Donna Kennedy-Slattery is the founder of the Women’s Empowerment Summit, a seven-times bestselling author, highly sought-after professional speaker, psychologist, and mentor. She regularly features in media as an expert in personal development and her work has been endorsed by many well-known personal development leaders and multi-nationals, including Bob Proctor (The Secret), Brian Tracy (Goals/ Eat That Frog), Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for The Soul), Pat Slattery (Entrepreneur), Google, Boston Scientific, and ENET, to name but a few.

Her work has been used by several leading organisations to train staff, and her academic work has been recognised and published internationally by various faculties, including The American Journal of Psychology and The Irish Psychological Record.

"Listen to this girl, she knows what she is talking about!" - Bob Proctor (teacher in the book/movie, The Secret

"You are going to thank me in your prayers for recommending her to you." -Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for The Soul book series) 

"I have been privileged to speak withDonna Kennedy. - Brian Tracy (Eat That Frog) 

"Donna's talk in Google was extremely well received. We had a great turn out and found her content to be very strong!" - Google, European Head office 

MANDY MAHER – Model Agent and Stylist

Mandy Maher is the owner of Catwalk Model Agency and The Platform by MM. Regularly featuring on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM and on other media channels, she is a well-known respected stylist with over 30 years of experience in the fashion business. Mandy is all about enhancing your unique beauty in every way, so you feel at your best, no matter what your shape or size. Mandy is a mother of 3 children and understands the importance of self-care. She loves life and in her own words, is “a mad hurling fan!”

During the event Mandy will help you understand how to make the most of all you are so your unique beauty shines through and you feel amazing!

• Ifrah Ahmed is a Somali-Irish humanitarian worker and activist who has dedicated her life to saving countless girls and women around the world. She is the founder of Ifrah Foundation, an international charity registered in both Ireland and Somalia. For over 15 years, Ifrah has been a passionate advocate for the rights of women and girls, with a particular focus on the Somali community, while extending her impact globally.

• The Ifrah Foundation has been actively supporting vulnerable communities in Somalia. The organization has implemented humanitarian projects across several regions, including Benadir, Jubbaland, Southwest, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, and Puntland. The foundation has provided critical assistance to diverse groups, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, refugees, and host communities.

• Ifrah Ahmed played a pivotal role in shaping Ireland's legislation against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Since 2014, she has been a prominent supporter of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

• In 2016, Ifrah was appointed as the Gender Advisor to the Prime Minister of Somalia, Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, further solidifying her influence in advocating for gender rights.

• She also initiated the nationwide Dear Daughter campaign aimed at ending FGM in Somalia. Currently, Ifrah is leading a cancer awareness campaign in Mogadishu, addressing the urgent health challenges facing Somalis.

• Ifrah also produced and spearheaded the film A Girl from Mogadishu, which has been viewed by millions worldwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2iekQBJ_VE

Awards and Recognitions for Ifrah Ahmed

• June 2011: Recognized in the Irish Parliament for her contributions to the Irish criminal justice bill on FGM during its second stage.

• November 2011: Nominated for the African Business & Excellence Awards.

• October 2011: Nominated for the “Women Inspiring Europe” 2012 online calendar.

• October 2012: Recipient of the African Excellence Award.

• May 2015: Awarded the Humanitarian of the Year Award by Women4Africa.

• May 2016: Nominated for the Lord Mayor’s Civil Citizen Award.

• December 2016: Nominated as an international ‘Big Sister’ at the 2016 FGM/C Global Summit, US State Department.

• 2018: Awarded the People of the Year Award for her outstanding work.

• 2023: Named the honoree at Concern Worldwide’s annual Women of Concern event.

Herbalist / Naturopath

Colleen grew up in Westport, Co. Mayo, where her love of nature was nurtured by beautiful beaches and a wonderful landscape.

She travelled to many countries to gain experience in different healing modalities. It was in India and Nepal where she felt a great calling to work with people on a deeper level, and trained with several teachers in massage therapy.

When she returned to Ireland, she studied Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy and Nutritional Therapy with College of Naturopathic Medicine for 7 years. Colleen runs her practice from the Body and Mind Health Centre, Westport. She holds short courses in Herbal medicine and Naturopathic Health, and lectures with CNM in Galway and Dublin over the Academic year.

“My aim as a Naturopath and Herbalist is to engage with and educate my patients, to stimulate the vital force that is within us all, and to encourage the capacity to take responsibility for our own healing” 

Colleen is a registered and fully insured practitioner who regularly undertakes Continuous Professional Development.  She is a member of the Irish Register of Herbalists, who are actively involved in promoting Herbal Medicine and safe practice in Ireland. 

Miriam Moriarty Owens, author of "Shh Don't Tell. A true story of Survival.” was born in 1957. She was sent with her two older sisters to an Industrial school, Nazareth House, in Tralee and attended Balloonagh Primary School, spending almost twelve years in there.

She came home in 1970 when at the age of 14 started working in Denny’s Bacon Factory in Tralee. In 1979 she left Ireland and went to London, Although a very naive young girl, she went to London and met wonderful people who took her under their wing.

She met her husband a week after arriving in London and married him 7 months

later. Her first child was born in 1980, the best day of her life she says. She felt human, not useless or a nobody. She felt she was somebody. She was a mother. In 1999 she left her husband and returned to her hometown of Tralee. She stayed in a refuge for 3 months and finally got a house.

She has done lots of things since returning to Ireland.She became a grandmother and went back to college and qualified as a beautician in 2005 from Tralee Beauty College.

In 2011 she wrote her autobiography and in 2017, along with her 3 friends, she made a short film on domestic violence, "Silence is Golden" from birth to death. She is an advocate for people who suffer from domestic abuse.

In 2017, along with her sisters, Breeda and Aine, she introduced Johnny's Cottage on Facebook, with an engaged audience of over 36,000 followers. The show then took to a theatre stage.

On May 11th 2024, on the 25th anniversary of the Irish state apology a memorial was unveiled on the grounds of the industrial school where she spent all her childhood, Nazareth House, otherwise known as Pembroke Alms Industrial.

Miriam is a true example of resilience and never giving up. Her character is warm and friendly and despite all she has been through, she loves life and lives it to the fullest.

