2020
2020 Grand Slam: Freedom
Grand Slam Finals
Livestreamed

Cheryl Murray

Cheryl Murray
Wisdom Life Coach & Career Counsellor
Award-winning speaker and career counselor with 20 years in Social Services and 15,000+ expert hours of coaching individuals across the GTA.

Sandra Elia

Sandra Elia
Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker
Certified Food Addiction Counselor and Director of Obesity Action. Runs Ontario's outpatient Food Addiction Recovery Program and co-created Canada's first residential treatment program.

Sophie Sabbage

Sophie Sabbage
Author, Teacher & Activist
25 years in human and corporate transformation. Author of two Sunday Times bestsellers. Well-known in the UK as a patient activist dedicated to the authenticity and creativity of the human spirit.

Ingrid Palmer

Ingrid Palmer
Changemaker, Storyteller & Advocate
Founder of Focus On Ability, a motivational consulting campaign helping people redefine their lives and achieve their goals despite their personal history.

Kennedy Ifeh

Kennedy Ifeh
Entrepreneur, Writer & Activist
Left a career in ICT to venture into entrepreneurship. Founder of Gift of Freedom and Buybox Express. Working through reading, writing, and speaking to inspire self-reform and build a better world.

Karen Porter

Karen Porter
Holistic Nutritionist & Wellness Coach
Battled IBS, anxiety, and debilitating depression for 30 years before taking her health into her own hands. Now helps women over 45 regain their energy and love their lives.

Merlyna Valentine

Merlyna Valentine
Inspirational Speaker & Author
Respected educator for 30+ years. Overcame a medical tragedy — given less than 10% chance of surviving sepsis — and became a quadruple amputee. Inspires audiences to embrace change and persevere.

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Author, Mentor & Performer
Author of three award-winning books. Mentors speakers, coaches, and rebels to write, publish, and profit from their best-selling books without breaking their spirits or their banks.

Heather Chauvin

Heather Chauvin
Author, Coach & Speaker
Leadership coach helping ambitious women conquer their fears and become leaders at work and home. Host of the Mom Is In Control Podcast. Living through stage 4 cancer while running a thriving business.

Ashley Wong

Ashley Wong
Speaker
At 15 years old, became the youngest person to win a Speaker Slam® event. Lord of the Rings fan, K-pop enthusiast, and proud bunny parent.

Peter Hernandez

Peter Hernandez
Speaker & Community Builder
Toastmaster, Rotarian, and 100 Men of Oshawa member. Driven by making a difference at home, in the community, and in the world. A supporter of Speaker Slam® since its inception.

Adonis Rosalle

Adonis Rosalle
Speaker, Storyteller & Entrepreneur
Speaker, storyteller, and straight-up noisemaker. Automotive consultant at Downtown Chrysler and speaker through The Wonderful Speaking Company.

Celeste Frenette

Celeste Frenette
Soul Alignment Coach & Author
Began as a Registered Nurse, became a Naturopathic Doctor, and then stepped away from private practice to expand globally. Published author and inspirational speaker featured in Elephant Journal, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.

Christine Laperriere

Christine Laperriere
Author, Speaker & Executive Coach
President of Leader In Motion and Executive Director of the Women of Influence Advancement Centre. Amazon #1 Bestselling author of Too Busy to Be Happy. Coaches 100 leaders per year.
Family
Lincoln Alexander Theatre · Hamilton

Sharon Babineau

Sharon Babineau
Inspirational Speaker & Decorated Soldier
Author, motivational speaker, and decorated military soldier. Founder of Maddie's Everlasting Wish. Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and Canadian Sovereign Medal for Volunteers.

Peter Hernandez

Peter Hernandez
Speaker & Community Builder
Toastmaster, Rotarian, and 100 Men of Oshawa member. Driven by making a difference at home and in the community. There is no greater gift than human connection.

Keka DasGupta

Keka DasGupta
Positivity Catalyst & Entrepreneur
Award-winning PR/marketing veteran whose clients include IKEA, Nike, Disney, and American Express. Through The Art of Life-ing, helps people do life on their own terms through gratitude-centered leadership.

Jonathan Andrews

Jonathan Andrews
Mental Health Advocate & Speaker
Award-winning youth advocate working with TD, RBC, and hundreds of schools across Canada. Committed to creating safe spaces for mental health conversations in every community.

Adonis Rosalle

Adonis Rosalle
Salesman, Showman & Speaker
Brings the show to every project he touches. Speaker through The Wonderful Speaking Company. Prepared to rock your senses, challenge your mind, and fully engage your heart.

Stephen Elliot

Stephen Elliot
Speaker, Entrepreneur & Facilitator
Proud dad whose two boys inspired him to take the stage. Founder of e3, a youth public speaking program. Account executive and Toastmaster competitor.

Joseph Fackenheim

Joseph Fackenheim
Coach, Speaker & Writer
Couldn't hack school due to language barriers, ADHD, and peculiarity — so he became an actor, earned an MA in Classical Acting, and returned to teach using theatrical tools. 25 years performing on every sort of stage.

Susheela Ramachandran

Susheela Ramachandran
Intuitive Channel & Energy Healer
Intuitive channel, energy sound healer, and guide for spiritual entrepreneurs. Advocate for holistic leadership. Mission: create a world where humanity lives in loving relationship with themselves, each other, and the planet.

Dorit Palvanov

Dorit Palvanov
Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Coach
Cycle-syncing expert and femininity mentor. Empowers women to use their menstrual cycles as a framework to create flow, align energetically, and ditch the story that women are destined to burn out.

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Author, Mentor & Performer
Author of three award-winning books, including one co-written with her 9-year-old daughter. Mentors speakers and coaches to write and publish their best-selling books.
Purpose
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Kadiatu Kamara

Kadiatu Kamara
Speaker
Born to poor parents who knew the value of education but couldn't pay her fees. Moved from village to city to fend for herself and change her family's story — a living testament that your background does not determine your destiny.

Marni Levitt

Marni Levitt
Speaker, Facilitator & Coach
Shares her journey of transformation and discovery of life's purpose through soulful speaking and facilitation. 20+ years as a performing artist, educator with TDSB, and entrepreneur in mind-body wellness. 16+ years of yoga and mindfulness practice.

Sandra Elia

Sandra Elia
Certified Food Addiction Counselor
Lost over 100 lbs 15 years ago. Helps people tackle their minds and correct thinking patterns around food, finding peace with food, their bodies, and ultimately with others.

Vladimir Druts

Vladimir Druts
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Lifelong learner whose quest for growth took him through the Himalayas, meditative and psychedelic practice, and ultimately to the creation of FRWRD skincare — a brand for those who wish to live in alignment with their greater self.

Simon DeGroot

Simon DeGroot
Entrepreneur & Coach
Entrepreneur of growing construction and coaching companies. Certified at master levels in NLP, Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. Also a Reiki Master and Akashic Reader.

Kennedy Ifeh

Kennedy Ifeh
Entrepreneur, Writer & Activist
Entrepreneur and social activist. Through reading, writing, and speaking, working to build a world where the majority are inspired to seek self-reform and contribute to making the world a better place.

Mario Keriakedes

Mario Keriakedes
Inspirational Speaker & Author
Passionate about helping people manifest peace and abundance through altruism and service. Distinguished Toastmaster and Board Member for charitable organizations. Speaker and former Director of Sales and Marketing.

Irene Pace

Irene Pace
Registered Dietitian & Speaker
18 years as a registered dietitian who discovered that food struggles have nothing to do with food. Food is a tool — a powerful one that can change your entire life.

Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson
Speaker & Arctic Sailing Expeditioner
Left a comfortable career in technology to follow his dreams of adventure sailing and world travel. Now runs arctic sailing expeditions and shares his passion for pushing past fear.

Christine Laperriere

Christine Laperriere
Author, Speaker & Executive Coach
President of Leader In Motion. Amazon #1 Bestselling author of Too Busy to Be Happy. Coaches 100 leaders per year to grow their influence and reduce their stress.
Reinvention
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Kobby Eshun

Kobby Eshun
Speaker, Author & Mental Health Advocate
Writer, public speaker, and mental health advocate. Public speaking was his biggest fear growing up — he's now devoted to giving back by implementing youth public speaking programs in Vaughan.

Tony Colley

Tony Colley
Entrepreneur & Changemaker
After a 16-year career in finance, took active steps to fulfill his passion for fundraising. Planning social purpose initiatives with local changemakers opened his eyes to a segment of the city he'd never experienced before.

Ariane Labelle

Ariane Labelle
Holistic Transformation Coach
Corporate escapee turned digital wellpreneur. Quit her 9-year corporate career, forfeited her university degree to study wellness, then set off on a 2.5-year travel adventure. Now an advocate for holistic lifestyle design.

Daniel Hayes

Daniel Hayes
Professional Boxer & TV Host
Earned his nickname "The Honey Badger" in the ring. Talents span from entrepreneurship to on-screen talent.

Ally Salama

Ally Salama
Mental Health Ambassador & Entrepreneur
Founded empower-mag.com, the first Mental Health Magazine in the Middle East, winning Harvard's Top 7 Most Impactful Social Initiatives in 2019. Host of Empathy Always Wins podcast. Recognized by the World Health Organization.

Joana Lopez

Joana Lopez
Divorce & Breakup Recovery Coach
Founder of Reinventing Hearts. Background in Neuroscience, Clinical Hypnosis, and EFT. Featured on Global News Radio and The Toronto Star.

Adrienne Enns

Adrienne Enns
Author & Entrepreneur
Founder of May You Know Joy Inc. Creates products, experiences, and conversations that inspire intentional living. Author of Intentional Days.

Tara Kinden

Tara Kinden
Keynote Speaker & Author
Founder of Worth Camp™ and The Radiantly Transformed movement. Guides women around the globe to honour their worth and energy using intuitive guidance and 20+ years of entrepreneurship.

Heather Chauvin

Heather Chauvin
Podcast Host & Leadership Coach
Grew up believing there was no room for her on this planet. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer six years ago — forced to discover what it truly means to live while alive. Host of Mom Is In Control podcast.

Shayna Dallas

Shayna Dallas
Entrepreneur & Speaker
On her own since age 11. Survived homelessness, addiction, and incarceration to become a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and rising speaker. Now ready to share her story with the world.
2019
2019 Grand Slam: Conquered
Grand Slam Finals
Lyric Theatre · Toronto

Dang Nguyen
#1

Dang Nguyen
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2019
After 15 years of failed ventures, found success as an Amazon seller and now teaches others to escape the rat race. Believes friendship is a stronger currency than money.

Nesh Pillay
#2

Nesh Pillay
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2019
Values-driven entrepreneur, marketer, and writer. Born in South Africa at the peak of apartheid — everything she does is driven by the desire to close gaps created by race, culture, and gender.

Blake Fly
#3

Blake Fly
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2019
Co-founder of My Life Online, teaching kids to be safe and kind online. Founder of Project Finished, a virtual coworking experience helping entrepreneurs complete their most important projects in 20 days.

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte
Entrepreneur & Brāv Expert
Founder of The BRĀV Institute. Has lived in 16 countries, shaved her head, and bungee jumped in her birthday suit. As passionate about volunteering and triathlons as she is about her carpool karaoke game.

Shirin Ariff

Shirin Ariff
Speaker, Author & Life Coach
Braved immigration to Canada and survived thyroid cancer. Empowers women to become their own North Stars through speaking, writing, and coaching.

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson
I.T. Executive & Pro Athlete
Technology Executive at TD Bank Group, bodybuilding pro athlete, and founder of Empowered in My Skin. Holds a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Concordia University.

Tal Shaish

Tal Shaish
Couples Counselor, Speaker & Author
Couples counselor helping families create healthy, happy relationships through counseling, workshops, and lectures. Creator of Dynamic Educational Workshops for parents, teens, and educators.

Jovana Borojevic

Jovana Borojevic
Self-Love Advocate & Speaker
Lost 100+ lbs and recovered from binge eating disorder and fatty liver disease. Encourages people to take back control of their lives and love their bodies at every stage.

Mike Shoreman

Mike Shoreman
Inspirational Speaker & Community Leader
Former professional stand up paddle boarding coach with Paddle Canada. Water safety media expert for the Canadian Safe Boating Council.

Vanessa Jass

Vanessa Jass
Lawyer, Author & Entrepreneur
Successful lawyer who survived an abusive childhood, trafficking, and close calls with death. After 27 years of silence, she found her reason to tell her story.

Malcolm Hooper

Malcolm Hooper
Entrepreneur, Speaker & Athlete
Business student and captain of the provincial champion Durham College men's rugby team. Won his college's speed speech competition before beginning his journey as an entrepreneur.

Gaby Mammone

Gaby Mammone
Social Entrepreneur & MS Ambassador
Founder of #BeAwareBeKind and Kind Projects. Advocacy leader in the charitable and non-profit sectors. Lives with an invisible disability and runs two successful businesses.

Marlon Shaw

Marlon Shaw
TEDx Coach & Speaking Coach
Founder of Speak and Grow Your Business™. TEDx coach and Distinguished Toastmaster helping entrepreneurs use speaking as a marketing strategy to attract more clients.

Parul Bansal

Parul Bansal
Artist, Urban Advocate & Entrepreneur
Founder of Anda Residency, an artist residency focused on art and urban dialogue. Works at the intersection of art, city building, and storytelling to connect people to themselves and each other.
Gratitude
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Anna Lopes

Anna Lopes
Speaker

Bonnie Chan

Bonnie Chan
Speaker

Evelyn Bailey

Evelyn Bailey
Speaker

Gaby Mammone

Gaby Mammone
Social Entrepreneur & MS Ambassador
Founder of #BeAwareBeKind and Kind Projects. Advocacy leader in the charitable and non-profit sectors.

Giovanna Capozza

Giovanna Capozza
Transformational Coach & Speaker
Trained alternative medicine doctor, spiritual teacher, and host of the She Rises podcast.

Ian Tyson

Ian Tyson
Speaker

Leanne Babcock

Leanne Babcock
Speaker

Nesh Pillay

Nesh Pillay
Entrepreneur, Marketer & Speaker
Values-driven entrepreneur and marketer. Born in South Africa at the peak of apartheid, driven by the desire to close gaps created by race, culture, and gender.

Nick Gibson

Nick Gibson
Speaker

Paul Orlando

Paul Orlando
Speaker
Courage
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte
Entrepreneur & Brāv Expert
Founder of The BRĀV Institute. Has lived in 16 countries and is committed to getting people out of their comfort zone and into their brave zone.

