A global gathering of visionary changemakers
The Women Changing the World Global Summit is centred on visibility, connection and celebration — a space where ideas expand, opportunities emerge, and new levels of leadership are activated.
Across the 5 day summit, you will be immersed in a powerful program of inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking conversations and intentional networking. From women advancing human rights to those redefining industries, you will be surrounded by a dynamic global community united by a shared commitment to creating a better world.
The experience culminates in the Women Changing the World Global Awards — a powerful celebration honouring extraordinary women for their courage, innovation and impact on a global stage.
With iconic Parisian experiences, a powerful VIP Masterclass, curated Connection Dinners, global media opportunities, and unforgettable moments from Ladurée Champs-Élysées to the Seine, this is more than a summit — it is a fully immersive experience where connections deepen, visibility expands, and your next chapter begins.
"Being part of Women Changing the World has been nothing short of transformational.
From the moment I walked into the room, I was surrounded by women who are not only leaders in their industries, but who are deeply committed to creating meaningful change in the world. The calibre of conversations, the authenticity, and the collective ambition is something I’ve never experienced before.
This experience didn’t just inspire me professionally, it shifted something personally. It reminded me that there is space for all of us to rise, to lead, and to do so in a way that is both powerful and aligned.
I left feeling more confident, more connected, and more certain than ever about the impact I want to make."
Emma Sheth
Hear from world-renowned speakers, award-winning entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven pioneers who are shaping industries and leading movements.
Meet your next mentor, business partner, or lifelong ally. Whether you're scaling a company, launching a dream, or redefining your impact — connection is everything.
Celebrate the women who are changing the world in their communities and industries. The Women Changing the World Awards will honour trailblazers creating lasting change.
Designed for depth, beauty and connection. From intimate leadership gatherings to iconic Parisian moments, each experience is curated to inspire expansion — personally and professionally.
For women ready to move beyond borders. Access conversations, connections and opportunities that support international growth, visibility, and long-term impact.
"I loved meeting trailblazers, changemakers, and remarkable women dedicated to their mission, and making a difference in the world. Being surrounded by these women was like a green light from the Universe, that I was on the right path, and it felt blissful. I also loved celebrating all of these amazing women for their achievements and dedication to their purpose. It was an emotional night helping all of us to feel inspired, uplifted, and celebrated." Gaëlle Berruel
Paris 2027 Key Events
The summit will feature award-winning speakers, including Dr Tererai Trent, panel discussions & engaging workshops, as well as time for networking. From advocates advancing human rights to entrepreneurs driving industry change, this event will connect you with a room of diverse female leaders who are all united by their passion and commitment to creating a meaningful difference in the world
Women Changing The World VIP Entrepreneurs Afternoon Tea
Join high profile successful Entrepreneurs for this very special afternoon of networking, sharing and learning over a delicious afternoon tea. Make high calibre connections and contacts.
The Women Changing The World Industry Awards are announced during afternoon ceremony to recognising the work of incredible women making a positive difference in the world across a range of industries and areas including business, sustainability, health, education, product development, innovation and technology.
Leadership Event at Angelina's Cafe
Join us at the iconic Angelina's Cafe in Paris for the Global Leadership Seminar. Delegates will have the opportunity to speak on a panel with time for networking. As well as hearing from Paris based entrepreneurs sharing their insights on doing business in Europe.
Seine Dinner Cruise
Celebrate the winners of the Women Changing The World Awards on an unforgettable night on the Seine, Enjoy a 3 course meal at our dinner cruise in Paris. A night of good food, incredible sights, live music, dancing and celebration
Women Rising Book Launch
Celebrate the authors of the latest Women Changing The World Press Anthology
Dreaming Big Session
More than a beautiful Parisian experience, this is a powerful moment of integration and future planning.
Surrounded by the energy of Paris, you’ll reflect on the insights, connections, and breakthroughs from the week—and define how these will translate into real-world action.
You’ll leave with:
a clear vision for your next chapter
aligned priorities
and tangible steps to implement what you’ve gained
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Arrive, settle in, and begin to soak up the beauty and atmosphere of Paris.
Entrepreneurs Afternoon Tea at Ladurée Champs-Élysées (VIP Experience) An elegant Parisian afternoon of connection and conversation in a truly iconic setting.
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Welcome Party A warm and elegant evening to meet, connect, and begin your summit experience alongside women from around the world.
