Journey To Success

A life-long education advocate, Sharon Lechter is the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization, and YOUTHpreneur, an innovative new way to spark the entrepreneurial spirit in our children. In 2009 Sharon was appointed to the National CPA Financial Literacy Commission as a national spokesperson on the topic of financial literacy.  In 2008 Sharon was appointed to the first President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. The Council served both President Bush and President Obama advising them on the need for financial literacy education. Sharon is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, educator, international speaker, licensed CPA, Chartered Global Management Accountant and, most importantly a mother and grandmother. She has been a pioneer in developing new technologies, programs and products to bring education into children’s lives in ways that are innovative, challenging and fun, and remains committed to education – particularly financial literacy.  In 1997 Sharon c

Darren Baptiste, born in Trinidad & Tobago in 1967, migrated to Canada as a boy, and grew up in and around Toronto. He's a computer programmer by trade, mas player, panman, and traveller at heart. He plans to see the whole world. He's been to 6 continents, but still has 159 countries left to visit. His first book, a motorcycle adventure travelogue, “Goin’ Toco”, chronicles his 4-1/2 month solo trip from Canada to Trinidad & Tobago. Recently, he launched a new iPhone app called Cop Watch. It’s his attempt to have a positive impact on the issue of police violence. http://darrenbaptiste.com/ SPONSORED BY:Oakville Honda

Talisha Ramsaroop came to Canada when she was 2 years old with her mother. She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in sociology with a certificate in anti-racist research and policy. She is originally from Guyana, a small country in South America. Talisha won the Lincoln M Alexander award for her work as a mentor for students battling racial stereotypes in Toronto’s urban core. She is a community advocate and leader who is actively involved and committed to bettering her community in any way possible. She does this be getting involved in various community programs, like NOISE for social change, FYI creating equitable spaces, Grassroots youth Collabroative and Act for youth , the cultivating her story project, SUSA at York and the Toronto regional protégée project. SPONSORED BY: Oakville Honda http://www.tom2tall.com/Talisha-Ramsaroop.html

Phillip is an amputee from a devastating accident November 9, 2008. Not expected to live, almost died 7 times in the first 10 days, he not only survived but also THRIVED. Being blessed to be ALIVE drives his passion to share lessons learned fromlife and BUSINESS. His message isCrystal Clear, all aboutHope, Encouragement, and Attitude, finding aNEW VISION & DREAM. Making GENUINE Goals plan to achieve your Dreams and W-o-r-k the plan. PLAN, Prepare, Execute and EXPECT to WIN! From Burning down the house at 4 years old to working with his dad digging ditches in his building business to Turning around a major 4 Star Hotel after a FIRE that left 5 people dead and 33 seriously injured. 25 years as a Leader in Business and community. He has learned “How to succeed Against all odds” Working with great companies like Regency Hotels, Flooring America, and Oak Creek Homes and Zig Ziglar have made him an expert. His expertise is realizing PEOPLE are the GREATEST asset and resource for any business or organization.

G. Brian Benson is a multiple award-winning self-help author and filmmaker, actor, speaker, consultant, inspirational poet, musician, radio personality, published children’s author, finisher of over 50 triathlons (including 4 Ironman distance races), cross-country bicyclist and someone that believes in YOU! Having authored four books, (Brian’s List!, Finding Your Voice and the eBooks, The Art of Balance and Discover Your True Self), Benson is now completing a fifth self-improvement title, Be Yourself to Free Yourself!  His first book Brian’s List – 26 ½ Easy to Use Ideas on How to Live a Fun, Balanced, Healthy Life! was the winner of a 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Self-Help Category.  It was also an award-winning finalist in the Self-Help Motivational Category of the National Best Books 2009 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News.  Brian’s new book Finding Your Voice was an award-winning finalist in both the 2013 Indie Excellence Book Awards and the National Best Books 2013 Awards.  http://www.g

Jules Louis Pitch background includes film and television production, sales and business development in various business sectors including; financial and insurance solutions, group health and dental benefits and hockey sports management. Although those experiences were beneficial and much was taken from them, what happened from 2009 and then on when Jules began asking many important questions about life was nothing short of incredible. What most call science fiction; fantasy or paranormal experiences, are consistently occurring many times each day. He firmly believes that none of us are alone and what is really going on within and around us all is rather miraculous. Abilities started to awaken, including working with energy healing with reiki and crystals, feeling the energy and love of others in angelic and spirit form and the ability to see symbols, shapes and colours in the mind’s eye (third eye/brow chakra) so attaching the human label of being clairvoyant seems to fit. 

