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Lola Maja is a celebrated beauty and film industry professional with over 30 years of experience. Named one of the "Top 100 Inspiring Women in Nigeria" and a recipient of the "Lifetime Achievement for Contribution to The Industry" award, Lola's expertise includes Beauty & Holistic Therapies, Makeup Artistry, Lash & Brow Artistry, Nails, SFX Prosthetics and Inclusive Education. Lola’s main focus now is mostly on education and consulting, working with several institutions in the UK including Screen Skills and Bath Academy to name a few. Her work in Film & TV spans decades with the BBC, MTV, Netflix, Paramount and Amazon Prime, in print with international features in names like Vogue Italia and Forbes; hosting her own show "Kiss & Makeup" on AMC International’s EVA+ and a face of Lancôme’s 2018 West Africa campaign. Her extensive portfolio includes projects with Iman, Ciara, Angela Griffin, Raheem Sterling, Danny Glover, Adjoa Andoh, Wizkid and many other notable figures.

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Professor Shalom Lloyd MBE is a pharmacist of over 30 years and the founder of UTÖ, an all-natural intimate lubricant created to address vaginal dryness linked to menopause, cancer treatment and autoimmune conditions. An award-winning entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women’s health, Shalom founded UTÖ after witnessing too many women suffer intimate discomfort in silence. Her work sits at the intersection of healthcare, beauty and empowerment , repositioning intimate wellness as essential, not taboo. Through education, retail partnerships and public speaking, she is committed to normalising conversations around vaginal health, sexual comfort and dignity, ensuring women feel informed, supported and confident in their bodies.

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Dr Vanita Rattan is a cosmetic formulator and a doctor in Medicine (MBBS) and Physiology/Pharmacology (BSc). She has treated 40,000 cases of hyperpigmentation globally with a 95% success rate, and was also awarded The BMA Book Award for outstanding contribution to medical literature. Dr Vanita Rattan has become the go-to voice for skincare, with 3.5+ million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. She is passionate about sharing her science-based wisdom to all, leading her to formulating her own doctor-backed Skincare and Haircare ranges formulated for skin of colour, under ‘Dr. Vanita Rattan’. At Tones of Beauty, Dr. Vanita Rattan will be launching ‘The Skin of Colour Glow Facial (For Professionals)’, featuring The Complete Daily Range, Glow Chemical Peel and Glow Serum.

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June Jensen leads UK Beauty and EMEA Thought Leadership (commercial) at Circana, where she plays a central role in shaping strategic insights and driving growth across the global beauty industry. She was instrumental in establishing the UK Beauty division at The NPD Group and subsequently led the UK operation as Country Leader and Executive Director for Beauty UK for over 15 years. During her tenure, she also held senior European leadership roles, including Head of Commercial for EMEA and Head of EMEA Strategic Corporate Clients, where she led key regional growth initiatives and major client partnerships. Following the acquisition of NPD by IRI, June transitioned into Circana, continuing to drive the development of data-led insights and commercial strategies for the global beauty sector. Earlier in her career, she held roles at IRI, Dun & Bradstreet, Gartner, KLM UK, and within the fashion industry. June is a recognised industry voice, regularly speaking at leading events and providing expert commentary to publications such as The Times, Vogue, and Cosmetic Business News. Outside work, June has competed in equestrian sports for over 25 years and played football and handball at a competitive level in Norway and the UK. A keen skier and swimmer, she also served in the Norwegian Red Cross’s rescue teams, qualifying in avalanche search and rescue. She is committed to charitable causes, supporting cancer, dementia, and Parkinson’s through endurance challenges, including the Three Yorkshire Peaks, dressage for the Brain Tumour Charity, swimming 20km for Dementia UK, and currently training for Snowdon in June for The Eve Appeal.

