TEDxWarrington

Speakers

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

• Amanda Wah

  Owner of Momentum Collective Gym in Warrington

  Amanda is the BBC Gladiators 2025 Winner and Owner of Momentum Collective Gym in Warrington. She is a coach and strength athlete who has a deep passion for representation in fitness, especially for those left behind by traditional sport. Life for Amanda is all about family, community, and movement. She runs Momentum with her partner Natalie and loves being a bonus mum to Sullivan and Ida. Losing her mum to early-onset dementia in 2023 sparked her determination to live life to the max. Whether she’s coaching in the gym or speaking in schools, her mission is to show that fitness is for everyone. Amanda believes true strength isn’t about appearance, but instead about heart, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward – proof that we’re all stronger than we think.

• Andy Green

  Neurostrategist, EOT Co-Founder, Transformational Change Leader and Keynote Speaker

  Andy Green is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, facilitator, and Neurostrategist with over 30 years’ experience as a small animal veterinarian and business owner. He is co-founder of the world’s largest veterinary Employee Ownership Trust, reflecting his commitment to collaborative leadership and organisational culture. Andy holds certifications in NLP, Neurostrategies, Harrison Assessments, and Contribution Compass behavioural profiling, enabling him to work effectively at every level. With a collaborative, engaging, and thought-provoking approach, Andy is dedicated to facilitating genuine change. His work focuses on enhancing leadership capability, building high-performing teams, and developing strategic thinking. This could be through mentoring individuals or facilitating large-scale cultural transformation, as Andy combines deep professional experience with sophisticated behavioural insights to unlock potential and drive meaningful organisational outcomes.

• Carrie Ann Booth

  Founder and CEO of The Science Booth and The STEAM Educators’ Staff Room

  Carrie Ann Booth is a multi-award-winning Science Edu-tainer, Founder and CEO of The Science Booth and The STEAM Educators’ Staff Room. With nearly two decades of secondary teaching experience, she has turned her passion for making science engaging and accessible into a national movement, inspiring thousands of young people through explosive, interactive shows and supporting hundreds of educators in building sustainable STEAM businesses. Her personal journey, starting from childhood, shaped by poverty, to then building a thriving community founded on collaboration, has defined her mission. Carrie Ann is committed to empowering educators and helping young people discover their potential. Through The Science Booth and her wider advocacy work, she consistently demonstrates that when teachers are supported and students are inspired, change becomes possible for everyone, no matter what their background is.

• Charlotte Faulconbridge

  Prize-winning poet, multiple change-maker award nominee, and #1 Amazon bestselling author from Inclusive Creatives

  With global book sales in 20+ countries, Charlotte Faulconbridge's work continues to be featured across the BBC and international outlets. Her latest book received critical acclaim from screenwriter and BAFTA Fellow Andrew Davies. She's an ambassador for the mental health charity MIND, was nominated for a BBC Make A Difference Award in 2024, and in 2025 was named in the Big Issue’s top 100 Changemakers. Charlotte was born non-verbal and relied on sign language to communicate as a child and into her early teens. After undergoing treatment to realign her frontal lobes she was able, but not comfortable, to speak. At 15 she discovered she was autistic, with verbal communication still a challenge, she became isolated and detached from her peers. Through poetry and signing, she unlocked the courage to express herself authentically. Since she has become an advocate for encouraging alternative methods of communication and has launched "Inclusive Creative" an online hub for disabled creatives

• Chloe Tatton

  Founder of Clement and Ivy Events and Founder of TSW Together

  Chloe is a 25-year-old event professional and founder of TSW Together, a growing UK-based community dedicated to supporting people affected by Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) and skin conditions. Through her community platform, she provides tangible support, connection, and hope to individuals navigating these challenging health journeys. Drawing on her background in the events industry, Chloe has directed her expertise toward raising awareness of skin conditions and TSW. Through her social media platforms, she authentically shares her personal experience living with eczema and the debilitating effects of Topical Steroid Withdrawal. Her candid, vulnerable storytelling has resonated with thousands, inspiring people to embrace their skin, their stories, and their resilience. Chloe’s work demonstrates that lived experience can be a powerful catalyst for building community and driving meaningful change.

• Daisy Nurse

  Student in South Warrington, a performer and competitive footballer

  Daisy Nurse is TEDxWarrington’s youngest ever speaker at just 16 years old and a student of Lymm High School in South Warrington. She is currently studying for her A Levels in Sociology, Maths, and Geography, and aspires to study social sciences or law at university. A passionate performer and competitive footballer, Daisy is a Manchester United Ladies season ticket holder and has won the Cheshire Cup with her school team twice. What truly sets Daisy apart is her passion for learning and questioning societal expectations. She is fascinated by how language and labelling impact individuals and society. Her thoughtful, inquisitive approach demonstrates a young person who thinks deeply about identity and belonging. Combined with her love of performance and sport, Daisy brings both youthful energy and genuine intellectual curiosity to important conversations about society and self-discovery.