Helen Xenidis

Helen Xenidis
Speaker

Jessica Mowforth

Jessica Mowforth
Speaker

Jordan Candlish

Jordan Candlish
Speaker

Mehroze Azam

Mehroze Azam
Speaker

Miriam Buttu

Miriam Buttu
Speaker

Sajel Bellon

Sajel Bellon
Speaker

June Morrow

June Morrow
Speaker

Karen Clark

Karen Clark
Speaker

Mike Shoreman

Mike Shoreman
Inspirational Speaker & Community Leader
Identity
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Michael Lampreia

Michael Lampreia
Speaker

Priyanka Saju

Priyanka Saju
Speaker

Anya Romanova

Anya Romanova
Speaker

Adil Dhalla

Adil Dhalla
Executive Director, CSI
Executive Director of the Centre for Social Innovation, supporting 2,000+ social mission organizations. Chair of the StopGap Foundation and co-founder of Camp Reset.

Anthony McLean

Anthony McLean
Speaker

Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr

Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr
Speaker

Kevin Dubrosky

Kevin Dubrosky
Speaker

Parul Bansal

Parul Bansal
Artist, Urban Advocate & Entrepreneur
Founder of Anda Residency. Works at the intersection of art, city building, and storytelling to connect people to themselves and each other.

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson
I.T. Executive & Pro Athlete
Technology Executive at TD Bank Group, bodybuilding pro athlete, and founder of Empowered in My Skin.

Vince Luciani

Vince Luciani
Speaker
Power of Belief
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Heather Kerr

Heather Kerr
Speaker

Jennifer Maxwell

Jennifer Maxwell
Speaker

Kapil Ghai

Kapil Ghai
Speaker

Karen Porter

Karen Porter
Speaker

Malcolm Hooper

Malcolm Hooper
Entrepreneur, Speaker & Athlete
Business student and captain of the provincial champion Durham College men's rugby team.

Nader Eid

Nader Eid
Speaker

Rachel Weinstock

Rachel Weinstock
Speaker

Tara Geraghty-Ellis

Tara Geraghty-Ellis
Speaker

Barbara Santen

Barbara Santen
Speaker

Daniel Goodman

Daniel Goodman
Speaker
Body Beautiful
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Monica Gibbs

Monica Gibbs
Recruiter & Wellness Advocate
Highly regarded recruiter and wellness expert passionate about helping organizations attract and retain top talent. A storyteller who captures attention by sharing her journey from chaos to balance.

Raia Carey

Raia Carey
Life Coach & Speaker
3x certified Life Coach and motivational speaker. The Confidence Talk has allowed her to work with RBC Royal Bank, LinkedIn, Tribal Scale, and Soho House.

Joshua Lombardo

Joshua Lombardo
Entrepreneur, Speaker & Coach
Multi-preneur who started his first company at 18 and has served 200,000+ people. Founder of GoWrench (the Uber of Mechanics) and GoLearn, a guided learning platform.

Christina Paruag

Christina Paruag
Entrepreneur & Women's Health Advocate
Organizer of Toronto Professional Women's Meetup and Editor-in-Chief of FemEvolve. Holds a B.Sc. in Medical Physics. Former Miss World Canada judge.

Shelly Elsliger

Shelly Elsliger
LinkedIn Trainer & Confidence Coach
Globally recognized LinkedIn Trainer and Confidence Coach. Uses the power of LinkedIn to help others find their voice, own their space, and always rise in the face of adversity.

Jane Wilson

Jane Wilson
Entrepreneur & Pole Fitness Champion
Founder of PoleFit Nation and creator of the Reclaim Your Spark Podcast. Canadian Masters Pole Fitness Champion 2015 and 2018. Featured in Canadian Living.

Jovana Borojevic

Jovana Borojevic
Self-Love Advocate & Speaker
Lost 100+ lbs and recovered from binge eating disorder. Encourages people to love their bodies at every stage of life's journey.

Chris Power

Chris Power
Speaker, Trainer & Coach
After 16 years in the Canadian Military Police including tours in Afghanistan and Ukraine, was diagnosed with an Operational Stress Injury. Now a Certified Professional Coach dedicated to physical and mental wellness.

Connie Wang

Connie Wang
Actor & Digital Content Creator
Actor, digital content creator, and speaker. Advocates for authentic self-expression and empowering women to take up more space.

Tal Shaish

Tal Shaish
Couples Counselor, Speaker & Author
Couples counselor helping families create healthy, happy relationships through counseling, workshops, and lectures.
Youth Speaker Slam: Courage
CSI Annex · Toronto

Angelina Tropper

Angelina Tropper
Youth Speaker

Carina Palmer

Carina Palmer
Youth Speaker

Fatima Sultan

Fatima Sultan
Youth Speaker

Fiona Pavlovska

Fiona Pavlovska
Youth Speaker

Georgie Tsiolis

Georgie Tsiolis
Youth Speaker

Kylah Triffo

Kylah Triffo
Youth Speaker

Liam Richter

Liam Richter
Youth Speaker

Palak Agarwal

Palak Agarwal
Youth Speaker

Serena Ge

Serena Ge
Youth Speaker

Maxwell He

Maxwell He
Youth Speaker
Love Lessons
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Blake Fly

Blake Fly
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Co-founder of My Life Online, teaching kids to be safe and kind online. Founder of Project Finished — helping entrepreneurs complete their most important project in 20 days.

Dana Pharant

Dana Pharant
Business Performance Coach & Author
From growing up in a cult to becoming a Dominatrix, Dana uses those experiences to teach others how to authentically stand in their power and become a Badass in Business.

Connor Morand

Connor Morand
Professional Speaker & Musician
Award-winning musician and speaker featured on Much Music, CBC, CTV, TEDx, and Global News. Has performed across Canada and internationally. Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Victoria Lorient-Faibish

Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist & Author
Registered Psychotherapist and relationship expert with 20+ years of practice. Author of Find Your Self-Culture and Connecting: Rewire Your Relationship-Culture. Host of Courageous Conversations.

Tyler Boyle

Tyler Boyle
Teacher, Entertainer & TEDx Speaker
Elementary teacher, multidisciplinary artist, and TEDx speaker. Has hosted for TEDx, Dragon's Den, and Pride Weekend at Blue Mountain. Entertained for the Rogers Centre and Canadian Cancer Society.

Mirella Scalise

Mirella Scalise
Advocate, Entrepreneur & Show Host
Dealt with the sudden death of her husband while rediscovering herself in the age of social media. Advocate, entrepreneur, and seasoned veteran of storms sharing her voice so others will raise theirs.

Aseel El-Baba

Aseel El-Baba
Financial Planner & Empowerment Speaker
Financial Planner and empowered woman fueled by passion to inspire and create impact. Pursuing training in Psychotherapy, eager to help others navigate life transitions.

Michelle Gibson

Michelle Gibson
Mindset Coach & Facilitator
Mindset coach, speaker, and corporate facilitator dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to get vulnerable and confront their self-limiting beliefs. Runs unique teambuilding workshops for Canada's Top Employers.

Sher Lovemore

Sher Lovemore
Chef & Lovemore Ambassador
Chef de cuisine and owner at Sher's 5 Star Caterer. Lovemore ambassador spreading love through food and community.

Dang Nguyen

Dang Nguyen
Entrepreneur & Amazon Coach
After 15 years of failed ventures, found success as an Amazon seller. Now teaches others to escape the rat race. Believes friendship is a stronger currency than money.
Overcoming Adversity
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Tracy Schmitt

Tracy Schmitt
Speaker, Author & Decorated Athlete
Born a 4-way amputee. International TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and TV host. Seen on CBC, NBC, and FOX. 2017 Robert W. Jackson Award winner and Ontario Premier Awards Nominee.