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Dionne Smith is an award-winning Celebrity Hairstylist, Beauty & Lifestyle Editor, and emerging industry authority known for bridging beauty, culture, media and modern luxury storytelling. With an international portfolio spanning the BAFTAs, Emmys and major global campaigns, Dionne has worked with high-profile talent including Golda Rosheuvel and Wunmi Mosaku, alongside collaborations with leading brands such as L’Oréal and Dyson. Beyond hairstyling, Dionne is expanding her presence across editorial, events, hosting and lifestyle media, recently stepping into the role of Beauty & Lifestyle Editor at Darling Magazine UK. Known for her eye for detail, social-first creative direction and ability to build meaningful industry connections, she is passionate about helping beauty professionals evolve beyond traditional career paths and position themselves within the wider cultural conversation

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Debbie Trumper is a well-known and highly respected figure in the UK beauty industry, with significant connections across all major beauty brands, retailers, and media platforms. A former retail buyer across beauty and broader product categories, she brings a deep commercial understanding of the industry, combining first hand retail insight with strategic expertise. As the founder of Debbie Trumper Consultancy, she leads a specialist brand consultancy business at the heart of her work, advising beauty and lifestyle brands on strategy, positioning, partnerships, and growth, drawing on her extensive network and deep industry knowledge. A former Chair of COPRA (Cosmetic & Perfumery Retailers Association), Debbie continues to consult for the organisation, offering strategic support across a range of areas including corporate events, industry engagement, and sponsorship negotiations. Debbie is also a passionate supporter of Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) and now serves as a Trustee and Director, where she provides strategic guidance and direction, helping to strengthen partnerships, engage industry stakeholders, and further the charity’s mission and impact.

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As a Vice President for NielsenIQ’s Beauty Vertical, Anna Mayo is an innovative thought leader within the beauty and personal care retailing space. NielsenIQ's beauty and personal care insights cover 100 global markets, providing the industry's most total view into omnichannel consumption and, in turn, empowering the next decade of beauty.   Throughout her 12 years at NielsenIQ, Anna has worked with cross functional teams to deliver proactive, industry-shaping insights and guide some of the world’s largest CPG clients through behavioral shifts and consumption trends. In her current role, Anna partners with beauty and personal care clients to develop cutting edge solutions, leverage new technology, drive marketing and sales strategies and identify unmet consumer needs. In addition, Anna is responsible for leading thought leadership for the Beauty Vertical,  serving as an industry expert and appearing in broadcasts and publications such as Women’s Wear Daily and FOX Business, most recently.

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Eric Mills is a Senior Thought Leadership Consultant within NIQ’s Global Beauty vertical. With deep expertise in global beauty trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging market dynamics, Eric helps brands and retailers navigate the evolving beauty landscape through data‑driven insight and strategic storytelling.

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Michelle Li is CEO of Sonagi Skincare, founded in London and providing DTC solutions in the beauty masks and patches category, and Co-Founder of the Beauty Intelligence Project, which bridges the AI gap for female leaders in beauty. Previously, she worked in China for over 17 years across the fashion, retail, and automotive industries. She has experience building businesses from the ground up and leading both inbound and outbound investment deals, with a focus on cross-border strategy, investment value creation, and consumer community building. With a Chinese-American background, Michelle has held senior roles in both multinational and local Chinese companies. As an entrepreneur, she founded her first start-up in 2016 to deliver leadership training and educational events for professional women in China. Michelle served on the L’Oréal Women’s Advisory Board, consulted for WME Fashion (Endeavor), and regularly speaks at women’s leadership forums.

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Ailsa Petchey is a fitness instructor with over 34 years of experience, specialising in Pilates and supporting women through menopause and hormonal changes. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Olive Collective CIC, a community organisation dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting women through every stage of menopause. Through this work, Ailsa co-created the Don’t Sweat It! Walking & Talking groups and workshops, which provide safe, welcoming spaces for women to connect, learn and feel supported during hormone transition. Ailsa leads successful workshops, talks and community programmes, helping women better understand their bodies and navigate midlife with greater confidence, knowledge and wellbeing. She is also the author of Don’t Sweat It! Manage Your Menopause, a practical 21-day health and wellness programme designed to help women feel stronger, calmer and more in control during menopause. Combining decades of fitness expertise with menopause education, Ailsa is passionate about helping women move well, manage hormonal changes and feel confident in their bodies during midlife and beyond.

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Zarina Kanji is a global leader in beauty, health and wellness, fashion and lifestyle, who has spent two decades immersed in consumer culture. Beginning as a fashion buyer across the UK, Europe, and Middle East, then progressing as a beauty, health and wellness specialist at Alibaba Group, and now as a founder building her own beauty brand, Reps Athletic Beauty. She has an exceptional track record of spotting emerging trends before they travel and translating them into commercial opportunity across global markets. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Zarina brings rare cultural intelligence, cross-category depth, and genuine insider knowledge of how Asia's beauty philosophy is reshaping the world.

