E2RF LIVED EXPERIENCED SPEAKER'S
- RECOVERY MENTORS
With 15 E2R Live Events, 2 Online Global Events, over 150 Community Assets and 173 lived experienced speakers showing up, E2R Events have created a unique opportunity for those in recovery to share their journey. Speakers from all walks of life at different stages, sharing stories, lived experienced and recovery mentorship, connecting communities, bringing hope, love, strength and compassion. Inspiring and Empowering people to take the journey of healing and recovery, overcome trauma, mental and addictions.
If you have had the opportunity to speak at an E2R Event, Check Out ABOUT E2R as we build our previous events across Canada 2023 - 2025, sharing E2R Community Assets and Lived Experienced Speakers. Your courage and strength to show up, sharing your journey at E2R Events is deeply appreciated.
Let's Check Out Some E2R Lived Experienced
Speakers, with More to Come!

Jay Barnard - E2R Co-Founder & CEO
Recovery > Rebuild: Jay shares his life experience of overcoming addiction, with 16 years sobriety. Becoming a celebrity Chef, travelling across Canada as an inspirational speaker. Losing a $2 million business in 2021, in recovery and rebuilding his life, Jay is the Founder and CEO of the Empower 2 Recover Foundation.

Carl Heath - E2R Co-Founder
Breaking Down > Breaking Through: Author, sportsman, coach and mentor with over 35 years, shares how he grew up in a children’s home, got lost on the streets, inspired through depression, taking the journey from the head back to the heart. Co-creating the E2R Foundation with Jay Barnard, becoming the Program Director in 2023.

Brooke Robichaud - E2R Host & Presenter / Founder of Sober Biz Collective
Brooke Robichaud shares her powerful journey of sobriety and resilience after the devastating loss of her younger brother to the 2020 toxic drug crisis. Through her heartfelt narrative, Brooke reveals the tools and strategies she used to stay sober amidst overwhelming grief. Her story is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to find meaning and purpose in the face of life's greatest challenges. Her talk is a transformative experience, offering hope and practical insights for navigating the darkest moments and emerging stronger on the other side.

Carmel Pelly - Women's Empowerment
Carmel Pelly is passionate about helping women step into their power by finding their voice to be seen and heard, Carmel is an advocate for self-transformation and success with over 19 years of sobriety.

Cary Snyder - Teen Challenge Canada
Cary Snyder is celebrating 12 years in sobriety. Cary provides leadership at Teen Challenge Canada and is passionate about empowering our youth and those struggling with drugs and addictions. Developing foundational skills for life, that support and strengthen community.

Angel Roy - Youth In Recovery
Angel Roy, known as Street Angel, is a beacon of hope and empowerment for youth seeking a way out of challenging circumstances. With her authentic storytelling, Angel captivates and moves audiences, delivering a powerful and practical message that resonates deeply with teens and the families who support them. Her unique ability to connect on a personal level inspires and guides young people toward a brighter future, offering them the tools and motivation they need to overcome adversity and embrace their true potential.

Les Evans - International Speaker
Les Evans is a former investment company CEO turned executive mentor, working with thousands of entrepreneurs and some of the most influential people across the world. Setting up his international speaking tour prior to 2020, losing $millions, Les his now rebuilding his career and fired up for the future.