By Emily McConkey To celebrate International Literacy Day, we asked speakers to share some of their most cherished, influential reads. It’s important to recognize the immense blessing it is to live in a country in which the majority of its adults and children can read and write. International Literacy Day asks us to observe the […]

What an industry-revolutionizing entrepreneur can teach us about business strategy and branding By Emily McConkey Devon Brooks opened up a new market category when, in her second year of university, she created Blo, the first-ever blow dry bar. Blo now has over 90 locations worldwide and continues to grow. Having handed over Blo’s operations, Devon’s […]

Explore the world of Anne T. Donahue as she shares her writing journey and the inspiration behind her book, Nobody Cares.

Introducing Mary Young, a brand transforming lingerie with a focus on body-positivity, sustainability, and ethical production.

  Have you ever tried to hold a motivational meeting in your company on your own? It can be incredibly difficult, especially if you get along well with all the members of your organization; they’ll see you as a friend, colleague, and leader, but they don’t see you as…different. Motivation is often found in something […]

Alexandre Bilodeau is many things to many people. To Canadians, he is an Olympic hero; the first Canadian to win Gold on home soil, and the first Olympic freestyle skier to defend his Gold medal in the following Olympic games. To his family, he is a pillar of love, support, and happiness. Now, to his […]

Explore TEDxToronto 2017's "Creating a Legacy" event, highlighting diverse speakers and fostering meaningful audience connections.

Takeaways from a revered ideas conference; create an identifiable theme for your event, and let it be reflected in your venue atmosphere and speaker lineup. By Emily McConkey It’s been a few weeks now since TEDxToronto 2017, and I’m still in awe of what an inspiring and stimulating event it really was. In my last […]

Canada Learning Code: Melissa Sariffodeen’s organization rebrand pushes for more coding education across Canada By Emily McConkey Here at Talent Bureau, we’re always thrilled to see our speakers taking their ventures in new directions. Tech expert and advocate Melissa Sariffodeen announced on October 27 that Ladies Learning Code has rebranded to Canada Learning Code, with […]