PIP is about more than sitting, listening and absorbing information - it's about igniting passion, inspiration and ideas through stories that stir us. It is about deepening connection to community.

Three inspiring talkers will share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity — stories that will remind you of the power of the human spirit.

After the talks, you’ll have the chance to connect in small group discussions — to reflect, share your own insights or just be a passive observer, and discover what resilience means to you.

What to expect:

3 powerful talks from real people with real stories
Audience Q&A and open conversation
Small group breakouts to deepen the dialogue
A chance to meet, connect, and build community

we invite you to come be part of the conversation. Whether you come for inspiration, reflection, or connection, you’ll leave with more than just stories — you’ll leave with community.

FEATURING:

Community Leader, Eric Klaus - Started The Cottage theme Camp at Otherworld and brought it to What If, growing a community that brings together more than 400 people at its quarterly fundraisers in Vancouver. Eric opens up about a story he has kept secret until now - his dark past that led him to find himself wake up one morning with terrible injuries and no memory of what happened, or of who he was. He spent the next two years piecing together his life and rebuilding to find purpose, happiness and community.

Karen Cooper - Growing up in a cult for over 30 years, Karen realised later in life that there were pieces of her past that she had erased. As they started coming back to her, she began to understand how her intuition was protecting her for many years, guiding her to make decisions without her understand why. She talks about what it was like, how the memories started coming back, and the important of following your intuition or inner knowing.

Olympian Athlete, Liz - Liz was told she didn't have the body to be an athlete. But despite all odds, she went on to be a three time olympian athlete, debunking the assumptions that we must have a specific body type to be able to perform. She is a passionate about sharing her journey and proving that we are all capable to achieve whatever we want, if we just put out mind to it. Learn how to have an Olympian mindset in breaking through glass ceilings anywhere in your life.

PIP Talks: Stories That Stir

PIP Talks: Stories That Stir

Event Info

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MindOpen Events

MindOpen Events

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