Inspired by our Steps of Pride and Steps of Strength keynote speaker series we bring you Steps of Hope!
On June 2024, we officially launched our new in-person speaker series, Steps of Hope! Steps of Hope is the evolution of Steps of Strength and Steps of Pride, which brings forward keynotes focused on celebrating inspiring people fighting against 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism and racial barriers, and pushing for social change and support for marginalized communities.
STEPS OF HOPE
New Steps of Hope video out NOW!
"Living Proof - A tribute to one of the best athletes Canada has ever seen, but you’ve never heard of”
STEPS OF HOPE 2026
Steps of Hope: Combatting Anti-Black Racism Through Film
Join us for our in-person event on November 18th, where you will experience a short film screening, keynote speaker, panel discussion, community, insight, prizes and connection.
PERKS:
🍔 Food, 🍿 Popcorn, 🥤Soft drinks INCLUDED!
A $25 Vistek gift card will be given to the first 50 filmmakers who secure their tickets. (Participants need to attend the in-person event to be eligible.)
2x attendees will be selected for a free, virtual consulting session on their current film project with Lucah Rosenberg-Lee!
EVENT DETAILS:
November 18th, 2026
5:30pm - 8:45p est
Cineplex VIP Yonge & Dundas
All are welcome. 19+ event.
Secure your ticket with a $5 deposit.
(Deposit will be refunded if the individual attends the in-person event.)
This event is funded by the Government of Canada.
Cet événement est financé par le gouvernement du Canada.
STEPS OF HOPE 2025
2025 marked our 5th annual “Steps of Hope” Speaker Series - which showcases inspiring keynotes delivered by 5 amazing, diverse individuals working to make the world a better place.
It was our first time hosting the event at Cineplex - in the beautiful VIP Theatre section of Cineplex’s Yonge & Dundas location!
The event was a huge success and we have had nothing but positive feedback from attendees.
100% of keynote speaker found Steps of Hope helpful in terms of public speaking experience.
100% of keynote speakers given the opportunity, would you attend Get REAL's Steps of Hope again next year!
100% of keynote speakers found the Steps of Hope process and the team helpful in terms of crafting their keynote to bring their ideas to life.
Watch our previous keynotes:
Previous keynotes touch on:
• Mental Health
• Sexuality, Race, Hospitality
• Queer x Intersections
• Black Sports Legend - Fred Thomas
Steps of Hope
Previous keynotes touch on:
• Combatting Stereotypes on Black folks
• Antisemitism
• Black Representation
• Implementing Black voices into your curriculum
Steps of Strength
Previous keynotes touch on:
• Coming out
• Trans Athletes in Sports
• Pansexuality
• Queer Solidarity Worldwide
• Queer x Pandemic
• Bisexuality
• Queer x Faith
• Queer x Parenting
• Queer x Intersections
• Drag x Education
• Queerness x Mental Health
• Closeted Experience
• Diverse Queer Representation
Steps of Pride
STEPS OF HOPE 2024
“Living Proof - A tribute to one of the best athletes Canada has ever seen, but you’ve never heard of”
GARRISON THOMAS
LIV MILLER
“What I Learned (& had to learn) From Becoming A Mental Health Advocate at 18”
“Celebrating Trans Joy as an Act of Resistance”
JONAS KHAYAT-STARK
JAMID SEPULVEDA
“Who am I” / “ Quien Soy “
JABY DAYLE
“OMG Remember the Black Squares: Hospitality and the Death of DEI”
STEPS OF STRENGTH
Our Steps of Strength Virtual Speaker Series brings forward inspiring keynotes focused around celebrating inspiring people fighting against racism and racial barriers, and pushing for social change and support for marginalized communities.
"Combatting the idea of an uneducated Black person" - Latanya Farquharson
"Representation Matters: How 3 educators influenced my career path" - Clem Moudiongui
“I am Proud to be Jewish” - Hannah Alper
STEPS OF PRIDE
Steps of Pride is where our Speaker Series began. Step of Pride brings forward inspiring keynotes focused on celebrating inspiring people fighting against 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination and pushing for social change and support for marginalized communities.
"Mom look he looks just like me!" How Trans Representation Saved My Life"
- Joseph Enriquez
"I Almost Went Straight Off the Edge Pretending to be Straight: Deconstructing Heteronormativity & Defeating Homophobia”
- Kiona Osowski
“Queer Parents: Count Us In”
- Sophia Dhrolia
“Your Goalie looks like a man — Stories & Science Supporting Trans Athletes in Sports”
- Max Denley
“Learning about Pansexuality & Myself”
- Shannon Millward
"My Biggest Secret Changed My Life”
- Calvin Campos
"Queer Solidarity Across Boarders: A Call To Action" - Graham Robertson
“Who Needs To Change?” - Saidat
“I Didn’t Want To Disappoint My Dad” - Spencer
“Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Strength”
- D’Andrew
“Being Queer In A Pandemic” - Joseph
“Am I Queer Enough?” - Lydia
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