8:30am - 10:30am
Global Leadership Seminar at Angelina Paris (VIP Experience)
Begin your day in one of Paris’s most iconic cafés with a robust and dynamic session about global leadership and cultural differences.
Free Time in Paris
Enjoy the city at your own pace—wander, explore, shop, or simply take in the magic of Paris.
Optional Group Paris Experience
A curated opportunity to explore Paris together.
Morning at Leisure
Enjoy a relaxed morning before the afternoon program.
1:30pm – 5:30pm
Impact Masterclass
A powerful and immersive experience designed for women who are ready to step into their next level of leadership, visibility, impact, and purpose.
This transformational session goes beyond inspiration, creating space for deeper reflection, strategic thinking, and meaningful conversation around what comes next in your life, business, leadership, and legacy.
Through guided exercises, curated discussions, and connection with other ambitious women from around the world, you’ll gain:
8:00pm
Paris Connection Dinners
Enjoy intimate dinners in small, curated groups at local Parisian restaurants.These groups will continue beyond the event as connection pods.
8:30am – 3:00pm
Women Changing The World Global Summit
A dynamic day of inspiring speakers, powerful stories, and global perspectives.
Global Media Lounge (Optional Visibility Experience) Available throughout the day A curated space where VIP participants can be interviewed by podcasts, publications, and media partners.
4:00pm - 8pm
Women Changing The World Awards & Dinner
An inspiring celebration recognising outstanding women creating meaningful impact around the world, followed by a buffet dinner.
10:00am – 12:00pm
Eiffel Tower “Dreaming Big” Picnic (VIP Experience)
More than a beautiful Parisian experience, this is a powerful moment of integration and future planning.
Surrounded by the energy of Paris, you’ll reflect on the insights, connections, and breakthroughs from the week—and define how these will translate into real-world action.
You’ll leave with:
a clear vision for your next chapter
aligned priorities
and tangible steps to implement what you’ve gained
Afternoon at Leisure
Enjoy your final afternoon in Paris—explore, reflect, or simply take in the moment.
7:00pm
Seine River Dinner Cruise – Celebration Dinner
A magical closing experience on the Seine.
An unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and reflection as your Paris experience comes to a close.
I loved every part of the experience, from the awards ceremony to the Eiffel Tower photoshoot, and especially the opportunity to hear from Dr. Tererai Trent, a truly powerful storyteller.
The Women Changing the World Awards is a remarkable celebration of women’s voices, impact and leadership. It creates a space that feels both deeply genuine and powerfully connected, grounded in the belief that women’s stories deserve to be seen, heard and honoured.
What makes this event so special is the environment it fosters. Women from across the globe come together not just to celebrate, but to connect, collaborate and uplift one another in a meaningful way.
There is a rare balance of heart and substance throughout the entire experience, with a strong sense of integrity, purpose and global impact woven into every element.
It truly sets a new standard for what meaningful recognition can look like, and the ripple effect extends far beyond the event itself.
It was a life changing experience to be among such extraordinary women.."
Ellie ter Haar
This summit is for the woman who knows she is meant for more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, creative, or thought leader, if you're ready to:
Then this is your moment. No more hiding. No more holding back. It's your time to speak louder and lead boldly.
Whether you're an emerging leader or an established changemaker, the Regional Women Changing the World Summit is designed to elevate your voice, expand your influence, and surround you with women who believe in big visions and bold action.
There are moments in life when stepping away from your everyday environment creates space to think differently, dream bigger, and reconnect with what truly matters.
This is one of those moments.
The Women Changing the World Global Summit in Paris is far more than an event. It is a curated experience designed to support your growth, expand your perspective, and surround you with extraordinary women from around the world who are also stepping into their next level of leadership, visibility, and impact.
Over five unforgettable days, you’ll experience a unique blend of:
You’ll leave Paris not only inspired—but with:
greater clarity and confidence, valuable new relationships and collaborations, fresh ideas and perspectives, expanded visibility and opportunities and a stronger vision for what comes next in your life, leadership, business, or impact work
For many women, the true value of this experience is not just what happens during the week in Paris—but what happens afterwards.
The conversations.
The collaborations.
The opportunities.
The renewed belief in themselves.
This is an investment not only in an experience—but in your future.
