Lacey Artemis
Lacey's topics of expertise:
Neurodiversity & Disability Advocacy
The Importance of Play & Creativity for Overworked Adults
Leadership & Mindset
Signature Talks:
SHINE LANGUAGE - Embrace your 'flaws' to stop shrinking and show up as your shining, capable self
FISH IN TREES - Rethinking neurodiversity in the workplace - the secret weapon
PLAYSPACE - How overworked adults can recharge and reconnect through creativity and playfulness
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct 9-10th @ LEO CONFERENCE (VIRTUAL)
[email protected] for Inquiries
ORGANIZATIONS LACEY HAS WORKED WITH
The City of Toronto
She Leads Media
Generation Women Toronto
Speaker Slam
Gold Comedy Club
The National Film Board of Canada
Canadian Film Festival
The Director's Guild of Canada
Elizabeth Fry Toronto
Catholic Crosscultural Services
Mississauga Puppetry Festival
Replay Storytelling
Open Digital Literacy & Access Network
Changeling Gaming Events
Fluent in 3 Months
Glad Day Bookstore
Logics Academy
LACEY IS A MEMBER OF
The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC)
The Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
The Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce (OQCC)
WBE Canada
The Center for Social Innovation (CSI)
Coralus World
The Elleiance Network
The Femcity Network
Join the Shine Language Mailing List:
Hi, I'm Lacey Artemis.I'm a late diagnosed neurodivergent (Autism+ADHD) creative entrepreneur.I was born awkward. Baked-in. Factory installed. I had less charisma than a wet paper bag. And it was costing me opportunities and happiness.
I was happy making creative projects, but art wasn't financially viable. And I was happy when I got to connect with other people. But I wasn't confident or a strong speaker.So I did what so many do - I got a 'safe' (aka boring) day job. And I did that 'dance' for 15 years. Where my social skills mattered less - but ultimately so did my happiness.I eventually realized I was missing out on a lot of opportunities because of my awkwardness, and I had to change that.I leaned into what made me me - I leaned into curiosity, creativity, and playfulness. And I embraced all facets of myself.
Something I have noticed consistently throughout my whole adult life - when people get to do or talk about what they're passionate about, they light up - they come to life.They SHINE.That spark is in everyone, it's often suppressed by so many external (and some internalized) factors. We often need help overcoming those factors.
My journey to improve my confidence and connect with people more effectively led me to public speaking, but that's definitely not everyone's journey.But when you tap into that passion, and you SHINE, it naturally draws people to you, and you feel GOOD.So you need to find your Shine Language, and bet on yourself.
Whatever lights you up, i'll help you embrace your so-called 'flaws', overcome limiting beliefs, and as as result, you will shine more and work towards building the life you want.To become your own biggest cheerleader, like I did. No public speaking required!
Ready to SHINE?Drop me a line: [email protected]
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
[email protected] for bookings
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 27th - SPEAKER SLAM TORONTO -THE POWER OF NO
Jun 7th - PLAYSPACE workshop w/ Arty Mix Events
Jun 12-13th - 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit w/ CGLCC
Jun 26-27th - KEYNOTE SPEAKER @ IDIAS CONFERENCE (VIRTUAL)
Oct 9-10th @ LEO CONFERENCE (VIRTUAL)
ARTY MIX EVENTS & OTHER
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 27th - SPEAKER SLAM TORONTO -THE POWER OF NO
Jun 7th - PLAYSPACE workshop w/ Arty Mix Events
Jun 12-13th - 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit w/ CGLCC
Jun 26-27th - KEYNOTE SPEAKER @ IDIAS CONFERENCE (VIRTUAL)
Oct 9-10th @ LEO CONFERENCE (VIRTUAL)
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VIDEOGRAPHY
Lacey has been a multimedia artist and producer for over 20 years. She has produced music, podcasts, youtube videos, live streams on twitch, and now is doing event videography and filmmaking.
