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High voltage. Full heart.
All Layne.
Layne doesn’t just hold a mic – they wield it like a wand. Their style is animated, high-energy, and deeply human, where vulnerability meets showbiz and transformation comes with a side of laughter.
They don’t deliver keynotes; they create interactive experiences that pull audiences in, turn rooms upside down, and send people home a little more human. Expect goosebumps, big laughs, and maybe even a spontaneous dance move.
Whether they’re emceeing a gala, energizing a corporate conference, or sparking culture-shifting conversations, Layne’s approach is always bold, authentic, and a little mischievous. More than a speaker, they’re a bridge-builder who sparks belonging and leaves audiences energized, connected, and ready for bold action.
Warning: side effects may include uncontrollable laughter, renewed courage, and sudden urges to change the world.
Empowering Real Connection. Creating Lasting Impact.
Layne’s bio
Layne is on a mission to fire up human connection and ignite transformation.
Known to millions as The Auctionista, Layne is a non-binary Canadian entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, emcee, and fundraising powerhouse. They have directly generated more than $70 million in charitable dollars, and have lit up more than 1,700 stages across North America with their trademark humour, heart, and unstoppable presence.
Layne is a motivational storyteller with boundless energy, razor-sharp wit, and a rare gift for powering connection. Layne’s keynotes unlock courage, galvanize belonging, and inspire collaboration, turning rooms into buzzing arenas of possibility, where audiences laugh, learn, feel fired up, and are ready for change.
Offstage, Layne brings the same magnetic energy to everything they do. Whether dazzling in a statement suit or riffing on the spoons to an ’80s anthem, they bring the same fearless creativity and electric charisma that light up every stage. A true original, Layne turns every room, every crowd, every moment into an invitation to think, act, and belong boldly.
Layne’s intro
Alright! Buckle up! Settle in! You are about to meet a true original!
They are a non-binary Canadian entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, show host, and fundraising powerhouse.
- They have electrified more than 1,700 stages across North America.
- Raised more than $70 million charitable dollars directly
- Shattered a gazillion stereotypes and blazed the trail for authentic leadership.
And it doesn’t stop there… Their keynotes celebrate courage, amplify belonging, and ignite transformation.
So, are you ready for some belly laughs, tears, and a dose of joy you’ll never forget?
Please welcome… the one and only…. Laaaaaayne!!!!
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