Theresa Laurico

Theresa Laurico
Mediapreneur & Producer
Founder of the SociaLIGHT conference. TV personality and producer of the Miracle Morning Movie. Recipient of a leadership award from the former Lieutenant Governor of Canada.

Warren Falkenstein

Warren Falkenstein
Inspirational Speaker & Changemaker
Uses his disability as a gift to uplift humanity through purpose, compassion, and service. Winner of the 2019 Eric Edmeades Business Speaker Freedom Academy Public Speaking Idol and 2018 Global ChangeMaker Award.

Sarah Keast

Sarah Keast
Writer, Speaker & Activist
Writer and activist exploring love and loss, mental health, substance use disorder, and the power of empathy. Published in Chatelaine, Today's Parent, and The New Family. Delivered a TEDx talk.

Vanessa Jass

Vanessa Jass
Lawyer, Author & Entrepreneur
Successful lawyer who survived trafficking, violence, and 27 years of silence. Found her reason to finally tell her story.

Glenn Sandford

Glenn Sandford
Athlete, Speaker & World Traveler
30-year career and pro AFL footballer who was blown up in a terrorist bombing on holiday in 2012. Has since visited 52 countries, finding connection through the stories of strangers.

Patrick Bizindavyi

Patrick Bizindavyi
Author, Speaker & Coach
Attracted national attention in Burundi as the youngest basketball coach to win 15 trophies in 7 years. Since arriving in Toronto in 2002, has influenced thousands as a radio host, author, speaker, and coach.

Shirin Ariff

Shirin Ariff
Speaker, Author & Life Coach
Braved immigration to Canada and survived thyroid cancer. Empowers women to become their own North Stars.

Kevin Cahill

Kevin Cahill
Best-Selling Author & Speaker
Award-winning sales professional and founder of The Change Revolution. International best-selling author who inspires others through clarity, resilience, and hope.

Judit Schonwald

Judit Schonwald
Legal Professional & Entrepreneur
Has lived on three continents and pursued her calling in law, making tough choices along the way while remaining positive. A passionate Toronto Blue Jays fan.
Catalyst
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Alexis Dean

Alexis Dean
Community Builder & Facilitator
Lead Steward of Dovetail, a global community on a mission to advance female entrepreneurship through generosity, collaboration, and education. Prior to launching Dovetail, worked worldwide as a facilitator and adventure travel guide.

Hassan Wadi

Hassan Wadi
Personal Trainer, Speaker & Philanthropist
Named one of Canada's Top 10 Fitness Professionals by Canfitpro. Toastmasters Speech Contest Champion. Founder of the "Families in Need" fundraiser, raising $50K+ for those in need.

Paula Morand

Paula Morand
Business Growth Coach & Author
Leadership building, revenue boosting keynote speaker, author, and visionary. 25 years, 27,000 clients, 36 countries, 16 books. Former radio personality and 11x award-winning entrepreneur.

Ken Hall

Ken Hall
Comedic Actor & Teacher
Canadian Comedy Award winner (Best Breakout Artist). Appeared on TBS's People of Earth and CONAN. Has worked for Cirque du Soleil. Teaches improv, clown, and public speaking at The Second City.

Courtney McLeod

Courtney McLeod
Coach & Speaker
Certified coach through The Coaches Training Institute. Founder of the Kick-Ass Ladies group, connecting positive women for adventures like axe throwing, circus school, and champagne celebrations.

Marlon Shaw

Marlon Shaw
TEDx Coach & Speaking Coach
Founder of Speak and Grow Your Business™. Distinguished Toastmaster and contributing author of Thought Leaders, Visionaries and Influencers. Helping entrepreneurs use speaking to stand out and attract clients.

Krista Rowan

Krista Rowan
Wellness Coach & Best-Selling Author
Left a 20-year corporate tech career to pursue holistic health. Certified Nutritional Practitioner and wellness coach guiding clients through mindset, nutrition, and lifestyle improvements.

Renee John

Renee John
Advocate, Mother & Volunteer
Committed to living her truth and sharing her story. Volunteers as a Child Mentor with Durham Children's Aid and as a Crisis Responder with Durham Victim Services.

Julian Brass

Julian Brass
Entrepreneur & Anxiety Expert
Founder of Notable.ca, the first online publication created exclusively for millennials. Outspoken about inspiring others to live a notable life full of personal growth and unique experiences.

Katia Millar

Katia Millar
Visibility Coach & Speaker
Visibility coach and strategist helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs create an aligned online presence. Has lived on 3 continents and transformed her own life to one of meaning and purpose in 2008.
2018
2018 Grand Slam: Human Connection
Grand Slam Finals
Jane Mallett Theatre · Toronto

Jessica Opoku
#1

Jessica Opoku
#1 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2018
Co-founder of Women with Passion and Purpose. Speaks to encourage people — especially women — to find their voice and never give up on their journey.

Sandra Elia
#2

Sandra Elia
#2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2018
One of the world's first Certified Food Addiction Counselors. Lost over 100 lbs herself and kept it off for 13+ years. Works alongside leading obesity and addiction doctors.

Gina Hatzis
#3

Gina Hatzis
#3 Inspirational Speaker of the Year · 2018
Recovering CP24 journalist turned global host and women's empowerment advocate. Creator of the "Too Much Woman" movement. Her viral speech reached tens of millions worldwide.

Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar
Portrait Photographer & Speaker
Portrait photographer, writer, and podcaster. Before any of that — a soul having a human experience.

Ven Virah

Ven Virah
Award-Winning Speaker & Coach
Award-winning motivational speaker and certified World Class speaking coach. Known as "the Brown Tony Robbins." Advises clients worldwide on how to speak to influence and change lives.

Sultan Akif

Sultan Akif
Social Entrepreneur
Left a 17-year Microsoft career to build libraries by hand for the world's poorest children. CEO of Library in a Week — with a goal of 100 libraries worldwide. Founder of Experience Your Life Expo.

Ian Keeling

Ian Keeling
Author, Actor & Coach
Author of The Skids (2017 Copper Cylinder Award winner). Faculty at Second City Toronto. Over 20 years of corporate workshop facilitation with clients including Rolls Royce, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte.

Sam Demma

Sam Demma
Social Entrepreneur & Speaker
19-year-old professional speaker and co-founder of PickWaste. Named one of Canada's top 25 under 25 environmentalists. Delivered his first TEDx talk in 2018.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach & Speaker
VP of Think and Grow Rich Institute. Peak Performance Coach for Canada's largest sales teams. Founder of Elite Speakers Academy and The REBORN Experience.

Greg Frankson

Greg Frankson
Entrepreneur & Spoken Word Artist
2012 national poetry slam champion and former poetic commentator on CBC Radio One. Founder of Voice Share Human Development. Appeared on Canada's Smartest Person (CBC, 2012).

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Best-selling Author & Performer
Best-selling author, poet, dancer, and adventurer. Through Brave Ecstatic Woman, Merav inspires women worldwide to ignite their feminine essence and experience ecstasy in everyday life.

Jhannell Edwards

Jhannell Edwards
Real Estate Professional & Speaker
Real estate professional and leader in the Positive People Army — a global movement of 15,000+ people. On a mission to shift conversations around wealth and finances with children and youth.

Stephen Hopkinson

Stephen Hopkinson
Motivational Speaker & Coach
Overcame his fear of public speaking in 2006 and never looked back. Runs public speaking and personality workshops through Speakers Momentum.

