"We were delighted to have Taghrid Hadhad speak at our inaugural social entrepreneurship conference. Taghrid spoke with poise about her family’s experience of leaving Syria at age nine for a strange new home in Nova Scotia. The audience could feel the emotion behind Taghrid words. She inspired us with her story of coming to Canada, not speaking English, and now she is a studying at university with the dream of becoming a dentist. She is an impressive young woman!" - Alexis MacDonald , St. Francis Xavier University 

"Angela uses her experience to breakdown the roadblocks many marketers experience when it comes to content creation, making brand building and marketing approachable in every field."

Ryan Berry, East Coast Credit Union

"The event with Tareq was absolutely phenomenal. I am incredibly grateful for his participation; his session was unanimously regarded by our One Young World delegates as one of the most impactful of the entire week. His insights and energy truly resonated with everyone in attendance."

Ray Chaaya, Zurich

"Steve's presentation was excellent, well prepared and professionally delivered. There was something for everyone in his talk, it had humor where needed, it provoked one to think and it left the listener wanting to discuss it. I noted how many folks post dinner were still discussing some of the issues he raised. We waited a long time for Steve to be available for that night and everyone agreed, the wait was worth it, for he was one of our best speakers. Steve is, and always has been, a seasoned professional well versed in judging his audience, knowing how to provoke them in a sensitive and well thought out way, we are very lucky to have in our midst this kind of person to draw upon."

Carol Dodds, President, Royal St. George’s Society

“Thank you for delivering the keynote address at our 150th Anniversary Gala. Your remarks and presentation were pitch-perfect for the occasion. I very much appreciate the thought that you clearly put into it. You were the perfect cap to a special evening for us!”

Morgan Peters, CEO Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

“Your legendary broadcasting expertise, coupled with your charisma and professionalism, have captivated our audiences year after year. Your ability to engage and entertain our guests while seamlessly guiding the program is truly remarkable. Your presence has added a special touch of prestige to our event and always boosts the excitement of attendees leading up to and during the Celebrity Roast!”

Natalie Fournier, Arthritis Society Canada

"Steve Murphy has been a guest speaker at two fundraising dinners that I have organized and all tickets to both events sold out soon after they were announced. An indication of Mr. Murphy's popularity!

Steve was courteous and co-operative with planning the events making it easy to organize them. Our supporters enjoyed a wonderful fundraising event hearing our featured guest who can be very funny but also serious when the subject warrants it.

Steve Murphy was born and raised in Saint John so he is very popular in that city but he is famous throughout the Maritimes for his integrity, professionalism and his "way with words"

Jacqueline Oland, Saint John N.B.

“Steve is as humble and generous as anyone I have worked with. His on-stage professionalism and ability to connect with the audience through his charisma speaks for itself; top shelf, everyone can see this. What people don't see is how easy Steve has made it on the organizers with his preparation and honest care for charitable causes. I know our organization has raised more funds because of Steve's involvement.

Regardless of our audience demographic or size, Steve Murphy is a pleasure and an asset on any team.”

J. Fanning, Canadian Progress Club - Halifax

“After a full day of grief and bereavement support training, Neville provided us all with some much-needed self-care through his unique humour and gorgeous bouquet creations. What a delightful way to end our heavy day – thank you, Neville!”

Dolly Mosher, Halifax Regional Police Victim Services Volunteer Association

"Tareq Hadhad’s keynote presentation at the 2024 CCAE National Conference, was truly inspiring. His story and experiences connected with our audience and left a lasting optimistic impression. It was a stellar start to the conference, and his humbleness, resilience and determination will remain reflected upon by all of our attendees."

Kara Perz, Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education/Le Conseil canadien pour l'avancement de l'éducation

"Tareq’s storytelling was phenomenal as he took the audience through his journey of life while providing a unique and positive outlook. The audience walked away feeling inspired and moved by Tareq’s talk."

Sumner Frizzell, BC Food and Beverage

"The keynote went over extremely well. As you well know, Tareq has a captivating message. His themes of perseverance, resiliency, positivity in the face of hardship, and the importance of showing kindness towards others resonated with our participants, on multiple levels.

Thank you for coordinating his attendance. Your support throughout the process was greatly appreciated."

Dominique Chouinard, Workers Compensation Board of PEI

"The discussion that we had was fascinating, inspiring and laid the ground for a fruitful dialogue among the students. His story, his insights and his perspective were truly valuable and benefited our students tremendously. It was a pleasure and honor to have him with us. Please continue the work that you are all doing because it is invaluable."

Vasileia Digidiki, Ph.D.
Harvard University, FXB Center for Health and Human Rights

"As the CEO of WCB NS, we were honored to have Dr. Robert Strang lead a compelling session on the critical role of social connections and physical movement in fostering a healthy work environment. Dr. Strang stressed the importance of developing personal relationships within the workplace, encouraging us to see beyond professional roles and build bonds that support a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. He articulated how these connections do more than just enhance individual well-being; they contribute to our collective success, transforming our workplace into a vibrant network of interdependent relationships.

Dr. Strang also spoke passionately about the concept of reciprocity in wellness, encapsulating this idea with the powerful notion that "by helping others, we help ourselves." This philosophy calls for a cultural shift towards mutual support for mental health within our organization, advocating for a community where everyone feels empowered to seek and offer help.

Dr. Strang's insights have undoubtedly sparked a movement within WCB NS, inspiring us to maintain our momentum in building a workplace that not only aims for professional excellence but also champions the health and happiness of every team member."

Chrisanne Delano, CEO, Workers Compensation Board NS

"Everything went great!  Everybody loved Dr. Strang and I have heard great feedback from our group."

