Shel Marie is a passionate Empowerment Coach and Global Motivational Speaker, renowned for her vibrant energy, creativity, and authentic approach to personal transformation. Combining her love for artistic expression, dance, and coaching, Shel helps individuals break through limiting beliefs and live an empowered, purpose-filled life. As a multi-faceted artist and content creator, Shel draws on her own experiences to inspire and uplift those around her. Whether she’s sharing her message on global stages, creating engaging content, or expressing herself through dance and art, Shel always leads with a playful yet powerful energy that encourages others to embrace their true potential. In addition to her creative work, Shel hosts the Zest to Zen Podcast, a weekly series where she explores the balance between passion and inner peace. With unscripted, authentic conversations alongside a variety of inspiring guests, Shel offers practical tools and insights that help listeners lead more fulfilling, balanced lives. Her mission is to guide others on their journey towards personal growth, inner transformation, and achieving greatness. Whether through coaching, public speaking, or her creative ventures, Shel is committed to empowering others to thrive in all areas of life. For more details about Shel and the exciting projects and organizations she is part of, visit: shel-marie.com.

Current CEO of International Recovery and Collection where he has been working for the last 15 years, he has worked on various transactions on behalf of government export agencies in the United States, Europe and China. https://www.mexicoirc.com Current president in Quintana Roo of the National Council of Business Leaders in Mexico /Consejo Nacional de Líderes Empresarios Current columnist at the magazine in Mexico Energía Hoy. https://energiahoy.com Born in Mexico City in 1974, he studied Industrial Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Master in International Law. Expert in international business and public relations and credit risk mitigation. Expert in accounts receivable, global debt collection, recovery, due diligence and investigation services. Risk mitigation. International business and sales. Debt negotiation with national and international institutions (Export - Import Bank of USA). High skills in persuasion with commercial, psychological and legal strategies. Experience in global logistics (land, rail-road, ocean and air freights) purchasing, foreing trade, sales, administration, and energy. Other honorary positions: WBAF Senator, Mexico. His role(s) at the World Business Angel Investment Forum and its institutes: Committee Member, Ethical Governance, Standards of Excellence, and Quality Leadership Committee International. Columnist for the newspaper El Correo del Golfo, the only Spanish-language newspaper in the United Arab Emirates that aims to connect the Middle East with Spanish-speaking countries. Logistics director of the largest maquiladora in Mexico (with headquarters in HongKong) and purchasing director of a railway company with headquarters in the USA. Linked In Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thor-robledo-sandoval-750624b7

Zai Miztiq is a specialist in the field of empowerment, personal transformation, and visionary leadership. Despite an accident that gave her only a 5% chance of walking again, she persevered and became a source of inspiration for millions. Her unique blend of personal resilience and entrepreneurial acumen makes her a sought-after speaker. Her mission is to empower humanity to transcend limits, ignite ambition, and drive visionary change.