This is more than an event — it’s a launchpad for women who are ready to step into their full power, be seen on the global stage, and lead with purpose. Whether you're building your brand, growing your influence, or expanding your legacy, the Women Changing the World Summit will leave you inspired, empowered, and equipped to amplify your voice and vision across borders.
One of the most powerful parts of the Women Changing the World Global Summit has always been the women you meet.
The conversations in hallways.
The unexpected introductions.
The ideas sparked over dinner.
The collaborations that continue long after the event ends.
For 2027, we are intentionally designing even more opportunities for meaningful connection, collaboration, visibility, and global relationships throughout the Paris experience.
Because we believe extraordinary things happen when ambitious, purpose-driven women are brought together in the right environment.
CONNECTION BY DESIGN
This isn’t a event where you simply attend sessions and leave.
Every element of the experience has been thoughtfully designed to help women connect more deeply, build genuine relationships, and create opportunities that extend far beyond Paris.
From curated networking experiences to intimate dinner groups and ongoing connection pods, this is about creating an environment where meaningful conversations happen naturally
PARIS CONNECTION DINNERS - New in 2027
One of the most special additions to the Paris experience is our curated Connection Dinners.
Rather than large, overwhelming networking events, guests will enjoy intimate dinners in small groups at beautiful local Parisian restaurants.
These evenings are designed to foster:
deeper conversations
authentic connection
collaboration opportunities
and long-term relationships with women from around the world
Many of these groups will continue beyond the event as ongoing connection pods, creating a global support network long after Paris ends.
THE GLOBAL MEDIA LOUNGE - New in 2027
For women who are ready to increase their visibility and amplify their voice, the Global Media Lounge creates exciting new opportunities for exposure and thought leadership.
Throughout the Summit, selected participants will have the opportunity to be interviewed by podcasts, publications, and media partners from around the world.
This is designed to help women:
share their message on a larger stage
increase their visibility and credibility
build valuable media relationships
and position themselves as leaders and changemakers in their field
For many women, one conversation can lead to opportunities, partnerships, speaking invitations, media features, and lifelong connections.
A WARMER, MORE CONNECTED EXPERIENCE
We are also intentionally creating more opportunities for meaningful connection throughout the event itself.
From curated introductions and connection moments at the Welcome Party, to thoughtfully designed networking experiences throughout the Summit, our goal is simple:
To ensure women feel welcomed, seen, supported, and connected from the moment they arrive in Paris.
Because some of the most powerful outcomes of experiences like this are not only what happens on stage—but the conversations, collaborations, and friendships formed around it.
THIS IS MORE THAN NETWORKING
This is about:
finding your people
expanding your vision
building global relationships
creating new opportunities
and stepping into rooms where your ideas, voice, and leadership are supported and celebrated
We have seen women meet future collaborators, business partners, podcast hosts, speakers, mentors, clients, and lifelong friends through this community. You never know which conversation could change everything.
COME TO PARIS READY FOR POSSIBILITY
The Women Changing the World Global Summit is designed to leave you not only inspired—but connected, expanded, and supported in what comes next.
Because when women come together with intention, extraordinary things happen
"To be in the room with so many inspiring powerhouse women really instilled energy to keep going and think global to making a bigger impact.. to be able to share genuinely and want the best for each other, openly sharing ideas was something you don’t come across very often!
The masterclass with Dr Trent was my absolute favourite and to come together to support her fundraising goal is going to be incredible!" Tracey Constable
You can join us in Paris in a way that feels aligned with where you are right now—and where you’re ready to go next.
For women who want to be inspired, connected, and part of something global
You’ll join us for the core Summit and Awards—an incredible experience filled with powerful stories, meaningful conversations, and global perspectives.
If you’re looking to attend, learn, and connect… this is a beautiful place to start.
For women who want both inspiration and transformation
This experience brings together the most loved elements of Paris—with deeper learning and elevated connection.
You’ll enjoy:
This is for you if:
It’s a powerful step between attending… and truly stepping into your next level.
For women who want more than an event—they want an experience
This is where everything deepens.
You’ll spend five days in Paris, sharing iconic experiences like Ladurée and Angelina Paris, connecting in intimate settings, and taking part in the VIP Masterclass designed to support your next level of growth.
This is for you if:
Most women who choose this experience say it’s the conversations, the closeness, and the shared moments that stay with them long after Paris.
