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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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Ashley Callingbull

Actress | Model | Host | First Nations Activist

Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model, host and First Nations activist from the Enoch Cree Nation. She is an actress on Blackstone, Tribal, The Great Salish Heist and was a conte...

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Ali Hassan

Stand-up Comic | Actor | Radio and Television Personality

Ali Hassan is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud – which also airs across North America on SiriusXM. Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR and PRX as a...

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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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Manjit Minhas

Dragons’ Den Celebrity Judge | President & CEO, Minhas Breweries

Manjit Minhas is a dynamic Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and venture capitalist, best known as a star on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. As co-founder of Minhas Breweries & Distilleri...

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James Duthie

TSN Sportscaster | Acclaimed Author | Renowned After Dinner Speaker

One of the most talented and humorous stars in sports broadcasting today, James Duthie is the host of TSN’s extensive NHL coverage, including the award-winning NHL on TSN. From cov...

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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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Hal and Joanne

BodyBreak: Canada’s Favourite Fitness Duo

Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, BodyBreak Founders, have spent their lives advocating the importance of healthy living. For over 25 years, under the umbrella of BodyBreak, the dynam...

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Andre Agassi

Former #1 Ranked Tennis Player & Multi Grand Slam Champion, Author, and Philanthropist

After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over...

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Chairman & CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises | NBA Legend | Entrepreneur

Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world as Chairman and...

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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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Carey Price

Hockey Legend | Montreal Canadiens All-time Leader in Wins (348) | Proud Member of the Ulkatcho First Nation | Olympic Champion | Hart Trophy Winner (NHL MVP)

Carey Price is a generational talent who has continued the fabled goaltending tradition of the Montreal Canadiens alongside celebrated names like Plante, Dryden, and Roy. His rise...

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Ethan Bear

Indigenous Role Model | Youth Advocate | Professional Hockey Player

Ethan Bear is a Plains Cree athlete, proud member of the Ochapowace Nation, and a powerful voice for courage, resilience, and cultural pride. Born and raised in rural Saskatchewan,...

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Vivek Shraya

Dynamic Canadian Artist & Educator

Vivek Shraya is a critically acclaimed artist, writer, and cultural thinker. Her work explores leadership, identity, and what it means to be human. Working across music, literature...

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Adam Growe

Host, Cash Cab

Adam Growe has become a familiar face as the host of Cash Cab now in its 10th Season. A professional comedian and host/MC, Adam performs at events, conferences and theatres, and ha...

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Christine Sinclair

Canadian Soccer Legend | Former Captain, Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team | Olympic Gold Medalist | 3× NWSL Champion

Christine Sinclair is one of the most influential athletes in Canadian history. She is also the most prolific goal scorer the world has seen. She served as captain of Canada’s Wome...

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Madison Tevlin

Accessibility & Inclusion Advocate | Famed Content Creator | Model & Actor

Madison Tevlin is an acclaimed keynote speaker, a trailblazing advocate for inclusion and Down syndrome, and a celebrated content creator whose magnetic presence captivates audienc...

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Daniel Lubetzky

Founder of KIND Snacks and Builders | Shark on ABC's Shark Tank | Leading Social Entrepreneur

Daniel Lubetzky is a distinguished social entrepreneur and “Builder,” best known as the founder of KIND Snacks, and a Shark Tank star. His mission is to equip people to think flexi...

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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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Kevin Lowe

Hockey Hall of Fame Legend, 6x Stanley Cup Champion, and the First-Ever Oilers Draft Pick

Kevin Lowe is a legend of Canadian ice hockey and a true champion of leadership, best known for his foundational contributions to the Edmonton Oilers dynasty. He was drafted as the...

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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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Georges St-Pierre

UFC World Champion

Georges St-Pierre (GSP) was born and raised in St-Isidore, Quebec, a small town of about 2,000 people. Bullied as a child, he turned to Kyokushin karate at age 7, eventually earnin...

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Mark Messier

Legendary Leader | Six-Time Stanley Cup Champion | Hockey Hall-of-Fame Inductee | ESPN Analyst

Throughout a 25-year career spanning four decades, Mark Messier became the only player in NHL history to captain two different teams to the Stanley Cup, winning with the 1990 Edmon...

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Billie Jean King

Sports Icon | Social Justice and Equality Pioneer

Billie Jean King is a legendary tennis champion, equality advocate, and founder of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative. She is also the co-founder of World TeamTennis and ha...

