Taylor Lindsay Noel
Session Description
At the age of 14, Taylor Lindsay-Noel was a nationally recognized Canadian gymnast, on track to compete in the 2012 London Olympics. Everything changed in an instant when, following a tragic accident, she found herself paralyzed from the neck down. After more than a decade of growth and healing, Taylor has channeled the passion that drove her as a gymnast into her endeavors as a thriving entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker, and motivational figure.
As a renowned entrepreneur, Taylor highlights the business strategy she used to build her thriving loose-leaf tea company, Cup of Té and details her extraordinary journey as, after a life-altering incident, she overcame extreme adversity to create a successful business from the ashes.
About this keynote speaker:
Taylor Lindsay-Noel is an award-winning entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. Fifteen years ago, she was a Canadian national gymnast, but in 2008, she had a devastating accident that changed the trajectory of her life.
Taylor is currently balancing her newfound career as a motivational speaker, disability advocate, council member of the Premier’s Council on Equality of Opportunity and owner of Cup of Té Luxury Loose Leaf Teas, which was featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things List 2020.
She was also announced as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business and Professional Association Harry Jerome Awards, Canada’s most prestigious award celebrating black excellence.
Additionally, Taylor has become a rising star as a disability and accessibility influencer, amassing tens of thousands of followers across her social networks. Taylor utilizes her social media platforms to educate audiences about a range of topics including business, entrepreneurship, accessibility, and inclusion.