Eleven inspiring women from Cornwall are preparing to share their extraordinary ideas as the speaker line-up for the first TEDxPorthtowan is announced.
Taking place on International Women’s Day, Sunday 8 March 2026 at Mount Pleasant Eco Park, the theme for TEDxPorthtowan Women is Breaking the Mould: Every Generation Empowered.
The event promises to bring together diverse voices across themes of equality, climate, innovation, leadership, women’s health, activism, community and science,
From exploring telepathic communication with non-speaking autistic individuals and reimagining justice through art, to leveraging AI to expose workplace toxicity, these talks challenge conventional thinking and ignite new possibilities.
Speakers will delve into themes of climate leadership without authority, ancient wisdom for a sustainable future, mental health beyond the brain, empowerment through music, and the power of anger as a force for change.
Tickets are available now at: https://tedxporthtowanwomen.co.uk
Anna Lempriere, TEDx license holder, said: “We had the most incredible response to our call for speakers so we had a huge wealth of inspiration to choose from. Our selected speakers will share compelling stories and ideas that reflect resilience, creativity, and a commitment to shaping a more inclusive, hopeful world.
“Our mission is to create a platform in Cornwall for women from all walks of life and where voices across generations and cultures can be heard, ideas and stories can be shared and collective wisdom can flourish.”
TEDxPorthtowanWomen Speaker Lineup:
Caroline Coleman – Non Speaking Autism, Telepathy and Open Field Communication: A mother’s decades-long journey into lucid dreaming and telepathic connection with her non-speaking autistic son.
Emily Coon – Influence Without Authority: A Feminine Superpower for the Climate Era: Driving sustainability through collaboration and cultural change in the climate movement.
Jo Davies – A Fair Start for Young Mums and their Babies: Advocating for young parent families with passion and persistence.
Ruth Etches – What if Mental Health Isn’t Just in Your Head?: Redefining mental health through functional medicine and integrative psychiatry.
Caroline Gayle-Dunne – Anger My Superpower!: Harnessing anger as a transformative force for resilience and empowerment.
Lauren Gauge – Reimagine and Rewrite Your Future Self Into Reality: Using creativity and performance to empower personal transformation.
Rebecca Hunt – Ancient British Wisdom for a Hopeful Climate Future: Connecting nature-based solutions and cultural heritage to tackle climate challenges.
Natalie Nicholas (Natz) – Bad Girls go ON the stage: Championing women and gender-diverse artists in Cornwall’s music scene.
Red – Reimagining Justice Through Art: Transforming trauma into advocacy through art and systemic reform.
Dr Lisa Turner – Can AI Expose Bullying and Microaggressions?: Using AI-powered diagnostics to make toxic workplace behaviors measurable and actionable.
Afnan Towheed – International Law Needs Conflict / When Western Feminism Goes Silent: A young leader’s perspective on global justice and inclusion.
TEDxPorthtowan Women is sponsored by Planet A; an organisation working at the forefront of climate change mitigation. By supporting this TEDx event, Planet A are investing in minds that will redefine our planet's future. Please tread lightly and minimise the use of fossil fuels in how you travel and attend this event.
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