Founder and Program Director of IRL Social Skills. Working for 15+ years as a speech language pathologist specializing in helping nonspeaking autistic humans gain a functional way to express themselves, she recognized that students and families of those who could speak — and were perhaps doing well academically — needed much more social skills support. In March 2021 — during the height of a global pandemic and recession — she assembled an interdisciplinary team to serve families of socially struggling teens and young adults from across the United States.
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Debbie Dobbins is a Frequency & Freedom Expert, author of Your Inner Billionaire, and creator of the Radical Responsibility Method™. A former mortgage company owner turned international speaker, she teaches women in their second act how to shift their identity, rewrite limiting patterns, and rise into abundance through energetic literacy. Debbie’s work blends financial intelligence, psychology, and spiritual insight to help women claim the freedom they were born for. Connect with Debbie here…
Sinja Hallam is an ICF-certified Leadership & Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker and Published Author. She helps leaders rise with clarity, confidence, calm and heart. Her clients include Fortune 100’s, CEOs, senior and emerging leaders. She specialises in high-achieving women navigating life and careers in male-dominant environments. She draws on her own resilience and experience to empower others to lead authentically, create real impact and leave a legacy they are proud of. She is also a Women Changing the World
Global award winner and an APAC Region Coach of the Year award winner.
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I am a free spirited person who marches to my own beat. Born in a small town to progressive parents, I have always followed my heart. I trust my instincts and make my own choices. I have made mistakes, but I see them as teachers. I believe acceptance of self and others is what makes us resilient to any challenges that we face. Nothing really deters me, as I always see the glass as half full, no matter the situation. I love trying new things, taking risks, and embracing every challenge as part of the adventure.That’s the spirit I carry into everything I do, both personally and professionally.
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Amanda Sung is the author of “How to Break a Girl” and a brand strategist with over 15 years of experience in marketing and branding. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Simon Fraser University and a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of British Columbia. In addition, she has hosted segments for Novus TV and modeled for the Regent Hotel.  Connect with Amanda here…
Amy Thurman is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and a thought leader on the transformative power of authenticity and holding space. After living 10 years with a broken neck that went undiagnosed for six months, she was forced to redefine everything, including what it means to be strong. She discovered that true strength isn’t found in pretending to be okay, it’s found in presence, softness and the courage to be real.
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I am a former English teacher that is passionate about literacy and social justice. I have spoken at international events, including the World Literacy Summit at Oxford University. I have recently been recognised with an Honourable Mention at the Ausmumpreneur Awards for Non-Profit Excellence (2024) and as one of the Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All (2024).  Connect with Fiona here…
Allisa Verhille is a Best-Selling Author, International Speaker, and Master Executive Leadership Coach — and the Founder & CEO of Dracarys Coaching, LLC, a global coaching brand devoted to helping individuals and organizations reignite purpose, authenticity, and leadership from the inside out. Her transformative framework, The Fire Within, has inspired thousands to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion.
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With over 25 years of experience working as a therapist for people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, Lee’s insights and training into psychology and behavior—amplified by his artistic endeavors—have given him the ability to explore trauma healing from a variety of perspectives: experientially and academically, as well as vocationally. Combining insights from Western mainstream psychology and learning with Traditional First Nations wisdom practices allows Lee to bring clients to a place of wholeness and wellness, with respect for all aspects of who they are meant to be.
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Laura Ballerini is a seasoned graphic designer with a degree in Visual Communications and over forty years of working in the industry. Ballerini has experienced the many facets of art, design and communications over the decades. Having worked for a big-city newspaper, a leading Advertising Agency, and currently running her own design boutique, BluBrown Communications Inc., Laura has honed her skills to merge writing and visual design into one. Connect with Laura here… or here...
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