• Dr Jess Morgan

  Physician, educator, and mental health advocate

  Dr. Jess Morgan's unconventional career path illustrates that professional identity doesn’t need to follow a linear trajectory. After over a decade as a clinical paediatrician, she left medicine in 2019 to retrain as a primary teacher, a transition that deepened her understanding of wellbeing. During her medical career, Jess developed significant expertise in physician wellbeing, drawing on her lived experience of burnout and mental illness to become a leading voice on the topic. She is published in high-impact medical journals and has spoken at national and international conferences. Today, Jess maintains a portfolio career encompassing medical education, primary school teaching, and mental health advocacy. Her varied journey demonstrates that careers can evolve and become richer when we remain open to change. Through her work, Jess shows how meaningful impact across diverse fields is possible whilst maintaining authenticity and personal wellbeing.

• Firdaus Khalid

  Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader at Manchester Metropolitan University, a VR Artist, and a Game Designer

  Firdaus Khalid is a Senior Lecturer and Program Leader at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), Manchester Metropolitan University, a VR artist, and a game designer exploring how AI, virtual reality, gamification, and interactive media shape contemporary identity and selfhood. His creative work spans experimental games and immersive virtual reality projects. As an educator, Firdaus guides students in pushing creative and technical boundaries whilst examining how emerging technologies influence human experience and agency. Through his practice, Firdaus ignites meaningful conversation about who we are becoming in an algorithm-driven world. From this, he aims to answer the question of whether we have the power to choose our own path in this world. By bridging art, technology, and philosophy, Firdaus demonstrates that creative practice is essential to understanding our relationship with AI, VR, and the future of human identity.

• Guy Rands

  Neuroaffirming Psychotherapist (MBACP), Educator & Creative Facilitator

  Guy Rands is a psychotherapist, educator, and facilitator with a unique background in science, education, and mental health practice. As a former scientist and headteacher, he brings rigorous thinking and deep understanding to his work. Guy creates safe spaces where autistic people and their families are heard, understood, and valued. Working in person, online, and outdoors with individuals, parents, families, and teams, he helps people notice patterns, strengths, and stories they might not otherwise see. Guy teaches practical relationship-building skills, recognising that the quality of our relationships shapes our lives. He demystifies therapy, making it feel like an everyday, accessible, and proactive choice for people seeking guidance. He supports clients, developing practitioners, and training organisations, keeping things human, useful, and doable, so that insight can become action and build lasting, positive changes through small, meaningful steps.

• Hannah Gerrard

  Professional dancer, performer, and artist

  Hannah Gerrard is a professional dancer, performer, and artist who completed her vocational training in Warrington and has an impressive career, performing across Europe with prestigious companies including Ballet Do Douro, The London Ballet Company, Ukrainian Classical Ballet, and Oddments Theatre Company, with notable roles including Odette/Odile, Mother Superior, and a Von Trapp child. Outside her performance work, Hannah co-founded Breath of Dance with her mother Nicola Gerrard and colleague Emma Jackson, a creative initiative bringing stories to life through live music and dance. Through her multi-faceted artistic practice, Hannah demonstrates a commitment to using dance as a vehicle for storytelling and exploring identity. Her work bridges classical ballet with contemporary practice, creating transformative experiences for audiences. Her artistic journey reveals that dance is not simply about technical achievement, but about connection, purpose, and discovering who we truly are.

• Heather Wright

  Award-winning Leadership Speaker, Trainer, and Coach

  Heather is an award-winning leadership speaker, trainer, and coach whose beekeeping hobby reveals fascinating insights into human behaviour and organisational culture. With nearly 30 years of experience, Heather has helped leaders and teams transform how they think, act, and perform. As Director of Advance Performance Ltd, Heather blends neuropsychology with practical leadership expertise to create workplace cultures where people feel safe to speak up, innovate, and thrive. Known for her energy, wit, and sharp insight, she makes complex science accessible and inspiring. Heather has worked with leading organisations including Boots, Rolls-Royce, and Jaguar Land Rover. An accomplished author, she brings curiosity and courage into everything she does, from stage presentations to one-to-one coaching, demonstrating how authentic leadership transforms both individuals and organisations.

• Jamie McManus

  Coach, Champion Fighter, Entrepreneur, and certified NLP Trainer

  Jamie is a coach, champion fighter, entrepreneur, and certified NLP trainer whose life has been fundamentally reshaped by adversity. A devoted father of four, Jamie’s journey demonstrates extraordinary resilience and purpose-driven impact. With black belts in Kung Fu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recognition as a British Muay Thai champion, Jamie mastered combat sports through discipline and dedication. Surviving a near-fatal violent attack became his pivotal moment, transforming personal struggle into purpose. Today, Jamie coaches elite athletes, including British, European, and World Champions, yet his greatest pride is running a specialist gym and Alternative Education Provision that helps vulnerable young people and adults rebuild their lives. Jamie speaks to companies, communities, and classrooms, advocating that true power exists not in titles, but in mindset, resilience, and identity. His lived experience and wisdom now guide others on their own transformative journeys.