For women who are ready to be seen, heard, and positioned as a leader
This is a curated opportunity to step onto a global stage.
Alongside the full VIP experience, you’ll be considered for a featured speaking opportunity at the Summit and gain priority access to media interviews inside the Global Media Lounge.
This is for you if:
You don’t need to be the most experienced speaker in the room.
You simply need to be ready.
For women who are ready to be published, positioned, and remembered
This is where your voice becomes part of something bigger.
Alongside the full Speaker & VIP experience, you’ll become a contributing author in our upcoming anthology Women Rising, launching at the 2027 Women Changing the World Global Summit.
You’ll:
This is for you if:
For many women, this becomes a defining moment—
not just attending the summit, but contributing to it.
A SIMPLE WAY TO DECIDE
If you’re thinking:
“I’d love to attend” → Summit Experience
“I want something deeper and more immersive” → Masterclass Experience
“I want the full Paris experience” → VIP Experience
“I’m ready to be visible and step onto bigger stages” → Speaker Experience
“I’m ready to share my voice and create lasting impact” → Thought Leader Experience
Attend & Be Inspired
Connect & Expand
Investment: €1595
Be Seen and Heard
Investment: €2495
Be Positioned
Investment € 3529.00
Voice. Visibility and Influence
Investment: €5,490.00
"We are strong already, but together we are stronger."
Dr TERERAI TRENT
WOMEN WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
meet the 2027 Speakers soon
Be inspired by women changing the world, from high profile keynote speakers to unsung heroes sharing their story as they speak at this life-changing event.
DR TERERAI TRENT
Oprah’s “All-Time Favorite Guest” With the firm belief that education is the pathway out of poverty and a desire to give back to her community, Dr. Trent founded Tererai Trent International and supports 14 Rural Schools in Zimbabwe
PEACE MITCHELL
Peace is the co-founder of Women Changing the World Awards, Summit and Press. Peace is an international keynote speaker, TEDx speaker & author.
KATY GARNER
Award winning entrepreneur and author Katy Garner is the co-founder of Women Changing The World Awards & WCW Press,
CHERRY FARROW
I am the CEO & founder of Successful Minds Institute, an internationally recognised training organisation in NLP, Hypnotherapy, & coaching. I am a Master Trainer of NLP & Hypnosis (the second woman in Australia to hold these certifications), two-time international bestselling author, motivational speaker, stage hypnotist, & master coach. My career began in real estate before moving into senior leadership, becoming Deputy CEO in Local Government and later managing IT for four amalgamated councils.
Having overcome significant childhood trauma, I discovered the power of NLP and Time Line Therapy® to release deep emotional pain and reclaim responsibility for my life. This personal transformation fuels my mission to empower others.
From launching a global training company in a rural South Australian town against all odds to creating the world’s first Clinical Diploma of Hypnotherapy and NLP, I have dedicated over 15 years to helping people transform and lead.
KHATIJA HALABI
With a Masters in Audiology, Khatija Halabi’s work centres on connection, inclusion, and empowerment. As the founder of Casey Hearing, she removes the stigma surrounding hearing loss and helps people with hearing challenges reconnect with relationships that give life meaning.
She founded the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley to mobilise migrant women and build bridges between diverse communities in regional Victoria. Now, as Chair of Women Making It Work, she leads a not-for-profit network supporting women, particularly from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to grow in business capability.
COMFORT DONDO
Comfort Dondo is a Zimbabwean-born survivor, leader, and Founder of Phumulani: African Women Against Violence in Minnesota. Drawing from her lived experience of childhood trauma, domestic violence, and homelessness, she has built a culturally grounded movement supporting African immigrant and refugee women.
Through Phumulani, Comfort leads holistic healing initiatives, including counselling, healing circles, and community advocacy, restoring dignity, safety, and wholeness. She is a 2022 Bush Fellow and a global advocate for culturally responsive, survivor-centred care.
Comfort continues to amplify the voices of women whose stories are often unheard, creating spaces where healing, empowerment, and lasting transformation can take place.
