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The stars of the event

Ideas that challenge. Stories that connect. Voices that move us forward.

 

Our speakers are not here to perform, they are here to share ideas worth spreading. They come from science and art, business and culture, technology and humanity. Each brings a powerful perspective shaped by lived experience, rigorous thinking, and a deep sense of purpose.

 

Together, they explore the tensions that define our time, innovation and ethics, growth and sustainability, ambition and well-being  and reveal how balance creates breakthrough.

 

These are the voices that will spark conversation, shift thinking, and leave you seeing the world a little differently.

Toyin Fatubarin is a Senior Consultant, Certified Project Manager, Agile Coach and PMI Future 50 Honoree who immigrated to Canada almost 10 years ago, leaving a thriving...

Toyin Fatubarin

Toyin Fatubarin is a Senior Consultant, Certified Project Manager, Agile Coach and PMI Future 50 Honoree who immigrated to Canada almost 10 years ago, leaving a thriving...

Margarita Serova is a marketer, entrepreneur, and community builder with over 15 years of experience across international markets. After immigrating to Canada with two children...

Margarita Serova

Margarita Serova is a marketer, entrepreneur, and community builder with over 15 years of experience across international markets. After immigrating to Canada with two children...

Founder of The Menopause Doula and Pivoting Point Coaching and Consulting, where she helps individuals and organizations rethink how menopause is...

Louise Neil

Founder of The Menopause Doula and Pivoting Point Coaching and Consulting, where she helps individuals and organizations rethink how menopause is...

MaryAnn has been a financial planner for 28 years and is a respected author and speaker. She is actively involved with FP Canada at the national level, serving on...

MaryAnn Kokan-Nyhof

MaryAnn has been a financial planner for 28 years and is a respected author and speaker. She is actively involved with FP Canada at the national level, serving on...

Chris Hoquis is an entrepreneur, educator, and product builder based in Winnipeg, Canada. With over 20 years of experience across technology, marketing, and product...

Chris Hoquis

Chris Hoquis is an entrepreneur, educator, and product builder based in Winnipeg, Canada. With over 20 years of experience across technology, marketing, and product...

Dr. Obidi Ezezika is a global health scholar who studies how ideas turn into real-world change. He is an Associate Professor at Western University, where he directs the Global...

Dr. Obidimma Ezezika

Dr. Obidi Ezezika is a global health scholar who studies how ideas turn into real-world change. He is an Associate Professor at Western University, where he directs the Global...

Was born in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, a country located in northern South America. She is a trained business administrator with a master’s degree in Business...

Carmen Puente

Was born in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, a country located in northern South America. She is a trained business administrator with a master’s degree in Business...

Two years ago I heard myself say, “I need to quit my job.” It felt like it came out of nowhere, but it was actually the accumulation of ignored truths, small signals I’d been...

Tamara Kroeker

Two years ago I heard myself say, “I need to quit my job.” It felt like it came out of nowhere, but it was actually the accumulation of ignored truths, small signals I’d been...

Linda is an international keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership educator who helps high-achieving people lead through change with clarity, courage, and...

Linda Drosdowech

Linda is an international keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership educator who helps high-achieving people lead through change with clarity, courage, and...

Dr. Shadé is a microbiology professor, leadership consultant, and academic researcher whose work sits at the intersection of science, leadership, and equity. Trained in STEM and...

Dr. Shadé Kolade

Dr. Shadé is a microbiology professor, leadership consultant, and academic researcher whose work sits at the intersection of science, leadership, and equity. Trained in STEM and...

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The host

Marcy Dubois

Marcy Dubois is someone who believes people do their best when they feel seen, heard, and valued. Her work centres on connection, belonging, and the small moments that shape how we experience work and life. With a background in talent and employee experience, Marcy is passionate about creating spaces where people can show up as themselves and grow.

 
She is honoured to be part of TEDxWaverley and wishes everyone a meaningful and inspiring event.

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