TEDxBeckenham

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Audrey WIlliams Joseph

  Audrey Williams Joseph transformed personal struggle into opportunity. When systems failed her autistic son, she created an "Outstanding" rated care facility. A resilient single parent who captivates audiences with her journey from challenge to champion.

• Caitlin Rozario

  Caitlin Rozario is on a mission to make work better. She’s passionate about creating healthier, more sustainable ways of working that help people do remarkable things - without chronic stress, burnout and overwhelm. Inspired by her own experience overcoming a life-changing health challenge, Caitlin is determined to change workplace culture for the better – one workshop, team, and conversation at a time.

• Caleb Oniwinde

  Caleb Oniwinde is a Cloud and Cybersecurity Engineer and Tech YouTube creator dedicated to empowering the next generation of tech talent. He shares career advice and industry insights across multiple platforms to help aspiring professionals succeed in tech. Known for his engaging storytelling and passion for education, Caleb continues to inspire others to embrace their unique paths in the technology field.

• Chioma Fanawopo

  Chioma Fanawopo is an award-winning parent and teen coach with over 20 years of lived and professional experience supporting families. A certified coach and educator, Chioma is the founder of the Purposeful Parenting in the Digital Age Summit and has been featured in multiple publications, including Forbes. Through her work, she empowers parents to lead with intention, connection, and clarity—redefining parenting as a transformative form of leadership.

• Cynthia Kesington

  Cynthia Kesington is a mindset coach, keynote speaker and Co-Founder of She Believes She Can, a social enterprise born from her lived experience. She empowers women to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, using movement and mindset to create lasting change. Her work with under‑represented communities sparks transformative conversations around belonging, resilience, and self‑worth.

• Dennise Hilliman

  Dennise Hilliman is an accomplished transformational leadership consultant and educator with over 25 years of experience developing people and transforming culture across education and corporate sectors. Served to the level of Associate Headteacher and Principal Examiner, Dennise has worked across Guyana, Grenada, Barbados, and the UK, bringing a global perspective to her leadership work. Her company partners with organisations including IBM and Santander UK to embed service-driven leadership, strengthen customer-focused cultures, and elevate employee impact through harnessing happiness. Dennise empowers individuals—from students to senior leaders—to lead with excellence enabled by social impact and wellbeing. A finalist in the Black British Business Awards and founder of two Toastmasters clubs, Dennise is a compelling speaker who brings insight, authenticity, and strategic clarity to every platform she shares.

• Leila Green

  Leila Green is a triplet mama, founder of the F*** Mum Guilt movement, and one of the UK’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs. Her views on motherhood are regularly sought in the media, from BBC Radio to Sky News, and she recently collaborated with documentary-maker Stacey Dooley on a powerful motherhood book.

• Vanessa Belleau

  Vanessa Belleau is the founder of High Fifteen limited - an Executive Coaching and Inclusive High Performance Culture Consultancy. She is also the founder of Beautiful Water Studio - the house for her freestyle urban contemporary art. With over 20 years, an impressive clients’ list spanning across industries such Beauty, Fashion, Retail Estate, etc, she helps leaders and teams unlock their boldest potential by building cultures and leadership rituals rooted in purpose, equity, creativity and high performance.