Imran Mouna

Imran Mouna
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Co-founder of InStage — an accelerated learning company using VR and AI to help people develop communication skills. Queen's Engineering graduate with a provisional patent for ACL injury prevention research.
Power of Community
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Adil Dhalla

Adil Dhalla
Executive Director, CSI
Executive Director of the Centre for Social Innovation, supporting 2,000+ social mission organizations. Chair of the StopGap Foundation. Co-founder of Camp Reset.

Akash Sidhu

Akash Sidhu
Entrepreneur & Amazing Race Canada Contestant
Contestant on Amazing Race Canada Season 6. Founder of Stuff-A-Bus, helping stock food banks across Canada. Worked with the United Nations in Uganda. Co-founder of Haven, a voice concierge for retirement homes.

Amy Tepperman

Amy Tepperman
Education Entrepreneur
Former digital animator turned social entrepreneur in public education. Integrates movement, creativity, and well-being into schools. Delivered a TEDx talk in 2017 on transforming teacher practice.

Lilian Motta

Lilian Motta
Fascial Stretch Therapist & Coach
Co-founder of Evolve Holistic. Reiki Master and Fascial Stretch Therapist with 15+ years in recreation. Dedicated to connecting people with movement, mindfulness, and their inner kid.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach & Speaker
VP of Think and Grow Rich Institute and founder of Elite Speakers Academy. Peak Performance Coach for Canada's largest sales teams.

Greg Frankson

Greg Frankson
Entrepreneur & Spoken Word Artist
2012 national poetry slam champion. Founder of Voice Share Human Development. Former poetic commentator on CBC Radio One.

Charmaine Bryan

Charmaine Bryan
Award-Winning Author & Image Consultant
Founder of Charmaine Bryan Image Consulting. Helps professionals and entrepreneurs elevate their professional image through appearance, behaviour, and communication coaching.

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Best-selling Author & Performer
Best-selling author and poet whose book Brave Ecstatic Woman inspires women worldwide to ignite their feminine essence.

Josef Stetter

Josef Stetter
Entrepreneur & Career Coach
Published 3 books on job finding and coached 9,800+ job seekers. Helped clients land roles in as few as 2 days. Has built two call centres from scratch, including one that generated $2.25M in under 6 months.

Lalita Dixit

Lalita Dixit
Speaker & Toastmaster
Multi-year Toastmasters member who has placed in several area and division contests. Passionate about dragon boating, running, and public speaking.
No Risk, No Reward
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Jan Keck

Jan Keck
Connection Catalyst & Speaker
Empowers people who feel disconnected with tools to make it less awkward to connect with strangers and find their tribe — by asking deep questions.

Sam Demma

Sam Demma
Social Entrepreneur & Speaker
18-year-old co-founder of PickWaste. Top 25 under 25 environmentalists in Canada. Passionate about spreading the message that small consistent actions lead to massive change.

Patrice Esper

Patrice Esper
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Born in St. Lucia and has operated businesses in three countries — Martinique, St. Lucia, and Canada. Business advisor, active Toastmaster, and lover of travel, dance, and entrepreneurship.

Sandra Elia

Sandra Elia
Food Addiction Recovery Expert
One of the world's first Certified Food Addiction Counselors. Lost 100+ lbs and kept it off for 13+ years. Works alongside leading obesity and addiction doctors.

Seth Mohan

Seth Mohan
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Student of life and creator of The Kaizen Man YouTube channel covering health, fitness, and lifestyle. Founder of Hospitality SOS, a food service consultancy.

Gaby Mammone

Gaby Mammone
Social Entrepreneur & Kindness Advocate
Award-winning business executive and advocate for accessibility and disability-related issues. Manages two businesses while living with an invisible disability. Founder of Kind Projects.

Andrew CF Horlick

Andrew CF Horlick
Author & Speaker
Author and entrepreneur. Graduate of the Humber School for Writers. Completed a writer's residency at Artscape Gibraltar Point in Toronto.

Yasseen Tasabehji

Yasseen Tasabehji
Speaker & Coach
Masters student in Developmental Psychology at U of T and co-founder of Mirage Coaching. Has guest lectured at U of T and spoken for Jack.org and Toastmasters.

Ian Keeling

Ian Keeling
Author, Actor & Coach
Award-winning novelist and faculty at Second City Toronto. 20+ years of corporate facilitation with clients including Rolls Royce, Ernst & Young, and Bell Canada.
Fear & Failure
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Catie Fenn

Catie Fenn
Coach, Lawyer & Speaker
Leads workshops and international retreats helping others tap into deeper wisdom and step fully into their power to live unapologetically on their own terms.

Cherry Rose Tan

Cherry Rose Tan
Performance & Leadership Coach
Performance and leadership coach for entrepreneurs solving the world's most audacious problems. Fourth-generation entrepreneur and early investor in Paycase Financial. Dream: to catalyze one billion souls to live their raison d'être.

Danielle Reaume

Danielle Reaume
Coach & Entrepreneur
Board-Certified Master NLP Practitioner, Master of Time Line Therapy, and Master of Hypnotherapy. Empowers clients with solution-based therapies for bold action and accountability.

Giovanna Capozza

Giovanna Capozza
Transformational Coach & Speaker
Trained alternative medicine doctor, spiritual teacher, and host of the She Rises podcast. Bridges the art and science of alternative healing to support women seeking deeper purpose and vitality.

Hennadiy Kutsenko

Hennadiy Kutsenko
Corporate Tax Lawyer & Speaker
Corporate tax lawyer who immigrated from Ukraine. Has lived through a devastating car crash, lost love, and other hardships — and found that humour, humility, and introspective reflection always carry you through.

Jhannell Edwards

Jhannell Edwards
Real Estate Professional & Speaker
Real estate professional and leader in the Positive People Army. On a mission to shift conversations around wealth and finance with children and youth.

Luis Serrano

Luis Serrano
Entrepreneur & Play Expert
Lost his job, relationship, and sense of worth — then rebuilt through play. Founder of FUNdamentals of Play, combining fun with personal development for individuals and teams.

Sean Martin

Sean Martin
Writer & Speaker
U of T student and author of the personal growth blog Topic Jar. Moved to Toronto and learned quickly that success in the big city doesn't look the way you expect.

Stephen Hopkinson

Stephen Hopkinson
Motivational Speaker & Coach
Overcame his fear of public speaking in 2006 and has been coaching others to become confident speakers ever since through Speakers Momentum.

Terrence Ho

Terrence Ho
Accessibility & Social Innovator
Inspired by his brother who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Terrence co-founded Equal Grounds to create meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.
Body Beautiful
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Gina Hatzis

Gina Hatzis
Global Host & Speaker
Recovering CP24 journalist turned global host and women's empowerment advocate. Creator of Project Passion and host of Ignite a Life You Love.

Tracy Schmitt

Tracy Schmitt
Speaker, Author & Decorated Athlete
Born a 4-way amputee. Has shared the stage with Jane Fonda, Al Pacino, and Mark Wahlberg. As seen on CBC, NBC, and FOX. 2017 Robert W. Jackson Award winner. Ontario Premier Awards Nominee.

Gizella

Gizella
Thought Leader & Speaker
Raised in an Iranian family, her goal is to represent the importance of a beautiful mind — especially to the younger generation.

Kat Leonard

Kat Leonard
Musical Comedian & TV Host
Motivational entertainer using music and comedy to help people build confidence, healthy body image, and self-esteem through performances, workshops, and TV appearances.

