Chivon John
Founder, LightWork
Information Technology, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours
Chivon John is a wellbeing strategist and dedicated mental health and community advocate driven by her passion to redefine success and how we view ‘wellness’. Her mission is rooted in showing individuals and organizations that true work ethic goes beyond just putting in hours; it's about nurturing our overall health and wellbeing.
As a speaker, Chivon regularly takes the stage to share her wisdom on topics that matter. From reimagining wellness in the workplace to crafting effective well-being strategies for professionals and BIPOC leaders. Her insights have also been featured in esteemed media outlets including The Globe and Mail, Fast Company and TVO’s The Thread.
Beyond her work in wellness advocacy, Chivon serves on the Board of Directors for Taking It Global and is the Founder of Lightwork - a consultancy and wellness community which sheds light on the heavy weights impacting our wellbeing.
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