Kathy Northwood began her career as a background performer and has worked with many film and television productions as a stand-in.  Finally, she made the decision to be in front of the camera.  Since then she has worked with award winning Hollywood actors such as Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, Vivica Fox, Liam Neesen and more.   She has even scaled a fence and been in a few take downs as a stunt performer.

Continues to Evolve

As the industry changes, Kathy continues to evolve.  She is currently the official acting coach for the reality TV show Top Million Dollar Agent.  Her work is often described as insurance for the agents.  The agents use television episodes to market themselves but they are not actors.  Kathy personalizes her coaching style both on set and privately to give  agents the tools they need to be successful on camera. She makes this heart pounding experience less intimidating for the non-actor.

Reinventing

In addition to acting, Kathy is a multi-task oriented entrepreneur who believes life is an event.  She continues to find new ways to reinvent herself while maintaining integrity and a love for helping people be the best they can be.

(Workshop Presenter - Acting Workshop)

Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt BRLS, B.Ed, MBA is an engaging speaker focusing on motivational techniques who will empower and engross her every audience.

Having traveled the world as a past aspiring Paralympian and Humanitarian, Tracy brings her award winning perspective and life experiences into each of her talks.  Furthermore, she adds outperforming stock market results in times of crisis to your Leadership Development growth just in time!

(Main Stage Speaker)

Randall Mitchell is an author & motivational speaker who specializes in helping Teens and Young Entrepreneurs develop leadership qualities that will help in today’s world. 

Prior to starting RM Consulting, Randall Mitchell has worked for over 10 years as a youth Leader, writing his sought-after Leadership Book for teens entitled TEENERSHIP.  After a successful mission in helping teens & young entrepreneurs in South Africa and now in North America, he is now on a mission to empower every city within the GTA with his upcoming tour entitled EMPOWER THE CITY.

(Main Stage Speaker)

Allison Harvey is CEO of The Networking Diva Group and also Founder of the International Event: WOMAN ON FIRE.  She is also recognized as the Founder of H.O.P.E. Crossing Borders (An Initiative helping Haitian Women & Children).

Allison considers herself to be an Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Avid Traveler,  Foodie & Intuitive Connector.

Business Consultant

Today she is a business consultant for small businesses and her clients come by the way of referrals.  She puts on WOMAN ON FIRE Award Events in 2 cities... one being Toronto and the other Atlanta.

The gift that she brings to her business is the gift of bringing phenomenal people together from all walks and levels of life.  Her moniker "The Networking Diva" came about because of her uncanny ability to quickly connect and create rapport with total strangers regardless if it is online or offline.  Her business is truly her life, as her door is always open to make a new connection.  

Travel Concierge

Allison is also a Travel Concierge, which connects with her love of travel and runs the Ayitian initiative HOPE Crossing Borders.  Her next venture is to open a manufacturing company in Ayiti (Haiti), producing sanitary pads at an affordable cost for the women in Ayiti, which will also provide jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for them.

Networking Events

Hailing from the lovely twin island of Trinidad and Tobago, She moved to Canada many years ago, working a full time job when she arrived while maintaining a side business.  Allison fully transitioned into becoming a full time business person about 5 years ago putting on monthly Networking Events, which led to small business consulting.  She mainly worked with people who have very little money but wanted to get their business off the ground.  She hopes to connect with many of you at upcoming WOMAN ON FIRE EVENTS.

You can find out more about Allison at www.womanonfire.ca

(Main Stage Speaker)

Since being featured as an “All-Star” on the 2007 “Comedy Tournament” CD Timmy Boyle, having established himself as one of the fresh “must see” stars of comedy, has received rave reviews for his unique comedy styling at various events on both sides of the border…and from those who hope to see him.

With comedic influences such as Bob Newhart & Jack Benny, Timmy strives for a “classic” experience.  While rocking the suit and nursing a glass of orange juice, Timmy kicks it old school as he shares his hilarious perspective of himself and the world around him with a unique blend of casual story-telling and passionate commentary that has brought laughter to audiences across North America. Most recently, Timmy was a featured performer on the “Date Night Comedy Tour”.  He is also known for establishing Canada's first clean comedy circuit (AKA the Circuit).

As a comedian, author, emcee & speaker, Timmy is committed to providing high-quality comedy experiences without the rude & crude. His live show, designed for all… regardless of age, race, gender or even religious belief is a perfect fit.

(Main Stage Speaker / Performer)

Alvin Nicholson has served as Lecturer, Academic Dean and President of the West Indies School of Theology over a period of 15 years.  He has also served as the General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies.

Founder and Lead Pastor

He presently ministers in Toronto, Canada and is the founder and Lead Pastor of Agape Ministries, a member church of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.  He has also been involved with the Jane Finch Church Coalition which has been addressing several social justice issues.  He has been Chair of the African Canadian Christian Network for the past ten years, an organization which continues to address some of the systemic issues facing the black community in the Greater Toronto Area.  He has additionally been engaged in MissionGTA for a number of years, working with several ethnic groupings in the Greater Toronto Area in addressing concerns that are unique to the visible minorities.

Alvin has a Bachelor of Science degree from Nyack College, New York and a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois. He has also been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate from the West Indies School of Theology.

Alvin is married and the father of two children and has three grandchildren.

(Main Stage Speaker)

Christian Ladores is a Business and International Relations student at the University of Calgary.  He is currently living in Toronto as a Sumer Associate of Youth Engagement at Plan International Canada, where his role is to increase outreach using youth-based initiatives.  His extra time is spent volunteering for his faith-based organization, CFC-FFL Canada, which focuses on evangelization and fellowship for people of all ages.

Plan International Canada is an independent global organization that strives to advance children’s rights and equality for girls.  For over 80 years, Plan has been building powerful partnerships for children and are now active in over 70 countries.

(Main Stage Speaker / Performer)

Kimberly is the founder of The Tiny Carpenter in 2016, which originally began as a Dance camp, and character building educational development.

Kimberly earned her Degree at Redeemer University College. Kimberly currently holds a BA English: Writing, Religion, and a minor in Business.  Kimberly is heavily involved in political engagements working towards the greater good.

Kimberly has trained and danced in pre-professional and professional companies such as City Dance Corps Pre Professional training program, and Footnotes Elite.  Kimberly has also founded Flex Friday and Redeemer Dance Collective at Redeemer University College.  Kimberly is currently an independent artist, navigating through next steps.  Kimberly is currently working as an Administrative assistant at Dancercise and occasionally teaches workshops and semi-private lessons. Kimberly is working to renew her CanFit Pro certification.

(Workshop Presenter - Health & Fitness Workshop)