From heroin, crack cocaine and homelessness to redemption, that is Jessie Singleton’s story. He founded Kingdom Coffee to offer up hope with a cup of coffee and conversation to the homeless every week.

Lesia T Bear’s indigenous Cree name is Whispering Two Moons but her friends and fans know her best as Lesia T. Bear. Now an elder and a mentor, Lesia brings inspiration and breathes a new sense of purpose in those she meets and works with.

Old Guys in Action (OGIA) was founded by Dr. Bernie Potvin and Ross Weaver in 2008. Beyond using their scheme-a-dreams to fundraise, OGIA is committed to making a difference.

Chantelle Little is the Founder and CEO of Tiller, a Calgary-based web and brand agency. She is passionate about supporting the tech ecosystem in Canada but equally passionate about inspiring the next generation of business leaders.

With over 22 years working for the Calgary Fire Department, Ross "Memphis" Pambrun holds the rank of Captain. As a musician, he sings and plays guitar in “Memphis and the Grande”. As a Métis businessman, “Memphis” plays an important role in connecting indigenous stakeholders with shareholders in Industry and Academia.

Carlamay has spent the past 20 years in law enforcement. Immigrants, immigrant youth, and youth at risk have always had a place in her heart and she has taken her passion and placed it into Diamond in the Rough Consulting Ltd.

Dennis Halstead has been in the business of making people laugh for the last 25 years, however, he spent the first 30 years of his professional life as a firefighter. Firefighting ultimately introduced Dennis to the world of being a rodeo clown where he holds numerous titles including eight-time Canadian Pro Rodeo Association Entertainer of the Year.

Verna Marzo was born and raised in the Philippines. In March 2017, her life took a dramatic turn when she suffered a medical trauma leaving her a quadruple amputee. She has locked into a new purpose of inspiring others by showing them what is possible for those who believe in the power of positivity.

Brett Wellman leads the Calgary team of Purpose Realty which is a Canada-wide real estate business that gives a minimum of 50% of net profits to charity. Their mission is to provide an exceptional real estate experience and create passion and purpose through working together with clients, charities, and associates, to make a positive and lasting change in our world!

Kerry is a recovering crystal meth addict who was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. He is a second-generation residential school survivor and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Kerry is now a published author, actor, husband, and father, and Director at the same treatment center he arrived at 12 years ago from prison.

Rhonda Louise lends everything within her to her songs. She knows the feelings of loneliness and emotional pain, having suffered emotionally throughout her childhood and adult life. However, because of the past heartache, she knows better about contentment, peace, joy, and appreciation for every seemingly insignificant gift.

The Honourable Leela Aheer was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the Chestermere-Rockyview on May 5, 2015. She is a passionate advocate for inclusivity and equal rights. She is dedicated to creating an Alberta that is strong and free for future generations regardless of who you are, who you love, where you come from, or to whom you pray.

Quinn has always felt a burning desire to help others. Empowering women is her life and the heart of her business. She is the reigning Miss Woman World Canada 2023 and was a finalist for Miss Universe Canada 2022 and also starred as the leading lady in the new Canadian film called February’s Dog.

Dr. Dean Vause is the Executive Director of the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (“AARC”), a long-term, intensive treatment program for severely addicted youth and their families. AARC is the culmination of Dr. Vause’s over 35 years of research into adolescent addiction.

Candisse is the unstoppable 40-year-old entrepreneur, disabled influencer, keynote speaker, and woman with boundless ambition. Living with SMA type 2, she has shattered all expectations and proved wrong those who told her she wouldn't live beyond 5.

As artistic director of Rosebud Theatre, Morris sits at the helm of Rosebud’s theatre department. His 35-year career in the theatre includes design and/or directing credits at The Stratford Festival, The National Arts Centre, and many more. He is recipient of ten Sterling and one Dora Mavor More awards.

Barbara is a mezzo soprano who currently resides in Calgary, Alberta, where she thrills audiences with her exquisite vocal command of a three-octave range. Barbara is also the co-founder Calgary Concert Opera Company with her husband and Divas Opera with soprano Kathleen Morrison.

Dr. Ivan has developed a passion to see health disparities mitigated in both the developing and developed world. After obtaining an honours degree in Kinesiology, he completed a master’s degree in Global Health followed by his Medical Degree.

James, the Founder of Righteous Gelato, has ensured that his once small gelato company has become a force for good. His Righteous commitment is to have a tangible impact on how companies look, act, the way they treat their people and what is deserved for consumers.

Fern has dedicated her life to equipping others to grow, develop, and find hope. Most of her career has involved giving back through non-profit and educational settings. Drawing from her oral cancer journey, Fern is an author who invites readers to consider how to Embrace Life, Embrace Hope through the unexpected.

