On November 26th 2020, TEDxDerryLondonderry Women presented ‘Showing Up’. Hosted by Annette Kelly, owner of Little Penny Thoughts, and TEDx Curator Gary Doherty, this TEDx talk brought an incredible mix of ladies from all over the world to one stage to share their idea worth sharing.
The Speakers
The intersectionality of being a black woman, By Deborah Somorin
Deborah has experienced homelessness, teenage pregnancy, great adversity and has overcome many obstacles in her way. Born in Nigeria and living in Ireland.
How we are programmed can shape who we are, By Bronagh Healey
Bronagh provides online security advice at local, regional and international level. Having a keen interest in personal development also.
Having it all – for working mothers everywhere, By Julie Ellison
Julie is a leading female Barrister in Northern Ireland with some passionate views about the challenges doing so.
Own Your Story, Change Your Life, By Karen McDermott
Karen is a publisher, author, Law of Attraction Practitioner and believes passionately in the power of story telling.
Diversity and Inclusion are logically impossible, By Ela Staniak Leaupepe
Ela originally from Poland now lives in Australia having spent some time in Ireland. Ela is passionate about cultural diversity and inclusion in the home, society and workplaces.
What would Bertha do? By Mairead Mackle
Mairead is passionate about gender equality. A business leader who inspires and motivates all around her. Mairead has many entrepreneurial and charitable interests.
The truth behind E-MOT-ION, By Donna Kennedy
Donna is a qualified psychologist, speaker and author/publisher.
IVF – What’s love got to do with it? By Emma Weaver
Emma is a passionate IVF & Mental Wealth advocate.
Why we need women to “Build Back Better”, By Jennifer McKeever
Jennifer is a former civic leader and passionate about this trend increasing. Jennifer is also a very successful business leader in NI.
Learning to fail, By Carol Fitzsimons MBE
Carol is CEO of Young Enterprise and passionate about our leaders of tomorrow.
Why Women Shouldn’t be Engineers, By Naomi McGregor
Naomi is passionate about smashing the stigma and creating pathways for Women in Engineering. She combines a fascinating insight of the Arts & Women In Engineering.
5 Steps to become; Happy, Healthy and Wealthy, By Cliona O’Hara
Cliona resides in the US but is originally from Derry. A internationally renowned personal development leader and expert.
Ordinary or extraordinary the choice is yours, By Melanie Breslin
Melanie is passionate about baking, personal development and the link between the two and has many entrepreneurial interests.
Making our examination systems fit for the future, By Roisin Rice
Roisin Rice is currently Acting Vice Principal at St Mary’s College in Derry. Roisin is passionate about transformational change within education.
Tucking your weirdness back in, By Grainne Kelly
Grainne is an entrepreneur & inventor.