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Paul Finch leads Breakout Beauty and Breakout Wellness, Europe's biggest industry-focused accelerator programmes for founder-led brands in beauty and wellness. He is a leading voice in the UK's start-up and entrepreneurial world. Growth Studio was co-founded by Rayan Jawad and Paul Finch. Over 10 years, the business has helped accelerate over 2500 start-ups in 18 countries, voted by the Financial Times as UK’s #1 start-up hub with the best mentoring. Their award-winning programmes drive significant impact for founders and investors.

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Jasper ten Brinke is the Managing Director and Co-owner of The Regulatory Company (TRC). With over 20 years of experience in portfolio management and business strategy, he works with cosmetics and personal care companies to structure regulatory compliance in a way that supports growth and operational efficiency.He plays a key role in the strategic development of PRIMS, TRC’s compliance and safety management platform, helping brands and manufacturers gain clear oversight across the UK, EU, USA and Canada regulatory requirements ans product safety. Jasper significantly contributes to PRIMS functionalities that center around hybrid solutions that combine software and services, 3rd party and manufacturer partnerships, portfolio compliance management and reporting, and the simultaneous collaborative use of PRIMS by various stakeholders. 

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Kelly Goris is a Regulatory Toxicologist and Safety Assessor at The Regulatory Company (TRC). She is performing product safety evaluations, ingredient reviews and interpretation of regulatory changes. Kelly also oversees work carried out in PRIMS, the company’s software used by TRC and brands for accurate and efficient compliance management. Her background includes a Master in Toxicology and Environmental Health, as well as several professional courses with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Her regulatory experience is complemented by earlier roles as founder and formulator of a cosmetic start-up, and research into human health impacts of chemical exposures. Collectively, this background equips her with a comprehensive perspective on cosmetic safety - spanning human health, environmental considerations, and regulatory compliance.With years of hands-on experience as a regulatory expert and cosmetic safety assessor, she has reviewed a wide range of product categories, including skincare, haircare and more specialised formulations such as oxidative and non-oxidative hair dyes. She combines scientific rigour with practical regulatory expertise to help brands clearly understand and fulfil their compliance and safety obligations before entering the EU, UK, USA or Canadian markets.Kelly is also a member of the ERPA - the European Responsible Person Association. Through this role she supports ERPA’s expert contributions to, for example, the Working Group on Cosmetic Products of the European Commission.

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Agnes Cazin is a visionary in the beauty and fashion industry, known for connecting Black consumers with global brands like L’Oréal, Unilever, ORS, Puig, and Cantu, she founded Haïti73, a branding and communications agency. Born in Haiti, raised in Paris, and now based in London, Agnes channels her expertise into bridging luxury and community. With years of experience in project management, creative direction, and marketing consultation, she helps brands and entrepreneurs transform ideas into strategies that deliver results. Her expertise lies in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, where she can combine creative vision with data-driven insights to craft strategies that drive growth and engagement. From trend forecasting and influencer marketing to 360° activations and product launches, she designs and delivers campaigns that stand out in competitive markets. Whether working with global corporations or emerging entrepreneurs, she brings a balance of creativity, strategy, and execution.

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Gabriella Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Braids Gang, one of the fastest-growing global platforms dedicated to elevating textured-hair artistry, cultural representation, and the empowerment of women and girls. Originating from her own journey of hair loss and rebuilding self-esteem, Braids Gang has evolved into a digital community of almost 600,000 people, impacting more than 250 million individuals globally. Under Gabriella’s leadership, Braids Gang has become a trusted partner for leading professional and textured-hair brands, including MYAVANA Hair AI, Design Essentials, Denman Brush, Tangle Teezer, Amika and Vagaro to name a few. Her work and community impact have been recognised across major media outlets such as ELLE, Essence, Cosmopolitan, Glamour UK and Hairdressers Journal International, with Braids Gang highlighted by Huda Beauty as a top global source of braid inspiration.   Beyond building a powerful movement, Gabriella plays a key role in industry advancement. She is a member of the Hair Equity Taskforce with the British Beauty Council, contributing to national advocacy, education reform, and improved textured-hair standards across the UK. Her influence extends into youth empowerment through her work as Lead Mentor at Our Pain 2 Power CIC, where she delivers trauma-informed, transformative programmes centred on self-love, confidence, and career development for vulnerable young girls. Driven by a commitment to equity, representation, and innovation, Gabriella continues to shape the future of textured-hair beauty, building opportunities for professionals while shifting the cultural and educational landscape on a national and global scale.

