MEmoticons: the mini ME, the many MEs and the Real ME Desiree Beekharry

From a successful surgeon to a spiritual shaman. What would make a rational, intelligent person go “woo-woo” and become a shape-shifter? A journey from an imposed life to self-determination.

From Sri Lanka to Canada and back. What makes a young, educated, successful professional give it all up and return to his birth place? A story of colour, culture, racism and identity.

There’s what we’re born into and there’s what we are good at. This man was great at it. In fact, he was a world champion. What makes someone go from competing on the sporting world stage to nurturing his own backyard? Let him take you on his ongoing adventure.

The next Da Vinci or the next Warhol… We may never know – or perhaps we will. Art doesn’t have to be beautiful or live forever. Hear this man’s story as he gets a second chance in life, creates new art and different identities.

What’s wrong with having your cake and eating it? Is it too much to want to fulfill your desire to have a family, a career and a bit of me time? This woman defines courage and perseverance… Hear her story.

Class of 2020 is the COVID 19 generation. Many young adults are having to amend and redirect their future to adapt with the way our world has changed. But the pandemic isn’t when this young man decided to take control… Hear his story.