After experiencing the profound loss of her daughter, Penn, Catherine Gulinao found herself on a journey of discovering that grief and joy can coexist, and that love never truly leaves us. Through Penn the Brave, she shares this message with honesty, warmth, and compassion, helping others find hope, purpose, and the courage to move forward while continuing to honour those they love. Our loved ones never truly leave us.

Her presentation combines professional expertise with deeply personal storytelling, creating experiences that resonate long after the event has ended.

Catherine is a seasoned consultant, facilitator, and speaker with more than 15 years of experience engaging audiences through meaningful conversations that inspire reflection, connection, and action. She has been invited to share her story as a Human Library speaker at The City of Calgary's Diversity in Leadership Conference and has spoken at events for organizations including Make-A-Wish Canada, Alberta Children’s Hospital Radio-thon, and Canadian Blood Services. In 2026, Catherine was selected as a finalist in Story Slam's Digital Story competition, where her powerful story further demonstrated her ability to move and inspire audiences. You can watch her digital story here.