Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speakers

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Zai Miztiq Singapore

Author encouraging people to bring out the resilient, confident, compassionate leader in you

Sheila Vijeyarasa Australia

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

Lena Thompson United Kingdom

The key to a meaningful life lies in embracing your unique purpose and not comparing your journey to anyone else’s

Olamide Omajuwa Alli Nigeria

Passionate about women becoming confident, self aware and body positive

Donna Maree Morrison Australia

Pioneer female electrician, trailblazing entrepreneur, neurodiverse leadership specialist & author championing psychologically safe, high performing workplaces

Dr. Marcia Brandon Barbados

Specialising in women economic empowerment through entrepreneurship

Catherine Murnin Ireland

Health & wellbeing expert, author & podcast host

Genny Jones AKA Confident Queen United Kingdom

IWD 2026 "Give To Gain" Keynote & 15-Min Energiser Single mum to being on BGT, delivering laughter yoga, resilience keynotes & women’s leadership workshops.

Dr Daksha Trivedi United Kingdom

Scientist, public health researcher, cancer survivor and health equality campaigner

Dr. Baroness Helen Newlove LLD (hc) DCL United Kingdom

From horrific events, even those most affected can strive against adversity to achieve their goals

Emma Jane Taylor United Kingdom

Emma Jane Taylor is the voice you remember. A global force for truth, empathy and change, she speaks with lived experience and a courage that moves rooms. If you want impact that stays with your audience long after the event, book her.

Masturah Nantume Canada

Period-poverty survivor and nonprofit founder transforming lived experience into action through youth empowerment.

Barbara C. Pamplin United States

Author & speaker helping Black women with tools & ideas to reduce stress & transform toxic self-beliefs

Rose McGowan United States

Cultural icon who stood up to Hollywood’s desire to destroy her, a remarkable woman willing to speak about highs and lows of her career

Abbie Williams Australia

Mental health charity founder, inspired by lived experience

Michelle Raymond United Kingdom

HR Consultant, Visibility Strategist & award-winning TEDx Speaker

Esther Lawton United Kingdom

Fertility Women’s Health Practitioner offering insight into transforming health naturally

Kavita Basi United Kingdom

Author, speaker, ecoActivist, YouTuber, Founder

Esther Hephzibah Canada

A catalyst for transformation, guiding women with Inclusive Leadership & Emotional Intelligence, illuminating paths to personal growth

Monica Clarke-Bennett South Africa

Survivor of Apartheid helping women find their voice

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