The owner of Dolphin Dry Cleaners, Imran, gave away his first winter coat 20 years ago. Every Saturday, Rajpoot loads a van with freshly-cleaned winter coats, as well as food, coffee and biscuits made by his wife to distribute while handing out winter wear downtown Calgary, a tradition he and his family have followed for 12 years.

Sylvia will not stop investing the time and talents that enabled her to launch Sun Ice, the family company that, at its peak, had more than 400 employees. Sylvia, her daughter Angela, and granddaughter, Corey founded Sewing Seeds Canada, a charity that helps women living in poverty in Third World countries.

Before founding PARKER PR, Ellen worked in New York City for the Institute for Children and Poverty and boutique PR firms representing a variety of celebrities, hotels, and small businesses. In Canada, Ellen has worked for among other things, the Alberta government and the Calgary Food Bank.

John, head of John Scott Motion Picture Animal Productions, has enjoyed a 36-year span in the film industry in roles such as stunt coordinator / performer, head wrangler, animal wrangler, location scout, and transportation coordinator and has been involved in the creation of over 130 projects.

As an Olympic athlete and Aboriginal woman, Wendy Lumby knows what it takes to overcome challenges. Through hard work and resilience, she rose to become one the world’s elite athletes and competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Thanh Campbell is the Canadian Director for Partners Worldwide Canada. He was born in Vietnam and came over to Canada as part of the last flight out of Saigon in 1975 with 56 other orphan children.

Shayna Nackoney-Skauge was an Olympic athlete on the Canadian Synchronized Swimming Team. Shayna’s daughter, Hayley Isabel, started guitar lessons at age 8, began working with renowned vocal coach Brian Farrell at age 9 and performed at her first open mic on her 10th birthday.

Cliff Wiebe has worked in both international and domestic settings addressing poverty issues for the past 22 years. He is the Executive Director of The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary) and works with a team that offers hope through supportive services to women, men and families.

Dr. Phil Langill is the Director of the University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and the "Jack-of-all-trades" in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He has a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics.

Lily Ahonen holds the international pageant title of Ms. Achievement World 2024. She is a Nurse and Foster Parent, caring for medically fragile children and a living organ donor, having donated her kidney in 2019.

Duane Hall is an immigrant from Jamaica who moved to Canada at the age of 8. Coming out of high school he embarked on an acting career where he had much success in stage, film, and television. After about 12 years in the industry and a degree in theatre, he switched careers and became a school teacher.

Jochen was born and raised in Ebringen, Germany. His passion for brewing began early in his childhood when his father worked at the Fürstenberg Brewery. His passion for brewing and appreciation for local farming reconverged in Calgary when he started the award-winning Brauerei Fahr.

Kimberley Courtney is a Certified life Coach Practitioner and Founder of the Narrow Road Home. She is the winner of the 2017 Soroptimist International “Making a Difference for Women Award” and has worked and supported thousands of women caught in addiction, domestic violence, self-harm, suicide, mental illness and life crises.

Charity founder, Board Director, Olympic gold medalist, husband and father - Steve Mesler wears many hats. Together with his sister, Dr. Leigh Mesler Parise, Steve founded Classroom Champions, an international ed-tech non-profit organization that provides Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and mentorship.

Connie Jakab is the founder and CEO of the Jakab Co, author, speaker, and culture creator. She is a 2020 Women of Inspiration Health and Wellness Award Recipient and is the author of the book, Culture Rebel, released this fall 2012.

Jon Cornish, a Canadian Football Hall of Famer who spent 9 legendary years playing for Calgary Stampeders, is the 15th Chancellor of the University of Calgary, the youngest chancellor in North American history. Jon was the winner of the Lou Marsh Trophy in 2013 as Canada's most outstanding athlete, the first football player to receive the award in over 50 years.

Jim Moore is the Retired CEO and a founding member of the Calgary Dream Centre. His passion to see broken lives changed was influenced by his grandfather, who taught him the importance of helping the disenfranchised through taking him each week to hand out peanut butter sandwiches at the local mission.

A pioneer in Canadian broadcasting, Lisa Bowes is an award-winning sports journalist. Following the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, where she covered women’s hockey, Lisa began work on the bestselling “Lucy Tries Sports” children’s book series.

Vance has been the Executive Director of the Badlands Amphitheatre for the past 15 years. He is recording his award-winning series of fantasy novels as a free audiobook podcast and has written and performed a novelization of the book of Kohelet.

