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Andi Petrillo

CBC Sports and OneSoccer Host | Former Hockey Night in Canada and Leafs Lunch Host

Andi Petrillo is an award-winning sportscaster whose career has spanned over two decades. Currently, Petrillo hosts CBC Sports, where she covers and shares the stories of high-perf...

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Harnarayan Singh

Play-by-Play Commentator, Hockey Night in Canada | National Bestselling Author

Harnarayan Singh, born and raised in small-town Alberta, has become one of Canada’s top media personalities. He has over 800 games of experience as an NHL broadcaster. Known for hi...

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Kevin O’Leary

Entrepreneur | Venture Capitalist | Investor | TV Personality, Shark Tank & Dragon’s Den

Best known for his role on the CBC’s Dragons’ Den, Kevin O’Leary’s impressive reputation has been built upon his entrepreneurial vision, investment smarts and drive to succeed. In...

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Dr. David Suzuki

Award-Winning Scientist, Environmentalist & Broadcaster

Dr. David Suzuki has made it his life’s work to help humanity understand, appreciate, respect and protect nature. A scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzu...

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Donovan Bailey

Hall of Fame Sports Legend | Author | Philanthropist | Entrepreneur

Donovan Bailey left an indelible mark on the world of sports, transcending boundaries and becoming the most successful and celebrated sprinter in history. His relentless pursuit of...

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Molly Bloom

Entrepreneur | Author, Molly’s Game

Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. Her memoir, Molly’s Game, was adapted into an award-winning film of the same...

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Rebecca Minkoff

Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur & Founder of the Female Founder Collective

An industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear and apparel, Rebecca Minkoff’s modern bohemian designs are inspired by strong, confident and powerful women...

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Lanny McDonald

Olympic Champion | Philanthropist | Leadership Expert

Lanny McDonald is a celebrated hockey legend, known for his exceptional 16-year career as a player and captain. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies, and Calgary...

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Peter Mansbridge

Award-winning Journalist | Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News & Anchor of The National

Peter Mansbridge is one of the most respected journalists in Canadian history and host of “The Bridge” podcast. For decades, he was the calm, reassuring, and informative voice of t...

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Jessica Campbell

First Full-Time Female Assistant Coach, National Hockey League

In July 2024, Jessica Campbell etched her name in the history books when she was named assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken. Further, in the fall of 2024 she became the first fem...

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Eric Lindros

Hockey Hall of Famer | Athlete Advocate | Leadership & Sports Resilience

Eric Lindros, born February 28, 1973, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known for his dominant career and contributions to the sport. Raised in Toronto, his powe...

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Emma Maltais

Forward, Toronto Sceptres | Olympic Gold Medalist | 3x World Champion

Emma Maltais made her Olympic debut at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, where she helped Canada win gold. Emma first joined the Canadian national program in 2015 as a member of th...

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Deion Sanders

Head Football Coach, University of Colorado Boulder | Two-Time Super Bowl Champion | Broadcast Analyst

Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders is Head Coach of Colorado University Buffaloes’ Football program. An eight-time Pro Bowler, and two-time Super Bowl champion, Sanders play...

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Jon Dorenbos

World Class Magician | 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player

Jon Dorenbos is a former NFL player, acclaimed magician, and motivational speaker known for his resilience and energy. He played 14 seasons in the NFL and made two Pro Bowl appeara...

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Chantal & Raine

Famed Performers, Activists and Educators

Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida have been critical members of the global music scene for over 20 years. They have topped the charts with their original sounds — Chantal as a solo...

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Laila Ali

Undefeated Boxing World Champion | TV Host | CEO of LailaAliLifestyle.com

Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, entrepreneur, and trusted wellness advocate. Laila is best known as the daughter of the late global icon, Muhammad Ali. She successfully built h...

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Mel Robbins

#1 NYT Bestselling Author & Global Mindset Expert

Mel Robbins is an unparalleled powerhouse expert on mindset, life improvement, and behavior change. She is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, which has grown into one...

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Spike Lee

Revolutionary Director, Writer, Actor and Producer

Spike Lee is an award-winning writer, director, actor, producer and author who revolutionized the role of Black talent in cinema. Widely regarded as a premiere African-American fil...

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Bruny Surin

Olympic champion | Businessman | Coach

Born in 1967 in Cap-Haïtien, Bruny Surin is celebrated as one of the world’s top sprinters. A four-time Olympian, he significantly contributed to Canada’s sporting history by helpi...

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Jon Montgomery

Olympic Gold Medalist | Host, The Amazing Race Canada | Canada’s Celebrity Auctioneer

Jon Montgomery is a Canadian icon, celebrated both for his Olympic Gold Medal victory and for his role as the beloved host of CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada. His life became a whirl...

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Andre De Grasse

Sprint Superstar | Seven-Time Olympic Medallist

Andre De Grasse is the most decorated Olympian in Canadian history, with an incredible seven medals to his name. His legendary status was further cemented at the 2024 Paris Olympic...

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Brent Butt

Creator & Star of Corner Gas | Standup Comedian

Brent Butt is one of the most recognizable and beloved comedians in Canada. He is a television icon, a stand-up comedy legend, and the creative mind behind one of the most successf...

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Barbara Corcoran

Business Thought Leader, ABC’s Shark Tank | Founder of the Corcoran Group

Best known as the brilliant, brash, and beloved “Shark” on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show, Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran is one of North America’s most recognized and respe...