Adonis Rosalle

Adonis Rosalle
Motivational Speaker & Mentor
Noisemaker on a mission to challenge the concept of what a speech should be and how it should make you feel. Toastmasters graduate who has come to touch minds and hearts.

Ashley-Ann Pereira

Ashley-Ann Pereira
Author, Coach & Philanthropist
Author of The Key to Happiness. Has worked with Canadian Red Cross, WE, Habitat for Humanity, and coached youth with special needs. Founder of the My Life Lesson documentary movement.

Anthony Bianchi

Anthony Bianchi
Speaker
A self-described "bro with an idea." Spoke on how fitness and the pursuit of being "healthy" can sometimes have the opposite effect on the people chasing it.

Zubin Sethna

Zubin Sethna
3x International Best-Selling Author
Started his entrepreneurial career at 19. Became financially free by 22 and a 3x international bestselling author by 23. Sits on boards of major multinational corporations and nonprofits.

Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar
Portrait Photographer & Speaker
Portrait photographer, writer, and podcaster. Before any of that — a soul having a human experience.

Sethu Kotharamath

Sethu Kotharamath
Humorous Speaker
Software professional and Toastmaster who recently won 1st place at the District 60 Humorous Speech Contest in 2017. Joined Toastmasters to cure his stage fright — and it worked.
Living Your Legacy
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Mitch Kurylowicz

Mitch Kurylowicz
Activist & TEDx Speaker
Founder of Project Jenga — raised $1M+ for secondary education in Kenya. TEDx, WE Day, and international speaker. Recognized by the Governor General's Sovereign's Medal and the Mandela Legacy Award. Just 19 years old at time of speaking.

Jagger Gordon

Jagger Gordon
Founder, Feed it Forward
In 2014, witnessed food going to waste after catering gigs and opened a pop-up kitchen in Trinity Bellwoods — serving 300 free meals in 3 hours. Founded Feed it Forward to eliminate food waste and feed communities.

Ven Virah

Ven Virah
Award-Winning Speaker & Coach
Award-winning motivational speaker known as "the Brown Tony Robbins." Certified World Class speaking coach helping clients worldwide speak to influence and change lives.

Ashley Snowball

Ashley Snowball
Entrepreneur & Speaker
23 years old and committed to providing education opportunities for children worldwide. Battling her inner voices through Landmark to fund Angkor-KIDS International school.

Martin Reid

Martin Reid
Entrepreneur, Coach & Pilates Instructor
International best-selling author of Dream Big, Be Bold. Husband, father, and fitness professional on a mission to share his love for pilates with men worldwide.

Wayne Mouland

Wayne Mouland
Founder, Echo Movement
Founder of the Echo Movement, a Meditation and Humanitarian Organization. Personal life coach and proud father of three on a mission to spread love and light.

Irene Kaye

Irene Kaye
Inspirational Speaker & Celebrant
Metaphysical Minister, wedding officiant, and funeral celebrant. Facilitates workshops on self-awareness, goal-setting, and stress reduction. Transformed from a life of misery to ministry.

Errol Knight

Errol Knight
Artist, Speaker & Servant Leader
Engineering professional and artist reborn through the Toastmasters experience. Area Director for Toastmasters. Uses leadership and communication skills to raise community consciousness.

Glynis D'Souza

Glynis D'Souza
Leadership Motivator & Coach
Distinguished Toastmaster and Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. Hopes to leave a legacy of confident leaders who help others achieve their potential.

Nohemie Renaud

Nohemie Renaud
Coach & Speaker
Born in Nice, France. Dedicated 18 years to trainings in transformation modalities. Lives, teaches, and speaks about one compelling truth: prosperity is our birthright.
Resilience
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Sultan Akif
1st Place

Sultan Akif
1st Place · Resilience 2018
Left a 17-year Microsoft career to build libraries by hand for the world's poorest children. CEO of Library in a Week. Founder of Experience Your Life Expo.

Phil Tasci
2nd Place

Phil Tasci
2nd Place · Resilience 2018
Diagnosed with a rare condition from lung cancer. Unable to walk for months — then survived the removal of a lung and returned to the stage. Author of Speak Like a Pro.

Jessica Opoku
3rd Place

Jessica Opoku
3rd Place · Resilience 2018
Co-founder of Women with Passion and Purpose. Speaks to encourage people — particularly young women — to have a voice and never give up on their life journey.

Shelli Varela

Shelli Varela
TEDx Speaker, Fire Captain & Author
First female firefighter in Canada's sixth-largest city, rising to Fire Captain and Firefighter of the Year. TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host on a mission to empower others to take bold steps.

Colleen Lindberg

Colleen Lindberg
Author, Speaker & Consultant
Entrepreneur since 17. Author of Change the Light Bulb. Runs CLC Consulting focused on team culture and process optimization for maximum results.

W.T. Hamilton

W.T. Hamilton
Best-Selling Author, Mentor & Coach
Best-selling mentor and author who specializes in turning million-dollar ideas into viable products using mindset techniques married to action plans. Creating real change is his focus — never being too serious is his passion.

Denise McLaughlin-Mitchell

Denise McLaughlin-Mitchell
Resilience Coach & Author
Founder of McLaughlin Mitchell Coaching. Overcame horrific childhood abuses, mental and physical health setbacks, marital breakdown, and career loss — and now helps others leverage their experiences to grow stronger.

Philip Wiseman

Philip Wiseman
Personality Photographer & Arts Activist
Bicycles around with a camera, always looking for the "wow" of the moment. Actor, speaker, and visual storyteller who holds a mirror up to society through photo and video.

Jennifer Casement-Buttineau

Jennifer Casement-Buttineau
Life Coach & Speaker
Certified Teacher, Life Coach, and former semi-pro athlete who won the Cy Young Award as an international softball pitcher. Lost her husband to cancer in 2016 — and now elevates others through their own trials.

Angela Dacey

Angela Dacey
Personal Development Advisor & Author
20+ years in Personal Development and Colour Therapy. Healed her own story after divorce, her father's death, and single parenting two teenagers — while running her own business.
2017
2017 Grand Slam: Inspiration
Grand Slam Finals
Lula Lounge · Toronto

Jozé Piranian
#1

Jozé Piranian
2017 Inspirational Speaker of the Year
Lifelong stutterer turned Forbes and TED-featured international keynote speaker. Went on to deliver 5 TEDx talks and perform stand-up comedy on 3 continents in 4 languages.

Jonathan Andrews
#2

Jonathan Andrews
Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
Two-time public speaking champion and founder of The 5am Hustle. Advocates for youth mental health, helping eliminate stigma around depression.

Ande Clumpus
#3

Ande Clumpus
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion and World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finalist. Lead Organizer of the Toronto Pride Parade.

Ted Lyberogiannis

Ted Lyberogiannis
Professional Engineer & Speaker
Toastmasters World Championship semi-finalist on two occasions, placing 3rd in Washington DC. Believes anyone can become a great speaker with enough practice.

Joyce Dias

Joyce Dias
Keynote Speaker & Consultant
Award-winning consultant and transformational keynote speaker who has trained thousands across 148 countries. Helps teams achieve extraordinary results in high-morale cultures.

Michelle Emson

Michelle Emson
Speaker, Activist & Filmmaker
Transgender keynote speaker and award-winning documentary filmmaker. 2017 Mompreneurs® Momentum Award Finalist.

Rhea Anne

Rhea Anne
Growth-Mindset Practitioner
Supports others through life transitions with a holistic, growth-mindset approach, honoring the Spirit, Body, and Mind connection.