• Jonathan Cliffe

  Senior Midwife, Team Leader, former Elected Governor at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Jonathan Cliffe is a Senior Midwife, Team Leader, and has served as Elected Governor at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is one of less than 200 male midwives in the UK and has over a decade of experience supporting women and families. He leads an innovative team, improving equity and access to maternity care for women requiring additional support in pregnancy. A First-Class Midwifery graduate from Bangor University, Jonathan also serves as a Professional Midwifery Advocate, charity ambassador for Mummy’s Star, and is a qualified Civil Celebrant. Jonathan holds postgraduate qualifications in maternal health and is currently completing a second degree in leadership.

• Kate Harrison

  Chromotherapist, Speaker, and Founder of ChroME

  Kate Harrison is a chromotherapist, speaker and founder of ChroME, a pioneering colour-therapy and wellbeing brand blending science, psychology and wellbeing. A former fashion stylist turned colour-therapy expert, Kate explores how light and colour influence mood, confidence, and performance. With 20+ years of experience as a stylist and qualified chromotherapist, she brings a mix of science, energy, insight, and fun to her work. Through her signature ChroME method, Kate empowers individuals and organisations to use colour intentionally, aligning energy, elevating presence, and restoring balance. Kate bridges ancient wisdom with modern research to make wellbeing accessible, beautiful, and bold. A grounded and relatable speaker, she combines scientific insights with warmth and humour. Her philosophy in life is simple yet profound: don’t live life in greyscale when you can live it in full colour. She believes that colour is a powerful tool for self-discovery, confidence and authenticity.

• Keith Myers

  Creative Technologist, Educator and Founder of AVimmerse and The Warrington Castle Project

  Keith Myers is a Royal Academy of Engineering Innovator from Warrington. As Founder of AVimmerse and The Warrington Castle Project, he combines storytelling, digital reconstruction, and community engagement to bring hidden histories back to life. His work explores how technology can reconnect people with place, pride, and purpose, including 3D models of lost castles and immersive learning experiences for schools and museums. Keith’s projects bridge heritage and innovation, turning forgotten landscapes into shared spaces of belonging. He believes heritage isn’t just history, it’s how communities see themselves and their future. Through his work, Keith demonstrates that rediscovering local heritage helps to rebuild community identity and collective purpose. His vision extends beyond one place, showing how towns and cities everywhere can reconnect with their stories and reclaim pride in their heritage.

• Nikki Potter

  Positive Psychology & Alcohol Free Performance Coach and Founder of Nikki Jayne Coaching

  Five years ago, Nikki Potter, a mum of two, realised that alcohol was dulling her potential. Prompted by the question “Who are we without alcohol?”, she took a break from drinking and began building a life that felt authentic, energised and rooted in her values. What started as an experiment helped her achieve clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose. Today, Nikki is a Positive Psychology and Alcohol-Free Performance Coach, dedicated to helping others discover the same freedom and authenticity she found from sobriety. Nikki brings warmth, honesty, and humour to her coaching, talks, and workshops on wellbeing, identity, and intentional living. Grounded in science-based insight and lived experience, she creates spaces where people explore their relationship with alcohol and rediscover who they are at their best. Through her work, Nikki demonstrates that authentic living is possible and rewarding when we choose clarity over comfort.

• Oluwakayode Olojugba

  Student in Hartford and an accomplished athlete

  Kayode Olojugba is one of the youngest TEDxWarrington speakers to date at just 17 years old. A student of The Grange School in Hartford, with aspirations to study Economics at university, and an accomplished athlete, Kayode competes in rugby and athletics whilst pursuing interests in mountain climbing, speedcubing, and photography. Outside of his hobbies, he is passionate about supporting other young people to reach their full potential. During Kayode’s youth, he viewed his black heritage as both a limitation and a weakness. However, he came to recognise his heritage as his greatest superpower. Today, Kayode actively supports other young people through programmes in mentorship and sports leadership camps, helping them to identify their own superpower. His mission is to empower the next generation to embrace their identities and unlock personal growth and fulfilment.

• Zoe Harrison

  Author, Mental Health Professional, Disability Advocate and Founder of Dystrophy Diaries Podcast

  Zoe Harrison is a 27-year-old Information Officer at Muscular Dystrophy UK, and a muscular dystrophy advocate. She is an author, mental health professional, and founder of the podcast ‘Dystrophy Diaries’, which raises awareness of accessibility and inclusion whilst sharing an honest, educational perspective on navigating life with a disability at a young age. Zoe is passionate about challenging society’s narrow perceptions of the disabled body. She emphasises that her identity is not her disability; she is a wife, author, friend, and daughter, and so much more. Her mission is to show that despite life’s hurdles, disabled individuals are not defined by their disabled bodies. Through her work across multiple platforms, Zoe highlights the inequitable challenges people with a physical disability encounter, and she challenges the discomfort that society has with the disabled body image.