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Tynomi Banks

World-Famous Drag Entertainer

With over a decade of experience, Tynomi Banks is a world-class Drag Entertainer. Recognized best for her full production performances, Banks dominates a stage while radiating a po...

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Deborah Cox

Award-Winning Recording Artist | Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee

Deborah Cox is an award-winning recording artist, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, and international talent spanning music, Broadway (AIDA, Jekyll & Hyde and the Bodyguard), t...

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Lindsay Ell

Award-Winning Music Artist | Popular TV Host | Philanthropist

Lindsay Ell is a force. Picking up a guitar when she was 8, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and philanthropist has played on some of the world’s biggest stages. Boasting thre...

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Chantal Kreviazuk

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter | Renowned Activist

Chantal Kreviazuk is a platinum-selling, Grammy and three-time Juno Award-winning artist from Winnipeg. In 2016, she returned with her sixth album “Hard Sail.” While raising her th...

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Jully Black

Canadian Music Icon | Acclaimed Actress | Female Empowerment Advocate

Jully Black is a Platinum selling recording artist, Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Actor, Activist and Cultural Connector. She is a Canada Walk of Fame 2021 indu...

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Paul Bissonnette

Co-Host, Spittin’ Chiclets | Former NHL Player

Paul Bissonnette, affectionately known as “Biz Nasty,” is a former NHL player turned media personality, podcast host, and social media influencer. After a successful career with th...

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Terry Ryan

Canadian Actor | Former NHL Player

Terry Ryan, a former NHL first-round draft pick turned actor, has found an extraordinary second act as an actor and entertainer. Selected eighth overall by the Montreal Canadiens i...

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Kate Beirness

Host, SportsCentre TSN | Founder, Her Mark Canada

Kate Beirness is a leading voice in Canadian sports broadcasting, serving as the host for all Toronto Raptors broadcasts and the CFL on TSN. Her journey to the forefront of sports...

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Mike Rowe

Emmy-Winning Host, Dirty Jobs | America’s Leading Advocate for Skilled Trades | CEO, mikeroweWORKS Foundation

Mike Rowe is an Emmy Award-winning TV host, producer, narrator, podcaster, bestselling author, and America’s most passionate advocate for the skilled trades. As CEO of the mikerowe...

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Mark Critch

Canadian Award-Winning Actor | Comedian | Anchor, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Mark Critch is one of Canada’s most recognizable comedic talents. Best known as the anchor and roving reporter on CBC Television’s long-running, Gemini Award-winning series This Ho...

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David Gerard

Magician and Mentalist

David Gerard is Silicon Valley’s premier mystery entertainer. His mix of mentalism and magic has taken him around the world, garnering standing ovations from the world’s most sophi...

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Bret Hart

Legendary Wrestling Champion | WWE Hall of Famer

Bret Hart is a retired professional wrestler, author, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Known by his nickname “The Hitman,” Hart rose to fame...

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Caroline Rhea

Stand-Up Comedian | Actress | Television Host

Caroline Rhea is a renowned stand-up comedian, actress, and talk show host, best known for her role as “Aunt Hilda” on the hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch. With her razor-shar...

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Cabral "Cabbie" Richards

One of Canada’s Most Influential Sports Broadcasters

Cabral “Cabbie” Richards has redefined what it means to be a reporter in the world of sports. Cabbie found his calling in front of the camera while pursuing a media degree at Ryers...

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Robin Esrock

Global Adventurer | Award-Winning Travel Writer | Bestselling Author | International TV Personality

Robin Esrock’s career as a global adventurer, award-winning travel writer, bestselling author, and international TV host began with an unexpected twist. After a bike accident left...

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Evanka Osmak

Sports Media Powerhouse & Mentor | Anchor, Sportsnet Central | Youth Sports Advocate

Evanka Osmak is a nightly anchor on Sportsnet Central and a leading figure in Canadian sports broadcasting with 17 years of experience. She has covered some of Canada’s most iconic...

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Steven Caldwell

Soccer Analyst, TSN | CEO, Best Athletes | Former Professional Soccer Player

Steven Caldwell is a former professional soccer player with an 18-year career spanning two continents and 400+ games. He played for renowned clubs, including Newcastle United, Sund...

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Daymond John

Star of ABC’s Shark Tank | CEO & Founder, FUBU | CEO and President, Shark Branding

An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his operation into the basement. J...

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Atiba Hutchinson

Former Captain, Team Canada, National Men's Soccer Team

Atiba Hutchinson is a Canadian soccer legend known for his incredible career as a midfielder. Starting in the A-League with the Toronto Lynx, he went on to play for clubs like F.C....

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Jessi Cruickshank

Beloved Television and Media Personality

Jessi Cruickshank is a well-known Canadian television host and popular media personality. This Vancouver native started her career as the only female in an all-male improv group al...

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Anderson Cooper

Anchor, CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360° | Famed American Journalist | Television Personality

Anderson Cooper is the anchor of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°, a global newscast that goes beyond the headlines with in-depth reporting and investigations. The show airs weeknights a...

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Brooke Lynn Hytes

Judge, Canada's Drag Race

Equal parts ballerina, showgirl, and 90’s supermodel, Brooke Lynn Hytes is drag perfection – personified. After training at the National Ballet School of Canada, this extraordinari...

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