The votes are in, and we have a winner!!!
This year’s contest has been so dramatic – every day the voting put someone else in the lead. I hope you’ll take the time to look at all of these videos and learn from how they flow and tell a story, to where they inject us with laughter or heart.
We were looking for the following:
✨ Short + sweet (get to the good stuff fast)
✨ Engaging in the FIRST 3 seconds
✨ Strong storytelling (bonus points for humor!)
✨ Personality shining through
✨ A clear message that makes decision-makers say “YES.”
Big Congratulations go to Vanessa McNeal, who takes home the title!!!
Her video caught our attention early, oozed heart and showcased her as a relatable speaker with the same struggles as the rest of us.
Here are your top 3. Scroll down to see videos.
WINNER: Vanessa McNeal
2ND PLACE: Shola Richards
3RD PLACE: Amy Purdy

Here is our full list of finalists, in no particular order.
#1 KYLE SCHEELE
#2 CASSANDRA WORTHY
#3 SHOLA RICHARDS
#4 AMY PURDY
#5 RYAN ESTIS
#6 VANESSA MCNEAL
Honourable Mentions, for Attention Grabbing in the first 30 seconds, go to:
SARAH MCVANEL
REBECCA HEISS
KASSY LABORIE
JEREMY POINCENOT
PAUL J. LONG
RASHMI AIRAN