STELLA KIKOYO
Stella Olivia Kikoyo is an award-winning empowerment leader, marketer, lecturer, and international speaker. As founder of Stellar Woman Academy, Editor-in-Chief of Stellar Woman Magazine, and host of The Stellar Woman Show, she creates platforms that elevate women’s voices and drive transformation. Interviewing global leaders like Kim Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter, she shares powerful stories that inspire action and impact. Through expertise in brand positioning, neuromarketing, NLP, and mindfulness, Stella helps women break limitations, realign with purpose, and create lasting legacies
MANDY HAWTIN
Mandy Hawtin is a qualified cosmetic chemist and the founder of Seadragon Organic, a certified organic skincare brand developed in Australia. After co-owning a successful skincare business, Mandy returned to study cosmetic chemistry in her late forties to create more technically advanced formulations. What she discovered went far beyond formulation; it revealed how the beauty industry uses compliant language, clever positioning, and emotional marketing to influence consumer choice.
Now based in Houston and working globally, Mandy is passionate about helping people understand what they are putting on their skin. Through her platform TrueBeautyWithMandy, she shares practical, science-led education that empowers consumers to make confident, informed decisions.
Her work sits at the intersection of science, ethics, and transparency, guiding others to look beyond marketing and choose products grounded in evidence.
ANGHARAD CANDLIN
Angharad spent over 30 years as a psychologist in the community services sector and observed the resilience of the most vulnerable members of society. Angharad isn’t just an onlooker though; she has experienced more challenges in her life than most people could even imagine.
Angharad developed psoriatic arthritis and multiple sclerosis in her teens; and in her 20s was diagnosed with endometriosis and told her chances of conceiving a child without assistance would be impossible. Later, five friends, her brother-in-law and father died from cancer in close succession whilst she walked the cancer road with a further seven friends who survived.
If anyone is qualified to speak about resilience it is Angharad. She has authored two multi-award winning books: Bugger Bugger Shit: My Quest for Resilience and the Anatomy of Domestic Violence: Emily’s Story. She also contributed to Whispers of Resilience: Our Stories of Multiple Sclerosis, and Resilience and Reinvention.
EMMA SHETH
Emma Sheth is an entrepreneur who has built and scaled ventures across retail, hospitality and services.
As a founder she leads teams and grows businesses across multiple industries while balancing life as a mum of two.
Emma is known for her honest, grounded approach to leadership and growth, shaped by real-world experience rather than theory.
Through her work and speaking, she shares practical insights into what it takes to build and sustain success, empowering others to create businesses and lives that support them, not consume them.
DR. TRISTINA ANDERSON
Dr. Tristina Anderson is an award-winning author, transformational architect, and international speaker dedicated to redefining how individuals lead, live, and make decisions in the face of fear. With over 25 years of experience spanning executive leadership, entrepreneurship, and advisory roles, she brings both strategic rigor and deeply lived insight to her work.
She is the author of Resilience: Picking Up My Shattered Pieces, which earned the 2025 International Impact Book Award for Female Empowerment and Author of the Year recognition. Dr. Anderson is the founder of the Fearless Living™ movement.
Her work challenges high-performing individuals to confront the hidden cost of fear and the weight of regret—guiding them to design lives rooted in truth, courage, and legacy.
DR. ADEBOLA OGUNGBADEJO
Dr. Adebola Ogungbadejo is a women and girl-child advocate, speaker, and the Founder and Director of Change Agent Network CIC, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), within BAME communities in the UK. Her work is deeply rooted in lived experience, driving her passion to break cycles of silence, empower survivors, and create safe spaces for education and dialogue.
Through community campaigns, advocacy programmes, and survivor support initiatives, she has led impactful projects that combine awareness with practical empowerment, including digital skills development and confidence-building-for-women.
Beyond her advocacy work, Dr Adebola is an IT professional, consultant, and Senior Business Analyst with a PhD in Business and Management. She is the Founder of Next Generation Analyst Ltd, where she supports individuals in transitioning into tech careers.
A recipient of several state, national, and presidential awards, she is committed to championing dignity, opportunity, and lasting change for women-and-communities.
CAROL HANLON
Founder, CEO, Belmont BEC Inc. (BEC Global); Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre WA Inc. (TCF Australia, TCF Global); BPW Business Incubator. Western Australia.
Carol Hanlon’s small business achievements have received state, national, global recognition since 1970s, as owner/designer of her own fashion label, manufacturing/wholesaling/retail/export business for 20yrs, Victoria. Since 1994, Carol established NFP organisations in WA, Belmont BEC Inc. & TCFWA Inc. 1998. Carol’s NFP projects have assisted 44,000+ small businesses in Australia & globally; including women in business support; Hosts UNCSW Forums, New York titled ‘Economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs, Gender Equality, SDGs.’
