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Anna Meares Australia

Only athlete in Australian Olympic history, from any sport, to win individual medals at four consecutive Olympic Games

Deborah Frances-White United Kingdom

Comedian, bestselling author and host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast

Sienna Mallon Australia

27 year old LGBTQIA explosives superintendent inspiring young women to work in the mining industry

Caroline Mohr Germany

Former Golf professional and European champion who survived both an earthquake and cancer

Jessica Ennis-Hill United Kingdom

Olympic Gold Medallist, Former British Record Holder in Hurdles and 100m, 3 x World Champion and 1 x European Champion

Jillian Penkin United States

Woman in construction with over 15 years in the industry

Thi Be Nguyen Canada

Refugee story of determination. resilience & empowerment to achieve happiness & success

Victoria (Mrs. Chuck) Yeager United States

Dream big. Push boundaries. Plant passion & boldness. The Boldness & Passion for Excellence that drove Chuck Yeager to break the sound and thus the space barriers, planting passion and inspiring audiences to soar with boldness and excellence.

Shamieka Sims United States

A six time National Pageant Queen with a passion for community service

Shantelle Thompson Barkindji Warrior Australia

First Nations woman, Mother of 6, Athlete, Author, Indigiprenuer, Kiilalaana Foundation founder

Christina D. George United States

Facing reality under pressure, remaining present, and choosing with discernment

Lisa LaMaitre Australia

Award Winning connector, health educator, inspirer, business creative and PTSD Thriver

TracyAnn Schuur Canada

Unleashing the wise woman within

Sarah Ayton OBE United Kingdom

Double Olympic Gold medalist & world champion

Kanya King United Kingdom

Founder of the MOBO Awards, one of London's Most Influential People and in the Powerlist of Britain's Most Influential Black People

Anupa Devi United Kingdom

Award-winning Podcast Host, As Seen in Forbes, International Keynote Speaker and Resilience Coach empowering women through emotional, physical, spiritual and mental resilience, self-worth and personal transformation.

Maggie Sarfo United Kingdom

The blurred lines between programmed & human emotions: Exploring women’s powerful role in the future of work & life

Ilianibeth Rachell Panama

Panamanian Talent Developer Coach who believes that today's income does not determine your future

Kirsty Fields Australia

Library tech who became a rugby league coach to business owner

Barbara Frankson United States

Empowering & inspiring women on walking in their full potential, purpose, & worth & facilitating crucial conversations on Racism

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