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Speaker Slam® News: Recap of The Identity 2020 Competition

Ashley Wong, winner of Identity 2020

By Speaker Slam®

Identity: A Global Online Event

Identity was held online on July 22nd, 2020, with people entering from around the world. The top three showed the diversity of the new format, wowing the audience with powerful storytelling and inspirational messages.

1st Place: Ashley Wong

Fifteen-year-old Ashley Wong from Vancouver won both first place and the audience choice award.

2nd Place: Cheryl Murray

Wisdom Life Coach and Career Counsellor, from the GTA

3rd Place: Donovan Hall

From Oakland, California

4th Place: Navi Bliss earned an honourable mention.

Meet the Judges Who Made It All Happen

Their feedback was dynamic and powerful, and the audience got real value from it.

Unforgettable Moments

The audience showered the speakers with kindness and encouragement in the chat. The next theme, Self Worth, was announced the same night.

Watch Every Speech from Identity 2020

Ashley Wong speaking at Identity 2020
1st Place
Asian Teen Shares Her Experiences with Racism
Cheryl Murray speaking at Identity 2020
2nd Place
The Responsibilities of Being the Eldest Sibling in a Family Became Her Identity
Donovan Hall speaking at Identity 2020
3rd Place
How a Father's Surprise Taught Me to Love - Emotional School Event Story
Celeste Frenette speaking at Identity 2020
The Impact of Fat Shaming
Dr. Jackie Eldridge speaking at Identity 2020
Overcoming Verbal Abuse From My Father
Jesse DeVine speaking at Identity 2020
Jesse DeVine
Fired from My Dream Job
Navi Bliss speaking at Identity 2020
Overcoming a Victim Mindset
Sophie Sabbage speaking at Identity 2020
Like A Grown Up

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