Toronto’s First SWaNKfest Takes Place in April – “Single-Women-and-No-Kids”
There is an evolution taking place and this spring the first SWaNKfest will be happening in Toronto to bring 100 SWaNKs together in celebration, sisterhood, and connection. Are you an unmarried woman who has never had children? If so, you are a SWaNK, and you are invited to SWaNKfest Toronto 2026!
SWaNK and the SWaNK Evolution was founded by Toronto-born Visionary Artist, Carolyn Quan, in 2013 when she resided in the San Francisco Bay Area. Quan lived in the United States for 36 years, as a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, and recently re-established her residency in Ontario where she was born and raised. With over 900 members of the SWaNK Toronto Meetup group, she was inspired to produce the SWaNKfest.
SWaNK stands for “Single Women and No Kids” and the SWaNK Evolution is taking place right now in today’s modern society. It is a time in human development where more and more women are choosing to be unmarried and choosing not to have children. We are also in a time where more and more women, not by choice, are finding themselves unmarried and childfree, yet still feel fulfilled in their lives. SWaNKs include both “SWaNKs by Choice” and “SWaNKs by Circumstance”.
The SWaNKfest will feature musical performances by three dynamic entertainers, an inspirational talk from
a motivational speaker, food, non-alcoholic beverages, raffles, and meaningful connection with other SWaNKs. It will be held at Alternity – a beautiful intimate downtown Toronto venue. (alternity.ca/pages/our-place)
SWaNKfest Toronto 2026 features the following.
Flavia Abadía, also known as Your Girl Flav, is an International DJ and recording artist based in Toronto, known for her high-energy, global-inspired sound. She performs at major events and professional sports games, including regular appearances with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Flavia will also be giving a talk at the event. She is an International speaker, certified coach, and
transformational storyteller. After surviving a near-fatal car accident and rebuilding her life from the ground up, she turned adversity into purpose and impact. Today, Flavia shares the practical mindset tools and strategies that helped her heal, grow, and achieve her dreams—now performing and speaking for thousands worldwide. Her talks are warm, empowering, and action-oriented, leaving audiences with clarity, confidence, and the
courage to go after what they truly want. (YourGirlFlav.com)
Jordana Talsky is a Toronto-based singer and recording artist known for her versatile voice across jazz, pop, soul, funk, world music, and a cappella. Trained in opera and classical music, she incorporates live vocal looping and performs in multiple languages. She has toured internationally, released three albums, and received
recognition from CBC Searchlight, the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, and the Sarah Vaughan
International Vocal Competition. (JordanaTalsky.com)
Gina P. is a Toronto-based singer, independent artist and live entertainment producer, known for her silky-warm tone and soulful delivery. Rooted in R&B, neo-soul, and jazz, her sound reflects influences including Anita Baker, Angie Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Jill Scott. Her performances are genuine, expressive and deeply engaging. Gina released two singles in 2021, Magic and Charade, both available on streaming platforms. Gina continues to perform in the Toronto and GTA with top musicians and is working on new music to release in the future.(instagram.com/ginapmusic)
Where: Alternity – 333 Bloor St. W. (next to the Bata Shoe Museum)
When: Saturday, April 18 from 2 pm to 8:30 pm
Tickets can be purchased online at SWaNKevolution.com/tickets
* Tickets are limited to the first 100 SWaNKs and are $99 per SWaNK.
About the Founder of SWaNK:
Carolyn Quan is a “SWaNK by Choice”, a multiple-award-winning artist, an advocate for social justice,
solopreneur, and creative visionary. Her professional background includes art direction and design in the music and entertainment industries in New York and Toronto, as well as over 20 years as a fine artist in Hawaii,
California and Arizona. She has been featured in over 20 publications, on radio and television, and in a
documentary film produced by the CBC. Her art is held in the permanent collection of the Kinsey Institute and
in private collections worldwide. She is the winner of over 20 international art awards. (CarolynQuan.com)
Inspired to create a movement that supports women and disseminates the myth that being a single/unmarried woman without children is “bad” or undesirable, she gave birth to the SWaNK Evolution. It is a passionate goal of Carolyn’s to create a higher level of understanding of SWaNKs and the issues faced by them in today’s mainstream society.