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Before Tressly, Antoinette previously founded Haircrush, a Black haircare community and strategic consultancy working with brands like Pantene, L'Oreal Pro and Dyson based on her 12 years of experience as a hairstylist. Antoinette has been featured in various publications such as ELLE Magazine, Stylist Magazine and Women's Health as leading the platform changing the Black hair narrative in the UK. 

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Marta Zaczkowska is a Global Waxing Expert, International speaker, Educator, and International Judge with over two decades of experience in the beauty industry. She is the President of BCA UK – The Beauty Connect Association, Founder and Owner of Zakawax Professional Line, and bestselling author of “The Art of Pregnancy Waxing”. Recognised internationally for her expertise in advanced waxing, skin safety, and inclusive treatment protocols for all skin tones, Marta is also an Industry Advisor and passionate campaigner dedicated to raising professional standards within the global beauty industry.

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Tiffany Siaw-Misa is a creative entrepreneur and operational architect whose career has placed her at the highest levels of fashion, luxury, and creative enterprise, including serving as Chief of Staff to Ozwald Boateng OBE. She has spent two decades building the infrastructure that allows visionary leaders and brands to bring their most ambitious projects to life, delivering major productions across the globe, from the 9th African Union Summit in Accra to the first ever fashion show at the Harlem Apollo and Ozwald Boateng's participation at the Met Gala. She is a problem solver who identifies structural gaps that others overlook, an approach that has led her to develop a portfolio of ventures sitting at the intersection of culture, design, and operations. She is the founder of The Noah Project, a consultancy providing senior-level operational partnership to creative founders and entrepreneurs; co-founder of The Siaw Misa Project, a boutique brand design studio blending impactful design with emotive storytelling; and co-founder of Tapestry & Co, a cultural intelligence consultancy helping beauty brands authentically connect with and serve multicultural consumers.

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Lin is the founder of Nuwa, a wellness brand inspired by family traditions and Traditional Chinese Medicine, created for the demands of modern work and high-performance living. Its flagship product, Nuwa Productivity, was developed with leading Biochemists to support busy lives with focus, energy and stress.Prior to founding Nuwa, Lin was a consultant at McKinsey, where she advised FTSE 100 clients across healthcare, insurance, consumer goods on venture-building and digital transformation. Previously, she worked in Venture Capital supporting early-stage startups; and led global innovation programmes for Arup, helping drive change across its 16,000-person organisation. Originally from Singapore and now based in London, she brings a global perspective on business, culture, and wellbeing. She speaks on female entrepreneurship, innovation, workplace equity, resilience, and leading with empathy and purpose. Passionate about helping others grow, she has mentored dozens of students and early-career professionals to build meaningful careers.

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Emini Jaggan-Hilton is a partnerships and growth expert with a track record of driving commercial success for some of the most exciting brands and retailers in beauty, wellness and beyond. From Cult Beauty and Absolute Collagen to global powerhouses like Uber, Mastercard and Disney, Emini knows what it takes to build customer relationships that last.   As Head of Partnerships and Growth at Underground Ecom, a Klaviyo Elite Partner and Klaviyo Agency of the Year specialising in CRM and retention for beauty brands and retailers, she works at the intersection of customer strategy and commercial growth, helping businesses turn one-time buyers into loyal communities. She has also partnered with cult beauty and wellness brands including Wype and Glaze Haircare, bringing a data-driven, people-first approach to brands and retailers at every stage of their journey.   At Tones of Beauty, Emini will be sharing the retention strategies her team has built across years of brand and retail partnerships, practical, honest and designed to work whatever your budget.

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Tutu Ogunsanwo is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber with extensive experience across hospital and primary care settings. Her clinical expertise spans gynaecology, neurology, urology, paediatrics and chronic disease management. She specialises in medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and improving patient outcomes, working autonomously to assess, diagnose and manage both acute and long-term conditions. With deep knowledge of how medications and chronic conditions impact women’s health, Tutu brings a vital perspective on the often-overlooked link between prescribing, hormonal shifts and intimate wellbeing.  

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Ayan Osman is Founder of Twenty Fifth Media, a growth agency helping beauty and wellness DTC brands scale profitably through performance led paid media. We build the creative strategy, design funnels, and source content creators to drive sustainable growth across Meta, TikTok, and Google. With a proven track record of driving millions in ad revenue, we help brands turn attention into profit. Over the past 3 years, they’ve helped scale 4 of the biggest beauty brands on TikTok through sharp content strategies and smart media buying - including Pink Honey (famous for their brows) and Clomana Marshmallow sponges. 