Julia Katsivo

Julia Katsivo
Focus Coach & Speaker
Helps coaches, speakers, and direct marketers in their first 3 years of business with mindset, sales, and marketing strategies to make more money in 60–90 days.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach
Award-winning speaker and founder of Elite Speakers Academy. Official Peak Performance Coach of Canada's largest sales team. Near-death experience at 18 sparked his mission.

Brandon Schiafone

Brandon Schiafone
Speaker & Coach
One of ~1,000 people in known history born with Alstrom Syndrome. Turned losing his sight and hearing into strength — now teaches youth with disabilities essential workforce skills.

Happie Micha Edwards

Happie Micha Edwards
Entrepreneur & Lifestyle Blogger
Toronto-based lifestyle blogger and influencer of positive living. Shares inspiration across social media about life, cooking, fashion, and personal growth.

Michael Orrett

Michael Orrett
Toastmaster & Speaker
Multi-award winning Toastmasters speech contest champion who advocates for personal development and mentors others.

Aseel El-Baba

Aseel El-Baba
Financial Planner & Author
Born in war-torn south Lebanon. Inspires people to embrace their authenticity. Host of the Get Real With Aseel podcast.

Shontelle Dubois

Shontelle Dubois
Entrepreneur & Personal Trainer
Saved up to open her own fitness studio by training in stairwells in Toronto's toughest neighbourhoods. Civilian Humanitarian Award winner and House of Commons Role Model Award recipient.
The Road Less Traveled
Remix Lounge · Toronto

Michelle Emson
1st Place

Michelle Emson
Speaker, Activist & Filmmaker
Transgender keynote speaker and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her film "Transgender Life in Slovenia" won Best Film (Audience Choice) at the 2016 Ljubljana International LGBT Film Festival.

Ande Clumpus
2nd Place

Ande Clumpus
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion
2015 Toastmasters GTA Champion and World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finalist. Communications Manager at an investment bank. Lead Organizer of the Toronto Pride Parade.

Kyle Guthro
3rd Place

Kyle Guthro
Real Estate Advisor & Speaker
Certified Real Estate Investment Advisor featured in the Wall Street Journal and CBS This Morning. Actively involved in Big Brother, Happy Tails Rescue Agency, and Habitat for Humanity.

Hailey Patry

Hailey Patry
#1 Bestselling Author & Happiness Coach
Survivor of rape, abuse, cancer, and severe depression — now one of the happiest people you'll meet. Has spoken to 500,000+ people and coached 1,000+ individuals in 106 countries.

Dana Pharant

Dana Pharant
Transformational Coach
Transformational coach using dynamic tools for rapid change. Brings her past as a Dominatrix to help entrepreneurs claim their Inner Dominatrix and step into bold, fun-filled lives.

Nancy Osborne

Nancy Osborne
Founder, I GOT THIS
Joined the Canadian military at 17 as one of the first women in a previously male-only branch. Spent 40 years in the world's biggest boys' clubs including UN humanitarian operations.

Ali Manek

Ali Manek
Humanitarian & Author
Travelled to 50+ countries implementing charitable initiatives. Founder of ourvillage.org — built 5 orphanages, 13 schools, and numerous water wells. Focused on empowering marginalized communities.

Mohsin Cheema

Mohsin Cheema
Life Coach & Speaker
Left an accounting career to pursue authenticity and purpose. Spreads the message of becoming comfortable with uncertainty and conquering your fears.
Life Lessons
Remix Lounge · Toronto

Michael Orrett
1st Place

Michael Orrett
Toastmaster & Speaker
2012 District 60 and 2013 District 86 Humorous Speech Contest winner. Advocate for personal development and mentor to others in similar situations.

Aseel El-Baba
2nd Place

Aseel El-Baba
Financial Planner & Author
Born and raised in war-torn south Lebanon. Financial planner and author who inspires people to embrace their authenticity. Host of the Get Real With Aseel podcast.

Lilian Motta
3rd Place

Lilian Motta
Fascial Stretch Therapist & Coach
Co-founder of Evolve Holistic. Reiki Master and Fascial Stretch Therapist with 15+ years in recreation. On a mission to connect people with their inner kid through movement and mindfulness.

Merav Richter

Merav Richter
Best-selling Author & Performer
Best-selling author, poet, dancer, and traveler. Through her book Brave Ecstatic Woman, Merav inspires women around the world to ignite their feminine essence and experience ecstasy in everyday life.

Sharon Stokes

Sharon Stokes
Life Fulfillment Coach
Life Coach and creator of the Life Map and #theyearofme programs. Former CTV producer. Has contributed coaching expertise to Huffington Post, Reader's Digest, and Fashion Magazine.

Denise Boyko

Denise Boyko
Personal Trainer & Speaker
Personal Training Specialist passionate about helping others build confidence and belief in themselves. Understands firsthand how mindset is the key to achieving any goal.

Jamelle Lindo

Jamelle Lindo
Leadership Coach & Speaker
Internationally certified leadership coach and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. Determined to inspire others to become the greatest versions of themselves through self-awareness.

Mike Gillespie

Mike Gillespie
Success Coach & Speaker
Speaker, author, and Success Coach driven to help others live an EPIC life. Helps clients break free of complacency and limiting beliefs to achieve maximum results.
Overcoming Adversity
Revival Bar · Toronto

Jozé Piranian
1st Place

Jozé Piranian
Speaker & Comedian
Lifelong stutterer turned Forbes and TED-featured international keynote speaker. Won Inspirational Speaker of the Year at the 2017 Grand Slam. Has delivered 5 TEDx talks and performed stand-up on 3 continents.

Brandon Schiafone
2nd Place

Brandon Schiafone
Speaker, Coach & Facilitator
One of ~1,000 people in known history born with Alstrom Syndrome — losing his eyesight and hearing at a young age. Turned his losses into strengths. Teaches youth with disabilities workforce skills.

Taryn Hawley
3rd Place

Taryn Hawley
Advocate & Youth Worker
Became a mother at 14, faced homelessness with a grade 8 education — and chose to fight back. Spent 10 years as Liaison for the T.E.A.M. program for teen mothers. Less than a year from completing her Honours Bachelor.

Armin Shafee

Armin Shafee
Peak Performance Coach & Speaker
Near-death experience at 18 sent him on a mission to understand human psychology and create life-changing experiences. Founder of the REBORN Experience and Elite Speakers Academy.

John Iadipaolo

John Iadipaolo
Educator & Empowerment Coach
18 years teaching and mentoring around the world. Combines Western psychology and Eastern mindfulness to create dynamic learning environments for creative individuals.

Tiffanie Caracassis

Tiffanie Caracassis
Yoga Instructor & Speaker
Yoga instructor, Mindfulness Coach, and president of Liberty Leaders Toastmasters. Loves reminding people that life is beautiful when we take responsibility for where we are and where we want to go.

Amish Patel

Amish Patel
Comedian & Actor
Aerospace engineer turned comedian and actor. Created sketch comedy show Fade to Brown with 700+ person sold-out shows. His show Melting Pot was greenlit by Kevin Hart's LOL Network.

Jermaine Murray

Jermaine Murray
Entrepreneur & Digital Producer
Owner/operator of Digital PNTHR, building digital footprints for businesses and individuals. Emcee and host across YouTube, radio, and podcasts.
Fitness & Motivation
Revival Bar · Toronto

Shontelle Dubois
1st Place

Shontelle Dubois
Saved up to open her own fitness studio by training in stairwells. Civilian humanitarian award from the Mayor's office (2014). Role model award from the House of Commons (2016).

