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Speakers Nova Scotia
@speakersns.bsky.social
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We're a brand new (as of Oct 4/24) non-profit that aims to uplift the profession of public speaking in Nova Scotia. As we grow we'll be offering an online registry of members, and professional learning opportunities.
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#MemberoftheWeek We are pleased to introduce you to #Speaker, and one of our founding board members, @cr8tivecandy.bsky.social, Charlene Boyce, MA! She is perhaps best known as the gal who wrote her MA Thesis about The Misty Moon in #Halifax!

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November 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Our featured #speaker for #MemberoftheWeek in our very own Dr. Kathy Toogood!!
Kathy's background in education makes her a natural fit for public speaking.
Kathy is our 1st member to join from the #windsor #novascotia area, & is available to speak anywhere!
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/kat...
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Time for #MemberoftheWeek! We're proud to call Cathy Caswell a #Speakers #NovaScotia member!

Branching out from her roots as a #dietitian, Cathy is now the go-to person for 360° workplace #wellness & training.
See her full profile here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/cat...
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Our #MemberoftheWeek is non other than multi-skilled consultant, Jessie Taylor! Jessie's work is rooted in trauma-informed practice - something we all need to learn these days!
See her full profile here:
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/jes...
#Speakers #NovaScotia
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Our #MemberoftheWeek is the multiple award winning Deanna Mohamed!
Deanna is one of the foremost experts in DEIA in Nova Scotia, and is sought out world-wide as a #speaker & consultant.
#NovaScotia #newglasgow

See her full profile here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/dea...
October 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Our signature #Speaker of the Week post is back, and we're proud to return with a feature on our very own Andrea Urquhart!!
You may know her from the arts community. See her profile here:
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/and...
October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Only 2 days to go if you want to make the cut-off to be a *Founding Member* of Speakers Nova Scotia!
Visit www.speakersnovascotia.ca/membership to sign up before our 1st birthday to get this special designation on your profile. You can join any time after too, but won't be recognized as a founder.
October 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Time for #Speaker of the Week! Today we feature Speakers #NovaScotia founding board member, Melissa Millar! As one of the leading professionals in the NS fitness industry, Melissa has been a sought-after speaker for health & wellness events for 20+ yrs.
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/mel...
September 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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It's time for the #Speaker of the Week!

It is our absolute privilege to introduce you to Shelly Elsliger, PPCC, CPSL, business educator, LinkedIn expert, DEI leader, and of course, speaker.
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/she...
September 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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We are honoured to introduce you to our #Speaker of the Week, Ryan Fahey! Ryan is an educator, author, & consultant. He's also our 1st member to join from #PEI! Check out Speakers #NovaScotia profile along with links to his #BestSelling books and all of his online work here lnkd.in/d5kCVEQx
September 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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#Speaker of the Week!

Today we're thrilled to introduce you to Jake Smith!
You can hear all about Jake on the latest ep of The Q LGBTQ Creative Network podcast: shorturl.at/r6tik
You can read his full profile on the #NovaScotia Speakers' #Registry here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/jak...
September 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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It's time for our #Speaker of the Week, and this week we're bringing you a real Starr🌟. Literally!
Melanie has a variety of credentials that all intersect to make her an expert on healing & thriving.
Full profile here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/mel...
August 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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As is tradition, Thursday is our #MemberOftheWeek day! This week we are proud to feature speaker & SNS board member, Dr. Paul Syme, EdD!
You can see Paul's full #Speakers #NovaScotia profile here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/dr-...
August 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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We are pleased to announce out 1st MOU with a fellow professional society! Speakers and Dance Nova Scotia are now partnering on a membership deal. If you're already a member with one, you get a membership with the other for 50% off!
Best. Deal. In. #NovaScotia!
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August 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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It's Thursday so... #Speakers #NovaScotia #MemberOfTheWeek!
This we week feature none other than the illuminating Karen Dean!
Karen delivers a keynote that hits like a fresh cup of coffee - it'll wake you right up. Book her for heart, hustle, and hope!
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/kar...
August 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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So it is Thursday again which means it is time for our #Speakers #NovaScotia #MemberOfTheWeek & it's none other than Tyler Hayden, of course!
We're thrilled that Tyler will be speaking at the TEDxArgyle st event this weekend in #Halifax!
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/tylerhayden
August 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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The #Speakers #NovaScotia member of the week is Jenna Kedy! She is an expert on disability & chronic illness. Her work impacts research, policy change, and professional development in multiple sectors. See her full profile here:
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/jen...
July 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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#NovaScotia #Speakers
Navdeep is the founder of Celebrate Your Curves Fashion.
She speaks about the social impacts of fashion, & using
You can see Navdeep's full profile here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/navdeep-paramand
July 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Every Thursday we feature a #Speakers #NovaScotia member and tell you a bit bit about the amazing work they do!
Today we are featuring Charlie Yammine!
He has a current focus on mental health & disability inclusion in the workplace.
Profile: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/cha...
Teal background with a photo of Charlie and the Speakers NS logo to he left. Text Reads: Charlie John Yammine Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proud to be a Maritimer #WelcometotheMaritimesman (Classified). Charlie John is of Lebanese origins and ethnicity — shawrma with extra garlic anyone? he is described as someone who is easy-going, loves to smile, knows too much information about movies & sports, and loves catch phrases like “Just Bring It” (said often by Dwayne the “Rock” Johnson who also has ties to Nova Scotia). In 2009, he obtained a B.A from Saint Mary’s University #gohuskies in Sociology & Criminology with a minor in Religious Studies. He is proud to count himself as a lifelong learner and over the years has earned an education in Business and Human Resources Management, Teach English Second Language (TESL) and is currently working on being a certified proofreader and editor. For 10+ years, Charlie John ran his own small online tutoring business called Maritime Tutors. He got the chance to work with kind and incredible students from all over the world. He learned from them as much as they learned from him.
July 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Every Thursday we feature one of our members. Today we introduce you to our Board:
@tmrobertshfx.bsky.social, Katherine Williams,
Melissa Millar, @saramacinnes.bsky.social, @cr8tivecandy.bsky.social, Paul Syme, Vatsal Sood, Fatu M. Kaba, & @stacesmith94.bsky.social!
June 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Every week we feature one of our members and showcase their excellent work. This week we are thrilled to tell you about Jennifer Bedell!
Jennifer has shared her insights at conferences around the world.
www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/jen...
#novascotia #publicspeaking
June 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Every week we feature a member of Speakers #NovaScotia.

Marissa Donovan is a #nurse and leading practitioner/educator in the intersections of women's reproductive & mental health & the founder of Lavender Village Society.
Full profile here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/mar...
June 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Every week we feature one of our fabulous members. This week we're thrilled to introduce you to Terrence Taylor!
From top athlete to top entrepreneur & curriculum designer! Terrence is a master storyteller.
Full profile & 1-sheet here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/ter...
#NovaScotia #Speakers
May 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Every week we feature a member of Speakers #NovaScotia.
This week:
Jaideep is an award winning educator, speaker, festival organizer, and poet - yes, poets are Speakers NS members too! - and a proud Saint Mary's University graduate.
Full profile www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/jai...
May 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Every week we feature a member of #Speakers #NovaScotia This week we're featuring SNS President @tmrobertshfx.bsky.social!
Terri's best known for her work on "fitness, feminism, & philosophy" & the Pink Dumbbell brand.
See her full Speakers NS profile here: www.speakersnovascotia.ca/registry/ter...
May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM