Maria Darling

Successful Business Woman

Maria started her own business and grew it through franchising.  You can find out more about her successful business via her website.

Find out more about Maria: www.shoesgloriousshoes.co.uk

Jason Noble

Singer songwriter

Jason Noble is a partially sighted Singer Songwriter.

Jus Hobbs

Personal Trainer

Jus Hobbs is a personal trainer who specialises in kettle bells.

Find out more about Jus: www.maxfit.me.uk

Christina Dykes

Politician

Christina Dykes has made a career of understanding the politics of the centre right. She has an incisive understanding of the values and people behind Conservative Party politics as well as the democratic process itself. She specialises in developing political leadership at the sharp end of everyday politics with those in power and those wanting to take it.

Find out more about Christina: www.christinadykes.com

Alina Jenkins

BBC Weather Presenter and Business Woman

Alina Jenkins former BBC weather presenter and now a successful business woman addressed the Wessex Women's Network with a fun and informative presentation.

Find out more about Alina: www.alinajenkins.co.uk

Sally Taylor

TV Presenter and Newsreader

Sally was nominated for Best Regional Presenter at the National Radio and Television Awards, and most recently has been nominated for the BBC Ruby Awards. With vast knowledge and unique insight, Sally gave a talk to remember.

Find out more about Sally Taylor via the BBC website: www.bbc.co.uk

Ian Murray

Editor of the Daily Echo

Ian Murray - Editor, the Daily Echo

Ian gave a talk about his life in the media including some very interesting insights and facts.

Lady Fiona Montagu

Lady Fiona Montagu gave an informative and interesting insight into how living at Beaulieu for 35 years has shaped her life and made her the person she is.   Lady Montagu also discussed what the privileges and drawbacks of life amongst the Montagus and those glorious cars have been.

Jake Simpkin

Southampton Historian

In preparation of the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April 2011 – Jake offered an engaging presentation for those without an invitation. An enjoyable evening well spent.

Find out more about Jake Simpkin on his website: www.jakesimpkin.org

Kiki Maurey

Speaker/Facilitator

Kiki has been self-employed for nearly 20 years. She started her own small limited company 4 years ago, focussing on "doing what I love and loving what I do".

Described by Barclays as "one of the best keynote speakers/facilitators in the country", Kiki gave an exceptional talk on her experiences.

Find out more about Kiki on her website: www.kikimaurey.co.uk

Rikki Arundel

Helping Men and women understand each other

Rikki is openly and proudly transgender. An expert in sales and marketing communications with an impressive 30 year track record in business, she was the founding president of the Professional Speakers Association in the UK.

Bob Champion

The Bob Champion Cancer Trust

In 1983 Bob received an MBE and also formed the Bob Champion Cancer Trust which to date has raised ten million pounds towards cancer research. Bob gave an enthralling and inspirational talk based on his life experiences and achievements.

Louisa Nunn

Purveyor of Passion

Louisa Nunn was keynote speaker at one of the Wessex Women's Network events held at The Cloud Hotel. Whether looking for love or seeking customers, Louisa spoke about how to attract the right people and make them want to talk back, whether for business or pleasure.