminding us that true leadership is born in the moments we refuse to back down.
Meet Your Leaders Champions
1st Place: Robert Alexander
Finance and Business Executive, Entrepreneur, Aspiring Coach
Speech: "From Eyesight to Insight: A Leadership Transformation"
Prizes Won:
- Speaker Slam®: $2000 Cash Prize + Invitation to the Grand Slam
- Camille Dundas: Premier Media Mastery Package (Valued at $10,000)
- Simon Ostler: 3h Signature Story Strategy Session (Value: $3,000)
- Klaudia Zinaty: 3 hours of Marketing Consulting + Ticket to Elevate Festival
- Zarak Fatah: The PATH group coaching program (Value: $2,997 USD)
2nd Place: Jenni Cathcart
Keynote Speaker, Coach & Innovation Catalyst
Speech: "Leadership Lessons in Slime"
Prizes Won:
- Speaker Slam®: Invitation to the Grand Slam
- Camille Dundas: Elite Speaker Mentorship (Valued at $5,000)
- Simon Ostler: 2h Signature Story Strategy Session (Value: $2,000)
- Klaudia Zinaty: 1 hour of Marketing Consulting + Swag bag from Women Empowerment Awards worth over $1000
- Zarak Fatah: The PATH online program (Value: $997 USD)
3rd Place: Aimee Mack
Transformational Speaker, Identity and Leadership Coach, CEO & Founder
Speech: "Let Them Watch You Rise"
Prizes Won:
- Speaker Slam®: Entry to Wildcard Race
- Camille Dundas: Media Boost (Valued at $1,500)
- Simon Ostler: 1h Signature Story Strategy Session (Value: $1,000)
- Klaudia Zinaty: 1 Hour of Marketing Consulting
- Zarak Fatah: 1 on 1 coaching session (Value: $495 USD)
4th Place: Inga Tkachenko Ramage
Public Speaker, Road Safety Advocate, and Co-founder of Inga Educates
Speech: "The Choice That Saves Lives"
Meet the Judges Who Made It All Happen
- Camille Dundas - Founder of The IDEA Practice, Editor-in-Chief of ByBlacks
- Simon Ostler - Media Strategist, Consultant, Journalism Instructor
- Klaudia Zinaty - Founder & CEO, Women Empowerment Awards & The Women Empowerment Foundation
- Zarak Fatah - Entrepreneur, Empowerment Mentor
Their wisdom, warmth, and generosity provided invaluable feedback and life-changing opportunities for the competitors.
Words of Wisdom Speaker: Rina Rovinelli
One of the highlights of the night was hearing from our co-founder, Rina Rovinelli, who returned to the stage with a funny and inspiring message about no longer "weighting" to live. She reminded us that we don't need to wait for the perfect timing to step into our power, the right time is now.
Unforgettable Moments
Calissa Ngozi stepped in to co-host, bringing humor and heart to the evening. A longtime member of the Speaker Slam family, she embodied the essence of the event's theme.
Momentum members showed up in full force, creating an electrifying atmosphere of support and celebration.
What's Next?
Our long awaited Grand Slam is happening on November 22nd at the CBC Glenn Gould Studio.