Awarded National Small Business Champion; Best National BEC Manager; WA Women’s Hall of Fame; Top 50 Small Business Leaders in Australia; ‘50 WA Women of Success’; 100 Champions of WA’; Awarded ‘Empowering Women in Community in Australia’; APEC Philippines ‘Women Icons of APEC’ Award; Women Economic Forums, India ‘Iconic Women Creating Better World for All’ Award; The Hague Netherlands ‘Exceptional Women Excellence’ Award; ‘Woman of Decade, Women Economic Forum, WA; National President AIBEF; Accredited Business Facilitator; Accredited Company Director;
DAWN WILLIAMS
Dawn Williams is a counsellor, psychotherapist, and founder of The Rebuilt Movement, a global initiative helping women rebuild their lives after trauma, abuse, and adversity. Drawing from her lived experience as a survivor of domestic violence, Dawn blends evidence-based therapy with faith-informed healing to guide lasting transformation.
She is the author of The Rebuilt Woman and creator of the Rebuilt framework—a step-by-step pathway from survival to leadership, now delivered through programs, workshops, and community-based healing circles.
Dawn is known for her powerful, hope-filled message: that trauma does not have the final word—rebuilding is possible. Her work has supported thousands of women to reclaim their identity, restore their voice, and step into purpose.
Her mission is to raise a global movement of “Rebuilt Women” who don’t just heal—but go on to rebuild others.
TANYA HICKS
Tanya Hicks is a clinician, systems thinker, speaker, and author based on Gubbi Gubbi Country on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. She is currently completing a Master of Counselling.
She is the founder of Misfit Matriarch and architect of clinical and community systems that change conditions, not people, across leadership, education, parenting, and organisational environments.
Her work asks a question most change efforts skip. What are the conditions doing before anyone tries?
Her book ENOUGH: For the Enduring reframes what it means to support capable people who keep hitting the same wall, not because they lack capacity, but because the conditions surrounding them have never been designed to support it.
Tanya works with leaders, educators, clinicians, and families across Australia and internationally. She is known for making the invisible legible. The structural conditions shaping outcomes long before any intervention begins.
She is also a mother to her daughter, Kianni.
KAMILA PALIČKOVÁ
Kamila is a women’s business mentor, social innovator, and animal lover. She considers freedom - both financial and internal - to be her highest value, empowering women to become entrepreneurs and live on their own terms.
Kamila co-founded a top brokerage firm, founded the Redline Expedition supporting wildlife conservation, authored Wandering for Animals, hosts a leading Czech personal development podcast, and runs a publishing company focused on women’s issues.
JESSICA HANSEN
Jessica’s dedicated 25+ years to humanitarian aid. She’s CEO of Alliance for Smiles, providing free, life-changing surgeries to impoverished children, while training & equipping local medical teams. She’s co-author of Begin It Now, host of The HumanKind Podcast, a TEDx speaker, Board VP of the West African Volunteer Organization, & won Human Rights, Humanitarian Impact, & Woman of the Year awards from Women Changing the World.
Her career began with protecting/supporting refugees & human trafficking survivors. She’s worked for the UN, IRC, MSF, Kiva & more. She served as Senior Strategist for the Impact Travel Alliance, resettled 11K+ Burundian refugees, launched education programs throughout rural Africa, helped design the Action Center to End World Hunger, all before creating the international award-winning program Kiva U, featured in Chelsea Clinton’s book. She also helped develop & launch the social impact strategies of tech companies Lyft & Twilio, with programs featured by Oprah & now utilized by 40+ tech companies.
HUI HUI LEK
Hui Hui Lek was told she was too shy and introverted to ever become a coach. Five years later, she has built a multi-million dollar coaching business from Singapore, serving over 500 clients across 30 countries, largely without paid advertising.
She is the #2 affiliate worldwide for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, a three-time Women Changing the World Asia award winner, and has spoken to audiences of 800,000. She is also a member of Russell Brunson's Inner Circle.
Hui Hui is the founder of Mission to Movement and Introvert Success, where she helps coaches and experts turn their passion and expertise into high-impact, high-income businesses. She is currently writing her first book, The Introvert Millionaire.
