Special Guests
Jess Dickie - Master of Ceremonies
Jess Dickie is a multi-passionate creative based in Prince Edward Island. As a morning radio host on Ocean 100, certified yoga instructor, and sought-after content creator, Jess weaves together storytelling, mindfulness, and media in everything she does. Whether she’s behind the mic, on the mat, or curating a social campaign, Jess brings a vibrant mix of warmth, authenticity, and intention to each space she steps into. Known for her humour, her grounded presence, and her deep love of community, she’s just as comfortable guiding a room into stillness as she is hyping up a crowd.
Lacey Koughan - Keynote Speaker
Lacey Koughan is a Canadian entrepreneur, performer, and mental-health advocate who empowers youth to pursue their biggest dreams. At just 16, she founded 24STRONG, a dance and leadership studio that grew into one of Prince Edward Island’s largest training hubs, mentoring hundreds of young people in confidence and creativity. After experiencing burnout, hospitalizations, and the loss of her father to suicide, Lacey chose to step back from her business to prioritize her own well-being, explore new passions and deepen her commitment to mental-health advocacy.
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Now known nationally from her appearance on The Amazing Race Canada, she uses speaking engagements and her social-media platforms to destigmatize conversations around mental health and suicide while inspiring young people to dream boldly and build resilience.
Celia Owen - Keynote Speaker
Celia Owen is an actor, wellness entrepreneur, and mental-health advocate who empowers others through storytelling and self-discovery. She has appeared in television series (including CBC’s Moonshine) and on stages across Canada, using performance to deeply connect with audiences.
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After losing her father to suicide and navigating her own mental-health challenges, Celia shifted her focus to resilience, grief work, and authentic storytelling. She is the co-founder of Mysa Nordic Spa, and has built her own programs that help people anchor themselves during life’s hardest seasons, and step into their most confident, glowing selves.
Drawing national recognition from her appearance on The Amazing Race Canada, Celia now blends her creative work with advocacy-speaking openly about mental health and inspiring others to dream boldly, build resilience, and keep showing up for themselves.
Musical Guest - Emilea May
Emilea May is a Prince Edward Island based songstress known for crafting music that serves as a catalyst for healing and growth through raw expression. With her dreamy vocals and honest lyrics, her music provokes deep-feeling and introspection. Drawing inspiration from artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Madison Cunningham, she weaves tales inspired by the mysteries of creation, the intricacies of human connection and the transformative journey of motherhood. Her forthcoming debut album “Unwreck Me” has an indie/pop/rock feel and delves deep into heartache, heaviness and holding onto hope. In her short time performing live, she has shared the stage with artists such as Basia Bulat, The East Pointers, Rose Cousins and Tim Baker.