Recap: The Top 10 Event

The Top 10 Event – a night that brought together thought-leaders across myriad of industries to inspire and share the one thing you need to know before you die – was a roaring success. Last night, the Isabel Bader Theatre was filled with influential Canadians who were each given 10 minutes on stage to share their stories, their lessons learned, and an essential piece of information that everyone needs to know before they die.

Presented by Stuart Knight – who, in a video precursor to the event, described that he was challenged by a national television network that he couldn’t produce an event centred around inspiration that people would want to attend – the Top 10 Event hit its mark, and truly brought some of the greatest talent in Canada to the forefront. The speakers included Sammie Kennedy (founder of Booty Camp Fitness and the night’s bonus speaker), Celebrity Chef Donna Dooher, George Kourounis (Host of Angry Planet and Storm Chaser), Shevaun Voisin (founder of Motivated Magazine), Jake Gold (Canadian Idol judge), Kelly Carlson (actress, Nip/Tuck), Bruce Poon Tip (founder of Gap Adventures), Dr. Sam Nutt (founder of War Child), Rex Harrington (judge on So You Think You Can Dance Canada), Lisa Ray (Bollywood star and cancer survivor), and W. Brett Wilson (formerly of Dragon’s Den and the upcoming Risky Business).

The Speeches

Sammie Kennedy on one thing you need to know about crushing fear…
Always look at the best case, worst case, and most likely case for a scenario. It works for the smallest and biggest scenarios, and allows you to have confidence and safety.

Chef Donna Dooher on one thing you should know about food…
Our personalities in the kitchen reflects our personality in the bedroom. Give in to your passions.

George Kourounis on one thing you should know about your comfort zone…
If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.

Shevaun Voisin on one thing you should know about the power of audacity…
Life is not a given, its a gift. Do not take it for granted.

Jake Gold on on thing you should know about the music industry…
If you choose a job you love, you will never work a day in your life.

Kelly Carlson on one thing you should know about manifesting your life…
Everything I’ve ever written in my life has come true. So I urge you to write down everything.

Bruce Poon Tip on one thing you should know about adventure…
Whether you look at something as a problem or solution, it’s all part of the adventure.

Dr. Sam Nutt on one thing you should know about making a difference…
There is never a failure of opportunity to affect change. We are too often paralyzed at our unwillingness to even try.

Rex Harrington on one thing you should know about partnership…
Living might mean taking chances, but they’re worth taking. Loving might be a mistake, but it’s worth making. And when you get the chance to sit out or dance, I hope you dance.

Lisa Ray on one thing you should know about accepting life…
Everything you need and will need to live your life is in within. You just need to access it.

W. Brett Wilson on one thing you should know about success…
Giving while living is far more rewarding than giving from the grave.

Check out our gallery from the Top 10 Event here.

The Top 10 Event will air this fall.