Originally from Singapore, Hui Hui believes that every woman has a calling, and that calling deserves a payday.
MILA RENKEN
Mila Renken, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in South Pasadena, California, whose work is grounded in resilience and reinvention. Her path to becoming a therapist emerged from her own experience with heartbreak and depression, leading her to pursue graduate school in midlife and transform personal healing into purpose.
A mother of three adult children and a grandmother, Mila spent over fifteen years raising her family and serving her community. Her return to the workforce marked a pivotal reinvention.
She holds a Master of Science in Counseling (MFT), a Master of Arts with Distinction from USC Annenberg, and a BA from UC San Diego. Her clinical work includes trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and support for depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
In private practice, she blends evidence-based therapy with deep empathy, helping clients turn life’s hardest chapters into growth. She also extends her commitment to service through educational initiatives supporting women and children in Zimbabwe, reflecting her belief that healing and resilience are both personal and global.
SHADAN KAPRI
Shadan Kapri (pronounced Shadawn Capri) is an award‑winning American attorney, bestselling author, and internationally recognized human rights advocate reshaping global conversations on justice and equality. As founder of Kapri Law & Consulting, she champions families, survivors, and marginalized communities through her work in family law, civil rights, and international human rights. Born in Tehran, Iran but raised in the United States after fleeing the Iranian Revolution as a child, her lived experience as a first‑generation immigrant fuels her commitment to women’s rights and global equity.
Her international bestseller, “The Red Movement,”. ignited a worldwide campaign exposing slave labor, child labor, and forced labor embedded in everyday consumer goods—from coffee and chocolate to fast fashion and diamonds—while revealing the hidden trafficking networks tied to global events like the World Cup and Olympics. She expanded this impact with her next bestselling book, “Corporate Greed: The Human Cost,” solidifying her reputation as a fearless voice for systemic reform across industries and nations.
Across courtrooms, global stages, and her writing, Shadan advocates for dignity, sustainability, and accountability, empowering individuals to confront exploitation and build a more just world through ethical consumerism, global advocacy, and collective action.
JUSTINE MARTIN
Justine Martin is an international keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, author, publisher and resilience advocate. After being told she would never work again due to serious illness and disability, Justine rebuilt her life and career with determination, creativity and a fierce sense of purpose.
Today, she leads several businesses under the Justine Martin Corporation, including Morpheus Publishing, Resilience Mindset and JUZT Art. Through these ventures, she has helped hundreds of people share their stories, build confidence and create meaningful impact in their communities.
Justine is the author of several books, including Same Same But Different, Finding Hope and the Amazon bestselling anthology Whispers of Resilience. Her memoir, MOXIE: How I Learnt to Harden the F*ck Up, shares her powerful journey through illness, adversity and rebuilding a life on her own terms.
A passionate advocate for hidden disabilities, Justine speaks to audiences around the world about moxie, resilience, leadership and the courage to rise after life’s hardest moments. Her work has been recognised with more than 30 business awards, including winning Geelong Business Leader of the Year and 2 x Silver at the Women Changing The World - Disability Leadership.
Through her speaking, publishing and advocacy, Justine’s mission is simple. She helps people find their voice, own their story and live with a little more moxie.
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DR DANIELLE CAMER
Dr Danielle Camer is a Senior Medical Writer, Creative Director, and multi-award-winning author. Her debut picture book, Sophie Won’t Sleep, has earned 10 international awards, including a Gold Medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, and appeared on a Times Square billboard. Since 2021, her work has been recognized with accolades such as the 2025 Silver Women Changing the World in Literature (Children’s Books) Global Award. Danielle is a solo parent to her 8-year-old daughter, Sophie, who was her inspiration to start a career as a picture book author and provides the drive to make every day memorable.
KRYSTA RIVERA
Krysta is a Filipina, Singapore-based global technology trailblazer, award-winning sales executive, and certified lifestyle and wellness coach. With over two decades in enterprise technology, she rose from early career setbacks to become a top 1% global seller—proving that success is not just about performance, but about presence, resilience, and heart-led leadership.
She is the founder of the Irresistible YES movement and author of The Irresistible YES: Your Glow-Up Guide to Your Extra Self, inspiring women around the world to own their glow, step into their power, and live boldly.
Beyond her achievements, she is a devoted mother, whose long-distance bond with her daughter Kirsten continues to inspire her purpose and passion
SALLY GRICE
Sally Grice is a working mother of two, CEO and product development expert.
