Accessibility Advocate for
Disabilities of the Mind
Demystifying Mental Health
at Work & Play
Topics & Areas of Expertise
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Mental Health, Invisible Disabilities
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Burnout & Suicide Prevention
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Navigating Neurodiversity for Individuals, their Communities, and Workplaces
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LEGO® Serious Play
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Corporate Culture
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Employee Engagement Strategy
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Personal Branding & Elevator Pitching
Available for
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Live or Virtual Opportunities
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Keynote, Panel, or Workshop
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Media Interviews
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Based in Toronto, Canada (can travel)
Meet Kristin Light
Senior engagement strategist, vintage dancer and award-winning speaker, Kristin Light has split her multi-decade eclectic career between the boardroom and the ballroom.
Co-founder of Refvik & Light Productions, her boldly simplistic marketing strategy launched the event company from literal rubble to multi-six-figure revenue in its first full year. During the pandemic, Kristin pivoted to create K•Light Digital Charisma, a uniquely positioned digital marketing consulting agency. Today, Kristin is channelling her lived experience to drive change from within Canada's corporate world – specializing in employee engagement and accessibility for the Metrolinx-led ONxpress transportation venture, where she is proudly helping shape the future of corporate responsibility through resolute mental wellness and neuro-inclusive initiatives.
Phenomenal.
I received multiple compliments saying it is among people’s favourite sessions.
Melanie Bodi
Pension Benefits Specialist
Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan
Kristin’s performing arts career spanned over two decades on both stage and screen. Her choreography skills have been featured in dozens of musical theatre productions, dance showcases, live events, and in more than a few first-dances at weddings. She was co-owner of Toronto’s Bees’ Knees Dance studio, a founding member of the award-winning dance troupe That Swing!, and in constant demand as a jazz-age vintage dance instructor. Kristin made her film debut in Mariah Carey’s Glitter (blink and you’ll miss it!).
A chance meeting in late 2019 led to Kristin channelling her 30+ years of stage and emcee experience into the world of inspirational speaking, quickly winning competitions with Speaker Slam International and receiving invitations to speak on multiple stages at events and corporate functions.
Kristin with Ari Silburt (That Swing!)
Promo photo by Haley Friesen 2014
As a vivacious showgirl and successful entrepreneur, Kristin was perhaps the last person you’d expect to be dealing with a diagnosed mental disorder. For decades, she kept her struggles with major depression, anxiety, and panic hidden behind a carefully coiffed, sunny exterior. But following a brush with suicide that left her confined to a psychiatric ward (twice!), Kristin now speaks out to provide real insight and practical strategies that demystify the facts surrounding mental illness and neurodivergence using inspirational (and often hilarious) stories from her own personal and professional life.
Kristin lives in Toronto, Canada with her partner Alex, the occasional foster dog, and a bevy of temperamental houseplants. She is a fierce advocate for low-barrier mental healthcare and the development of accessible treatment options to suit each person’s unique needs.
