Women's Issues Speakers

With tact, honesty and a healthy dose of humour, these speakers address the complexities of being a woman.  Work-family balance, women's health, the glass ceiling, women in sport, and so much more! Our female roster is full of strong and vibrant examples for your group.

Click any of the speakers below for a full biography and program overview.

Kathy Buckworth, Entertainment and Comedy Speaker, Parenting Expert, Profile Image

Kathy Buckworth

Kathy Buckworth is a celebrated Canadian author, speaker, and media personality, known for her engaging humor and insightful commentary...

Kimberley Seldon, Entrepreneurship Speaker, Broadcast Personality, Profile Image

Kimberley Seldon

Kimberley Seldon is a vibrant presence in the world of design, enjoying an international reputation as a designer, journalist, keynote...

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Kristina Groves

A native of Ottawa, Kristina started skating when she was 11 because she wanted to distinguish herself from her ski-crazed family. Good...

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Lianne Phillipson

Lianne is the founder of Sprout Right, a company that specializes in pre-conception, prenatal, and postnatal nutrition for women, as...

Linda Edgecombe, Change Speaker, CSP, Hall of Fame, Profile Image

Linda Edgecombe

"My Promise is simple: to deliver programs that Create Powerful Shifts, Inspired, Energized and Accountable Professionals who show up...

Lisa Mattam, Business Management and Organization Speaker, Business Strategist, Profile Image

Lisa Mattam

Lisa Mattam is widely recognized as a dynamic leader, inspiring speaker and consultant to business professionals across the globe. As...

Liz Pearson, Family and Parenting Speaker, Registered Dietician, Profile Image

Liz Pearson

Liz Pearson's approach to healthy eating is sane and sensible. Liz's mission is to translate the often-confusing and ever-changing...

Lorie Kane, Sports Speaker, Premier Golfer, Profile Image

Lorie Kane

Lorie Kane is among Canada's premier female golfers. Born in 1964 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in an athletic family. Lorie...

Lorraine Zander, Entrepreneurship Speaker, Millennial Expert, Profile Image

Lorraine Zander

What do fire walking, creating a bomb scare and being picked up by Sir Richard Branson have in common? Lorraine Zander. That's her...

Maddy Dychtwald, Change Speaker, Demographics Expert, Profile Image

Maddy Dychtwald

Maddy Dychtwald is an internationally recognized author, entrepreneur, business advisor and thought leader on how population aging,...

Maelle Ricker, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Olympic Gold Medalist, Profile Image

Maelle Ricker

Just shy of a medal at both of her previous Olympic Games and after suffering frustrating crashes, Maelle Ricker thrilled Canadians as...

Maureen Dennis, Family and Parenting Speaker, Marketing, Profile Image

Maureen Dennis

Before founding Wee Welcome, a business devoted to giving new parents the tools to have a baby and a life, Maureen spent seven years...

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Rosie MacLennan

As the youngest of four children, Rosannagh (Rosie) MacLennan often tagged along to her older siblings' gymnastic lessons. When she was...

Meg Soper, Communication Speaker, Entertainment and Comedy Speaker, Profile Image

Meg Soper

Meg Soper is a keynote motivational humourist speaker who combines the skills of a premiere stand-up comic with the hands on experience...

Michelle Ray, Keynote Female Motivational Speaker, Leadership Expert, Profile Image

Michelle Ray

Michelle Ray is a highly sought-after international business keynote speaker, consultant, author and educator who demonstrates a deep...