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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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Shaun Majumder

Gemini Award-Winning Actor | Comedian | Former Star, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Shaun Majumder had blossomed into one of Canada’s award-winning comedians in just a few short years. As a former cast member on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Majumder provided viewers...

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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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Humble the Poet

Recording Artist & Best-Selling Author

Kanwer Singh aka Humble The Poet is a Toronto-bred MC/Spoken word artist with an aura that embodies the diversity and resiliency of one of the world’s most unique cities. With his...

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Steven Page

Singer-Songwriter | Musical Icon

FOUNDING VOICE OF BARENAKED LADIES • ACCLAIMED SOLO ARTIST • KEYNOTE PERFORMER Book Steven Page for a keynote-plus-performance, fireside chat with songs, or as a polished host/MC....

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Florence K

Host, C’est Formidable | Global Bi-Lingual Recording Artist | Bell Let’s Talk Spokesperson

Since the release of her debut album 2005, Florence K has continually earned accolades for her wide-ranging musical approach. Free-spirited, open-minded, Florence sings in Spanish,...

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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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Kardinal Offishall

Jamaican-Canadian Multi-Award Winning Music Icon | TV Star | Producer | Executive and Philanthropist

Originating from Toronto, Canada, Kardinal Offishall has become an icon in the global music scene. He has collaborated with the world’s biggest artists, such as Rihanna, Drake, Lad...

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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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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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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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Arlene Dickinson

“Dragon” on Dragons’ Den | CEO of Venture Communications

Arlene Dickinson is a visionary entrepreneur and leader with a remarkable track record of success. She is the Founder and General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture ca...

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Spencer West

International Motivational Speaker | Disabled Content Creator ♿️Author | Social Media Influencer

The life of visionary activist Spencer West is a powerful story of resilience and triumph. At age five, he lost both legs from the pelvis down. Rather than let adversity define him...

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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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Dr. Roberta Bondar

First Canadian Woman In Space | One of TIME Magazine’s “World’s Best Explorers”

The world’s first neurologist in space, Dr. Roberta Bondar is globally recognized for her pioneering contributions to space medicine research, fine art photography and environmenta...

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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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Colin Mochrie

Star, Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Recognized Canadian Comedian

Colin Mochrie is a master of improvisation. Whether he’s hosting or performing a memorable stand-up (or sit-down if it’s virtual) routine, Colin is guaranteed to have your audience...

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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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Darrin Rose

Star on the Comedy Network | Co-star on CBC’s Mr. D | Host, Match Game

Darrin Rose is one of Canada’s most popular comedians, and an award-winning writer and actor. Audiences know him best for playing Bill on the hit CBC sitcom Mr. D for eight seasons...

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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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Jay Shetty

#1 New York Times Bestseller | Former Monk

Jay Shetty is a British-born #1 New York Times best-selling author, award-winning storyteller, podcast host and former monk, on a mission to make wisdom go viral. In 2019, AdWeek m...

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Robert Herjavec

Star of ABC’s Shark Tank | Business Leader | Bestselling Author

Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. The Star of ABC’s Shark Tank and his family arrived in North America on a boat. His family escaped Com...

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Stacey McKenzie

Judge, Canada’s Drag Race | Founder, Walk This Way Workshops

Stacey McKenzie was dubbed by Vogue magazine as one of five Jamaican models to Change the face of fashion. This Canadian supermodel, born in Jamaica, is one of the most recognizabl...

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Mark McMorris

Double Gold Medalist, X Games| Olympic Medalist

“Known for its flatness, love of the Roughriders and now…the best competition snowboarder in the world? Regina’s Mark McMorris has become the leader of a teenage groundswell sweepi...

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Bob Blumer

Host, Surreal Gourmet & World’s Weirdest Restaurants | Bestselling Author and Seven Time Guiness World Record Holder

Gastronaut, artist and seven time Guinness World Record holder Bob Blumer is the creator and host of the television series’ Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment, and a produc...

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Mary Walsh

Comedian & Actress | Mental Health Advocate

Mary Walsh is a comedian, actress and mental health advocate. She is best known for her Gemini-Award-winning work on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Outside of the entertainment in...

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Joel Cohen

Emmy-Winning Writer & Co-Executive Producer, The Simpsons

As the Emmy award-winning writer and producer for The Simpsons, the longest-running American scripted primetime television series in history, Joel has been a key part of the show’s...

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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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Chris Bashinelli

Host of “Bridge The Gap” | National Geographic Explorer

Chris “Bash” Bashinelli is a former television actor who left the industry to pursue a more meaningful path. He is the executive producer and host of “Bridge the Gap” on PBS and th...

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