Spoken Lives: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Come meet our community of friendly people...you may even meet a new friend! Are you ready to hear more adventures and stories of resilience?

We meet in person, but an online option is available for this event. Zoom link will be sent out to you.

NEW LOCATION - 123 DANFORTH AVENUE (just east of Broadview)

We can eat dinner together at this location. Join us at 6:00 pm to eat and our speakers begin at 7:00 sharp.

We're celebrating over a decade of sharing stories! Introduce someone to this wonderful women's speakers series. Tickets are 2 for 1!

We're excited about this upcoming event...powerful stories will be shared.

This night will be like a box of chocolates....you never know what you'll get, but each story will be delcious! Curated and hosted by Elizabeth Verwey.

An online option is available for this event. Zoom link will be sent out to you.

Kelly Tallon Franklin - Unignorable

I am a Human Trafficking Survivor, Experiential Leader, and Advocate for others. I will offer honest insights about my life that will inspire thought about other women and girls still in these situations. I am the founder and CEO of Courage for Freedom and drive survivors over 50K miles per year.

Anne Bloom - A Story of Resilience

At 18, I packed a few bags and left home, stepping into a future I couldn’t see yet. It was terrifying—but it was also the moment that quietly shaped the woman I would become.

That decision taught me independence, courage, and resilience.

In this conversation, I’ll share how resilience isn’t just about surviving challenges—it’s about trusting yourself, asking bold questions, and continuing forward even when the path isn’t clear.

Join me as we explore the power of lived resilience—and the younger selves who helped build who we are today.

Alysa Golden - Camino’s Call

After 30 years of wanting to walk the 780 km Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain, I decided in October 2022 that April 2024, shortly after my 60th birthday I would finally do it. I discovered so much about myself and I look forward to sharing it with you.

Shirin Ariff - The Second Wife

I was romanced and fell in love in India and once I arrived in Toronto, I discovered that I was a second wife. What a journey it has been!

If things change and you can't attend...you can donate your ticket to someone in need or get a refund for your ticket.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Epochal Imp, 123 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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