Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speakers

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Imani MgGee-Stafford Australia

NBL star who shares her powerful story about mental health, resilience, sports and being a black woman

J'Anmetra Waddell United States

Author of Fearless Woman Born to Give Thanks and Transition to Freedom

Tamar Cohen Canada

Vibrant laughter virtuoso who infuses creativity, playfulness, and whimsy into every session

Holly Ferling Australia

Cricket champion, commercial radio journalist and podcast host

Lisen Ydse Christiansen Norway

Culture curator, entrepreneur, creative, experienced business consultant & mentor

Paula Tufa Australia

An inspiring & heart warming keynote on rising up in business

Samantha Paige United States

Living with yourself outside the box: "Flat" Body Activist inspires body positivity and self-acceptance.

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer United Kingdom

Inspirational neurodiversity expert with lived experience of ADHD, autism, late diagnosis and recovery from severe mental illness

Clare O Connor Ireland

Championing females in STEM & non-traditional roles | Pioneering Marine Engineering Officer | TEDx Speaker | Coach Mentor Trainer

Niadu Allen United States

Transformative Speaker & resilient advocate leveraging lived experience & systemic collaboration to dismantle barriers, empower women & drive lasting, equitable social change globally

Praise Obaribirin Nigeria

Amazon author, voice over talent, public speaking coach and child bullying advocate

Camilla Thompson Australia

Author & executive coach helping women restore energy, regulate stress & sustain high performance without burning out their health

Sarah Flynn United States

Award-winning entertainer, educator & mentor for emerging feminine leaders

Abigail Barnes United Kingdom

Transformational Keynote Speaker, Time Management Author, Podcast Host & Productive Wellbeing Advocate

Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC United States

Advancing resilience, diversity, equity, inclusion, leadership & well-being. This

Ellen MacArthur United Kingdom

Solo long-distance yachtsman who broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe

Jess Stuart New Zealand

International speaker and author of 8 books

Kathleen O’Kelly-Kennedy Australia

Adventurous, fun-loving Paralympian sportswoman, philanthropist and mentor

Lakeisha Patterson Australia

A decorated Australian Paralympian with a never-quit attitude and an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles

Caron Asgarali Trinidad and Tobago

Helping others using the principles of building resilience adopted from her system the GAMESHIFTER

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