Liis Windischmann
2nd Place

Liis Windischmann
Creator of Epic Shift. Inspirational speaker, TV host, and top model bringing a new consciousness to health, beauty, and fashion. Her health journey with autoimmune conditions transformed her world.

Yvette Raposo
3rd Place

Yvette Raposo
Personal trainer, boxing instructor, and ring announcer since 1998. Ambassador for boxing fitness, speaking to educate and motivate from schools to boardrooms.

Gregory Groves

Gregory Groves
Life Purpose Coach & Author
Award-winning author of "Be Your Own Weight Loss Coach." Lost 98.5 lbs on his own journey and has spent nearly 2 decades helping others through their internal struggles.

Jessica Ciampini

Jessica Ciampini
Kinesiologist & Wellness Coach
Business owner of JC Fitness, Kinesiologist, health coach, author, and vegan blogger. Volunteers at Sick Kids Hospital. Considers herself a student of life.

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan
CEO, Fitness STAR International
CEO of Fitness STAR International — a platform for aspiring fitness models. Mentor for FuturPreneur. Lives a purpose-driven life focused on supporting others in becoming their best self.

Cory Chadwick

Cory Chadwick
Coach & Speaker
At 21, promised himself he'd live the happiest, most fulfilling life he could. Sold a business that didn't align with his values. Now helps others discover their personal greatness.

Andrew Hanoun

Andrew Hanoun
Naturopathic Intern & Speaker
From vegetarian to soccer player to fitness model to Naturopathic intern. Co-founder of Alphapreneur Magazine. Empowers others to realize their passions using health and fitness as a vessel.
Love & Spirituality
Revival Bar · Toronto

Happie Micha Edwards
1st Place

Happie Micha Edwards
Toronto-based lifestyle blogger and influencer of positive living. Shares inspiration about life, cooking, fashion, and personal growth across social media.

Nerissa Bradley
2nd Place

Nerissa Bradley
Founder of Artlet — Toronto's arts and wellness platform. International singer and performer helping people find their voice and own their power on any stage.

Ryan Breakey
3rd Place

Ryan Breakey
Top performing Account Executive at Salesforce and professionally trained life coach. Believes you can accomplish anything you set your mind to and practices what he preaches.

Vita Rubino

Vita Rubino
Happiness Coach & Yoga Teacher
Certified Happiness Coach with 20+ years as a teacher and facilitator. Creator of Embrace You and The Happiness Goddess, integrating wellness with positive psychology.

Elizabeth April

Elizabeth April
Cosmic Intuitive & Life Coach
Certified life coach and spiritual teacher who helps individuals comprehend their past, present, and future through a mix of earthly exploration and universal truth.

Anoushka Dsouza

Anoushka Dsouza
Conscious Poetess & Yoga Mentor
Philosopher and poet since age 7. Yoga teacher and Circle Keeper working with youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Founder of ConxciousTaughts.

Jai Black

Jai Black
Intuitive Counselor & Storyteller
Transformative storyteller and Mind/Body/Soul Interpreter. Has helped hundreds of clients achieve transformation. Working on her memoir.

Gabriel Navarrete

Gabriel Navarrete
Reiki Master Teacher & Artist
Lifelong energy work practitioner, massage therapist, and artist who creates healing crystal-infused paintings. Does everything with great integrity and intention.
Personal Transformation
Revival Bar · Toronto

Ted Lyberogiannis
1st Place

Ted Lyberogiannis
Toastmasters World Championship semi-finalist on two occasions, placing 3rd in Washington, DC. Professional engineer who believes anyone can become a great speaker with practice.

Jonathan Andrews
2nd Place

Jonathan Andrews
Two-time public speaking champion and founder of The 5am Hustle. Advocate for those suffering with mental health challenges, helping Canada's youth find progression through depression.

Kacy Singh
3rd Place

Kacy Singh
Left a path to medical school to build her own empire. Co-founder of Malana Spa and Wellness Centre, on a mission to bring awareness to self-expression.

Rhea Anne

Rhea Anne
Growth-Mindset Practitioner
Left the "template 9-5" to discover her true self. Supports others through life transitions with a holistic, growth-mindset approach. Shares her journey through video blogs.

Jessica Manuel

Jessica Manuel
Speaker & Entrepreneur
Known for "Breaking Chains off people's lives." Has delivered 213+ live presentations since 2011 and raised $3.1M for United Way. Her story has reached over 3.3 million people.

Peter Limberg

Peter Limberg
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Entrepreneur who brings a unique mix of passion, poetry, and humour to his performances.

Tyler Nicholson

Tyler Nicholson
Youth Mentor & Speaker
Bold, honest motivator who speaks from personal experience. Graduate of the school of hard knocks, passionate about helping youth. Puts family first, hard work a close second.

David Michael Bachan

David Michael Bachan
Speaker & Toastmaster
Application Analyst and committed Toastmaster on a mission to promote optimism, justice, love, and the ultimate triumph of light over darkness.
2016
Passion, Purpose, Perspective
Revival Bar · Toronto

Joyce Dias
1st Place

Joyce Dias
1st Place · Passion, Purpose, Perspective 2016
International speaker who has trained thousands of people across 148 countries. Has shared stages with John Maxwell, Les Brown, Nick Vujicic, and Paul Martinelli.

Julia Katsivo
2nd Place

Julia Katsivo
2nd Place · Passion, Purpose, Perspective 2016
Career Transition Success Coach with 17+ years in communications, conflict resolution, and B2B/B2C sales. Helps professionals perform at high levels.

Parmida Barez
3rd Place

Parmida Barez
3rd Place · Passion, Purpose, Perspective 2016
Author, public speaker, songwriter, Ontario Certified Teacher, and philanthropist. Strives to empower others to become the leaders and movers of their own lives.

Andrée Myette

Andrée Myette
Communications Strategist & Speaker
Coach and communications strategist empowering women to break their silence, reclaim their power, and embrace authentic communication.

Chris-Beth Cowie

Chris-Beth Cowie
Entrepreneur & Empowerment Facilitator
Founder of Empowered for Excellence. Humanitarian and speaker with experience in development projects across Paraguay, Bolivia, Nicaragua and Uganda.

Crystal Chen

Crystal Chen
Movement Coach & Speaker
Fitness industry leader with 12+ years helping people become successful. Speaker, sales coach, and writer on a mission to make her voice heard.

Nathalie Delorme

Nathalie Delorme
Inspirational Speaker & Coach
Adventurer and healing facilitator whose journey through chronic illness opened a path of exploring mindfulness, Reiki, meditation, yoga, and conscious dance.

Susan Lamb

Susan Lamb
Keynote Speaker & Author
Award-winning keynote speaker and author. Placed 2nd at the 2011 World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finals in Las Vegas — top 18 of 30,000 competitors worldwide.
The Launch
Revival Bar · Toronto

Carmelita Dela Cruz

Carmelita Dela Cruz
Speaker · 2016

Gilbert Thompson

Gilbert Thompson
Mentor & Youth Leader · 2016
Natural-born leader who has spent 15 years mentoring young people toward their goals. Dedicated to helping others become the best version of themselves.

Kwesi Millington

Kwesi Millington
Storytelling Coach · 2016
Certified World Class Speech Coach helping entrepreneurs and professionals use the power of storytelling to convey their messages and connect with audiences.

Roger Caesar

Roger Caesar
Speaker · 2016

Waleed Elabed

Waleed Elabed
Speaker · 2016