Mohamed E. Wagih is a Professor of Genetics and Biotechnology, and the President of the Canadian Academy of Sciences (CAS), the subsidiary of the Canadian Education Agency Inc since 2008 to date. He graduated in 1978 with a BSc Hon. from the Department of Genetics & Biotechnology of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, he was appointed a tutor in the same Department and completed an MSc in the same field, 1981. He earned another MSc in 1986 and PhD in 1990 from the School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences, University of Queensland (QU), Australia in Genetics and Biotechnology. All together, Prof. Wagih accumulated over 45 years of work experience in tertiary education, tutor of genetics at the University of Alexandria, 1978 - 1981, and invited lecturer 1989-1991, and 2006-2007. Currently, he is the President of Canadian Academy of Sciences since 2008, and he was appointed as a Professor and University Advisor for Academic and Scientific Research affairs at the higher education of Saudi Arabia during 2012 - 2016. He held a position of an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, and Scholarship Students Advisor of the University of New Brunswick, Canada, 2008-2012, and a visiting Professor at the Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, 2004-2006, Professor & Executive Director of the Biotechnology Centre, University of Technology, North of Australia, 1992-2004. He was invited as a Visiting Scientist/Professor to University of Louis Pasteur (ULP) in France, Genetic Engineering Research Institute (GERI) in Egypt, National Research Center (NRC) in Egypt, Mubarak City for Science & Technology (MCST) in Egypt, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria, Egypt, ICRASAT India, IRRI Philippines, and many others. He initiated and Chaired or became a Member of Organising Committees of numerous scientific forums, and published more than 140 scientific papers in a wide range of refereed Journals, text Books and monographs. He presented research papers in over 80 international conferences worldwide. He served as a member of biotechnology ligislation experts Group of the trade block Asia Pasific Economic Cooperation (APEC), 1997-2004. In Egypt, he worked as an advisor to the Minister of Local Development, and to the former governors of Alexandria, Major General Abdel Salam Al-Mahjoub, and Major General Adel Labib from 2003 to 2011, and as an advisor for external relations for the education sector and the establishment of the Canadian University in the New Capital of Egypt, affiliated with the Sama Company owned by businessman Dr. Hassan Rateb since 2021. He also worked as a scientific advisor to the Minister. Agriculture and Land Reclamation Eng. Ahmed Al-Laithy 2005, and Minister of Scientific Research Prof. Venis Kamel in 1996, Prof. Wagih is a life accredited member of the Egyptian Association of Translators and Interpreters. In the last decade, he participated as a guest-of-honor in numerous specialized cultural and art conferences and exhibitions.

Seetha Sagaran is a Personal Development Trainer, Lifestyle Consultant and Motivational Speaker with a background in English, Psychology, Counselling (including Crisis & Trauma Counselling, (UK), Hypnotherapy, Metaphor Therapy and Teaching Children with Special Needs (UK). She is also a Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) from The Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (USA) and a Distinguished Toastmaster (D.T.M.) from Toastmasters International (U.S.A). In 2020, she launched her customised online personal and professional mentoring program, "The Nankurunaisa Mentoring Program". Seetha co-authored the motivational book "Your Dose of Motivation" in 2020; she shared some lessons from her life and attempted to simplify the concept of self-motivation. As a co-author of the motivational book "Women Who Inspire", published in 2021, she has elaborated on the importance of mentors in life and the positive impact mentors can make. She also co-authored the 2021 book of short stories, "Sagas of Destiny"; the same year, she co-authored an anthology of poems, "Reverie". In 2022, she co-authored a published book on leadership, "We Are Leaders – Expressions & Experiences". In 2023, she co-authored an anthology of poetry, "Desert Storms", to commemorate the 51st National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She has been a member of Toastmasters International (USA), Dubai Toastmasters Club (UAE) for the last 19 years, Dubai International Art Centre, National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NFNLP), USA, Institute of Counselling (UK), Indian Musicians Forum, UAE, Healthcare & Biological Sciences Research Association (HBSRA), (India), Social Science and Humanities Research Association (SSHRA), (India), Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA), (India), Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA), India. Seetha is an Honorary Advisory Board Member of CHILD CHAPTER ORGANISATION (India). She is also an Honorary Life Member of ALL Ladies League (ALL), a worldwide networking body with over 150,000 women members worldwide across 1200+ chapters in 150 nations (associated with Women Economic Forum (WEF), India. She is also a member of the Global Education and Training Institute (GETI) Educational Leaders Forum (India), an executive member of the Global Edu-Leaders Forum (India) and an Ambassador of the Womenpreneur Digital Hub, the first global digital space for women in the MENA region to connect, learn and grow. Seetha is also an associate of the Global Youth Mental Health Awareness (GYMHA) Incorporated (Australia), a non-profit organisation developed in response to the growing need to communicate and engage with the youth to tackle the issues associated with Youth Mental Health. She is also associated with the organisation' Education Influence' as a member of their Education Influence Network, a global network of educators and teachers passionate about reforming the education system worldwide. Seetha is also a member of the literary forum, "Innovative Authors International Forum", which promotes creativity in the professional development of its members and creative writing. She is also a Founding Member of TESOL Arabia. TESOL Arabia is a professional organisation dedicated to Excellence in TESOL Education, Training and Leadership. It is widely recognised for helping ELT (English Language Training for teaching English to non-native speakers); educators define, support, and engage in highly effective professional development opportunities. A recipient of Global Training & Development Leadership Award - 2017, Exceptional Women of Excellence Award – 2020, and Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All Award – 2020. She was also a recipient of Exceptional Leader of Excellence Award – 2021 and Outstanding International Guest Speaker of the Year 2021. Seetha was included in "The World Book of Hoinser Queens 2021" as one of the top hundred influential women of 2021. In 2022, she won the 'Best Poet' award in the global poetry organised by the literary forum, "Innovative Authors International Forum" (India). Her training/motivational workshops, programs, and keynote sessions focus on individual development through interactive learning and mutual empowerment. Seetha's training programs and motivational sessions also emphasise inner peace, well-being, and participants' confidence. She has conducted Corporate, Educational, and Social Service & Welfare Training Workshops/Motivational Sessions in U.A.E, India, Seychelles, Canada and the UK. She has also attended conferences in the U.A.E, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Italy as a Keynote/Motivational Speaker. Seetha has also presented virtual keynote and motivational sessions at conferences conducted in the Netherlands, UK, Australia, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Liberia, France and Indonesia.