ASHELIGH TOBIN

Ashleigh Tobin helps clients get their MOJO* back through a reset of their health, their hormones, their head-game, and their habits. As an international award-winning speaker and a hormone health and mind coach, she draws on over thirty-five years’ experience in the Irish health sector across nursing, conventional and complementary medicine, pharmaceuticals, coaching and mentoring to get real-life results.

‘Kindness and Kick-A*s’ is her mantra in both her one-to-one work and in her speaking engagements and workshops. Let’s face it – we often know what we ‘should’ be doing but may need a bum-kick to make it happen.

Ashleigh delivers a pragmatic, frank, and fun message about thriving at every age by addressing issues such as low energy, sleep difficulties, poor motivation or stress which can be especially challenging during the perimenopause, menopause or andropause stages of life.

By combining an evidence-based, conventional medicine approach with the more holistic tools often needed to maintain a better work-life balance and deeper contentment in our everyday life, Ashleigh helps clients achieve a healthier, contented, values-driven life. 

Ashleigh is a registered nurse, a licenced homoeopath, a Satir Coaching and Mentoring Specialist, a Master NLP practitioner and holds additional qualifications in Mind Coaching, Heartmath and CBT.

Living in Wicklow with her husband Eric, she enjoys walking, storytelling, Reformer Pilates, and gardening. You’ll also find her riding pillion on the back of Eric’s motorbike, ever since she’s figured out how to pack everything into that very small motorbike pannier.

Geraldine McGrath, renowned for her award-winning podcast, international best-selling authorship, and influential speaking, mentors individuals and groups to embrace authenticity and harness the power and raw fuel of self-awareness. Through 'An Unstoppable Movement,' she empowers others to unleash their potential, break free from limitations, and create emotional peace by stepping into their power.

With two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, a TEDx speaker, TEDx Communications Lead (2022), and suicide prevention advocate, she fosters openness and empowerment. In her roles as a speaker, mentor, tutor, and trainer, Geraldine guides others on their journeys to self-discovery.

Dedicated to fostering empathetic intelligence, she creates a movement where individuals thrive in their authenticity, creating ripples of emotional freedom.

Claire Bowes has navigated life without eyesight for over twenty-six years, transforming what some might view as a limitation into a source of profound strength and inspiration. As a business owner, motivational speaker and a mummy Claire embodies resilience demonstrating how overcoming adversity can pave the way to incredible achievements. She has never let her sight loss define her but rather strives to achieve in all aspects of life.

Claire is the owner of Omagh Music Academy where she is also a music educator and piano teacher. She encourages her students to become confident and creative musicians.

Claire as recently began PhD research exploring effective memorisation strategies for people with vision impairment learning to play music.

With a passion for motivating others, Claire delivers powerful talks that resonate deeply with audiences, encouraging others to embrace their potential and strive for the best. Through personal stories and insights Claire illustrates that resilience is more than a trait. It isa mindset that can turn challenges into stepping stones towards success.

Donna Kennedy-Slattery is the founder of the Women’s Empowerment Summit, a seven-times bestselling author, highly sought-after professional speaker, psychologist, and mentor. She regularly features in media as an expert in personal development and her work has been endorsed by many well-known personal development leaders and multi-nationals, including Bob Proctor (The Secret), Brian Tracy (Goals/ Eat That Frog), Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for The Soul), Pat Slattery (Entrepreneur), Google, Boston Scientific, and ENET, to name but a few.

Her work has been used by several leading organisations to train staff, and her academic work has been recognised and published internationally by various faculties, including The American Journal of Psychology and The Irish Psychological Record.

"Listen to this girl, she knows what she is talking about!" - Bob Proctor (teacher in the book/movie, The Secret

"You are going to thank me in your prayers for recommending her to you." -Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for The Soul book series) 

"I have been privileged to speak withDonna Kennedy. - Brian Tracy (Eat That Frog) 

"Donna's talk in Google was extremely well received. We had a great turn out and found her content to be very strong!" - Google, European Head office 

Councillor Yemi Adenuga, often referred to as ‘Energy in Motion’ or ‘SHERO of SHEROES', builds people. The feisty Entrepreneur wears many caps at different times and wears them well. Yemi recently won a seat in the Irish Local goverment elections to become the 1st black women ever to be elected as a public rep. in the Republic of Ireland. She is an Irish Councillor with Meath County Council, representing Navan Navan Municipal Distrist. Listed as one of Ireland's 'Women of Influence’ by Irish Tatler magazine, Yemi is a multi-award winning TV personality, a dynamic & high impact speaker, a Relationship/Marriage Mentor, a seasoned broadcaster of over two decades and result oriented Project Manager. Yemi is the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of D-Dymensions Communications, which has as subsidiaries, and also runs Phoenix Institute of Training and Development (PITD), D-Dymensions Productions, Energy-in-Motion Publishing, DY Relationship Clinic, Nigerian Carnival Ireland (NCI), dMotive TV (Online Channel) and N-Motion Ensemble.

Yemi is a woman on a mission to empower and build women & youth to be self-reliant, think like entrepreneurs and become their own boss. She has through her signature brands, impacted the lives of thousands of women and Youth across the world. Through her personal development brand ‘The MIB Class (Motivate. Inspire. Build)’ , Yemi Motivates, Inspires and builds people, encouraging and challenging her audience around the world to achieve their personal and professional goals. She mentors thousands of women and young people acroos the globe.

Yemi is a game changer who goes down in history as the first female presenter to present a programme on the first private Radio station in Nigeria, Ray Power 100fm; and the first director/producer of the first programme to be aired on the first private television station in Nigeria, Africa Independent Television (AIT). She hosted and produced a TV talk show, 'Sharing with Yemi' which was Nigeria's Number 1 leading talk show from 1996 – 2003. Yemi is a 2-Time bestselling author of 'The power of THANK YOU' and 'Exploring Options'. Through the ‘EXPLORING OPTIONS’ project, (which is aimed at creating valuable opportunities for young people to engage in creative thinking, become innovative and develop an entrepreneurial mind-set early in life), Yemi gives CAREER Talks to students all over the world FREE and distributes copies of The ‘Exploring Options’ book FREE to students all over the world. (So far, 12,500 copies of the book have been given FREE to students in Africa, Europe and America).

Yemi is the founder and President of SHEROES Global with the flagship project called 'SHEROES BOYS TO MEN PROJECT' with a goal to raise a generation of good men. She was a director and member of the Board of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, was two-time Chairperson of the Board of Management of Cultúr Migrants Centre, Co. Meath, Ireland where she is currently still a board member, is Chairperson of Migrant Women Leaders Council Ireland (MWLC), served as the Chairperson of the steering committee of the M.I.M.E project (Migrants Integrating in Meath Equally), Ireland, the Vice-President of the Meath Intercultural Network (MIN), Ireland and Project Manager for Cultúr Migrant Centre, Ireland. She worked with a team of PLA researchers to carry out a thorough and very successful research project work which has led to the development of an Integration Strategy in County Meath, Ireland. She is founder Nigrian Carnival Ireland and Festival Director of CULTUREFEST. She was described as a ‘Cultural Ambassador’ for Nigeria by the former Nigerian Minister of Culture and Tourism, Edem Duke at the 2014 edition of Nigerian Carnival Ireland in Dublin.

Yemi is a member of several professional bodies including the Institute of leadership and Management, Ireland, the MBA Association of Ireland and Project Management Association, Ireland. She studied Accountancy and Mass Communication at the Ogun State Polytechnic, Nigeria and holds a Diploma in Business Studies (Human Resource Management Stream) and a Bachelors of Business Studies (BBS Honours, Entrepreneurship Stream) both from University College Dublin-(UCD). She obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree (Project Management stream) from the Liverpool John Moores University, UK. She holds a Post-graduate certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise from the University of Dublin (UCD) Innovation Academy.

Yemi has advance diplomas and certificates in; Computerized Accounts, Computerized Payroll, Train the Trainer, Counselling & Psychology from International Career Institute-Australia, PLA Research from Kimmage Development Centre, Dublin, as well as a certificate in First Line Management from the Institute of Leadership and Management, Ireland. She is married to Nollywood A-list Actor, Deji Adenuga and they are blessed with 4 children, the eldest of which is married and has made Yemi a Glam’ma (Grandmother). Yemi and her family, THE ADENUGAS, feature on the Irish hit reality TV show, 'Gogglebox' on Virgin Media

Alison Cowser is an investor and Dragon, on the hit TV show Dragon’s Den. She has made investments in a number of start-up enterprises. A co-founder of The Company of Food, Alison also works with small group of High Growth Potential Irish Food SME's.Alison is co-founder of East Coast Bakehouse - a new large scale food manufacturing business based in Drogheda Co Louth, producing a range of cookies and biscuits for the Irish, UK and global markets. She also spends some of her time advising a number of NGO's: she is Chair of Women for Electionboard member of GOAL and a trustee of the Ronald Mc Donald House Charity.

TAYO is a multifaceted individual who has learnt to accept and embrace all her life experiences. She has put those along with her vast training, qualifications and knowledge, towards the betterment and enrichment of other peoples' lives. As an acclaimed musician, award winning author, storytelling artist, and shamon, Tayo’s approach is unique. Indeed, she is recognised as one of the leading authorities in bridging the gap between ancient healing methods and modern culture and received the World Equal Peace Award this year for her work. Her passion is to provide healing for the mind, body and spirit through metaphysical growth and knowledge. Her goal is to ensure that nobody feels so lost in this world that they cannot see their purpose.

For 25 years Tayo has been developing a unique style of healing, The TAYO Method. The programme works by treating clients from the roots by tapping into their authentic organic algorithm. Tayo believes this was her purpose in life. 'A shaman does not choose to be a shaman. The path they walk is chosen long before they get there'. From childhood, Tayo was taught about spirit, elders and the spirit world and communicated without fear. She has used her learning and experiences to help others transform their lives.

Tayo withdrew from the world of music to try to find the answer and understanding. After a long and dark, two years she joined a healing circle and began the journey home to inner love and the unique TAYO beat that takes life by the hand. 

She is now an experienced and qualified Spiritual Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and Past Life Therapist (Past Life Regression). Tayo has studied with Shamans and Scholars alike and is experienced in modern and ancient practices. Shamanic Drumming, Sacred Space Clearing, Emotional Freedom Technique, Crystal Healing, Reiki, Aura Cleansing and more.

She is a Motivational Speaker and Mentor. Having spent the last 25 years creating her own authentic and proven programmes 'Tayo Healing Method', encompasses them all from 'Memory Recall', 'Reflective Healing' and "Living Beat'.A 'Shamanic Drummer', and Dream Interpreter she takes everything that happens in your life and helps you to understand and appreciate your own authentic beat and soundtrack and L!VE BRAVE.

TAYO is a member of BACP, UKCP, ICHM, IMP, PHPA, SAGB and NFSH. 

She wrote the award-winning Children's Story Book, Hummingland, in 2017 and launched it in 2018 receiving the Sylvia Anderson Children's Author Award 2018 in December 2018. She was then asked to paint her visions and begun her painting quest. Her first Heartbeat Art Exhibition was launched in August 2019 through until November in Stockholm and she launched to a roaring success on her Opening Night. She is currently in high demand for commissioned work. She is also about to begin a Cancer Aware & Mental Health Awareness campaign with her art work. TAYO is currently studying Philosophy. 

Lisa Lieberman-Wang is a Business & Life Strategist helping entrepreneurs to create multiple 6 and 7 figure businesses. Supporting professionals & million-dollar organizations to up-level themselves and their business. Featured on TEDx and regularly on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, & The CW! Recently ranked Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs.

She is a #1 International bestselling author of Brand You Become the Expert & F.I.N.E. to FAB, co-creator of NAP, Licensed Master NLP Practitioner/Trainer, and leading expert in neuroscience and human psychology. She personally has done over $60 million in sales and has led her own business organizations to over $100 million in revenue. She has coached thousands of highly successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and managers in their marketing, sales, leadership roles, relationships, and mindset.  

A Kilkenny native Carol Dooley has worked in the Radio Industry for over 40 years as a Broadcaster, Producer & Programme Director for numerous stations including BBC Radio 1, Classic FM UK & Holland, Jazz FM London, RTE Radio 1 and Classic Rock KISM in Washington State USA.    

She moved to the USA in 2000 and spent the next ten years living on an Indian Reservation where she immersed herself in Indian and Shamanic culture & tradition. She returned to Dublin in 2010 to programme and launch a new radio station - Radio Nova.

Carol joined Sunshine 106.8 (Dublin's No.1 music station for Adults 18+ ) and since 2014 she has presented Sunshine's More Music Drive, currently the No.1 Afternoon Music Show in Dublin. Up until recently she produced and presented Sunshine Saturday Live - a weekly Magazine show which airs Saturday from 10-12pm. Aimed at the 35+ primarily female audience the show combines music with informative chat featuring experts from many different fields including Well-Being, Mental & Physical Health, Positive Living, Family, Food, Travel and more. She also presents a weekly music show for KLCR (Carlow/Kilkenny) as well as the Breakfast Show for Easy Radio (part of Nation Radio network) across the UK.
Carol has certifications in Astrology and Tarot and is currently studying Crystal Healing & Moonology. She is also a qualified Bikram Yoga teacher.

When Vicky Phelan delivered an emotionally charged statement from the steps of the Four Courts in April 2018 - having refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement in the settlement of her action against the HSE - she unearthed the medical and political scandal of our times. It would emerge that, like Vicky, 220 other women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer were not informed that a clinical audit -carried out by the national screen programme CervicalCheck - had revised their earlier, negative smear tests. Their cancers could possibly have been preventable. Since then, Vicky has become women's voice for justice on the issue, and her system-changing activism has made her a household name. In her memoir Overcoming, Vicky shares her remarkable personal story, from a life-threatening accident in early adulthood through to motherhood, a battle with depression, her devastating later discovery that her cancer had returned in shocking circumstances - and the ensuing detective-like scrutiny of events that led the charge for her history-making legal action. An inspiring story of rare resilience and power, Overcoming is an account of how one woman can move mountains - even when she is fighting for her own life - and of finding happiness and strength in the toughest of times.

TAYO is a multifaceted individual who has learnt to accept and embrace all her life experiences. She has put those along with her vast training, qualifications and knowledge, towards the betterment and enrichment of other peoples' lives. As an acclaimed musician, award winning author, storytelling artist, and shamon, Tayo’s approach is unique. Indeed, she is recognised as one of the leading authorities in bridging the gap between ancient healing methods and modern culture and received the World Equal Peace Award this year for her work. Her passion is to provide healing for the mind, body and spirit through metaphysical growth and knowledge. Her goal is to ensure that nobody feels so lost in this world that they cannot see their purpose.

For 25 years Tayo has been developing a unique style of healing, The TAYO Method. The programme works by treating clients from the roots by tapping into their authentic organic algorithm. Tayo believes this was her purpose in life. 'A shaman does not choose to be a shaman. The path they walk is chosen long before they get there'. From childhood, Tayo was taught about spirit, elders and the spirit world and communicated without fear. She has used her learning and experiences to help others transform their lives.

Tayo withdrew from the world of music to try to find the answer and understanding. After a long and dark, two years she joined a healing circle and began the journey home to inner love and the unique TAYO beat that takes life by the hand. 

She is now an experienced and qualified Spiritual Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and Past Life Therapist (Past Life Regression). Tayo has studied with Shamans and Scholars alike and is experienced in modern and ancient practices. Shamanic Drumming, Sacred Space Clearing, Emotional Freedom Technique, Crystal Healing, Reiki, Aura Cleansing and more.

She is a Motivational Speaker and Mentor. Having spent the last 25 years creating her own authentic and proven programmes 'Tayo Healing Method', encompasses them all from 'Memory Recall', 'Reflective Healing' and "Living Beat'.A 'Shamanic Drummer', and Dream Interpreter she takes everything that happens in your life and helps you to understand and appreciate your own authentic beat and soundtrack and L!VE BRAVE.

TAYO is a member of BACP, UKCP, ICHM, IMP, PHPA, SAGB and NFSH. 

She wrote the award-winning Children's Story Book, Hummingland, in 2017 and launched it in 2018 receiving the Sylvia Anderson Children's Author Award 2018 in December 2018. She was then asked to paint her visions and begun her painting quest. Her first Heartbeat Art Exhibition was launched in August 2019 through until November in Stockholm and she launched to a roaring success on her Opening Night. She is currently in high demand for commissioned work. She is also about to begin a Cancer Aware & Mental Health Awareness campaign with her art work. TAYO is currently studying Philosophy. 

GERALDINE FINEGAN

Geraldine Finegan is a world record breaking 54 year-old ultra multi event athlete. At the age of 36, after her daughter was born, and heavily overweight, she decided to set her own goals and began running with the baby. Every year since then she has won a World title and after turning fifty Geraldine has been a World Record Breaker. Ireland's Athletic Association nominated Geraldine as the most successful masters athlete in 2013. She has won the most medals of any athlete in Ireland with over 3,337 medals to her credit.  She has held over 42 Irish records, 16 European and 19 World titles. Geraldine was crowned the most improved athlete in the world in 2016. She is the current World Champion in Decathlon and Tetra Decathlon (double-heptathlon), showing the huge diversity and versatility she has. Between 2017 and 2019 Geraldine broke four World records. What is more remarkable about this lady is she has overcome a serious accident which caused asthma.

Geraldine is very passionate about her sport and when she is not training herself, she is coaching 9 to 90 year-old Athlete's. Last year she coached the top Irish athlete 16 year-old Patience Jumbogula, who broke the European record for the 100m in 11.54 seconds.

Geraldine has spent several years studying Nutrition, Sports Science and is a practicing physiotherapist, and in her spare time she teaches Pilates. She has also been involved in the development of a new device called Maxeirflo, which is designed to help people breathe easier and improves their performance.

Geraldine is an example of someone who with age and experience is still reaching her dreams and goals at the start of her golden years.  If you want to learn how to reach your goals, ignite your fire, and to just get started, Geraldine will encourage and motivate you to make healthy changes to your lifestyle.

Tara Gerbola was born into the circus and primarily performed aerial work including Aerial rings, Cradle, Rope, Swinging Trapeze, Flying Trapeze. Low wire, Roller skates and Ring mistress. She met and fell in love with her husband Mikey, also a Circus performer, and became parents to three beautiful children. Circus Gerbola is in operation 17 years. Tara will be speaking about the subject of trust, an issue many people have difficulty with. Lack of trust can prevent even the most confident of individuals from taking up opportunities, creating meaningful relationships and achieving their dreams and aspirations. Who better to talk about trust than someone who entrusts her life in the hands of fellow artistes?!

Caroline Mc Donagh DHN, DHPM, MIAHM, is an experienced Holistic and Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Psychotherapist, Health Coach, Life Coach and NLP Corporate Coach. She is also a practitioner of Holistic Preventative Medicine and a Yoga Teacher. She has taught on Holistic Nutrition and Health Coaching Diploma courses for many years. She is a corporate trainer and has worked as a nutrition advisor and trainer to staff of health stores and gyms. She has featured on TV shows in Ireland as an expert in both Nutrition and Life Coaching including a transformational series with other experts including Dr Patrick Holford. She frequently does radio interviews and writes articles for the print media.

She is a passionate, dynamic and entertaining inspirational speaker motivating people by her clear and powerful presentations. Her accomplishments in this area include speaking at high profile events alongside Sir Bob Geldof, Jason Vale and other internationally acclaimed speakers.

Caroline designs personally-tailored healthy eating plans taking into account clients needs, lifestyle, stress levels etc. She also conducts Life Coaching and Health Coaching sessions. She holds workshops, seminars and courses incorporating her many disciplines.

Caroline has a strong understanding of natural healing and holistic success approaches from her many studies in these and related areas, from clients results and also from her own experience. Due to a serious illness in her late teens Caroline set about investigating the whole area of Holistic and Complementary Medicine, Nutrition and Mind-training. She went on to make a complete recovery. As a result of this she felt compelled to use what she had experienced and learned to help others and so began extensive studies in these areas, leading to her numerous qualifications.

As a result of her own experiences and the results achieved by her clients, Caroline is a firm believer in the innate healing ability, power and potential of the person and feels that the right mental attitude, diet, exercise, lifestyle and relaxation can make a huge difference to a person’s overall state of health, well-being and enjoyment of life.

Niamh Kavanagh, an amazingly empowering woman, is best known for her Eurovision successes, representing her country twice and winning for Ireland. She has recorded many albums and collaborations, in particular lending her vocals to one of the best selling soundtrack albums of all time, The Commitments. 2016 saw Niamh remain at the fore with her winning participation in nationwide obsession, Celebrity Masterchef, and a return appearance as a judge on Junior Eurovision on TG4, requiring a brush up on her cúpal focail Gaeilge. 

Prior to this, Niamh starred in the highly successful Irish tour of Menopause the Musical, as part of a four woman cast. She also starred as the Evil Queen in a multi-year run of the highly successful Tivoli Christmas Panto in Dublin. Niamh’s performance was described by reviewers as a ‘show-stealer’.

Niamh retains a life-long love of live performance - her vocal talent and legendary audience rapport means she is equally at home holding court in crowded arenas as she is in intimate music venues. Niamh continues to record and is currently doing a nationwide show, Date Night, a retrospective of Niamh's extensive career.

If you are looking to get a result that requires determination, dedication, focus and commitment, Niamh is a great lady to learn from. She doesn’t do things by halves!

Christina Noble OBE, is an exceptional, inspiring person. She has by her own effort and example and with an unselfish willingness to serve, shown the world that street children are a vital part of humanity – that the abuse and maltreatment suffered by children can be stopped. By providing love, and by giving back dignity to over 700, 000 of these special children and their families in Mongolia and Vietnam. she has shown us that they can become empowered to fulfil their proper role in society. They can, and will be their countries future.

Since 1991 Christina Noble and her foundation have established over 120 projects/programmes in Vietnam and Mongolia. Today the work of the foundation impacts more than 20,000 children and their families annually.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1944; daughter of Thomas and Anne Byrne.

Christina Noble is a child of the impoverished Liberties of Dublin during the 1940’s – 1950’s. Christina endured a childhood of loss, isolation and tragedy. After the early death of her mother, was separated from her five siblings and committed to an abusive state institution. Christina escaped several times and fled to England, only to find herself in a trapped and destructive marriage.

 In 1971 Christina had a dream that eighteen years later would lead her to Vietnam, to begin work amongst the forgotten street children (Bui-Doi – Dust of Life) of Vietnam. The children lived in appalling poverty and conditions but Christina committed to making a positive difference in their lives and refused to give up on them. This often required her to work in dangerous areas but her desire to help these children surpassed the struggles presented to her.

In 1991 the Christina Noble Foundation was established. It has since provided free medical care to over 6000 street and abandoned children per year and free education for hundreds of street children. Recognising the dangers on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, and seeing the need to change the children’s attitude towards gangs, violence, drugs and prostitution, Christina also built a purpose built emergency residential shelter for young boys. She later set up a sponsorship programme, worked with prison authorities to launch a prison education project and has established many other much needed changes in the lives of disadvantaged children, Her work is truly amazing.

In 1992 Christina was officially acknowledged for her contribution to humanity and awarded the Medal of Peace and Humanity. She later received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award by Rotary International, The Hearts of Gold Award by the British Broadcasting Corporation. and the medal for The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. In 1977 she was voted one of the top 20 inspirational women in the world by Harpers and Queen UK.

Charlotte Caldwell CMC Ambassador, Mother and Campaigner for Medicinal Cannabis Denied appropriate medical treatment for her son Billy’s epilepsy in Northern Ireland, Charlotte travelled to the US to a leading epilepsy doctor in 2008 with the help of a public fund-raising campaign. His seizures came back in 2016 causing a further crisis and a return to the US where medicinal cannabis was prescribed by his specialist. A supportive GP continued this in Northern Ireland until he was forced to desist by the Department of Health and the Home Office. In the summer of 2018 the Home Secretary agreed to reschedule cannabis derived medical products after a very successful media campaign led by Charlotte and Billy which changed the law in Uk. Medicanal Cannabis was legalised.

We are delighted to welcome renowned award winning actress, Deirdre O’Kane, to the Women’s Empowerment Summit. This lady is a fabulous powerhouse who knows how to live life to the full.
The last 12 months have been a whirlwind, with Deirdre voicing the hugely successful Gogglebox for TV3, producing Ireland's largest ever charity comedy show for Comic Relief at the 3Arena, hosting the revamped IFTA Film & Drama Awards for national broadcaster RTÉ, and most recently hitting the dance floor on RTE smash hit, Dancing with the Stars.
Irish comedy’s prodigal daughter has also made a long-awaited return to her stand up roots; she delighted audiences across the country with the sell-out show 1 Dee in 2016 and 2017. She will tour a brand new show, A Line of O'Kane, nationwide in 2018. 

Sene is an Irish rugby international in Rugby 7’s, 15’s and Touch Rugby. The New Zealand born Samoan and Irish business women was voted the Irish Times Top 30 Most Influential Women in Ireland 2017, a year after winning the Guinness Rugby Writers’ Player of the Year and the Rugby Players Ireland, BNY Mellon Player’s Player of the Year in 2016. She was part of 2015 Six Nations championship winning team, 2017 Rugby World Cup, the 2018 European Senior Mixed Touch Championship winning team as well as a former professional Seven’s player on the HSBC World Series circuit. 

The current interprovincial championship winning captain with Leinster and vice-captain for the Irish Women’s Rugby Team, helps lead the global agenda as part of the Rugby Athletes Commission for World Rugby and Global Player Council with International Rugby Players, towards the commercialisation of the women’s game. She also serves as a board director for national charity, BodyWhys.

Her passion and experience for developing and promoting women and girls’ involvement in sport from leadership to participation to high performance, is reflected through her work with sports sponsorship relations, grassroots coaching, regular professional speaking for global companies and founding small businesses aimed at promoting sports involvement through physical activity and sports performance.

Sene’s academic work into emergent models in the development and delivery of women’s sport across five leading organisations in the world, reflects her passion for change management, sports governance and brand equity for women’s sport. Her multi-operational understanding of the women’s game, has provided high-level insights to national governing bodies, provincial unions and media rights holders towards growing girls and women’s rugby in Ireland.

Derval O’Rourke is the ultimate championship performer and one of Ireland’s most successful track and field athletes. She is a three time Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012) in the 100m hurdles and was crowned World 60m Hurdles Champion in 2006. Derval is national record holder in the 60m hurdles (7.84) and 100m hurdles (12.65). She is a two time European silver medallist (2006,2010) and has won bronze twice at the European Indoor Championships in 2009 and 2013. 
Derval is a fitness and health enthusiast and features as a coach on the hit TV show, Ireland’s Fittest Families. She is also a two time bestselling author.
If you want to learn how to achieve your goals and you need focus, determination, motivation or the ability to persevere, Derval can show you how!

Maia Dunphy is a well known writer and broadcaster who stepped in front of the camera after over a decade of writing and producing. Her first venture on screen was 'From Boom to Maternity' which she wrote and hosted for RTÉ as part of the Reality Bites Series.

Following that, she did her second documentary, Merlot & Me, which was the highest rating Reality Bites series that year. 

She then went on to make two successful series of Maia Dunphy's What Women Want in 2013 and 2014, followed by Maia Dunphy’s Truth About, which aired in Autumn 2015.

Mai has also worked on many RTÉ comedy shows including The Podge & Rodge Show, Katherine Lynch's Wagon's Den and the IFTA winning Bronx Bunny Show.

In addition to that she has recently released a book, “The M Word”.

Maia has covered many diverse topics in her career, giving her a deep understanding of people, human behaviour and what it truly means to empower yourself. She comes from a very real place and you will learn a huge amount from her. To live with authenticity is something every person needs to be happy and fulfilled. Maia is authentic in all she does and will show you how to shine successfully as a unique authentic individual.

The ConnectIreland Group encompasses three pillar organisations, ConnectIreland, Startup Ireland and the Irish Diaspora Loan Fund. Joanna Murphy is the Chief Executive Officer of the group, Director of ConnectIreland, Board Member and Director of the Irish Diaspora Loan fund. She holds a first class honours degree in business studies.

ConnectIreland began as a globally unique job creation initiative which emerged from the Global Irish Economic forum in 2011, and has been responsible for the creation of thousands of jobs. 

The programme is internationally award winning and is recognised as a global exemplar of best citizen engagement with almost 100,000 connectors in 147 countries worldwide!

The mission of ConnectIreland originally was to mobilise the Global Irish community to introduce companies planning to expand to Europe to Ireland, however under Joanna's stewardship the initiative has morphed into a much larger inward investment promotion agency which seeks to encourage companies to establish in Ireland, expand to Ireland, or to invest in Ireland through the Irish Disapora loan fund, thereby creating employment, most particularly in regional Ireland.

Joanna's expertise is in inward investment and Irish economic development. She will show you how you can excel in a demanding role and achieve what you want in your life and/or business.

Sile Seoige

Síle is the youngest of four children, and grew up in the village of Spiddal in Connemara on the west coast of Ireland. She is fluent in Irish and has spent the past nineteen years working in the media industry, primarily as a Television and Radio broadcaster.Presenting and researching TV projects on all TV stations in Ireland; RTÉ, TV3, TG4 and Oireachtas TV in Entertainment, Daytime, Lifestyle, Factual, Young Peoples, Sports, Comedy, Weather and News and Current Affairs programming, and presenting and contributing on various radio stations from Newstalk 106-108, RTÉ Radio 1, iRadio, Beat 102-103 and Sunshine106.8. She also works as a voice over artist, event MC, singer, actor and writer. And in 2016 she added another string to her bow by becoming a certified yoga teacher.

Síle also has a particular interest in health and wellbeing and for good reason.

In 2011 she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, an experience that changed for life in every way.
She had to accept that she may lose her voice as a result of the surgeries to remove the tumour and gland and as someone who makes a living from speaking this was a major wake-up call for her.
Through the practice of yoga and becoming aware of her body on all levels; physically, emotionally and mentally, she has learnt to deal with the challenges she has been given, listen to her body and to appreciate the gift of living an authentic life. She will show you how you can too.

Bibi Baskin was the first woman in Ireland to have a TV chat show of her own. Her career also brought her to the UK where she presented both radio and TV programmes for the BBC and ITV. Throughout this time she had developed a significant interest in the Indian system of Wellness, Ayurveda. And so she went to Kerala, south India, to learn more. She spent a total of fifteen years there where she owned and managed a heritage hotel which also featured Ayurveda.

She has returned to Ireland and gives Motivational talks around the country on the subject of inviting change into your life and illustrates how she coped with this on her varied career path.

Dr. Gloriane Giovannelli is a private consultant and international speaker for Health and Wellness. For over 20 years, Gloriane has been inspiring and motivating people to make choices that empower them, and help them to have real impact in their own lives and the lives of others.  
Gloriane is recognised internationally as a powerful resource on topics such as nutrition, weight loss, relaxation, mindset and personal transformation. 
Gloriane is honoured to be the Health and Nutrition Expert for the non-profit Aunua Academy, which aims to help teenagers to be more resilient against all types of bullying, self-harming, pressures on body image and ultimately the prevention of suicide. It reaches children and schools worldwide through a free online educational platform. 
Originally, from New York, Gloriane first came to Ireland in 1993 and fell in love with the country and the Irish people. 
Her degrees include: Doctor of Chiropractic, B.A. Psychology and B.A. Advertising, as well as a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell and the T.Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies. 

Tracy Repchuk is a global powerhouse:
7 Time International Bestselling Author including 31 Days to Millionaire Marketing Miracles from Wiley Publishing
Currently serving on the Forbes Coaching Council.
World-renowned speaker in over 35 countries including Keynote in China at Global Leaders Economic Summit for presidents, heads of state and CEOs for technology.
Award winning entrepreneur, writer and speaker since 1985 at the age of 19 when she started her software company including awards from Senate, Assembly, and the White House Presidential Award from President Obama.
Pioneer on the internet developing brands, websites, SEO and now social media since 1994.
Featured expert in over 22 National and Local TV as a trusted resource for technology, internet and social media including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and appeared in 3 motivational movies.
Global leader serving thousands of clients around the world to develop a fully branded end to end website presence so they can professionally match, rise above the competition, and reach millions with their message.

Orlaith Carmody is the author of Perform As A Leader (Ballpoint Press 2015) and Without You, Living With Loss (Ballpoint Press 2018). She is a highly skilled corporate trainer, leadership consultant and strategy coach and has worked with some of Ireland’s most influential business people, networks and political groups.

Following an early career as a broadcast journalist with RTÉ, Orlaith became an entrepreneur and is a director of a number of SMEs in media, recruitment, production and education. She served on the board of RTÉ from 2010 to 2015; the board of HRM Recruit from 2011 to 2016; and was President of the Irish Chapter of EO, the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation 2014/2015. She is currently Chair of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI).
 
A regular commentator on television and radio, Orlaith spoke at TEDx Tallaght 2013; TEDx DCU 2015; the SME Assembly, Naples, 2014; and is a lead coach and speaker at the training and development programmes run by Women For Election.
 
She is a Director of not for profit Ablevision Ireland, and has also supported Our Lady’s Hospice and Trocaire. 

Orlaith holds an MA from Dublin City University (D.C.U.). She is a Fellow of the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD);  a Certified Management Consultant (CMC); and a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Áine Toner is the award-winning editor of Woman’s Way magazine, currently the Consumer Magazine of the Year (Irish Magazine Awards). She has worked for Woman’s Way for a
decade and is also the editorial director for Irish Tatler Man. She has previously worked for national daily and regional newspapers and magazines plus BBC Northern Ireland. She contributes to television and radio shows and her particular love is books. Aine is an fantastic example of female creativity and leadership.

Joanne Byrne is co-founder of the renowned PR and communications company, Presence Communications. As a leading agent and publicist to many top national and international brands and personalities, Joanne is the lady to listen to when it comes to branding, including branding yourself! She can empower you to recognise your unique identity.

Joanne studied pure English in UCD before embarking on a MBS. She worked as a copywriter, or as her business partner likes to call it a "kipiwroter", due to Joanne’s love of spell check before working for a film company where she worked on everything from premieres to choosing a carpet that would work with dropped popcorn!

An opportunity to work for the children’s charity ‘Variety’ gave her the chance to help disadvantaged and disabled children whilst building relationships in the worlds of business and entertainment.

She joined a PR agency before setting up Presence PR with her business partner Sinead Ryan in 2003.

She is passionate about Kerry pointing out that Sinead chose the business’ bank but she chose the company colours – green and gold!

Cathy O Connor is one of Ireland's most respected fashion stylists. Through her regular appearances on RTE and TV3, she has garnered a devoted following. Renowned for her expertise and practical

advice, Cathy's passion for all things stylish resonates with people everywhere. She loves her job. At the Summit Cathy will show us how we can all embrace and love our bodies, no matter our size or shape, giving you the confidence to be your best self.

In 2012 Deirdre Featherstone was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and went on to her lose hair, have chemotherapy, a mastectomy, radiation and a reconstruction, all in a two-year period. It was a very grueling time, but she feels that it was also one of the best times in her life. Instead of surrendering, she decided that she was going to “grab this cancer and turn it into something as positive as I possibly could.”

A couple of weeks after her mastectomy she was naturally very upset. She was housebound and could not drive but was dying to get back into life and wanted something good to do
to put her mind back to work. She came up with the idea of a Skinny Dip to raise money for Childhood Cancer. In "Dee" style she went for it. She set up a Facebook Event and “blackmailed” all her friends and family into doing it, "I am bald and have one boob, what do you mean you couldn't do it?”

The first Strip and Dip was created. Approximately 50 women turned up. Since then the dip has taken place annually and in the first five years it raised €153,00 for Aoibheann's Pink Tie, Ireland's National Children's Cancer Charity. Dee decided to raise the bar and set another goal, to beat the world record for skinny dips! The event totally took off and on the day she had 2,505 women show up to dip. They smashed the world record and raised €503,000 from that dip alone, which funded a respite home in Crumlin for the families going through childhood cancer.  Since the dip last year they formed a choir of dippers (names were picked out of a hat) and 45 strong women sang their hearts out to This is Me on the hit TV show, Ireland's Got Talent. Six ladies at the front did a little reveal.... showing that there is no such thing as a "perfect" body, we are all perfect and happy with who we are. Four of the women had undergone mastectomies. The choir is called Sea of Change which defines the way Dee and her dippers felt after the dip. On Ireland's Got Talent, the crowd went wild in celebration as the choir got the Golden Buzzer straight to the live shows! Dee's motto is Together we are stronger - Women together can achieve anything. Let's get in the room and be upstanding for this amazing empowering woman!

