CJ Janzen | The Singing Speaker

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  • {dis}ABILITY Unleashed is DONE! – or is it?!

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    December 7th, the Region of Waterloo was the home to the first ever {dis}ABILITY Unleashed show. The show took place at the prestigious Centre In The Square – Studio Theatre and though we didn’t fill the seats to capacity, we made a good start! The idea for this show didn’t even exist prior to the…

  • Your Words Change Lives

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    Have you ever given a speech, a sermon, or held a quiet conversation that people later came back to you and said “Thank you, what you said to me changed everything for me.”? I’ve had that happen more than once and it’s blown me away. As the founder of the brand CJ Janzen | The…

  • Make Yourself Uncomfortable!

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    That’s not something most people consider ‘fun’, yet today, that’s exactly what I’m doing. Torrid, a Plus sized Women’s Clothing copany is holding a Modeling contest. Who am *I* to even consider stepping up to put myself in front of a camera?!?! I’m 50+, I’m disabled, I’m queer-looking, and though I love myself, I’m like…

  • 🎶With A Lil’bit of Luck🎶

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    With 6 days before I compete in North America’s largest Inspirational Speaking contest – Speaker Slam, I have been working my tail off. I have been learning new skills, trying very scary things, and realizing that I DO have what it takes to be an international speaker, author, and entrepreneur. Who knew?!?! I certainly didn’t!…

  • 5,4,3,2,1 – SEND!

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    Well, after YEARS of trying and STILL not 100% sure I have the timing right. I have hit the SEND button!!! I have spoken in other speeches and articles the importance of being willing to try new things, no matter how scary that sometimes is. Your willingness to F.A.I.L – First Opportunity In Learning, is…

  • It’s Hard To Say Goodbye

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    Today a friend of mine will be taking a heroic exit from this world. Maggie has opted to use the M.A.I.D (Medical Assistance In Dying) program. Margie developed ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and deteriorated quickly. She made the decision with her family to not live under those extreme circumstances. I was not given enough time…

  • Be Authentically You

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    Whether it’s being on TV, giving speeches from my bed because I’m to weak to sit up in my wheelchair, or trying something new and scary…I am unapologetically me! Today I did something SO far out of my comfort zone that I’m still not sure if I will take the next step of showing up…

  • Welcome!!!

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    This is the home of CJ Janzen | The Singing Speaker! This is a work in progress and in time it, like me, will ✨SPARKLE✨, but this is as good at my rudimentary skills can accomplish…for now! As I recommend to everyone, try new things, be willing to fail, because success will follow! I look…