As a professionally trained performer, I’ve delivered keynotes, facilitated workshops, led panels and hosted events for organizations such as CPA Ontario, York University, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto, Tedx, Artscape Launchpad, HXOUSE, Second City, Shad Valley, among others.
Signature Topics
- From Accountant to Actor-Writer: How to Design your Dream Life
- How to Own Your Taxes
- How to Price Yourself and Your Work
- How to get Paid Your Worth – Negotiate like a Boss
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Hosting — I have over 10 years of experience studying and performing comedy. Having worked as an accountant at the biggest accounting firm in the world, I’m known for adding a comedic flare to your professional event.
Past Engagements
- Superclub’s Cinq a Sept: Sip and Share: Fireside Chat with Neha and Syd
- York University: “How to Get out of your Head and be Creative”, Workshop Facilitator
- TedxToronto: “RISE”, Comedy Performance
- CPA Ontario: “Accelerate your Career at the CN Tower”, Host and Keynote Speaker
- Second City: “How To Money”, Workshop Facilitator
- Artscape Launchpad and HXOUSE: “How to Own Your Taxes”, Workshop Facilitator
- Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto: “Money – Values Based Entrepreneurship Program”, Workshop Facilitator
- CPA Ontario: “Women in Business Conference”, Host
- CPA Ontario: “Women in Action Conference”, Panelist
- CPA Ontario: “Live at the Drive-In”, Host
- Artscape Launchpad: “Being Courageous About Money”, Workshop Facilitator
- Artscape Launchpad: “Creative Entrepreneurship Program (5 days)”, Program Facilitator
- York Region Arts Council: “Finances for Independent Artists – Budgets and Taxes”, Workshop Facilitator
- DMZ Basecamp: “Improv Time!”, Workshop Facilitator
- INKspire: “Write to Discover Screenwriting”, Panelist
- Shad Valley: “How to Write Funny”, Workshop Facilitator
- Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival: “Taxes for Comedians”, Workshop Facilitator
- Comedy Bar: “Taxes Schmaxes”, Workshop Facilitator
- Reel Asian Reel Ideas Symposium: “Digital Strategies for Evolving Times”, Panelist
- Interactive Ontario: “Accounting for Futures”, Workshop Facilitator
- Toronto Romance Writers Northern Hearts Conference: ”Finances and Taxes for Canadian Writers”, Workshop Facilitator
- CPA Ontario: “Chartered for Finance”, Host
Current Workshop Offerings
Class 1: INTRO TO TAXES FOR CREATIVES (ONLINE)
Date: February 23, 2026 6 – 8:30 PM EST & March 2, 2026 – 8:30 PM EST
This class is for you if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about taxes. Workshop highlights:
- How to file self-employed taxes
- What you can (and cannot) write off & audits
- HST, incorporating and common mistakes that cost money
- How to stay organized with taxes without hating your life
Class 2: PRICING & NEGOTIATION FOR CREATIVES (ONLINE)
Date: February 25, 2026 6 – 8:30 PM EST
Ever felt uncomfortable asking for what you know you deserve? Workshop highlights:
- How to set prices using proven pricing techniques
- Where to find industry rates
- How to negotiate without apologizing
- What to say when budgets are tight
Class 3: LITERARY AGENTS & HOW WORKING SCREENWRITERS ACTUALLY BUILD CAREERS (ONLINE)
Date: February 26, 2026 6 – 8:30 PM EST
How do TV Writers get jobs? When should you find an agent? Workshop highlights:
- What agents and managers do (and don’t do)
- When you’re ready for representation (and when you’re not)
- How staffing and development really happen
- How to deal with “lulls”
REGISTRATION
Reserve your spot by filling out this registration form and following payment instructions. Spots are limited to keep classes interactive.
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