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Bianca and Kritz Sciessere Australia

Co-founders of The Big Sister Experience, inspiring the next generation with self-love & self-confidence to become the capable, resilient & empowered individuals of tomorrow

Tessa James Australia

Australian Actress featuring on some of Australia's favourite programs Home & Away and Neighbours.

Anita Carr Australia

ADHD & Mental Health Advocate, author, divorced mother of 3, discovering her identity again & wanting to inspire women to do the same

Tanya Jackson-Vaughan Australia

CEO of Dress for Success discussing the gender pay gap, gender poverty and her work addressing these challenges

Kate Russell Australia

The quiet superpower of listening: How leaders can transform conflict, reduce drama & build trust through empathy & curiosity

Maria Perera Australia

Ambassador for women in construction and experienced CEO

Amanda Johnstone Australia

3x Technology Founder, TIME Next Generation Leader, Inclusion Champion, CEO Magazine Startup Exec of the Year, LinkedIn Top Voice AI

Michelle Jenneke Australia

one of Australia’s most well-known athletes, Aussie hurdler Michelle Jenneke is notorious for her pre-race dancing

Crystal Leonardi Australia

A resilient & inspiring trailblazing advocate for women who have survived trauma

Nakshathra Suresh Australia

Digital safety and how harm reduction principles need to be incorporated in new & emerging technologies

Tiffany Cromwell Australia

Australian professional cyclist racing on the world tour with the German Registered Canyon//SRAM racing team

Ruth Kent Australia

Helping businesses make their teams happier & healthier so they can flourish in work & life

Jo Tarnawsky Australia

Former Chief of Staff to Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister & career diplomat, now a leadership strategist specialising in bravery & ethical decision-making

Alanna Kennedy Australia

Superstar Matilda, Alanna Kennedy is one of the biggest names in female football

Saalihah Seedat Australia

Mentor, personal development coach, social entrepreneur, philanthropist, thought leader

Rana Hussain Australia

Pioneer and a passionate advocate for social inclusion and reducing discrimination through the vehicle of sports and media

Mikaela and Eliza Greene Australia

Surfing sisters Mikaela and Eliza Greene are ranked among the world’s top female surfers

Sheila Vijeyarasa Australia

Award-winning CFO turned leadership coach, empowering women & leaders to master brave conversations, resilience & transformative vision