Catherine Wreford
Keynote Speaker | Winnipeg or Toronto, Ontario
The Amazing Race Canada Winner
Cancer Survivor | Actor | Dancer | Advocate
Catherine Wreford Expertise HR & Corporate Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Resilience & Adversity, Mindset & Attitude, Women In Business and Cancer Awareness.
About Catherine Wreford
Catherine Wreford is a cancer survivor, motivational keynote speaker, and 'The Amazing Race Canada' Winner empowering women & mental health awareness. However, her path took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after the birth of her second child. Undeterred, Catherine defied the odds and embraced her true calling as a performer and a motivational speaker. Her triumph on Season 8 of The Amazing Race Canada, alongside her best friend Craig Ramsay, amplified her mission to raise awareness and find a cure for brain cancer. Catherine Wreford is a living testament to the indomitable human spirit, an unwavering advocate for life, and an empowering voice that encourages us all to embrace our own extraordinary journeys.
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CATHERINE WREFORD BIOGRAPHY
Catherine Wreford was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her passion for performing was first recognized at age 3 when she learned how to roll out of a handstand with a professional flair. She went on to train at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
After high school, Catherine Wreford moved to Toronto and performed in the Stratford Festival production of West Side Story directed by Kelly Robinson and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. At age 20, she was cast in the Broadway revival of 42nd Street, directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner. She performed with the cast in the opening number for that year’s Tony Awards.
Catherine Wreford was also in the original cast of the 2002 revival of Oklahoma!, directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Susan Stroman, and performed in the 2002 Tony Awards. For two years, Wreford delighted audiences as Peggy Sawyer, the lead role in the U.S. tour of 42nd Street. Other notable theatre credits include Cassie in A Chorus Line, Roxie in Chicago and Alison in Fun Home.
Wreford is a woman of many talents. She previously ran a mortgage company in Los Angeles and later spent four years becoming a nurse. She is also a survivor. In 2013, after giving birth to her second child, Wreford was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Given two to six years to live, she decided to return to her performing roots in Canada.
In 2022, Wreford teamed up with her best friend Craig Ramsay—they met as teenagers at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School—to win Season 8 of The Amazing Race Canada. Wreford sees the win as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on finding a cure for brain cancer.
Catherine Wreford has made a significant impact by raising awareness for brain cancer research and inspiring individuals to overcome adversity. As a survivor herself, she shares her story to foster community support and raise funds for vital research initiatives. Catherine’s advocacy extends to empowering women, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering inclusivity.
Through her motivational speaking, she encourages people to embrace their strengths, pursue their passions, and create positive change in their lives and communities. Her unwavering dedication and personal achievements make Catherine Wreford a beacon of hope, inspiring others to make a difference and contribute to a better world.
Catherine Wreford is a performer, a teacher, an adjudicator, a stretch expert, a survivor, a mentor and a motivational speaker. Most of all, she is a lover of life who encourages and inspires everyone she meets to run their own amazing race!
Catherine Wreford Topic Presentations
Catherine Wreford Winnipeg or Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
Mental Health in Real Life: Navigating Pressure without Losing Yourself
Empowering Women
Resilience in Practice: Moving Forward When Life Changes the Plan
Relationship Prosperity: Belonging, Teamwork and Synergy for Success
Healing While Performing: Carrying Responsibility without Losing Yourself
Protecting Capacity in High Demand Roles
Reconnecting the with Your Why
Pursuing What Matters: Dreams, Direction, and Execution
Sustainable Dependibility: Building Relationships Others Can Rely on
Surviving Cancer: Choice, Agency, and Living Forward
Women and Strength: Voice, Boundaries, and Growth
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