Darci Lang is an engaging, entertaining, and powerful speaker whose “Focus on the 90%" message is clear and insightful. It helps you improve communication, relationships, and productivity. For over thirty years, Darci Lang has been speaking and sharing her belief that each of us can hold a magnifying glass in front of our lives and choose to focus on the 90% we can control, the positive and beneficial, or the 10% we can't control, those things and people that bother us and drag us down. Darci speaks from the heart and has an urgency to help people make a better life for themselves.

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If anyone understands that life is what you make it, it’s Darci Lang. Darci has discovered a solution to help you define your life, do your job, and connect with the people who matter most.

For over 30 years, Darci has been speaking and sharing her belief that each of us can hold a magnifying glass in front of our lives and choose to either focus it on the 90% we can control, the positive and beneficial, or the 10% we can’t control, those things and people that bother us and drag us down. This one simple concept continues to keep her upright and grounded and has proven to be a life-changer, which she has shared with audiences across Canada.

Darci wrote her first bestselling book, Focus on the 90%: One Simple Tool to Change the Way You View Your Life. This was the beginning of a life-changing four-book 90% philosophy series that helps you focus, live, lead, and embrace your life journey to the fullest. She helps transform cultures, engage employees, and, in turn, boost morale and profitability; her connection to her audience is astounding.

As a speaker, Darci’s presentation takes a “my life is my message” approach, pulling from early years of trauma to owning multiple successful businesses. Darci helps companies and organizations take a “lay that sucker out” direct approach to confronting negative influences and helps them transform cultures and perspective shifts, boosting morale and profitability. Darci’s entertaining and powerful message has won her a spot on the 40 Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Hall of Fame recipient list.

Darci Lang is an inspirational speaker, an award-winning entrepreneur, a bestselling author, a wife, and a mom to rescue pets and two adult children, whose simple tools help individuals reframe the way they look at and think about their work and interactions and relationships with others.

Rik Ocvirk is a seasoned hospitality executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across restaurant operations, destination management, and large-scale event programming in Canada. He is currently Vice President at The Distillery Restaurants Corp. and plays a key leadership role within the Distillery Historic District, one of Canada’s most iconic cultural and culinary destinations. 

Throughout his career, Rik has built, scaled, and led high-performing teams responsible for complex, high-volume food and beverage operations, premium guest experiences, and nationally recognized events. His portfolio includes oversight of restaurants, catering, festivals, and immersive public programming, contributing to the Distillery District’s reputation as a world-class arts, entertainment, and tourism destination.

Previously, Rik served as Director of Restaurants & Catering at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), where he managed hospitality operations for major professional sports and entertainment venues. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions with globally recognized hospitality brands including Planet Hollywood, Indian Motorcycle Café, and several acclaimed Toronto restaurants, gaining deep operational and financial expertise across diverse service models. 

Rik holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from McMaster University and has pursued advanced professional certification in wine and beverage education through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and sommelier-focused programs. His leadership approach blends commercial performance with creativity, placemaking, and a deep appreciation for food, drink, and community-driven experiences. 

Known for his collaborative leadership style and hands-on operational insight, Rik continues to shape some of the most successful hospitality destinations and events in the country while mentoring teams and contributing to industry organizations across Ontario.