Catarina Tucker is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of two distinct businesses—Barnastics, an experiential event agency, and Snuggle Sense, a sensory-focused sleep brand. Drawing from her extensive experience in hospitality and her personal journey as a sleep-deprived mom, Catarina has turned her passions into thriving ventures that focus on creating memorable brand experiences and promoting better sleep.

Pru Raymond is a entrepreneur who founded a business by combining her expertise as a professional educator with her passion for yarn craft. In doing so, Pru has grown a successful niche business, unrivalled in Australia. Over the last eight years, Pru has sold out knitting workshops all over Australia and USA, collaborating with other small businesses to support a sustainable yarn craft “ecosystem”.  Pru is passionate about Slow Fashion, and sees her range of indie knitting patterns as a way to empower mindful makers. A range of Pru’s books, designed to support knitters on their learning journey and their real-life travels to yarn stores are available on Amazon globally.

“Start-up life comes with turbulence, especially in the early months (even years), but learning not to get unsettled by this and leaning into this disruption and seeking opportunity, is how new ideas form and how your products and services take shape.” - Tara Jacobsen

Amanda doesn't just talk about trauma; she embodies it, having navigated a staggering array of life's most challenging experiences. But this isn't a story of victimhood. It's a story of triumph. In her keynotes and workshops she transitions from shared experience to practical solutions, offering a three-part framework “LIFE” (Living Intentionally. Fully. Empowered) because she isn't just about understanding trauma; she's about overcoming it.

Hazel Theocharous is a dynamic talent management expert, entrepreneur and learning & development consultant with over 15 years of experience. As the founder of Empowering Your Career and Empowering Your Staff, she helps professionals and businesses unlock their full potential through tailored training and coaching solutions. With a strong background in corporate training, office management and leadership development, Hazel has worked across multiple industries, including legal, financial services, recruitment and professional consultancy. She is passionate about guiding individuals through career transitions and helping businesses build high-performing teams. Her expertise in career coaching, professional skills development and workplace transformation makes her a sought-after voice in talent and career growth.

Katja Gottschalk is the founder of PC Harmony, a tech company that provides IT support, web design, and hosting services with a strong focus on accessibility, patience, and customer empowerment. A woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, she built her business from the ground up while raising two young children as a single parent. With a background in sales and training, she has a talent for breaking down complex tech concepts into easy-to-understand solutions. Her mission is to make technology more approachable for individuals, businesses, and communities—especially those often overlooked in the tech industry, such as elderly clients, people with disabilities, and small business owners. She won the UK Enterprise Award in 2024 for the “Best Computer Repair Business 2024”.

Internationally accredited and multi-award-winning with almost two decades of experience in dermatology, plastic surgery and cosmeceutical formulating, Isabella is the creator of the Ragan Skin product line, and currently operates private clinic, Isabella Loneragan Skin.

Jennifer Gray is an entrepreneurial well-being expert whose own journey to find a fulfilling career inspires her work. From running a successful business in New York’s finance sector to becoming a multi state licensed mental health therapist and EMDR clinician, Jennifer offers a unique blend of business expertise and therapeutic insight. She specializes in supporting entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and architects in navigating the many challenges of executive strain and work-life balance. Jennifer’s actionable strategies foster self-discovery and sustainable change with transformative tools for personal and professional growth.

Summer Schneider, a dedicated educator, founded Legacy College Prep to provide students in the Bronx with a rigorous academic experience and a supportive community. With years of experience in education, Summer has implemented innovative programs and initiatives to prepare students for college and beyond. Her commitment to equity and excellence has made Legacy College Prep a model for educational success.

Lisa Hawkins is the founder of Life Balance Essentials, a bespoke service specialising in inbox management and life admin support for senior executives and successful business owners. With over a decade of experience, Lisa is passionate about helping clients reclaim their time and focus on what matters most. Known for her strategic approach to organisation and productivity, she has recently launched a membership platform and provides workshops designed to empower individuals with time management skills.