ORGANIZATIONS WORKED WITH
The National Film Board of Canada
Canadian Film Festival
The Director's Guild of Canada
Generation Women Toronto
Confessions of a Founder Event Series
Candice Lee Creativity
Torey Urquhart
Below are samples of Lacey's work.
EVENT VIDEOGRAPHY
Speaker Reel Narrative Version
Playspace Workshop
Generation Women Storytelling Event 2025
Confessions of a Founder Event
Podcamp Workshop - Candice MacAulay
VIDEO PRODUCTION
The Blair B*tch Project Short Film
Puppet Short Film - Porphyrica
Anatomy of a Photoshoot
YouTube Channel Trailer (2021)
VIDEO PODCAST TRAILER
(2020-2022)
VIDEO PODCAST COMPILATION
(2020-2022)
[email protected] for package inquiries & bookings
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER CREDITS-Producer @ Hat Collecting Video Podcast (2025)
-Generation Women Event Videography (2025)
-Confessions of a Founder Event Videography (2025)
-Workshop Videographer @ Podcamp 2025 (Candice Lee Creativity)
-Writer/Producer/Director/Editor @ The Blair B*tch Project Short Film - Canadian Film Fest (2025)
-Producer/Editor/Puppeteer @ "Porphyrica" Short Film (2025)
-Producer/Host @ Hat Collecting Video Podcast - YouTube (2020 - 2022)
-Producer/Host @ Artemis Creates Twitch & YouTube Channel (2020 - 2021)
-Independent Musician / Composer / Mixer / Producer (2004 - 2018)
-Producer/Host @ T.M.I.T. Project Video Podcast (2016)
-Producer/Host @ N.I.M.H. Podcast (2013 - 2014)
HAT COLLECTING PODCAST - The Multi-passionate ExperienceHat Collecting is an interview and discussion video podcast hosted by Lacey Artemis that is native to YouTube but also available on all major streaming platforms.
Hat Collecting focuses primarily on the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship (aka multi-passionate people), as well as more universal topics like leadership, mindset, and more.Each guest brings unique insights and perspective.
In July 2025 for Disability Awareness Month, Hat Collecting specifically interviewed a variety of Disabled guests.
ABOUT LACEY
Lacey (she/they) is a passionately playful and speaker, event host, performer, and creative producer.She was late-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD, and has blossomed into a dynamic and engaging presence at any event.She has the unique distinction of being an accountant turned performer, thanks in part to improv classes at Second City Toronto, and standup comedy classes at Bad Dog Theatre.Lacey has an impressive versatility and delivers strong results whether it's a 'tight 5' comedy set, a 45 minute keynote speech, interviews on a podcast, hosting weekly trivia, or facilitating a 2 hour creative workshop.Lacey discovered her passion for public speaking in 2013 when she started her first podcast. It just took a few years for her to build up the confidence to pursue speaking professionally.Lacey has been producing media in one form or another since high school. She is a graphic designer, music composer, published author, and filmmaker among other things. She has been involved in productions with the Director's Guild of Canada, Canadian Film Fest, and othersLacey is also a member of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.
FUN FACTS
Lacey has studied a few different languages to varying degrees including Spanish, French, American Sign Language (ASL), and Japanese. She hopes to travel in the future to speak and perform around the world.While Lacey is right-handed, she wears her puppet on her left hand to make controlling the arm rods easier.Lacey enjoys skating, biking, climbing, and swimming. She's a big hockey fan and also enjoys racket sports. She also enjoy board games, card games, video games, escape rooms, and other puzzles.
Lacey (she/they) is a versatile multi-passionate creative producer, speaker, coach, advocate, and more. She was late-diagnosed neurodivergent, and has blossomed into a dynamic and engaging voice at any event.Lacey discovered her passion for public speaking in 2013 when she started her first podcast, but it took a few years for her to build up the confidence to pursue speaking professionally.Lacey has been producing media in one form or another since high school. She is a graphic designer, music composer, published author, and filmmaker among other things.Lacey has the unique distinction of being an accountant turned performer, thanks in part to improv classes at Second City, and standup comedy and puppetry classes at Bad Dog Theatre.Lacey is also a member of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.