Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speakers

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Regina Williams United Kingdom

Self-made speaker from extreme poverty using her story to inspire audiences

Sharon Magrath United Kingdom

Guinness World Record Atlantic rower inspiring women to believe in themselves, build resilience & redefine what’s possible at any age

Melissa Barbieri Australia

Soccer star overcoming challenges and sacrifice while being a passionate advocate of women’s health, women in sport, and diversity

Jessica Paton United Kingdom

Transformative talk turning inner critics into allies for success & happiness

Tamanna Aggarwal India

Confident, bold, fighter

Dr Rachel Ellison MBE United Kingdom

Editor BBC Afghan Woman's Hour, empowering girls, their mothers & their grandmothers. Expert global leadership coach, working across 45 different cultures & countries.

Joyce Marie Sheldon United States

Author providing women advice for successful caregiving

Mim Parisi Australia

Former competitive boxer, owner of boxing gym that helps women achieve their goals and be the best version of themselves

Vanessa Vakharia Canada

Known as The Lady Gaga of Math Education with high-energy, engaging pep talks on making failure your BFF

Maggie Alphonsi United Kingdom

Former England Women's Rugby Star who Won Seven Consecutive Six Nations Crowns & The World Cup with England

Marian Adejokun United Kingdom

Inspiring audiences with her life changing story, igniting confidence, resilience, and action

Martine Wright United Kingdom

The Last Rescued 7/7 Bombings Survivor Who Lost Both Legs in the 2005 London Terrorist Attacks

Chelsea Randall Australia

An engaging, dynamic and humble presenter who shares stories of leadership, her role within the AFLW and how to create the best version of yourself

Deborah S. Greenhut, PhD United States

Creating solutions for the global caregiver burden

Atousa Raissyan United States

Discover The Space Before Thought: Pathway to healing past trauma, fear & anxiety

Christa L Smith United States

How to cultivate calm in the midst of chaos

Jen Ferguson United States

Speaker, author, mentor and leader creating inclusive workplaces for all

Alex Scott United Kingdom

Former Professional Right-Back Footballer for Arsenal & England, English Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Liz Rotherham United Kingdom

Building resilience and the truth about mental health and wellbeing

Smitha Soni India

Marketer, psychologist, engineer & business owner

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