Passionate, purposeful and poised are three words that describe Minister Ashley Austin. She is the owner of A’s Cupcakes and Creations, where she creates custom cakes and treats and the founder of Ashley Austin Ministries and Ashley’s Corner Podcast. Her ministry includes the Broken No More Women’s Conference and The Gathering of the Intercessors Prayer Breakfast, which are both hosted annually. Minister Ashley is very passionate about helping broken women find healing through the Word of God. She believes true ministry begins outside of the four walls of the church and has since begun the Praise in the Park Worship Experience, where her ministry feeds the community and brings worship to those who may never step into a physical church building. In her spare time, Minister Ashley enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters and her grandson

Judy Ryan is founder and CEO of LifeWork Systems, an award-winning performance management company specializing in culture transformation frameworks since 2002. Her organization received the Vanguard Award for Innovation from the St. Louis Mental Health Board for her unconventional model and the measurable results she achieved when applying it to large scale projects. She is a recognized thought leader in applied behavioral science systems that impact deep culture change for exceptional outcomes. Her culture models are consistent with today’s rapid speed of change, diversity and complexity and trends towards agile principles and practices in business and technology. Judy is the author of “What’s the Deal with Workplace Culture Change?” (Published by People Tested Media in 2015), a columnist on ‘Emotional Intelligence’ in The Women’s Journals nationally since 2005, a columnist on ‘The Extraordinary Workplace’ in St. Louis Small Business Monthly since 2012 and a columnist for ‘Hispanic Leadership’ for Autentico since 2019. She has approximately 200 published articles to date. She is also a systems developer and integrator, consultant, trainer, coach, and keynote presenter, with guest appearances on podcasts, radio and television. Judy is responsible for creating a fully scalable, digital platform and support processes within her framework, for distributing Teal organizational development skills to all people and sustaining them within an organization, for greater emotional intelligence, as it is highly needed in this period of globalization and digital transformation, when many people are seeking to successfully navigate 21st century techno-human ecosystems. She understands that to keep current with the agility of business, people must be equally agile in every way, including within heuristic, cross-functioning teamwork. Judy Ryan’s purpose is to create a world in which all people love their lives. When Beethoven saw a piano, he saw a symphony. When Judy Ryan meets people, she sees the unseen beauty and truth beneath the surface and uncovers it. And that truth – the one that’s really happening under the surface – is what we all need to see. The old ways of understanding human systems are not working anymore – the way of superior versus inferior or management versus employee or parent versus child. They never did (not without lasting, serious, negative side effects). And our world is suffering because of this; we need a powerful, positive and sustainable transformation.

