DEBRA FOSTER
- Alder Flats, AB
- Motivational Speaker
- 1 Verified Booking
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Why hire a speaker, when you can hire a Fun Coordinator! Ally offers a fun and engaging game-style interaction to really get to know your group. After the pandemic, we're all itching to socialize and have fun! Let Ally lead the way! Whether you're looking for a corporate team-building event or a private party she has over 25 years of experience.
Check out AllyLane dot com or the Event Entertainment website at outofourheads dot ca
"We would like to thank you for a wonderful and exciting time. It was awesome how you got everyone involved. Everyone had so much fun and at the end of the evening and into the following week, people asked: “ How do you top that off next year”. " Jason P.
We hired Ally to speak at our annual women's conference to inspire entrepreneurs. She delivered beyond expectation! She was honest, vulnerable, extremely likeable and funny, boy was she funny! It felt like a conversation with a friend and her stories resonated with everyone! We highly recommend her!
Allison has been the emcee and host of the Live'r Up Talent Show in 2008 and 2010, which was a Gala Event in support of the Canadian Liver Foundation (we did not run the event in 2009 or she would have emceed that year as well!). She coordinated all talent and events for the fundraiser, which had a Variety Show theme, and of course emceed and hosted the event. She is such an amazing comedienne, professional and efficient at the event coordination and even though our talent was top notch, I got just as much positive feedback on her hosting as I did on the entertainment she arranged. She did an amazing job keeping things moving, on time, and with her hilarious flair. Also, we had one hiccup of one of the entertainers not showing up, and she had this issue resolved and handled in no time, so the show went on without a hiccup, and better than ever! Thanks Ally! You are the best and a definate rehire!
My company and I had the privilege of working with Ally recently and its safe to say she exceeded all of our expectations! From our first meeting she was very down to earth, personable and easy going. I instantly knew I wanted to work with her. Ally's beautiful, fun nature and positive encouraging outlook allowed our event to run seamlessly and all of my team has such a fun time! I look forward to working with Ally in the future and have no hesitations with recommending her to everyone I know. Thanks Ally!
We saw Ally in the award winning documentary, 'About Her' and HAD to hire her to be own keynote speaker at our annual conference. She did not dissapoint. She delivered her speech with honesty, humour and integrity. She had the entire crowd mesmorized and they left feeling not only inspired but entertained. Thank you Ally for sharing your story and letting us look at how great life can be!
Ally came and entertained for our corporate event. She customized the event to suit the group and kept everyone laughing. We'll book her again and again.
Price Range: $1000- $5000
Gig Length: 20 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Performer liability
All keynote speeches are customized to the group and your main messages. Please contact Ally for further information.
Topics include but are not limited to:
-exploring life's possibilities
-overcoming adversity
-survival
-entrepreneurship
-health and wellness
-women's issues and topics
-women in business
-self-improvement
-passion
-community involvement
-cancer survival
-breast cancer survival
-comedy and humour
-interactive
-learn how to write your own story
-making a living as an artist
-fitness
Speeches: 15 minutes to one hour.
Additional talk back sessions available
One hour to five-hour workshops available
Host/Emcee
Ally will host or Emcee your event and customize the material to suit your group.
Ally can provide all equipment, sound, props, costumes, materials and sets.
The client must provide travel costs and meals.
Hi, I'm Ally! I have been working in this industry for over 25 years. I know... I look young! Book me and I'll tell you my secret. I speak about the POSSIBILITY! I see the possibility in every obstacle life throws at you.
My sense of humor saved my life- literally. I now dedicate my life to inspiring people through laughter. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing others laughing at themselves. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
Are you looking for a fun way to learn about each other, have fun and connect during this challenging time? I have over 23 years experience hosting corporate and private groups leading them in customized games and trivia either virtually, socially distanced or in person. Check out our company website at (link hidden)
If learning how to public speak, tell stories ( on stage or the page) or write is what you are after. I offer fantastic workshops either combined with a speech or on their own.
I am a published author of two best-selling books, 'The Chem-Ho' a humorous memoir about dating through cancer, and 'How to Write a Murder Mystery and Get Away With it', a funny manual on storytelling. All speeches include a book signing upon request. I am also the owner of a successful Canadian wide event entertainment company now celebrating it's 20th year in business.
