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Behind The Curtain

Kristin Light isn’t your usual speaker; she’s an unforgettable experience all her own.

A vivacious force in neuroinclusion and mental health, Kristin Light is an award-winning speaker, performer, inclusion strategist and LEGO® Serious Play® innovator who brings a distinctive blend of substance and style to every stage she graces.
Neurodivergent herself with an eclectic career spanning both boardroom and ballroom, Kristin’s unique style makes complex ideas relatable, actionable, and memorable— helping inspire a future where every voice, every style, and every mind can find its groove. ♦
Kristin gazes left, checking her reflection in a vintage 1950s compact. She wears a deep red-rose blouse.
From the boardroom to the ballroom, Kristin Light brings a distinctive mix of executive insight, candid storytelling, and a dash of vintage sparkle to every stage she graces. A multiply neurodivergent speaker, emcee, and LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator specializing in neuroinclusion and mental health literacy for inclusive workplace and leadership strategies, Kristin’s unique style makes complex ideas relatable, actionable, and memorable — helping inspire a future where every mind can find its groove.
Kristin gazes left, checking her reflection in a vintage 1950s compact. She wears a deep red-rose blouse.
From the boardroom to the ballroom, Kristin Light brings a distinctive mix of executive insight, candid storytelling, and a dash of vintage sparkle to every stage she graces. A multiply neurodivergent speaker, emcee, and LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator specializing in neuroinclusion and mental health literacy for inclusive workplace and leadership strategies, Kristin’s unique style makes complex ideas relatable, actionable, and memorable — helping inspire a future where every mind can find its groove.

The Leading Lady

Kristin’s work champions the power of UNcommon Sense: the overlooked ideas, perspectives, and possibilities waiting in the margins of the stories we've always been told.
With an uncanny ability to transform life's most difficult chapters into moments worth reading, she has captivated audiences across three countries with her refreshing insight, delightful candour, and deeply personal story of a life re-authored.

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Professional Cred & Performance Style

Intermission Trivia

  • ✦ Her first professional speaking engagement paid $150, following years as a music and dance emcee.
  • ✦ She debuted in 1996 as a play-by-play announcer for virtual reality Indy500 racing competitions.
  • ✦ Look for her tiny on-screen appearances in the movies Glitter and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
  • ✦ At age 13, she won a writing contest with a dark, dystopian poem about the last tree on earth.
  • ✦ An elite vintage dancer, she was on the podium at the  International Lindy Hop Championships.
  • ✦ A dedicated advocate, she has been vegetarian since 1993 and strictly vegan since 2005.

Open Letter - Kristin's Mental Health Experience

The Honest Truth, in her own words

* Content contains references to hospitalization & su!cidal ideations *
PERFORMING ARTS

A Life on Stage
(& Screen!)

Prior to venturing into the public speaking realm, Kristin dazzled audiences on both stage and screen with a multi-disciplinary performing arts career spanning more than two decades. Her choreography skills have been featured in dozens of musical theatre productions, dance showcases, live events, and in more than a few weddings. She was co-owner of Toronto’s Bees’ Knees Dance studio (2014-2019), 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 infamous Glitter in 2001 (blink and you’ll miss it!). 
With her signature blend of theatrical wit, nostalgic charm, and executive-level mental health insight, Kristin delivers engaging, impactful experiences that will resonate long after the session ends.

An Eclectic Professional Journey

1996 – 2000: Broadcasting & Production

Began as a play-by-play announcer for Sega City @ Playdium before earning a diploma in Radio & Television Broadcasting from Seneca College. Served as a Production Manager and Props Assistant for the PBS children’s show Ricky’s Room.

2001 – 2013: Design & Holistic Health

Parallel to her work in the arts, Kristin spent over two decades as an independent graphic designer. Between 2012 and 2016, she also operated a professional practice as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.

2014 – 2019: Dance & Performance Leadership

She was co-owner of Bees’ Knees Dance (2014-2019), Toronto’s largest swing dance studio; and a founding member of That Swing!, a professional vintage performance troupe specializing in Gatsby-themed corporate entertainment.

2016 – 2021: Venue Operations & Event Management

Through Refvik & Light Productions, Kristin managed two iconic Toronto event spaces—The Jam Factory and The Richmond—while overseeing event logistics for major local brands like Eastbound Brewing Co.

2021 – Present: Keynote Speaking & Advocacy

After a 1st-place win at the Speaker Slam inspirational speaking competition, Kristin pivoted to professional keynotes. She now combines her theatrical background and lived experience to advocate for neuroinclusion and mental health education in the workplace.

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