The RAK Lecture Series

Empowering artists and entrepreneurs to find their most secure financial future.

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Toronto Reference Library (TPL)

"Chris was a great presenter and was very liked amongst participants. Everyone was engaged during the presentation, and he was able to answer everyone's questions. I would highly recommend hosting him to present on Financial Literacy & Tax Management!"

~ Jennifer Mehdizadeh

Librarian | Business, Science & Technology | Toronto Reference Library

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TPL (Pape/Danforth Branch)

"Chris is an engaging, friendly, and knowledgeable presenter. He explained complicated financial literacy concepts in an accessible way, designed to meet the interests of newcomer entrepreneurs. I highly recommend booking Chris!"

~ Alexandra Suthern Librarian | Pape/Danforth Library

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TPL (Albert Campbell Branch)

"Chris greeted the participants, and he was eager to answer the questions during the program.

The presentation was presented gradually, step-by-step, from easy to In-depth points. Chris has fantastic energy. Good presentation, material, and digestible knowledge." ~ Helen (Hong) Zhang, Librarian, Albert Campbell Branch

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Toronto Metropolitan University

"Chris is an insightful and engaging educator, who speaks from years of industry experience. He makes the material accessible and entertaining, focusing on all the tools and skills needed to confidently manage the financial aspects of a career in the arts. It was a joy to have him as a guest speaker and I so wish I had access to resources such as his when I was starting my own journey. Thank you, Chris! "

~ Professor Ming-Bo Lam, Toronto Metropolitan University

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Algonquin College

"Chris was a breath of fresh air for the students in my career prep class at Algonquin college. So far they had been looking at slides and hearing about stories that don't have any parallel to their interests. Chris spoke about what it takes to be a multifaceted entrepreneur, and he was able to teach lived experience lessons while keeping them captivated (a challenge all professors encounter). His charisma and love of what he does came through in his speech, but more importantly, he gave my class a series of guides that they could reference for their own businesses."

~ Professor Rebecca Rowe, Algonquin College

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Sheridan College

"Chris James delivers invaluable insights that equip emerging theatre artists with the tools necessary to thrive in the professional world. Tackling seemingly dry topics like finances and personal organization can be a challenge, but Chris does so with an engaging and enriching approach. His passion and depth of experience captivate students, guiding them to the realization that these topics are not only crucial for their success in the industry, but also approachable and interesting. "

~ Madeline Disera

Line Producer & Production Coordinator, Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design