Anna Olson
Anna Olson is Canada’s baking sweetheart and an accomplished savoury chef. As the host of Food Network’s Bake with Anna Olson, Fresh with Anna Olson, and Sugar, Anna has earned a loyal following in over 190 countries. She continues to expand her audience through her YouTube channel, Oh Yum with Anna Olson, which has over 1.39 million subscribers.
In addition to hosting her own television shows, Anna has been the co-host and judge on Great Chocolate Showdown and Junior Chef Showdown. In 2018, she joined Iron Chef Canada’s special holiday baking episode as their Iron Chef, where she was victorious against her competitor.
Using food as her creative medium, recipe development is one of Anna’s greatest accomplishments. She is the author of 11 bestselling cookbooks, including her latest, Set for the Holidays and Baking Day with Anna Olson, which won the Gold Medal at the Taste Canada Cookbook Awards.
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Zibby Allen
Zibby Allen is an accomplished actor, writer, producer, and musician known for her versatile work across various media, including television, film, and podcasting. She currently stars as Brie Sheridan in the Netflix series Virgin River, which is in its sixth season.
Zibby began her career in theater, training at the American Conservatory Theatre and Steppenwolf West. Some of her television credits include notable roles in Grey’s Anatomy, A.N.T. Farm, Nancy Drew, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and The Exorcist (FOX).
As a producer, Zibby has made significant contributions to various projects. She organized a celebrity-driven 24-hour theater fundraising event for The Baby Dragon Fund, supporting programs at the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Center. She also co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the indie film The Living Worst, and co-created and produced the acclaimed true crime podcast Small Town Dicks.
Currently, Zibby co-hosts the podcast I Like You Very Much with her Virgin River co-star Alexandra Breckenridge, featuring candid conversations with their castmates.
Originally from San Francisco, Zibby now divides her time between Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Scotland, where she met her husband.
Kimberlea Masters
Kimberlea Masters is a single mom of 3, a survivor and a successful entrepreneur.
She has overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol, domestic violence and many other challenges to become a strong advocate for change within her community through her business RECVRD Candle Co.
In addition to her candle line, Kim does extensive work in the recovery community and is a respected speaker on overcoming addiction and domestic violence. Kim decided to be the person she needed to see when she was struggling in an effort to make her mess her message and show others that change is possible and there is hope in the darkness. She strongly believes in the power of business and philanthropy to work together to attain sustainable change within the community.
Karen Martel
Karen Martel, CEO of Hormone Solutions, heads a clinic and product line offering bioidentical hormone therapy and a holistic approach to addressing hormonal dysfunction in women during peri and post menopause.
As a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach, Karen is a distinguished authority in women’s weight loss and hormonal health. As the esteemed host of the highly acclaimed women’s health podcast, “The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel,” she delves deeply into the intricacies of female fat loss, hormone optimization, and the complex interplay between hormones and overall health.
Karen’s mission is to empower women with the knowledge they require to seize control of their well-being and thrive throughout every stage of life.
Dr. Shahana Alibhai
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a TEDx speaker, family physician, and mental health advocate. She has worked with a multitude of organizations, including the University of British Columbia, Scotiabank, Takeda, and Yale University, to help audiences gain more clarity into their mental health. She has worked with accountants, engineers, physicians, and government organizations, instilling the message that your emotional health is directly tied to your mental health.
Her podcasts are heard internationally, and she has volunteered her time by speaking to improve mental health in developing countries such as Let’s Talk Nepal. As a lead physician at one of British Columbia’s largest youth health centres, much of Dr. Shahana’s career is focused on those struggling with their mental health.
Her insights are highly sought after, and she has been featured in multiple major media outlets, including CTV and Global. She is best known for her “Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health” TEDx talk and as a panelist at International Women’s Day. She has served on the UBC Faculty of Medicine Residency training program and is currently a national accreditor for the College of Canadian Family Physicians.
Dr. Shahana’s debut book, “Feel Better,” will be released in September 2024.