Lisa Macdonald, Gordon Food Service

"Wow!! Tareq was absolutely incredible. He inspired us and exceeded our expectations. I cannot say enough good things about his professionalism and ability to speak to the audience and theme of the event."

Nicole Imgrund, Rivers Edge Counselling Centre

"Jenna provided the keynote address at our 2022 Let’s Keep Talking event, and the response from our attendees was overwhelming positive. Jenna’s delivery was warm and comfortable, despite tackling some tough subject matter – eating disorders, food insecurity and indigenous issues. Jenna was engaging and professional, and the audience hung on her every word."

Kate Udle - Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

"We are speechless. All of you were a delight to work with starting from Stephanie to you and to Tareq and Alaa. We are blown away. It has been incredible. The speakers blew everyone away. We also have a tough crowd and their reviews are amazing. Truly – a remarkable day due to Tareq and Alaa. My heart is still beaming."

Rita Cohen, Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario

"I want to thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join me at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles last week. It was a pleasure to share the stage with you for our panel discussion and to hear your inspiring story. I’ve always believed technology is a powerful enabler for businesses and communities to thrive, and the insights you shared about how you are using digital tools to support and grow Peace by Chocolate, particularly during the pandemic, was an inspiration and example. On behalf of our teams at Google, thank you for your partnership, and best wishes for continued success in your entrepreneurial journey."

Sundar Pichai, GOOGLE

"On behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, we thank you for your remarks and participation in the session n Entrepreneurial Growth and Digital Transformation in the Americas during the IV CEO Summit of the Americas. With the participation of heads of state, government officials, and business leaders from across the hemisphere, we believe that the CEO Summit contributed to strengthening cooperation to energize trade and investment, expand economic opportunity and innovation, enhance the rule of law, and build a sustainable and resilient future. Thank you again for your contributions to the CEO Summit. We look forward to continuing to grow our partnership as we advance the implementation of the recommendations and commitments that were laid out in Los Angeles."

Remata Brandão Vasconcellos, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

"On behalf of BLG, I would like to thank you for sharing the incredibly inspiring story of your family and Peace by Chocolate at our Firm Retreat in Halifax. I personally enjoyed your presentation a great deal and have heard from many Firm members that they did as well.

We truly appreciate the time you took to be with us in person. Hearing your uplifting story motivated us all to continue our proud tradition at BLG of giving back to the community."

John G. Murphy - National Managing Partner and CEO
BLG

"On behalf of The Globe and Mail, I just wanted to extend a huge thank you to Tareq for speaking at our event last week. His talk was inspiring and informative - the perfect way to set the stage for the day's discussions. He (and you both) are truly great to work with! It was a pleasure hosting him and the audience really connected with his keynote."

Lisa Wichmann, The Globe and Mail

"Tareq was the hit of our keynote series. I should have had him at the end instead of the beginning. Many older Amiccus members said he was the best keynote they have seen in years. Some have been coming to these conferences for over 25 years so to me that is the best feedback I can offer.

I am very proud to live in the town that Tareq and his family immigrated to, his story is powerful and full of hope and that’s exactly what we continue to need in this covid and crazy world.

Thanks again, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you. Your diligence and professionalism were greatly appreciated by me."

Sean Ryan - General Manager at St. Francis Xavier, AMICCUS-C National Conference

"It was an absolute pleasure having Tareq present at the panel, as the keynote and visit newcomer families. He was such a trooper having to do so much in just one day. There was an absolute wonderful turnout (300+ people) and they all wanted to chat with him afterwards. From our steering committee I heard members say that he is a charismatic speaker and that he is likable, caring and considerate. Tareq was also very patient and flexible when we encountered hiccups.

It was our absolute pleasure having him, please pass along our warm thanks. Also, I appreciate the communication we had with you Danielle. You were very clear about expectations and were responsive to all of our questions."

Arevik Tokmajyan, Calgary Neighbourhoods, The City of Calgary

"Tareq’s keynote at our CAGP Conference last week was wonderful. Our delegates found his story inspiring and meaningful. It was really wonderful that he lives locally and could speak to being a local to Nova Scotia. Tareq was the utmost professional and a pleasure to work with! So was everyone on the Vox team, thank you for always being quick to respond to emails and being so accommodating with our date change and requests."

Caralen Law, Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP)

"Thank you very much for providing an amazing keynote presentation yesterday, it was a great start to our conference. We had plenty of positive feedback from all our audience!

And thank you Danielle for your help with the logistics, we look forward to working with your company for future events, you have wonderful speakers!"

Stephanie Santos, YMCA

"The presentation was wonderful, and the staff enjoyed how engaging Zac was. His topic was inspiring and also engaging for staff."

Lori Wheeler, Mental Health Foundation of New Brunswick

"Neville was a treat to deal with! He engaged the audience, kept them entertained, and provided a high energy presentation. What impressed me the most was his message. He was able to take his life experiences and weave them throughout his talk about acceptance, inclusion and kindness. Neville talks the talk, but more importantly, walks the walk about kindness. He left the audience with lots of tidbits of practices that make the world a kinder place! I would highly recommend Neville for any gathering of humans. His message is universal."

Karen Wallace, Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia (PSAANS)

"Zac was fantastic! His speech was so relevant to recreation therapy and how people are currently feeling with the continued pandemic. He was relatable, moving and hilarious. He also did a great job answering questions at the end. I was very impressed and I was not the only one – we received tremendous feedback from our delegates as well. Thank you for your great collaboration throughout this process!"

Rachelle Forster, Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (2021)

"Zac's keynote was a blast! He spoke at our Music New Brunswick conference and was very honest about the effects of mental health in the music community. People really appreciated his message. I know I certainly did. We hope to work with you again someday!"

Dominique Tremblay, Music New Brunswick