Berny Dohrmann is an internationally recognized capital strategist, revenue accelerator, and economic innovator.  He is the Founder and Chairman of CEO Space International, the world’s leading small business incubator having touched over 300,000 business owners in more than 100 countries.  Under Dohrmann’s leadership CEO Space has grown into a mega week long intensive and trade show that services hundreds to thousands of small business owners at each conference five times a year; utilizing proprietary networking and teaching techniques that accelerates attendees’ abilities to grow their business through capital raising strategies, business growth intensives, and demonstrating the power of collaboration.  While the CEO Space International community has been the main laboratory for this trending economic philosophy; recently, Dohrmann has become very active in shaping legislation through the Jobs Act, specifically looking at crowd funding for small businesses. Dohrmann is known as the coach of coaches advisin

Ask Hypnotist JimmyG aka James E. Graham what he does for a living and he would say, "I help change lives one mind at a time". As founder of Life Power Mastery Success Solutions and star of JimmyG's Hypnotic Comedy Show!, JimmyG helps individuals lose weight and make more money with his MindSet Mentoring and helps corporate and fundraiser event planners create successful and profitable events with his hypnosis show. He is the author of the books, "How Hypnosis Can Help You" "Extreme Weight Loss Secrets and Law Of Attraction Marketing Methods as well as helpful hypnosis programs such as "Stop Smoking Now", "Get Thin in 30 Days", "Improve Your Golf Game", "Increase Your Income" and many more audio programs and articles. He is also the creator of The 10 Minute Miracletm Instant Happiness System. Hypnotist JimmyG has been featured in many newspapers and magazines as well as on radio and television shows.  SPONSORED BY: Oakville Honda http://www.tom2tall.com/Hypnotist-JimmyG.html

Jimmy Burgess has seen financial abundance and lost it all. He has seen good health and experienced health issues that incapacitated him for months at a time. He has experienced easy and difficult times in relationships. Through every setback, he has bounced back stronger and better than he was before. He found seven easy-to-follow steps that helped him and others throughout history to be able to bounce back from life's setbacks. This led to him authoring the book "What Just Happened? How to Bounce Back in Life So You Can Do More, Have More, and Be More" that was released in December 2013. domorehavemorebemore.com

Joe Girard is in the Guinness Book of Records as the World’s Greatest Retail Salesman. He sold 13,001 cars at a Chevrolet dealership between 1963 and 1978. In 2001 he was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Joe went on to become one of America’s most sought after speakers and the author of 4 phenomenal books on selling. I saw Joe speak in Ottawa, Ontario around 1987 and I will always remember it. Joe’s personal records are legendary and include: Sold more retail "big ticket" items "one-at-a-time" than any other sales person in any retail industry including houses, boats motor homes, insurance, automobiles, etc.Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "World's Greatest Salesman"[citation needed]Averaged six new retail automobile sales a day (no used automobiles)Most new retail sales in one day (18 automobiles)Most new retail sales in one month (174 automobiles)Most new retail sales in one year (1425 automobiles)Most new retail sales in 15 year career (13,001 automobiles)All retail, no fleet or

Tasha Eizinger is a former inner-city parochial school teacher who left teaching mostly due to her health issues.  She was an athlete her entire life but was wheelchair bound on her worst days at the age of 26.  With proper nutrition and incredible resources, Tasha is now the healthiest she has ever been!  Through our greatest adversities come our greatest blessings.  Tasha is now an entrepreneur taking her experiences to positively impact people all around the world.  Health, time, and money don’t have to be obstacles!  Tasha teaches people how to turn them into assets. http://331536.www.myzija.com/ http://www.theyoungandfree.com/ SPONSORED BY: http://yourhondaguy.ca/

Raymond Aaron is a NY Times Bestselling author, a dynamic speaker and is recognized world-wide as a Real Estate investment coach able to dramatically increase your income through his special wisdom. During his 30 year career Raymond has bought and sold over 1100 properties and has generated over $500,000,000.00 in Real Estate sales. He has shared his vision and wisdom on stages around the world and radio and television programs for over 30 years. He is the author of 8 best-selling books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul and the author of NY Times bestseller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. http://www.tom2tall.com/Raymond-Aaron.html SPONSORED BY Oakville Honda

Dr. Mary McDonald is the Founder and CEO of MCD Partners, a national consulting company that provides a broad range of services for educational consulting and models of success including leadership mentoring and motivational and faith based speeches. Dr. McDonald has received national acclaim as an innovative educator, author, and public speaker. She has been a professional educator for thirty-six years as a teacher, principal, and most recently as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Memphis for fourteen years. Dr. McDonald was a featured speaker at the White House Summit on Urban Education and the keynote speaker at the 2012 National Catholic Educational Association Convention. Dr. McDonald is an accomplished author. Her first book, A Light Reflected, was published in 2003 and her second book, A History with God, published by Notre Dame ACE Press, was released in April 2011.  