With over 20 years’ experience in international trade, product engineering, manufacturing, and distribution, she has founded five companies, including LACEVO—a femtech company creating innovative breastfeeding solutions to empower mothers with confidence and choice.
Her mission is to empower mothers with products that support them through their unique journeys - giving them the freedom and confidence to do motherhood their way.
JENNI WALKE
Jenni Walke is a proud Bundjalung woman and founder of Elephant in the Room Consulting. With a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and over 25 years’ experience in leadership, project management, and cultural capability, she’s built a career grounded in purpose and impact. Her journey spans military service, managing global events such as the Commonwealth Games and APEC, and leading strategic initiatives for some of the world’s largest companies.
Jenni is passionate about creating culturally safe, inclusive, and sustainable environments that honour Indigenous knowledge and empower community.
AUTHOR PANEL
ELLIE TER HAAR
Ellie is the founder of Conscious Trader and the brand Heavenly Himalayan, a social enterprise built on the belief that business can be a powerful force for good and meaningful change. Inspired by travels across Africa, India, Tibet, Mongolia, and Nepal, she witnessed the craftsmanship of local women artisans and the economic barriers they faced. In response, she created a brand that connects conscious consumers to products that are authentic, luxurious and sustainable.
Ellie’s guiding belief is simple yet profound: when business is anchored in integrity, creativity, and care for others, it becomes a force capable of transforming lives, strengthening communities and preserving cultural traditions.
DR. CARA ANTOINE
Dr. Cara Antoine is an executive leader, board advisor, and global thought leader shaping the future of AI-driven, human-centred transformation. She has led digital, innovation, and cultural shifts at companies like Polaroid, Compaq, HP, Shell, Microsoft, IG&H, and Capgemini. Currently, she is Executive Vice President & Chief Technology, Innovation & Portfolio Officer for Capgemini Northern & Central Europe, focusing on AI-first strategy and growth across multi-country markets. Cara is Honorary President of Women in Tech Netherlands, Country Chair for Humanities, Technology & Innovation at G100, and an Advisory Board member in digital health. A recognised ESG leader, she bridges technology, ethics, and responsible innovation. As a best-selling author and keynote speaker, Cara champions growth mindsets, female leadership and technology that elevates humanity.
WAMBUI MACHUA
Born in Kenya, Wambui is a chef, entrepreneur, and community advocate now based in Portland, Oregon, USA. She owns Spice of Africa, offering African cuisine, cooking classes, and cultural experiences. Beyond her culinary work, Wambui has made a significant impact in Portland through her roles on the Portland Farmers Market Board and the Beaverton Mayor’s Sister City Program. As a culture keeper with the Oregon Folklife Network, she engages in philanthropy, including book drives for her Kenyan village. As a cultural ambassador, she educates Portland about African traditions and is a certified swim instructor. Wambui founded the Gachie Development Centre (www.gachiedev.org) to support her hometown, fundraising for a community centre with a pool, kitchen, library, and guest housing. She enjoys writing, travelling, and spending time with her daughter in New York.
MELANIE VAIRAWANATHAN
Melanie Vairawanathan is an award-winning family lawyer and entrepreneur whose work reflects her journey between two worlds. Born in Sri Lanka and building her life and career in Australia, Melanie’s leadership has been shaped by reinvention, resilience and cross-cultural perspective. As the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Melmark Law in Melbourne, she leads a trauma-informed Family Law practice, handling complex parenting and property matters with strength and care. She also co-founded The Virtual Office, a Sri Lanka-based legal support business, connecting her two worlds and creating opportunities for women globally. Beyond the courtroom, Melanie is committed to women’s leadership and structural change, believing resilience is about building something better from hardship. Her work is grounded in a simple belief that resilience is not just about surviving hardship, but about building something better because of it.
The Summit & Awards are being held at Crowne Plaza Paris Republique
What is the process to request a visa support letter?
We are happy to provide visa support letters to confirmed attendees. Simply purchase your ticket and email us your passport details and ticket confirmation to request your letter. We recommend applying for your visa at least 4 - 6 weeks before the event.
No, the Summit and the Awards presentations are all happening as part of the Global Summit on 22 April 2026 and included in your Summit ticket.
Tickets are not refundable, but you may transfer them to another person.
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