Marvin is a Software Support Analyst and founder of Enkindle Immigration. A case of mistaken identity embroiled Marvin's family in the conflict forcing his father to relocate the whole family to Canada in 1991.

Kim is the current CEO of FearIsNotLove where she has spearheaded multiple innovative violence prevention programs. A leader and innovator in programs, services, and organizational operations, Kim has built a career exemplified by excellence in scaling and growing non-profit organizations, developing strong teams, and transforming cultures.

James is a second-generation Korean-Canadian, born in Toronto, to immigrant parents. Early in life, James struggled with his sense of identity and strived to find belonging. This search led him down the path of drugs and violence until an encounter with a homeless man at a coffee shop changed his life.

Marjorie is a passionate mother of four and grandmother of five. On a cycling ride one morning, a driver hit her at 100 km an hour while texting. Life changed in an instant from being a former model, a medal-winning triathlete, and personal trainer to a wheelchair-ridden quadriplegic.

Craig is a Chartered Financial Analyst who was recognized as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40. He is passionate about giving back to the community through his support of causes related to music, theatre, sports and thought leadership.

Phil is an award-winning author, speaker, daddy of three, and husband of one. The best-selling author of 27 books, he hosts the hit daily radio show Laugh Again which airs across North America, the UK, and Africa.

Anne was born in Saigon, Vietnam and was brought to Canada by her mother at the age of two. For years Anne filled her deepest voids by enjoying being high and raving all weekend, but everything changed February 18th, 2004, when she was struck by a streetcar, flew 15 feet resulting in Traumatic Brain Injury.

Declan has 25+ years of wealth management experience and is currently the Managing Director at PANGEA Private Family Offices. He specializes in resolving complex family wealth issues for enterprising global families with the purpose of helping them flourish for generations.

Born in Manchester Parish, Jamaica, Donovan Bailey has left an indelible mark on the world of track and field, transcending boundaries and becoming one of the most celebrated sprinters in history. His relentless pursuit of excellence and his unparalleled achievements have cemented his status as a true legend of the sport.

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Chris Large has been shooting movie and TV stills for over 20 years. Shows have taken him all over the world from Germany to Fiji, Mexico to Romania and all parts between. He has shot for almost all the studios, networks and streamers.

Melissa David is the founder and Executive Director of Parachutes for Pets. In September 2023 they opened the world's first ever pet advocacy center combining multiple services for pets and their owners under one roof.

After a career in broadcasting and 19 years as a youth pastor, Rick Abma launched Neighbourhood Life. The methods and training used were published in a book called, "Neighbouring for Life“ and several Alberta cities have hired Neighbourhood Life for the purpose of enriching community.

Calissa Ngozi is an award-winning inspirational speaker with over two decades of experience working in the field of mental health. She is a Professor at Mohawk College and serves on the Board of Directors for Pathstone Mental Health Foundation.

Larry Mathieson is the President and CEO of Unison which is a non-profit organization serving seniors in Southern Alberta. He has a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit industry including CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern & Central Alberta.

Jacquie Meyer is the Founder and Executive Director at HER Victory, which provides trauma-informed care and essential support services. She has a passion for empowering survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking and works to create a safe, supportive community for survivors to heal, grow, and thrive.

Chris Palivan and Shalini Soares are the founders of Stellar Experiences Inc which guides some of the world’s most influential leadership teams on adventure expeditions and wellness retreats. They launched The Shooting Star Project which supports the rescue of kidnapped and trafficked children.

Lisa Jacobs is a multi-instrumentalist and music therapist who has created music with people of varied abilities in many settings. She grew up playing bass in her family band, at church, and festivals but since then has performed alongside bands Bedouin Soundclash, Emerson Drive, and Los Lobos, as well as others.

David Legg is the Past President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee and past board member for the 2015 Pan Parapan American Games in Toronto. He has also served on the International Paralympic Committee’s Sport Science Committee and is the incoming President of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.

Tammy Robinson is an author and success strategist at TLR Publishing and is the author of the NAMELESS Trilogy. She also wrote the book called, "Stories of Good Grief". This book is a collection of 20 people's stories of grief, including her own, and how people are working through it.

Humaira Falak is a public speaker and Experienced Community Development specialist. She was the recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal as well as the Community Crusader Award - South Asian Inspiration Award 2022 Community Development Worker.

Stirling is an Ojibwa Inspirational Country Artist whose roots trace back to the Saugeen First Nation Reserve in Ontario. Stirling embraces the opportunity to work hand in hand with First Nation communities across Canada, fueled by a passion for empowering and mentoring youth. He has received six nominations for the Country Music Alberta Awards and in 2023 nominated in the Western Canadian Music Awards category for Spiritual Artist of the Year.