World Speech Day: Recent Episodes
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Regular talks on rhetoric and public speaking as well as our thematic podcasts featuring women's voices - all from around the globe.
Vino's commitment to active citizenship lies in her role as National Ambassador & Exec. Director of WSD SA; WSD Global Advisory Board Member & JCI (Tshwane) Ambassador.Through Digital Marketing Edge SA, she delivered conventional & digital marketing solutions to many not-for-profits and entrepreneurs. A Masters Graduate in Geography (Destination Marketing & Local Economic Development); Postgraduate Program in Marketing Management; Distinguished Toastmaster & Google Partner.
Born in Mexico and having lived in America, Europe, and the Middle East and currently in Germany, Aydeli Rios has a B.A. International Relations and a master’s degree in Psycho-pedagogy. Aydeli is interested in women's empowerment and gender equality, managing the Guapalita Women Empowerment Community, she is a member of the pedagogical team for local government has a professional development consultancy.
Saida Belouali has a PHD in humanities. She directs research in Applied Ethics and teaches at the National School of Applied Sciences of the Mohammed Premier University. She is interested in digital humanities. She is the President of the Moroccan Association of Innovation and the National Ambassador for WSD Morocco.
Nyimasata Camara is a Lecturer of Political Science and researcher at University of the Gambia. She is also a media personality with a platform for socio-political debates and discussions on the Kerr Fatou Media. She is an active member of the Gambia civil society and offers resources on governance, youth and gender advocacy.
Patricia is the Sponsor of Perissos Horizon - a brand that's passionate about supporting people through training, coaching & mentoring to achieve their God-given potentials. She is a 2-Time Distinguished Toastmaster, a 2-Time Area Director and the First Female Division Director for Ghana Toastmasters. She is a Communication and Leadership Coach and a 2-Time self-published author. Connect with her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciamensahlarkai/
An Ikebana master from India, Rekha Reddy is passionate about the art and spreading the love for nature and environmental awareness through it. She has a Master’s degree in Foods & Nutrition and freelances articles for magazines. Chairperson of Ficci Flo-organization for women entrepreneurs, President of the Ikebana International and Ohara chapters of Hyderabad have been some of her roles.
Diana Abruzzi is the Founder and International Chairman of International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry (IWFCI) – the first Chamber of Commerce for women at the time of its inauguration with a mandate to open the trade routes for women across the globe. A pioneer and leader in the cause of free enterprise and economic development, Diana continues to champion the advancement of women in business, globally. http://www.iwfci.org/
Nurvita is Indonesian from Yogyakarta. Having studied English Letters at Sanata Dharma University, she is currently lecturing in Linguistics and Literature at Universitas Bangka Belitung in Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia. Nurvita is a World Speech Day Event Organiser who is passionate about women's empowerment and aspires to think bigger, dream bigger and be extraordinary. @wijayavita
Previously employed as a material engineer, consultant and project manager in Shanghai, China, Mengjia is a TEDx licensee & curator, WSD China Ambassador, Guiness World Record adjudicator and member of NOGCSW, passionate about feminism and gender equality (http://linkedIn.com/in/mengjiama).
A Syrian entrepreneur and startup enthusiast focusing on women’s empowerment and communities’ prosperity while leading youth initiatives viz. TEDxYouth/Women and ChangeMakers seeking to close the gender gap in STEM (technology) and advance the inclusion of girls in building more developed communities. Key speaker at Geneva Peace Week 2018, attended One Young World - The Hague 2018, Young Sustainable Impact Innovation Impact 2019 cohort, she served for 3.5 years at the UNFPA in Syria.
Jabu Zwane is a Mindset Development Specialist and Global Speaker with over 15 years experience in human development in various industries. He specialises in Keynote Addresses, Facilitation, Training and Theology Teaching. To find out more about the Founder of the Mindset Development Institute, Executive Member of the The Lenses Institute of SA and Director at Streetbiz Foundation see http://jabuzwane.co.za/
An American living in Germany since 1983, Rhonda L. Bowen has over 30 years’ experience in communicating across cultures in over 70 countries bringing insights and support to BEST professionals (business, engineering, science and technology) to improve their communication while saving resources - leading to better results and higher success in business and personal goals (https://www.bowen-crossculture.com/).
Debra Langley shares her approach to Good Health and Well Being as a professional pharmacist, wholefood plant based nutritionist, author, DNA consultant and keynote speaker with more than 25 years’ experience in the field of health and wellness; and the face behind the popular Instagram feed @plantbased2go.
Barend La Grange shares his journey as a traveler from the tip of Africa (Aghullus) to to the top of Africa (Sakka) in 40 days using public transport.
Dr Nico de Klerk has his PhD in El Camino de Santiago de Compostella specialising in mindset development to address the unemployment rate, poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is exactly where the focus on StreetBiz Foundation lies, aligned with the UN’s SDG’s. Nico completed a 2750km Long Walk for the Entrepreneurial Mindset in 2018 between the two capital cities in SA addressing more than 35 000 people 100 township communities.
Owner of Agro-Ubuntu Solutions (Pty) Ltd and former coffee grower in Colombia, Dr Derian Echeverri-Molina has a Masters Degree and PhD in crop and food production and protection. He talks about his passion for solving problems in the agricultural and forestry domain as well as in food and nutrition security.
Driven by the principles of entrepreneurship, innovation and community, CEO and Founder of Pulego Communications and Junior Chamber International Senator, Tshepo Thlaku talks about his passion for promoting leadership, entrepreneurship and active citizenship.