Some of my credentials include:
- 20-year Entrepreneur running three successful businesses
- Harvard Business School ( currently attending Leadership program)
- Radio and Podcast Host
- Voiceover actor
- 2017 Canadian Woman of Inspiration Finalist
-Breast Cancer Survivor
.- Certified and practicing Life Coach.
- Certified and practicing Nutritionist
-Certified and practicing fitness instructor and personal trainer
-Professional actor and comedian
-Writing and acting teacher
-Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors ( major in acting and playwriting)
- Event Planning certificate
-Appeared in Canadian Screen Award-winning documentary 'About Her'
If you want to know more, see some reviews below:
"Ally herself is a riot. Allison is brilliant and beautiful, inside and out. Her story is phenominal and inspirational to say the least. She is an amazing example of maintaining a positive mental attitude amidst the wicked storms of life. It is a beautiful reminder of what little we have to complain about and how simple and refreshing it is to look on the bright side of our own lives and how lightening up challenges with humour gives a beautiful and light hearted perspective. The show had me involved at an emotional level - crying and laughing in the same breath. "
Sarah Parkinson, Canada Forces
"My name is Tracey MacDonald and I have been making a great living as a comedian for over ten years. First of all she is already a talented actress but also a natural stand up comedian. She has killer delivery and has helped me out whenever I am looking for new ideas for jokes. Allison Lane is someone I admire and look up to.We have done three comedy tours together and she has been out to Los Angeles many times to help me with projects I am working on. She is always professional,optimistic and has become one of my best (link hidden)ly has gone through so much in her life and I have always been a self depricating comedian. She inspired me to get back in shape and... for the first time ever I have changed how I look at myself and also my act to a confident woman with a new outlook on my body image. She runs her own business,owns a beautiful place,inspires women all over the world and always has time for fans,family and friends.I would recommend Allison Lane to anyone looking for the perfect performer for a Corporate Event,Motivational Speech,Television Producer,Comedy (link hidden)e is the real deal. There is no other way to say it Allison Lane is a Star."
Tracey MacDonald
"Once again you were a super star, your delivery is fantastic and you just pull in the crowd to take an (link hidden)ank you so much for your time and energy! I think it's crucial to the atmosphere of the event that you are there... it definitely made a difference"
Martin, SufferFest
" A very entertaining, delightlightfully heartwarming show. Allison's honesty is brave and inspiring. This show is for anyone needing a reminder that with every obstacle comes the opportunity for growth and it's best done with a sense of humor. "
Marnie Parsons-Richards, CanWest Shows
"With her energetic and lovable personality, she has been dubbed by CBC as “a female Jim Carrey.”
The Meliorist Weekly
" Both touching and very (link hidden)ne' s jokes had the audience in tears"
VUE Weekly
"Allison Lane's presentation takes you on a roller coaster ride of laughter and heart wrenching (link hidden)e is an outstanding speaker and actress.Worth seeing...more than once"
Sherry WEST Enterprises
" A riot from start to finish"
FFWD magazine
"Allison is a hilarious, strong, ambitious and very real woman. Her show echos all these qualities and takes you on a raw experience through part of her life. The show is real, heart-wrenching, moving and inspiring. Thank you Ally for always seeing the humorous and positive side of life."
Lisbeth Maidment, Dancer
"The first time I met Allison Lane, owner of Out of Our Heads, I thought she was one of the funniest, outgoing gals I have ever met. She is one of those gals that you never, ever forget. She has one of those dynamic big personalities that are expressed through both an incredible sense of humor and big light hazel expressive eyes.
What a gal!If you are looking for a spectacular entertainment for your event, I suggest handing the reins over to her. Brainstorming with her will take you to places you never thought existed. One year later when I run into people who attended Live'r Up, they still talk about the show. All I can do is say, "Thank you, the show was all Allison".
Carrie Paxson Accredentials Inc.
" She's a female Jim Carrey. You'll love Lane's very funny stories."
CBC
" Engaging (link hidden)fectious energy"
SEE Weekly
Ally is able to provide a PA system with cordless microphones, speakers and music.
There is an additional charge for this service.
One hour set up time is required for all events.
Client is required to provide all travel costs and meals.
please contact Ally for exact requirements
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