Tracey Smolinski is the founder and managing director of Wales’ leading independent business network, Introbiz. Since the company’s birth back in 2009, Tracey has become a highly successful businesswoman. Today, the network boasts over 300 members from a wide range of industries and sectors, while hosting 60 networking events a year in various 4 and 5 star locations throughout South Wales and host events internationally. She also trains in schools on behalf of the Welsh Government and is a proud Big Ideas Role Model. She is known for her commitment and drive to providing valuable information. Her talks are extremely powerful and compelling as she leaves the audience feeling completely energized and ready to take on the world! One of the reasons Tracey stands out as a speaker is that she brings her own personal experiences to her talks. She speaks openly about how she got networking very wrong during her first three months as she was giving it the hard sell and almost completely gave up on it, but not before she took on some very sound advice. She started networking in the correct way, by building relationships and trust and went on to sell £100,000 worth of advertising revenue over the next 6 months. She saw first hand how powerful and profitable networking could be for business. Tracey spotted a gap in the market and decided to start her own networking company, and so Introbiz was born! Tracey has shared the stage with Lord Alan Sugar, Grant Cardone, Hilary Devey CBE, Baroness Michelle Mone, John Lee, Jamie Baulch,  Marie Diamond, The Apprentice winners Mark Wright and Alana Spencer and Sharon Lechter, an international bestselling author who is widely credited as being the genius behind the Rich Dad brand. Sharon is also Tracey’s mentor. Having worked in the networking world for a number of years now, demands for Tracey to share her knowledge and experience have grown significantly, which is why she decided to write a book to help anyone who’d like any advice when it comes to networking. Tracey also discusses the trials she’s faced as a business owner and how her own experiences have shaped the businesswoman that she is today. Master Networking: 10 Steps to Building Business Relationships for Profit and Success, explores her tried and tested methods for effective networking. Tracey is also the founder of the Fortune in the Follow Up, a highly useful book where you can keep a track of your prospects, make notes and track your customers’ journey.

TESTIMONIALS

"The Women's Empowerment Summit was an amazing day, with so many inspirational speakers. The energy in the room on the day was none like I'd experienced before with women from all walks of life looking for inspiration for themselves or for their business. The organiser, Donna Kennedy, an old school friend of mine is truly a beautiful amazing and unique person, I've always known this but to see her on stage telling her story and passion for life with everyone was a emotional but proud moment for me. It has made me look at my life and strive to be the best I can be. I am looking forward to the next one! "
Paula Gibbons, CPforeveraloe, Mayo
 

"The Women's Empowerment Summit 2017 was an amazing experience for me because it did what it promised to deliver - to inspire, motivate, connect and empower women in a beautiful way. It actually felt like a family gathering - the positive energy in the room, the encouraging personal stories and the practical tools shared were life changing for me.Thank you Donna for putting your heart and soul into this event! I am so looking forward to the next one.
Adaku Ezeudo Managing, Director at Phoenix-Rize Coaching & Consulting
 

"I booked my place at the summit with great apprehension. I was very nervous and even suffered with anxiety leading up to the event. However when i arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The day was relaxed and full to the brim of inspiring people and their stories. I attended with the idea of bettering my business and growing my new business. I feel it helped my business and I found that the speakers really gave me a "kick up the bum" for my life. To get up and go, and not expect life to hand me things. I will definitely try to attend again in the future and hope to meet some of the wonderful people again!
Anja Rose Abdulla, Wexford
 

"I attended the Women's Summit in March '17. On entering the room the atmosphere and excitement was magical. To see so many Wonderful Women come together  to improve themselves for the better. It was an amazing day. All the speakers were incredible, their stories  so inspirational they were mind blowing. I learned from them all that with hard work, commitment , dedication and focus one can achieve and become extraordinary.   Donna you are the kindest, beautiful and the most inspirational woman I have had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you for your encouragement. You are Amazing.   I am so looking forward to attending future events. I also encourage anyone that has not attended one of Donna's it's a must. Thanking you"
Carmel Clarke, Dublin
 

"The Women's Empowerment Summit was the first event I'd been to of this kind. I had no idea what to expect but I was blown away by the tremendous energy and positive vibe in the room. Each speaker had incredible inspiring stories - many of their words are still replaying in my mind. I particularly loved Donna's straight taking and powerful messages - so refreshing to hear! I am very grateful for having a part of it of all the connections I made and am excited to attend future events. Thank you Donna.
Pamela King - Independent Consultant, Neal's Yard Remedies Organic
 

"The Women's Empowerment Summit will undoubtedly be marked as a seminal moment in my life. The event headed up by the amazing Donna Kennedy has the ability to instill in every attendee that they can achieve the incredible. Donna has a gift and the best part is that, this is a gift she happily shares. If you want to feel empowered, enlightened and energised then reach out to Donna and enjoy becoming the best you can be."
Breeda Hurley, Author and MD of ABC Cleaning
 

"I thoroughly enjoyed your Women’s Empowerment Summit on 26th March. It was an amazing day, very inspirational and motivating. Your speakers were also so inspiring and interacted in a lovely way with a full house of attendees. Looking forward to the next one!"
Barbara Gordon, MD of Whatswhat.ie, the online platform for over 127,000 Irish businesses
 

"I was delighted to attend the inaugural 'Women's Empowerment Summit' on March 26th as one of six speakers. It was a fantastic day from start to finish and a very well run event. I would encourage those who were not in attendance to purchase your tickets early for next year as I am predicting an even bigger event for 2018!"
Nikki Bradley, Founder of Fighting Fit for Ewings
 

Thank you so much for being a fantastic role model for me, but also for my children.  My daughter (12) and I attended your Women's Empowerment Summit in March ’17, and being an introverted little girl who lacks confidence along with other issues, she hugely benefitted from listening to people who’d overcame massive obstacles and challenges in their own lives to achieve the ‘extraordinary’.  She really was blown away by their stories.Your own story inspired her most of all, and I have to agree with her. The energy in the room was fantastic, it would inspire anyone to want to improve their life, regardless of where their starting point is.  I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be introducing both of my daughters to such strong women at their young ages, I think it’s so important and invaluable. I would recommend to anyone wishing to start up or improve a business or wishing to improve your life and gain back your sense of self-worth, to attend ANY workshop or event organised by the wonderful and kindest lady I’ve met in quite some time, Donna Kennedy. I know I’ll certainly be there and can’t wait for the next event"
Michelle Whelan, Dublin
 

"What a wonderful day of positivity and possibility at the Women's Empowerment Summit, with inspiration for business and life for women of all ages.  My 23 year old daughter accompanied me to the event and it was such a lovely mum/daughter day out together, with wonderful speakers and Donna's lovely touch."
Liz Hickey, Lifestylist, Dublin
 

"Fantastic day a the Women's Empowerment Summit, great way to spend a day with 100s of like minded women. The calibre of speakers on the day was exceptional.
Something for everyone to take away, lots of information for business that can be implemented to improve and great inside to future trends. The personal growth was evident especially in Donna's talk.A day packed with value and I highly recommend you attend."
Amanda Delaney, Dublin, Forever Living

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