Meet the Speakers
BEAUTY | MONEY | TECH | CULTURE
Featuring
Keynote Speaker
Eryca Freemantle
Global Beauty Industry Leader
Eryca Freemantle stands at the forefront of the global beauty industry, leveraging her extensive experience across Ghana, Dubai, Gambia, South Africa, and Germany. Known for her strategic partnerships with top brands such as Laura Mercier and Unilever, Eryca’s influence extends through Forbes and Bloomberg TV. She has also served on the advisory board of the London College of Fashion. Her mission is to inspire and empower beauty professionals through her visionary approach and commitment to diversity.
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Bolaji Olatoye
CEO of Altitude A.I Consulting
Bolaji Olatoye, a seasoned sales automation specialist, boasts a two-decade track record of implementing multi-million dollar technical solutions for major investment banks. His achievements include driving $6million in sales for a tech startup, highlighting his strategic value in the technology and finance sectors.
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Shanice Hoo Mills
Ceo of Kallure
Shanice Hoo Mills is the Founder and CEO of Kallure, a PR and Communications agency focused on culture, lifestyle, and technology. With a background in performance, journalism, and media, she has worked at Vodafone, Citi Bank, and Atomic PR. She was recognized as one of the "9 Founders to Watch in 2023" by the UK Black Comms Network.
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DR. Kevin Dapaah BDS, BENG
Clinical Director & Principal Dentist
Dr. Dapaah is one of the principal dentists and clinical directors at the Dental Spa London. He performs all aspects of general dentistry and has a strong clinical focus on restorative and aesthetic/cosmetic dentistry. These include; porcelain veneers, composite veneers/composite bonding, and full smile makeovers. He also undertakes short term orthodontic solutions using Invisalign and loves to help patients with their ‘gummy smiles.’
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Adebayo Jones
Fashion Designer
The "KING OF COUTURE”
The name Adebayo Jones has been associated with glamour, elegance, opulence, style. His day and evening wear is bold, opulent, colorful and a mixture of rich fabrics. He dresses celebrities, socialites and some of the most beautiful women in the world. His extensive work in television is clearly evident in his highly acclaimed hit TV Series. "Style With Adebayo Jones" In Canada he hosted his 24 episodes fashion Reality TV series, competition for new designers "The Golden Button"
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Georgina Bobb
Career Coach & Industry Advocate
Georgina Bobb is a prominent figure in the creative industry, known for her dedication to change and creating opportunities. As an award-winning production manager and career coach, she has made significant contributions. Bobb is a member of BAFTA, Women in Film and TV, and Wonder Women. Her work spans various broadcasters such as BBC, Channel 4, and Channel 5, where she has helped numerous individuals break into the industry.
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Natalie Posteraro
UI/UX Designer
Natalie is a UI/UX designer who transitioned from beauty to tech. After up skilling at a software programming boot camp, she found her passion for user experience—drawing on years of expertise in understanding customer needs and a trained eye for design from her makeup artistry background. Natalie is dedicated to creating user-centered products that solve real-world problems and drive business success.
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Nicole Walters
Founder of Cliq24
Nicole Walters is the founder of Cliq24, a London-based creative consultancy specializing in social media strategies for brands. With a marketing background, she has collaborated with prominent companies like Dyson and Boucleme. Nicole has been featured in Forbes and other publications, and she also contributes to podcasts on career and social topics. Through Cliq24, she offers consultancy and marketing services for B2B lifestyle brands and uses her social media presence to educate and share insights.
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Samantha Russell
Co-Founder of
Last looks Beauty
Co-founder of Last Looks Beauty, an afro hair and makeup agency that connects hair and makeup artists—most of whom are women of colour confident in working with various textures and tones—with jobs on film, TV, and commercial productions. She has been recognised with the Global Talent Visa for Arts and Culture in the UK for her contributions to the arts. Her agency, Last Looks Beauty, was awarded Best Small Business in the UK by the UK Black Talent Awards and is currently up for a nomination from the MBCC Awards for Outstanding Business.
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Maisha Sumah
Mental Health Advocate
Maisha Sumah is a multi-award-winning speaker and mental health advocate who empowers thousands through her platform, She Walks in Value. She has appeared on TV and radio, including interviews with SKY, BBC Radio London, BBC Evening News, and BBC Nottingham, and has been featured in Evening Standard, Yahoo News, Metro Newspaper, and Telegraph. Maisha has delivered talks at the Houses of Lords, Houses of Parliament, and City Hall. Recognized among the 50 most inspiring Black women in the UK, she has been acknowledged by the Queen Consort, the former UK Prime Minister’s wife, and Australia’s former female first president for her bravery and powerful storytelling.
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Michelle De Leon
Founder & CEO of World Afro Day®
World Afro Day is a global day of celebration and liberation of Afro hair and identity, with an estimated reach of 1.5 billion. Michelle successfully combines her broadcasting career of 20+ years at ITV Good Morning Britain with leading World Afro Day CIC. She has overcome her own struggles with Afro hair and was inspired by her to set up the day of celebration.
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Lola Maja
Beauty & Holistic Artist
Lola is a trailblazer in the beauty industry, known for her dedication to inclusivity and education. She founded "Sacred Lashes," the first Nigerian-owned lash brand, expanding to two full-service salons and a training academy. She later launched The SFX Store. Lola's work as a makeup artist has been featured in Vogue Italia and Forbes. Her extensive portfolio spans fashion, beauty, film, and music, showcasing her versatility and impact. Lola's achievements continue to inspire and empower others in the beauty and film industries.
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Hilda Iria
Mental Health Advocate
She is passionate about enhancing natural features. Throughout her journey, she had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of clients, from brides and aspiring models to talented professionals with every brushstroke, she strives to create makeup looks that not only make heads turn but also make you feel confident and beautiful from the inside out. She stays on top of the latest trends, techniques, and products, constantly updating her kit to ensure that you receive nothing but the highest quality ingredients and the most stunning results.
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Olaide Ibonye
Creative Director
Laide discovered her love for makeup in 2011 while surfing YouTube ,She tried out various makeup tutorials on her roommates while on campus. She started make up professionally in 2013. She has carved a niche for herself in avant-garde, bridal and beauty makeup artistry. Her works have been featured on Bellanaija, Genevieve magazine. Olaide is passionate about charity work and helping people through her art.
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Tayo Afolabi
Chief Strategist, World PR Media
A dynamic multi-sector business strategist dedicated to driving growth and innovation. Her expertise spans diverse industries which includes the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Industry.She has successfully navigated complex challenges and identified opportunities for organizations to thrive. Armed with a keen analytical mind and a forward-thinking approach, she specializes in developing comprehensive strategies that align with market trends to propel businesses to new heights.
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Shannie Mears
Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room
A independent creative agency. She has worked with Global brands such as; PUMA, Chivas Regal, Barclays, Pinterest and more. She has been named Management Today's 35 under 35 young woman in Business in 2019 being the youngest on the list and most recently Forbes 30 under 30 2023. Shannie was a lecturer at Kingston University within the creative and cultural industries department, and previously sat on the Race disparity advisory board at no.10 Downing street advising on race and policy.
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Faith Morey
Beauty Industry Champion
Faith Morey is a prominent figure in the beauty and fashion industry. As a model, entrepreneur, and advocate, she's dedicated to empowering aspiring professionals. Her brand, Faith Morey Collection, offers high-quality products. Her appearance on The Real Housewives of Lagos has further solidified her influence, where she promotes self-expression and professional development. Faith's commitment to mentorship and empowerment makes her a leading figure in inspiring the next generation of beauty experts.
