Lacey Artemis

Producer | Performer | Host/Facilitator | Speaker | Writer

UPCOMING EVENTS

(H) The Play Lab - Rediscover Playfulness as an Adult (Feb 19, 2025)
(P) Comedy Set @ Firecracker Department Comedy Brunch (Feb 2025)
(H) Menage a Soir Winter Edition (TBD)
(H) Toronto Artist Circle (TBD)H - Hosting
P - Performing

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ABOUT

Lacey (she/they) grew up a shy, awkward introvert but has blossomed into a versatile and dynamic creative producer, performer, and speaker.
She is a late-diagnosed 'neurosparkly' multi-passionate (aka polymath).
Lacey is also a member of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.She originally went to school for Multimedia Design and Entertainment Administration and has the unique distinction of being an accountant turned performer. She has been building her entrepreneurial chops since 2013. Lacey has taken improv classes at Second City, as well as comedy and puppetry classes at Bad Dog Theatre.Since 2003, Lacey has been self-producing multimedia projects including music albums, podcasts, youtube, books, graphic design series, and more. Since 2020, she has been honing her skills as a performer, speaker, and event/community organizer.Lacey has a great passion for connecting with people to build community, and using creativity to teach, empower, and liberate people.

FUN FACTS

Lacey has studied a few different languages to varying degrees - Spanish, French, American Sign Language (ASL), and Japanese. She hopes to travel in the future to speak and perform around the world.While Lacey is right hand dominant, she wears her puppet on her left hand to make controlling the arm rods easier.She enjoys skating, biking, climbing, and swimming for physical activity. Lacey also enjoys board games, video games, escape rooms, and other puzzles.

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UPCOMING EVENTS(H) The Play Lab - Rediscover Playfulness as an Adult (Feb 19, 2025)
(P) Comedy Set @ Firecracker Department Comedy Brunch (Winter 2025)
(H) Menage a Soir Winter Edition (TBD)
(H) Toronto Artist Circle (TBD)H - Hosting
P - Performing

PAST EVENTS (2024)-Menage a Soir - An evening of Conversation and Connection (Aug 2024)
-Family Feud Trivia Game Show @ Glad Day Bookstore (July 2024)
-Toronto Artist Circle (Apr 2024)
-Wordplay Workshop @ Gold Comedy Club (Feb 2024)

COMEDY & IMPROV-Standup Comedy @ Firecracker Department Comedy Brunch (Winter 2025)
-Standup Comedy @ On Wednesday We Wear Pink (Mar 2024)
-Standup Comedy @ Breakout Showcase (Jan 2024)
-Standup Comedy @ Black Sheep Comedy (Dec 2023)
-Standup Comedy @ Bad Dog Theatre Showcase (Nov 2023)CLASSES TAKEN-Puppetry for Television @ Little Shadow Productions (Winter 2025)
-Beginner Puppetry @ Bad Dog Theatre (Fall 2024)
-Standup Comedy Level 1 @ Bad Dog Theatre Showcase (Fall 2023)
-Improv Levels 1 to 5 @ Second City Toronto (2017 - 2018)

STORYTELLING PERFORMANCES"Alter Egos" @ Generation Women (Oct 2024)
"Mother's Day Story" @ But That's Another Story (May 2024)
"Surprise Nickname" @ Replay Storytelling (May 2024)
"The Incident in Home Room" @ Replay Storytelling (Apr 2024)
"Untitled Short Story" @ Improv for Storytelling (Feb 2024)

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR-Playfulness Workshop for Grown Ups (Early 2025)
-'Wordplay Workshop' @ Gold Comedy Club (Jan 2024)
-Hat Collecting 'Playdate' Zoom Workshop (Apr 2022)
-'Friendworking' Event @ The Bassline (Summer 2018)
-Assistant Workshop Facilitator @ Logics Academy (2016)
-Presenter / Trainer (Digital Asset Library Platform) @ City of Toronto (2015)
-Learning Materials Researcher and Reviewer @ FluentIn3Months.com (2015)
-Presenter / Product Demonstrations @ Squag.com (2015)

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER-Producer/Host @ Hat Collecting Video Podcast - YouTube (2020 - 2022)
-Producer/Host @ Artemis Creates Twitch & YouTube Channel (2020 - 2021)
-The Curiosity Guide Series of educational ebooks (2014-2020)
-Parker & Tucker short fiction novel (2019)
-Independent Musician / Composer / Mixer / Producer (2004 - 2018)
-Producer/Host @ T.M.I.T. Project Video Podcast (2016)
-Producer/Host @ N.I.M.H. Podcast (2013 - 2015)

PODCAST GUEST APPEARANCES-The Dork Forest Ep 655 (2022)
-Friends in Your Ears (2022)
-The Multipotentialite Podcast (2022)
-Dystopian Telephone Season 1 (2021)

EDUCATION-Multimedia Design (2yr)
-Entertainment Administration (2yr)
-Business Admin - Accounting (2yr)
-(ICF) International Coaching Federation Associate Coaching Certification Program - In Progress(2024-2025)

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TESTIMONIALS

"I love how you're an action taker. That's my biggest takeaway from talking to you today, I'm just inspired. You go investigate the options and you go do the things. It's so great to see, and motivating!
- Heather DiSanto

"I just want to say that you are an inspiration for me, going through your social media because I have been wanting to be more of an artist and a playful and creative artist and I didn't have any role models. It's a specific niche in some ways I feel like and I actually looked at your stuff when I first met you and it was really inspiring to me. I just got your newsletter and I think it's awesome. I would love to go to your events - I want to connect more with people in this kind of creative playful space.."
- Harrison Ho-Tom

