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Each talk is customized to provide audience members with the right combination of energy and actionable takeaways. The speakers have recently addressed service clubs, wealth management consultants, Manitoba Young Presidents Organization, and various arts, culture, and community groups.
About the Speakers
Phillippa Cranston Baran, BA, MA – Founder & Director
Phillippa is the author of Toller Cranston, Artistic Impressions (2026) and Toller Cranston Ice Paint, Passion, (2024) the multiple award-winning biography about her late brother, Toller Cranston, two-time Olympian and distinguished international artist. She is a former university film professor (BA, Queens University; MA Film, UCLA), award-winning writer/producer, and for several years back in the day, a dairy goat farmer. She established TollerInternational.com and remains dedicated to building and consolidating her brother’s legacy in Canada and around the world. She is a competitive Duplicate Bridge player and holds the rank of Ruby Life Master. She lives in the historic family cottage on the Ottawa River near Arnprior, Canada.
Donna Child – Donna Child Fine Art Gallery
Donna Child, owner and gallery director of Donna Child Fine Art Gallery, has been a leading figure in Toronto’s art scene for over 30 years, specializing in fine art curation, collection management, and exhibitions. Her 25-year professional relationship with Toller Cranston profoundly shaped her curatorial approach and continues to inspire her commitment to bold artistic expression. As the exclusive bricks-and-mortar representative for Toller’s art, she has curated landmark exhibitions, including retrospectives at the Museum of Northern History and the Art Gallery of Ontario, and has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting his legacy through Toller International. Through exhibitions, global sales, and educational initiatives, Donna ensures Toller Cranston’s artistic brilliance continues to inspire new generations.
