Female Speakers

Susan Harness is the author of Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption and High Plains Book Award winner in the categories of Indigenous Writer and Creative Nonfiction. A member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, her interest in transracial adoption in general, and American Indian transracial adoption specifically, extends well beyond the academic.  She has […]

Anna Turney accident in 2006 left her paralysed from the waist down, but she just wanted to compete in the Winter Games; that was her dream, her passion, her goal. Anna didn’t give up on her dreams and after spending a long five weeks in a Japanese hospital, she returned to Britain and instantly began […]

Natalie Torres-Haddad is a two time TEDX Speaker An international Award Winning Author from her 2012 book, a bilingual podcast host of Financially Savvy in 20 minutes, international keynote speaker and educator. Her activities have been featured in the Huffington Post, LA Times, 60 second docs and a Honda commercial as herself a Financial Expert, […]

Dara Treseder is a powerhouse in the world of global marketing, innovation, and leadership. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Autodesk, she oversees the company’s worldwide marketing strategy, driving customer-centric growth, brand expansion, and industry-leading transformation initiatives. With a career that spans influential roles at Peloton, Carbon, GE, and Apple, Dara brings unmatched insight into […]

Multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Zoe Jackson MBE – Inspiration set up the Living the Dream Performing Arts Company at the age of 16 in 2006 to inspire young people and to subsidise her own performing arts education. Zoe Jackson started Living the Dream with a few hundred pounds of sponsorship from family and friends and went on […]

Obsessed with possibility, Dr Stacey Ashley helps leaders to flourish while they navigate the complexities of globalization, technological advancement, social interconnectivity, massively accelerating change, and a multi-generational workforce operating in a flexible work environment. With over 30 years’ experience, Stacey has helped 1000’s to develop their leadership competence, confidence and credibility. The author of five […]

Deborah Deras stands as an eminent figure in the realm of professional speaking and influence, recognized across North America for her captivating presence and profound insights. As one of the foremost Latina speakers and influencers, she possesses a magnetic ability to engage and inspire audiences from diverse backgrounds. With an impressive roster of engagements, Deborah […]

Martine Wright MBE is a Paralympian and an inspirational speaker who lost her legs during the 7/7 London Bombings. The 2005 London Bombings were a series of coordinated suicide attacks targeting civilians on public transport during the morning rush hour on 7th July 2005. As a result of the 7/7 attacks, fifty-two people lost their […]

Kindra Hall first captivated an audience in the spring of 1992. While fulfilling a 5th-grade language arts assignment, she read a story to a room of lively third graders, discovering her innate talent for storytelling. This early experience sparked a journey that predated storytelling rise as a coveted skill in the business world. Today, Kindra […]

Andrea Slattery is a highly respected keynote speaker and trailblazer in the world of finance and leadership. With a distinguished career that spans over two decades, Andrea has become synonymous with innovation, strategic thinking, and empowering organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving economic landscape. Her dynamic presentations inspire audiences to reimagine their approach to financial […]

Valerie Red-Horse, of Cherokee heritage, graduated cum laude from UCLA’s Theater Arts Department and further studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. She began her entertainment career with extensive television and film work as a leading actress. Valerie turned to writing, developing and producing in 1993.  Her original screenplay, LOZEN, based on the life story […]