Meet Ikhlas, a strong and resilient woman who has faced numerous challenges in her life. She possesses the ability to remain mentally and emotionally stable under challenging circumstances. Being raised by a mother who had to fight to care for her kids daily, Ikhlas understands the significance of standing up for oneself in the face of adversity. Ikhlas had always been a fighter. Growing up in Sudan, she faced many challenges early on in life. She watched her mother struggle to keep the family together, and her mother's resilience inspired her to become the strong, resilient woman she is today. As a young woman, Ikhlas wanted to make a difference. She wanted to use her experiences to help others who were going through similar struggles. So, she decided to immigrate to the United States, where she could start a new life and share her story with others. But the road to success was a challenging one. Ikhlas faced many obstacles, from learning a new language to finding a job and making new friends. She worked in restaurants and stores with a minimal wage of $2 per hour, waiting for the lengthy immigration procedures to support her family back home. But through it all, she remained resilient and determined to succeed. Today, Ikhlas is a successful businesswoman and motivational speaker. She uses her experiences to inspire others to never give up, no matter how difficult the situation may seem. She knows that life is full of challenges, but she also knows that with resilience and determination, anything is possible. Ikhlas's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. It shows us that no matter how challenging the road may be, we can overcome any obstacle if we dare to keep moving forward. And with Ikhlas by our side, we can all unlock our highest potential and achieve our dreams, no matter what life throws our way. Ikhlas serves as the Women's Empowerment Coordinator at New American Pathways. In addition to her role, she is a public speaker, writer, coach, and advocate for gender equality, immigrant issues, and youth empowerment in addition to writing her book on “The Power of Resilience Woman”. Ikhlas has also worked with the UN and non-profits in Displacement Camps in Darfur and is currently working with immigrant communities in the United States. Ikhlas represented Sudan as a peace delegate at the One Young World conference in Columbia. She also attended the Generation Change Conference in Istanbul and the Dalai Lama Interfaith Dialogue in India as a representative of Sudan. She was a fellow of the US Institute in Washington, DC. In 2018, Ikhlas was honored with the title of Global Goodwill Ambassador from the GGWA. Ikhlas will share her experiences of overcoming adversity through her journey in Sudan and as an immigrant in the United States. She aims to inspire and demonstrate resilience and tap into our full potential despite obstacles.

Dilyana Mileva is a menopause coach, holistic practitioner, and founder of the Menopause Support Academy, dedicated to helping women thrive during midlife transitions. Combining expertise in sleep, breathwork, and natural hormone balancing, Dilyana empowers women to overcome challenges like brain fog, mood swings, and disrupted sleep, enabling them to regain their vitality and confidence. Her personal journey through burnout and transformation inspires her mission to reframe menopause as a time of empowerment and growth. As a speaker, author, and advocate, Dilyana guides women to embrace this stage of life as a gateway to renewed health and purpose.

Rajma’s passion and dedication for working in sport equality stems from negative personal experiences and barriers to sport from a young age. Now working closely with other partners across the spectrum of equality and diversity, Rajma’s mission is to ensure all sports and physical activities are accessible and welcoming for all sections of the community. Rajma is a dedicated Board member for Sport Wales and is strongly committed to women’s rights, social justice, equality, and diversity. She has served as the Chair of a Women’s charity - ‘Women Connect First’ for six years and for the past 9 years working as the National Sports diversity manager for Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). Rajma has over 15 years' experience in Project Management and sits on a number of advisory panels offering professional guidance and critique including Welsh Government Anti Racist Wales Accountability panel member. She has founded and delivered Wales’ very first Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards last year and set up the first Sport and Physical Activity Forum and Women and Girls in Sport. In 2021, Rajma was awarded for her outstanding contribution to Sport, Arts, and Culture at the prestigious Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Association (EMWWAA) Awards.