"Your energy is infectious... It is inspiring me to work on my goals more..
I might actually have to get off my @ss and work on better habits.
How dare you, but also thank you."
- Alexandra Franks

"Lacey’s gameshow trivia event “Sapphic Family Feud” was a vibrant and joyous celebration of community and connection. The event was packed with entertaining questions that had everyone laughing, guessing, and cheering as teams battled it out. It was such a fun night that brought together members of the community in a way that felt warm, inclusive, and celebratory. Lacey’s energy and charm as a host kept the atmosphere electric, making it a standout event.I’ve been consistently impressed by Lacey’s creativity, ambition, and proactivity. Whether coming up with engaging original event concepts like this one, pursuing her personal projects, or her love of puns she exudes passion and dedication. She has a natural ability to take an idea and turn it into something that feels fresh, intentional, and genuinely fun. Her work reflects a rare drive to make things happen. It’s inspiring to see someone so wholeheartedly invested in creating meaningful experiences for the community."
- Sarah M

"I had the absolute pleasure of attending a gameshow trivia event hosted by Lacey. It was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.Lacey went above and beyond to create a fun and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable. I can tell that a lot of thought was put into every aspect of the evening."
- Katie K

"Can I just say you're [really] doing it. So many people complain about job, living situation, partner, but here you are popping the cork, not taking no for an answer, and pushing towards the next step forward."
- Kat H

From guests of the Hat Collecting Podcast [2020-2022]“Lacey’s questions are incisive and thought-provoking, and as with any great interviewer, it’s always clear that she is truly listening to you and deeply considering what you’ve said. Her show feels like a welcoming space, even (or especially) for weirdos who’ve taken the road less traveled.”
– Kate Sloan (Episode #038)“Such a great variety of guests and topics, and Lacey made the process so easy from beginning to end! There are a lot of run-of-the-mill podcasts out there and Hat Collecting is not. It’s unique, insightful, thoughtful, and quirky. I loved it.”
– Rachel Kelly (Episode #033)“I really enjoyed the layout and format. I appreciate Lacey wanting to share other people's stories and it was an honor to be featured. Lacey is a great storyteller and I know anyone featured on this podcast will have a wonderful time chatting with her.”
– Blaire Caplan (Episode #032)“Our interview was absolutely wonderful Lacey made me feel very comfortable and extremely prepared. The show is always rich in content and bright in personality.”
– Ama Scriver (Episode #030)“The interview was absolutely therapeutic in how it encouraged introspection. Lacey was very professional and amiable.”
– Quinn Dean (Episode #029)“Lacey was a delight to collaborate with, genuinely interested in what I had to say and quick to make the experience comfortable for me. Enjoyable!”
– Kitty Stryker (Episode #028)“When being a guest on a podcast, you want to know what to expect. Lacey goes the extra mile for the guest. She was patient and kind and was an exceptional listener.”
– Mallory McGrath, Viive Planning (Episode #027)“I had a great time! The show was well planned and organized which minimized stress.”
– Carley @adhadult (Episode #024)“I’ve done a number of interviews over the years (both as an interviewer and interviewee) and this was one of the most relaxed yet organized interview experiences I’ve ever had. It was a really great experience.”
– Claire AH (Episode #017)"Hat Collecting was engaging and fun. Lacey is a great host who has created a process that helps you feel prepared prior to the recording and comfortable and relaxed during the episode. Her questions are thought-provoking and meaningful.”
– Marnie Luck (Episode #016)“Filming with Lacey was a relaxed and comfortable experience. Lacey also did a fantastic job accommodating my concerns regarding privacy. She took great care in editing the final product as well!”
– Nadi Z (Episode #013)“Lacey is a fabulous host. She makes the conversation as welcoming as talking to a good friend. She is open to supporting guests in whatever they need to feel comfortable.”
– Jade Pichette (Episode #006)“I had never been interviewed in this format before so it was a little nerve-racking in that I didn’t know what to expect. I was extremely pleased with how it turned out. During the show I was very comfortable and was sad when it had to end! If you’re new to being interviewed, Lacey is really great at helping newbies be more comfortable.”
– Victoria H (Episode #005)

BOOKS

Lacey has been a writer for much of her life, and has written both fiction and non-fiction. See below for her available works.

New Book Coming Soon - TBA 2025

Lacey is writing a book about her experience doing a total 180 shift career wise, and what she has learned along the way that can be of value to others looking to do the same.Join the Artemis Cluster email newsletter to be the first to know when this book is available for purchase!

Parker & Tucker: Private Investigators (2020)

Lacey's first short fiction novel was published in 2020, and chronicles two LGBTQ private investigators working to solve a crime in a small town. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.

The Curiosity Guide Series of ebooks (2014-2020)

The Curiosity Guides are a series of curated educational ebooks.Lacey is what is known as an 'autodidact' (aka 'self directed learner') and since she really enjoys sharing what she has learned, she took the time to compile as she learned to create helpful resources for others.All the curiosity guides are available for free.

Digital Reflections - A Compilation

This free to download PDF contains 6 articles written by Lacey, focusing on the subjects of social media and memes, digital life and privacy, mental health, and more.Each of these articles was originally published on Medium.com.
Lacey's blog now lives on Substack.Articles included:
"This."
"Tricking Your Perception is Easier Than You Think"
"Screw Big Data, Track Yourself"
"How Social Media Meme Pages Can Subtly Brainwash You"
"Quitting Social Media to Improve Your Mental Health"
"Is Social Media Broken Beyond Hope?"Download PDF

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