Rave Reviews
“a well-deserved standing ovation”
“Dr. Samra Zafar is a truly transformative speaker. Her keynote not only captivated the audience but also earned her a well-deserved standing ovation. Her ability to connect with attendees on both a professional and personal level is unmatched. Samra’s story of resilience and triumph inspires everyone who hears it. I've had the privilege of hiring her for several events and she consistently delivers impactful, thought-provoking presentations that leave a lasting impression – making her an invaluable asset to any conference or event.”
- Amy Ruddell, Vice President, Macgregor Communications
“inspired impactful changes within our company”
“We had the pleasure of having Samra share her story with McCormick Canada employees. Her message and authenticity captured our attention and inspired impactful changes within our company. Samra’s message left such an impression on our employee group that we hope to have her back again in the near future.”
- Julie Fluelling, NA Customer Service Manager, McCormick Canada
“she beautifully blended narrative and science”
“I’ve listened to a number of good speakers, but Samra’s keynote at the IPV Awareness Event was surreal. She is dynamic and engaging; she beautifully blended narrative and science to illustrate the impact of intimate partner violence on women and children. Through sharing her story, she invited the attendees to understand her unique journey. Everyone in the room was attentively listening to every word and we could have listened to her speak for another hour. Her determination and resilience were inspiring; she needs to be heard.”
- Jaspreet Gill, Executive Director, York Region Centre for Community Safety
“engaging storytelling, actionable insights, and a genuine passion for fostering inclusive environments”
“Samra delivered a truly inspiring and impactful keynote to our group at RBC on the importance of belonging, resilience, and creating safe spaces in the workplace. From start to finish, Samra captivated the audience with engaging storytelling, actionable insights, and a genuine passion for fostering inclusive environments. Her message resonated deeply with our employees, sparking meaningful conversations and leaving everyone motivated to create a more supportive environment within our organization.”
- Tina Sarellas, Regional Head Central & Eastern Canada, Corporate Client Group, RBC
“The clicks on the recording surpassed any other session we have hosted.”
“Telling her story of resilience and courage was particularly inspiring and resonated with all of our employees; our female employees in particular commented that they felt “seen” and heard as they listened to her story. The audience participation was lively, and the questions and comments were such clear indicators that Samra’s story and ability to survive and overcome was one that people felt deeply connected to and inspired by. The clicks on the recording surpassed any other session we have hosted.”
- Katie Conti, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, HealthEdge
“Of the three speakers, she definitely struck an emotional chord with the audience.”
“Samra was a highlight for many in attendance. She is a star! Such an inspiring story and such a beautiful person! Everyone loved her!!! Of the three speakers, she definitely struck an emotional chord with the audience. She was a delight at the VIP dinner, and went out of her way to sign everyone’s book. It proved very important and valuable to our audience to have a Canadian speaker to which they could relate and could relate with them.”
- University of Regina, Live Your Truth
“you’d be hard pressed to find someone more authentic, relatable or inspiring”
“Samra is an absolute gem! I run a company that specializes in student learning and skill-building, and she delivered an incredibly engaging workshop to our parents. The strategies she shared for creating a positive, productive household communication were practical and actionable, and she immediately put our audience at ease with how friendly and open she is. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Samra – you’d be hard pressed to find someone more authentic, relatable or inspiring.”
- KOMO Consulting
“we’ve received nothing but positive feedback”
“We had the pleasure of welcoming Samra to celebrate International Women’s Day. Samra shared her journey from oppression to empowerment and we’ve received nothing but positive feedback. Seeing how she’s overcome adversities was inspiring.”
- Sarah Connor, Intuit Canada
“Many students said that was the best speaker they had heard in their lives.”
“Samra is really an incredible person. Not only is her story so powerful, she is one of those special people who are able to make close connections quickly. Many students said that was the best speaker they had heard in their lives. Our students will remember this forever.”
- Interlake School Division, Winnipeg, MB
“masterful storytelling”
“Samra’s masterful storytelling, her wisdom, and her passion are so powerful – and inspirational. She truly exemplified this year’s International Women’s Day theme.”
- Miller Thomson LLP
“Samra talked “with them” and not “at them”
“Samra’s method of engaging the group was a testament to her professionalism and expertise in this area. Audience were impressed by the fact that Samra talked “with them” and not “at them.”
- Azar Allasvandi, Community Development Coordinator, City of Toronto
“there was pin drop silence as she brought us into her world”
“When Samra spoke on behalf of The Citizen’s Foundation, there was pin drop silence as she brought us into her world and told us how her thirst to be educated changed her life path. In thirty minutes, we cried with empathy, were angered by the injustices and jubilant for her triumphant finale. Her ability to dig deep and tell her story so honestly coupled with the poignant message of supporting education for underprivileged children is a global issue that we can all be behind to make our world a better place.”
- Najia Usman D.D.S. - Chapter Leader, The Citizen's Foundation
“Such an inspiring session!”
“Such an inspiring session! My favourite quote (of many): When you’re not getting what you need to be yourself from the people around you, you’re not asking for the wrong things. You’re asking the wrong people. Surround yourself with people who champion you and lift you up.”
- Canadian Tire Corporation
“passionate and honest”
“Samra, thank you for sharing your story at CIBC Mellon’s International Women’s Week event. You were passionate and honest, and you helped the audience share and understand your experiences.”
- Trish Roberts, Chair, Women’s Initiatives Network, CIBC Mellon
“just wonderful in every way”
“Samra was wonderful. Her sessions were very well received by our audience. She was engaging and captivating and did a really great job of tying her keynote to the IWD theme of Embrace Equity. We had very positive feedback about her session from all who attended. She was also a pleasure to work with, very responsive and was just wonderful in every way.”
- Katie Elsasser, Senior Talent and Inclusion Specialist, IBI Group
“amazing and genuine person”
“Samra’s keynote was inspirational, and she is an amazing and genuine person. We have received wonderful feedback from the attendees. Everyone enjoyed the event and loved listening to her speak.”
- Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
“an eye opening experience”
“Having the opportunity to work alongside Samra was an eye opening experience. She empowers and motivates every individual in the room to be passionate about what they love and strive towards success in the smallest ways possible. Without her, this conference wouldn’t have been such a success. She projects unity and takes us on a journey of hope, love and faith.”
- Piyal Sarker, TEDx UTSC
“unwavering hope and resilience”
“We engaged Dr. Samra Zafar as a keynote speaker for our foundation’s annual fundraiser. She spoke knowledgeably and eloquently on the topic of mental health through the lens of intersectionality. Through her lived experiences and her training as a psychiatrist, Samra inspired the audience to consider how the stereotypes associated with our various identities can impact our mental health and well-being. Samra is a powerful storyteller who leaves the room feeling inspired by her unwavering hope and resilience.”
- Carrie Trembinski, Vice-President, Communications & Community Partnerships, St. Joes Healthcare Foundation
“top highlight of our conference”
“Samra was a keynote speaker at our Global Risk Leadership Conference for leaders from Manulife’s global businesses. Samra’s talk left everyone filled with courage to dream beyond limiting circumstances, tenacity to pursue our aspirations, and openness to build supporting networks. Her story and insights left a tremendous imprint that will help us shape our own journey of continuous transformation. Spending time with Samra was most memorable and definitely among the top highlights of our conference.”
- Halina von dem Hagen, Chief Risk Officer, Manulife
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