Team 20s - Kyla Bolden is the Founder and CEO of Wiz Kid Learning & WKL Academy, an innovative platform offering specialized coding and STEM programs for K-12 students and workforce development for young adults. Committed to democratizing digital literacy, Kyla has equipped students in over 30 countries with essential future-focused skills. Recognized by Google for Startups and the Cartier Women's Initiative Award, her work has been featured in Forbes, Women's Wear Daily, and Yahoo News. Kyla is also a TEDx speaker and a Tufts University honors graduate. Outside of her entrepreneurial pursuits, she mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and enjoys running and playing tennis competitively. Instagram Podcast LinkedIn Blog WizKid

Team 30s - Brianna Goldie is a creative talent with entrepreneural spirit and boundless ambition. She's made a career as a TV/Film stuntwoman and actress for shows such as The Umbrella Academy, The Expanse, Dark Matter, Star Trek and much, much more. Brianna has also created an experience-based party venue called Goldie's Museum in Niagara Falls, where guests can celebrate moments, enjoy time with friends and family, experience magic, dress up for high tea or brunch, get creative, be silly, and laugh until it hurts. As a mother, a wife, a TV performer, and an entrepreneur, her passion for life and living fully is contagious. Instagram IMDB GoldiesMuseum GoldiesInsta

Team 40s - Lacey Artemis is a creative Swiss army knife. She has lived a double life over the last 2 decades, working simultaneously as an accountant full time as well as an independent multi-media and event host & producer on the side. Lacey has always been very creative and has published a novel, hosted and produced 3 different podcasts, launched an online merch store of original designs, published music, hosted and facilitated events and workshops, and has been making a name for herself on stages across Toronto through both standup comedy and storytelling. In 2023 she broke into the film and television realm. She is neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ which gives her a unique perspective through which to experience and relate to the world, and share stories and insights. More recently, Lacey has begun to invest herself into community building efforts for local artists and creators, as well as fellow neurodivergent people who are trying to reach their full potential. She loves to learn and share what she has learned, whether written, spoken, or otherwise. She wants to see everyone shine and be their most vibrant selves. Cheri DiNovo once told Lacey that her 40s were her best years. Lacey is excited to find out for herself! Instagram Website

Team 50s - Jenni Cathcart was groomed to be a Catholic, conservative Midwesterner. After university, she packed up her things and moved cross country to San Francisco. Over time, her Alter Ego emerged – or, was it actually her true self?  In her talk, Jenni will explore the layers of identity we take on and those we leave miles behind. Jenni is a career success coach who lives on the East Side of Toronto with her husband, three kids and dog Chandler.

Team 60s - Jen Trotman is almost 63 and thrilled to represent team 60’s.  Born in Suriname, South America, she grew up in Holland before the family immigrated to Canada in 1973. Jen has been a proud professional Administrator for over 30 years which suits her passion for being in service to others. This also resonates with her love of volunteerism as she has spent many years volunteering in her community, her church, her children’s schools and soccer clubs in any and every capacity you can imagine. She just loves to serve and assist. In 2019 she underwent surgery to excise a tumour from her brain. This experience inspired her to reprioritize her life. In 2021 she embarked on a two year labour of love during which she wrote her mother’s biography to give insight and historical context into her family’s ancestry for the generations to come. A proud and devoted mom to her kids, Michelle, Alisha and Dillon, she cherishes every moment she gets to spend with her grandkids, Londyn (6), Micaiah (4) and Elias (2). She is delighted to promote Alisha’s entrepreneurial venture which specializes in afrocentric greeting cards. Website

Team 70s - Ann Dowsett Johnston is the bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, named by the Washington Post as one of the top 10 books of 2013. Her TEDx talk based on the book has more than 1.5 million views. A leading expert on women and alcohol, she has been widely recognized for her work, including being honoured with a Transforming Lives Award from CAMH and an honorary doctorate from Queen’s. An award-winning journalist, Ann transformed her own life in 2018, going back to school to become a psychotherapist. She is also the founder of the popular memoir-writing course called Writing Your Recovery. Ann lives in Toronto and Los Angeles. Website Blog Facebook X Instagram