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Deepa Sinha is a recognised global expert in cosmetic, fragrance, and personal care regulation and the Co-Founder and Technical Director of GCRS Group, a UK-headquartered international regulatory consultancy supporting brands, manufacturers, fragrance houses, and ingredient suppliers across international markets including the UK, EU, GCC, United States, Asia-Pacific, and emerging global regions. With more than two decades of experience in cosmetic science, toxicology, and regulatory compliance, Deepa has built a reputation for combining deep technical expertise with commercially practical regulatory strategy. Her work spans product safety assessment, formulation and ingredient compliance, claims substantiation, global market entry, and the development of scalable compliance frameworks for internationally operating beauty and fragrance businesses. Throughout her career, Deepa has worked closely with global brands, manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory stakeholders, supporting organisations in navigating increasingly complex international regulatory environments. Her approach is rooted in scientific integrity, consumer safety, and proactive compliance planning, helping businesses anticipate regulatory change while maintaining innovation and speed to market. Deepa is particularly recognised for her expertise in cosmetic safety and technical compliance across multi-market product portfolios, supporting businesses from early-stage product development through to international commercialisation. She is also actively involved in industry education, regulatory discussions, and cross-market collaboration initiatives focused on raising standards and supporting responsible global growth within the beauty and fragrance sectors. As a speaker and industry expert, Deepa brings a highly practical and science-led perspective to conversations surrounding global regulation, consumer safety, and the future of cosmetic and fragrance compliance. She is regarded as a trusted advisor to brands and industry stakeholders seeking clear, commercially grounded guidance within an evolving international regulatory landscape.

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Shanice Hoo-Mills is a Cultural Strategist with over 10 years of experience advising founders, brands and organisations on positioning, reputation and cultural influence, with a focus on translating visibility into commercial growth. She is the Founder of Kallure, a boutique brand and cultural strategy consultancy working across lifestyle, wellness, beauty, luxury and tech. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, culture and visibility, helping brands move beyond noise to build clarity, connection and long-term influence. She is known for shaping narratives that cut through, turning ideas into movements, brands into communities, and visibility into measurable influence.   Shanice has led and contributed to strategies for brands including Vodafone, Slenky, Coutts x VaynerMedia, Beauty Logistics and Tressly, bringing a perspective that bridges corporate environments with grassroots cultural insight. Her work focuses on helping brands translate visibility into clearer positioning, retail readiness, and opportunities for distribution and growth. She has been recognised as one of the “9 Founders to Watch” by the UK Black Comms Network, featured across BBC, ITV and The Evening Standard, and has served as a judge for leading industry awards including M&M Global, PRmoment and the London Impact Awards. Shanice is a sought-after speaker, regularly contributing to industry conversations at events including the Professional Beauty Show and Tones of Beauty Conference.

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Bukky Apampa is a Clinical Research Study Leader with over 15 years of experience spanning both the global pharmaceutical industry and academic research environments. She led inaugural early-phase clinical research initiatives across multiple African countries, a pioneering programme that set a new benchmark for inclusion and representation in global clinical trials. Her work has been instrumental in challenging the historical underrepresentation of diverse populations in research and advancing more equitable, globally relevant healthcare innovation. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusivity in clinical development, Bukky is committed to ensuring that research reflects real-world populations because representation in trials directly impacts safety, efficacy and patient outcomes. Alongside her professional leadership, Bukky is deeply dedicated to women’s empowerment. Through mentoring and advocacy, she supports women to recognise their value, amplify their voice and lead with confidence both within corporate environments and beyond.  Living with lupus herself, Bukky brings not only scientific expertise but lived experience to conversations around chronic illness, autoimmune conditions and their impact on overall wellbeing including the often-overlooked dimension of intimate health. She is passionate about helping women take ownership of their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing so they can live full and abundant lives.

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Arif Isikgun is the founder of Ai Beauty Consultancy and an internationally recognised fragrance educator, keynote speaker, retail strategist, and consultant specialising in storytelling, luxury retail experience, and emotional connection within the beauty and wellness industries. With over two decades of experience across luxury retail, fragrance, spa, and beauty, Arif has worked alongside some of the most respected names in the industry, including luxury spas, global fragrance and beauty brands, Harrods, Selfridges, Space NK, Liberty London, and Aman lobal  Beginning his career within luxury fragrance retail, Arif became the number one bestseller for Guerlain in the UK, developing a deep expertise in fragrance consultation, emotional selling, and client connection. His work within fragrance education and storytelling has since evolved globally, supporting both heritage perfume houses and niche fragrance brands alike. He has worked with brands including Guerlain, Sana Jardin, Stories Parfums and Rigaud Paris, alongside a variety of luxury and niche fragrance houses, helping teams and retailers communicate fragrance through emotion, storytelling, sensoriality, and authentic connection rather than purely technical language. Arif successfully launched the Aman Fine Fragrance Collection before supporting its wider global rollout, helping position the collection through storytelling, emotional connection, and elevated client experience, contributing towards a highly successful sellout launch.  His work focuses on transforming retail and service experiences through emotionally intelligent communication, helping teams create authentic connection whilst significantly increasing confidence, client loyalty, and commercial performance. His educational programmes and keynote talks have helped businesses achieve substantial retail growth through the power of storytelling and human connection. Arif is also the co-author of the bestselling book StorySeller, which explores how storytelling can be used to build trust, create emotional resonance, and drive meaningful business growth.

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Founder of E.A.T.O.W Global, Eryca is sought after by leading professionals in the beauty & makeup industries for career advice and strategic endeavours. A former makeup artist and educator, she consulted many brands and played an integral part in the development and launch of several makeup products. She sat on the board of advisory for London College of Fashion.

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Nibi Lawson is a reformed accountant with a background in Finance. She began channelling her obsession with hair into Kinky Apothecary out of sheer frustration at not being able to get her hands on suitable products in Nigeria and then realising the problem was more widespread.   Launching in 2010 as Nigeria's first natural hair company, Kinky Apothecary is a natural hair brand on the surface but our mission extends far beyond that. Through products, education and inspiration our aim has always been to encourage self-love within our community. Nibi's main goal is to shatter Eurocentric beauty standards and empower all women to embrace their unique beauty.   Since our origins as a third-party product retail company, Kinky Apothecary has since expanded into brick and mortar with our first physical store and healthy hair salon, and we are in the process of developing our private label which aims to bring transparency to the ingredient supply chain, as well as focus on amplifying ownership and job creation within the African beauty industry.   In addition to Kinky Apothecary, Nibi is also building haiRx, an AI-driven trichology app which leverages a decade of data insights to provide personalised hair and scalp health advice.

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Janet Milner-Walker is a strategic advisor, speaker, and founder specialising in the growth and international scaling of founder-led beauty and wellness brands. With over 20 years of experience, she has held senior roles at Marks & Spencer, Harvey Nichols, and The Body Shop, working across brand strategy, commercial development, product innovation, and international retail expansion. She is the founder of Bespoke Advantage, a strategic advisory supporting beauty and personal care founders to build commercially strong, strategically structured businesses with the clarity required to scale internationally. She is also the founder of Beauty to Life, a curated ecosystem connecting founders, suppliers, and industry experts to support strategic growth, insight, and collaboration across the beauty sector. Janet speaks at international industry events and contributes to leading beauty and wellness publications, translating complex industry shifts into clear, commercially actionable strategy for founders, buyers, and industry leaders.

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Ihunna Eberendu is the founder of Curl Coalition, a professional network levelling up textured hair stylists across the UK, and COLLABR8, a talent and brand partnerships agency representing pro creatives across beauty, hair and entertainment. Through COLLABR8, Ihunna has built brand partnerships for professional hairstylists and MUAs amongst others, working with brands including Olaplex, Amika, L'Oréal Professionnel, Mielle, Cantu, Cloud Nine, YSL Beauty and Lancôme. Curl Coalition was born from a pattern Ihunna kept seeing in that work: haircare brands consistently default to influencers over working stylists, leaving a gap in professional recognition and opportunity. Curl Coalition exists to close it – creating structured, paid opportunities for textured hair professionals and giving brands the rigorous, practitioner-led insight they can't get aywhere else.  

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Dr. Olubunmi Aboaba is a highly experienced professional with nearly 40 years in clinical practice, initially as a Dental Surgeon, and later transitioning into integrative and holistic wellness. Combining ancient modalities with modern science, she helps clients achieve deep, lasting healing. Having navigated her own recovery journey from alcohol dependency, stress, and burnout, Dr. Aboaba now specializes in restoring balance across the body, mind, spirit, and energy systems. Her extensive qualifications include roles as a Certified Sober Coach, Master Reiki Practitioner, and Advanced Crystal Healing Practitioner, among others. Renowned for her warm, relatable approach, she supports diverse clients, from recovery communities to elite performers. Awarded the Platinum Award for Best Holistic Therapy in 2023, she is also a published author, keynote speaker, and host of the "Your Sober Sweet Spot" podcast, offering tools and insights on addiction recovery and long-term wellbeing.

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Rajat Narang is a recognised global authority in fragrance and cosmetic regulation and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of GCRS Group, a UK-headquartered international regulatory consultancy supporting fragrance houses, manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and brand owners across the UK, EU, GCC, United States, Asia-Pacific, and emerging international markets. With over two decades of experience in regulatory affairs and compliance strategy, Rajat works at the intersection of science, regulation, and commercial decision-making. Earlier in his career, he worked closely with L'Oréal, leading the integration of upcoming European regulatory requirements into product development and embedding regulatory foresight into global innovation programmes. Rajat is widely regarded for helping organisations navigate evolving regulatory environments, anticipate change, and embed compliance into product development and portfolio planning from the outset. His experience across global corporate settings and strategic advisory roles enables him to translate regulatory intent into commercially workable, business-ready frameworks. Through his work with industry stakeholders, scientific experts, standards bodies, and international trade networks, Rajat actively contributes to conversations shaping the future of fragrance and cosmetic regulation globally. As a panellist and moderator, he brings a rare combination of technical expertise, commercial understanding, and international market perspective, helping facilitate informed, forward-looking discussions on the evolving global regulatory landscape for fragrance and beauty products. 

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Joan is a Beauty and Spa expert, a skills consultant, and an award-winning educationalist. Her last senior leadership role in the further education sector was Assistant Principal at Trafford College Group (TCG) leading strategically on apprenticeships and adult learning. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the post 16 education sector.   As CEO and Chair of the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) Joan leads the team to develop national standards, apprenticeships, endorse high quality CPD courses and promote standards, education, excellence and professionalism.  As host of Habia’s ‘Education Forums’ she helps to keep educators aware of current challenges and opportunities. Joan promotes the achievement of Government regulated qualifications for those entering the sector and advises continually that CPD courses are for qualified professionals.   Joan is author of The Official Guide to Spa Therapy and co-author of Beauty and the Best and Fit for purpose Leadership. In March 2024 she published Leading from the Heart, a book where she and her co-authors share how they create profitable enterprises by putting their people and relationships at the heart of the business. In May 2025 she launched SHINE, a book about reaching for the sun; what fuels that desire to play at a high level,  or show up in a way that inspires others to stretch and grow.   Joan is a Brand Ambassador for WorldSkills UK, a world-class skills network that embeds world-class training standards across the UK.  She is passionate about the pursuit of technical excellence and the impact of skill competitions in creating more opportunities for young people and delivering the high-quality skills that employers need. Joan supports organisations who want to focus on technical excellence and work closer with WorldSkills UK.

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Dr Tonye Wokoma is a leading consultant in sexual and reproductive health and a British Menopause Society–accredited menopause specialist. She is a respected educator, published author and sought-after speaker, championing inclusive, evidence-based care, particularly for minority ethnic women who are often underserved in menopause conversations. As Chair of the Exams Committee at the College of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, she plays a key role in shaping national clinical standards. With a compassionate, patient-centred approach, Dr Wokoma believes every woman deserves to be heard, understood and expertly supported.

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Enitan is UK's 1st afro hair coach and an accredited trichologist. Founder of the Healthy Hair Studio by Enitan in W6, London. UK'S 1st hybrid of Trichologists and hair coaches. Her vision has dedication helped shaped the future of hair industry in the UK. 

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Felicia Ogedengbe is a brand strategist who works with established founders and high-growth businesses to build brands that are clear, compelling, and built to last.She is the creator of the PRISM Method®️, a proprietary trademarked framework that takes founders through Purpose, Resonance, Identity, Strategy, and Momentum. Her clients include eight-figure businesses across beauty, lifestyle, and tech, and her brand decodes have reached hundreds of thousands of people online. She also serves as a judge at the UK Beauty Awards and The Leading Awards.Felicia is the person founders call when they know something is off with their brand but cannot put their finger on what it is. And then she fixes it.