About
Who we are
Filling the Gap hosts events that fill the knowledge gaps that stand in the way of living the life we want to lead. Our vision is to make important and relevant skills accessible to all.
While each event will cover a different topic and have different learning outcomes, our core pillars remain the same:
Education: attendees will walk away from each event having learned something valuable and applicable to their own lives
Engagement: attendees will be active participants in events through workshops, discussions, and networking
Equity: attendees will hear from a variety of voices that reflect and support the communities we are from
Filling the Gap has raised over $100,000 CAD since 2015.
The organization donates all of their proceeds to local charities such as the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, which offers trauma-informed legal services and representation, counselling and multilingual interpretation, and drives system transformation to support women and gender-diverse people who have experienced violence.
If you’re interested in getting involved or sponsoring an event, please contact us.
Our Team
Past Events
“What I like most about Filling the Gap is its ability to inspire people and motivate them to take action. Those that attend the event come with an open mind and a mentality to learn and be vulnerable. It is gratifying to learn from the speakers, founders, as well as attendees.”
“Filling The Gap does a fantastic job of putting together an enjoyable night filled with incredible speakers and workshops. Events that I've attended have been organized, effective and fun. While supporting an amazing cause, FTG is a great opportunity for people to reflect on compelling stories and experience a collective dedication to becoming better leaders, learners, and professionals.”
June 6, 2023 - ReWork
Have you ever wondered what your life might look like if you rested or even played a little more? Stepped just a little off the path of productivity and your day-to-day routine? Or even entirely? The founders of Re-work have and they shared what they learned with our community.
March 11, 2021 - Navigating Pandemic Burnout with Vulnerability A year into the pandemic, people are feeling more alone and disconnected without the proper support systems, putting in longer hours if working remotely or as essential workers, or experiencing precarious work – among surviving a global pandemic. Robin Lacambra led us with tangible strategies to the collective stress we've been feeling.
June 26, 2019 - Thriving Failures
A keynote speech by Pride Toronto’s, Olivia Nuamah, followed by two panel discussions including speakers from Google, Tokyo Smoke, WAYE, All You Are, Vision7 International, and more. We reflected on the perception of failure, and heard advice on how to learn from and get past mistakes while building resilience and personal growth.
March 1, 2018 - Under-Represented
Our audience heard from pioneering women working in industries where they are often outnumbered by men. Panelists discussed how they tackled challenges and the experiences they had to go through in their respective industries. Speakers included a vice-president of sales, an engineer, a pilot, and more.
January 19, 2017 - Entrepreneurship
A panel discussion on entrepreneurship in your professional and personal life. The panel was followed by three workshops which included Social Media Branding & SEO, Pioneership (Challenging the status quo), and Confidence Based Selling.
September 13, 2022 - Queer Joy & Authenticity
An evening of inspiration, and celebration of being our truest selves, both in and out of the workplace. Featuring a panel discussion with Shant Joshi (he/him), President of Fae Pictures; Sarah Thompson (she/her), President of Dentsu Media; and Eva Bloom (they/she), Queer Sexuality Educator and Sex Science Communicator; followed by an opportunity to network.
Fall 2021 Virtual Series- Working it Out
Whether you've been working from home, searching for a job, or adapting to new working environments, the pandemic has permanently altered our relationship with work. In FTG's first virtual series, we discussed how to navigate these changes, the different types of work we experience throughout our lives, and how to recognize our core values to set boundaries around them.
October 21, 2020 - Next Level Leadership
A virtual evening learning from professional coaches, Marnee Bruno, Robin Lacambra, and Shilbee Kim, with a special opening address by Emily O’Brien, founder of Comeback Snacks. We discussed discovering our authentic voice, how to leverage our ego as our ally, and how to find our passions, all in the pursuit of becoming a better leader.
October 18, 2018 - Allyship: Diverse people equals better outcomes
This event discussed past experiences where partnerships and support from diverse teams and members of the opposite sex have been instrumental in getting through challenges to achieve success. The night opened with a keynote presentation by Brooke Leland, SVP & General Manager of Cossette Media, followed by a panel discussion with David Yee (Head of Enterprise Digital Marketing, Adobe), Ideshini Naidoo (CTO, Wave Apps), Hussein Fazal (CEO, SnapTravel), and Devorah Lithwick (SVP & Chief Brand Officer, Bell), moderated by Sarah Thompson (Chief Strategy Officer, Mindshare), and closed with small-group sessions ranging from hands-on workshops to fireside chats.
January 14, 2016 - FTG 1.0
The inaugural Filling the Gap event featured discussions based on the various challenges women face in life and their careers. Speakers included Lisa Boulanger, Head of Financial Services industry at Google; Marta Stiteler, CPA, and Corinne Korytkowski, author.
November 5, 2019 - Finance 2.0
We all know we should be saving money for retirement, but this event aimed to provide tactical financial advice beyond the basics. We learned all about how to manage credit, real estate investment, and how to manage and grow your wealth with experts from Wealthsimple, Sun Life, RBC, Blue Elephant Realty and more!
November 9, 2017 - Ladies Who Tech
The panelists and mentors for our “Ladies Who Tech” event all worked in a variety of tech roles from digital marketing to machine learning. Panelists included Inmar Givoni, Director of Machine Learning at Kindred.AI, Sylvia Ng, VP of Growth and Product at 500px, Shannan Lamorre, VP Operations at Addictive Mobility and Patricia Lim Show Chen, Director of Digital Marketing Development and Deployment. The panel was followed by networking and 1-on-1 mentorship speed-dating.
June 23, 2016 - Confidence
With a keynote from Dr. Imogen Coe, the founding Dean of the Faculty of Science at Ryerson University followed by multiple workshops, our guests learned about work-life balance, storytelling, and building everyday confidence.
Contact Us
fillingthegapto@gmail.com