The 7th Step Society of Canada evolved from the 7th Step Foundation in the USA which was founded by Bill Sands - an ex offender, in Kansas State Pen in 1963. It was started in Canada in 1967 in Haney Correctional Institution, British Columbia by Tom Gordon and Jack Lynch. It became Incorporated in Canada as a National Charitable Organization in 1984 - Founding members Pat Graham, Bea Graham and George Myette. They are currently active in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland. They have a National volunteer board comprised of non and ex offenders and receive a small annual sustaining grant from Public Safety Canada and donations from members to support national activities. Provincial chapter/members operate self help groups in provincial and federal prisons as well as community based support groups. The underlying philosophy is similar to the 12 Steps to Sobriety of AA but is not focused on substance abuse but rather on living free in society. They are not a "faith based" organi

As a young man, Frank O’Dea was a homeless person, living on the streets, panhandling for nickels and dimes. Today, he is a celebrated business person. Best known as a founder of The Second Cup, he also was involved in founding a number of other successful international businesses and not-for-profits. These include Proshred Security, War Child Canada, Street Kids International and the Canadian Landmine Foundation. He has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and two Canadian universities have awarded him honorary degrees. This is an inspiring story of resilience and triumph in the face of adversity, which is also recounted in his best-selling book “When All You Have is Hope”. He is also the author of Do-the-Next-Right-Thing: Surving Life’s Crises. Mr. O’Dea’s most recent projects include developing sustainably affordable housing in Brazil.   http://www.tom2tall.com/Frank-O.html SPONSORED BY Oakville Honda

Dr. Fred (DocFred) Simkovsky has successfully inspired and coached over 1000 individuals, at all levels, in 6 countries; USA, Canada, Germany, Japan, India, and China in the last 14 years alone. For 35 years as an organizational development/learning consultant, DocFred believes everyone wants to make a difference in this world and know they matter. It’s all about sharing inspiration, motivation, advice, tricks, and tips on how to attain one’s own Vision of Success. The road to success needs everyone’s assistance! As the host of Visions of Success Talk Radio, a 3 of 5 star hit (and no one has 5 stars) on the #1 inspirational and motivational network Amazing Women and Men of Power/Raven International on the internet and on ITunes Radio, AWOP 24.7, his talk show is the place for the self-employed, under-employed, and unemployed for the inspiration, advice and insights to attain the life and career success you’ve always dreamed of, wanted, and desired reaching over 3.5 million listeners weekly globally and growi

Blaine is a personal life coach who works with women in their 20's who struggle with depression. She is committed to helping her clients over come depression  create a meaningful and fulfilling life for themselves.  She offers a wide range of coaching services from one-on- one coaching to seminars and courses. Visit her website at blainebenson.com and sign up for a free coaching session. Strategic Intervention Coaching's aim is to develop a practical method for taking action in a strategic way  to get things done so that human needs are fulfilled and elevated. Black Dog Depression Video Link Empathy vs Sympathy - Brene Brown  

Jean Kuhn has been self-employed since April 29, 1985 the day her first child was born, and she knew she was not going back to a J-O-B.  Jean lives in Naperville, IL and has been married to her “first” husband, Bruce for over 33 years.  They have 3 adult children.    In the last 11 years Jean has purchased two failing franchises and turned them into cash generating machines in less than 12 months. Jean has been coaching others for the past 28 years.  In 2006, Jean started her own coaching business and started helping her fellow franchisees, and other small business owners, coaching them to success by putting more money in their pockets and time on their calendars, and she can help you too.  Jean published her first book in 2012 year, F*Ups, Franchisee Screw-Ups, That Can Cost You Thousands.  Her second book, F* It! The 30-day F*ix It! Workbook For Small Business Owners Not Making Enough Money, Have No Time, and Can’t Sleep at Night, in 2013, and is working on her 3rd book.  F*ing Teens, How To Become a F*a

Krish Dhanam was born in South India where he completed his early education. After earning an MBA he migrated to America in1986. Winning a sales contest in 1990 earned him a ticket to a seminar conducted by the legendary motivator Zig Ziglar. This chance encounter would be the catalyst that shaped the next two decades as Krish joined the Ziglar Corporation in 1991 as a telemarketer and eventually became their Vice President of Global Operations. Through training, teaching and facilitating seminars all over the world, Krish launched his professional speaking career. As one of only two executive coaches personally trained by Zig Ziglar, Krish has successfully delivered his message of hope, humor and balance in over fifty countries and throughout the continental United States. His client list is the who’s who of global enterprise and he has received accolades from some of the most distinguished organizations including The United States Army, Christian Dior, Toshiba, Hitachi, Cognizant, Apollo Hospitals, EDS, T

Lisa Manyoky is an Impression Management Expert. She has has a comprehensive understanding of people, interpersonal dynamics, motivation, impression development, expression management and business. She cannot resist the chance to help professionals figure out what they want to do, get where they want to go and keep on keepin' on when change is uncomfortable. Then...she helps them understand what they put out there, fix their message if it needs fixing, make it louder if the world needs to hear it, develop good habits so they continue to be heard and inspire (and nudge) them to use their newly discovered smarts to stay on track.  Lisa is a career entrepreneur who blends aspects of marketing and neuroscience with enthusiastic business smarts to help professionals identify what makes them tick, make good use of their best assets, develop their personal brand, make great impressions, become excellent, deliver excellence, get remembered and shape lives in important ways (including their own). Lisa is a mentor,