Sandra D. Combe is a powerful voice for resilience and authentic leadership, inspiring individuals and communities to rise.

She is the visionary founder of Stop the Bypass™, a movement borne from her near-death experience and the subject of her forthcoming teaching memoir, a profound exploration of healing, truth, and the courage to fully live.

After navigating a high-pressure, toxic environment that contributed to a heart attack and triple bypass, Sandra transformed her life. She became a Healing Arts Entrepreneur and founded Kindred Spirit Connections, LLC.

Website: https://www.stopthebypass.com
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Dr. (h.c.) Charlene Doak-Gebauer has dedicated the past 11 years to advancing online child protection.

She is the Founder of Internet Sense First, a charity that educates families on online child safety and raises funds for therapy for victims of online child exploitation.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Charlene is proud of her achievements, Including her film awards, she has had over 40 awards/recognitions conferred over the past few years.

2025 Gold Award - Women Changing the World - Woman Of The Year - Rural and Regional For The Americas
2025 Recipient of the James Madison Award For Authors and Books
2025 Certificate of Excellence, Catalyst For Change Award, book endorsed by the United Nations

Dr. (h.c.) Charlene Doak-Gebauer has dedicated the past 11 years to advancing online child protection. During this time, she founded the charity Internet Sense First, which educates families and the public about online child safety while raising funds to support therapy for victims of Internet child exploitation. She is a member of several international committees and initiatives, and the producer/codirector of the award-winning documentary Vulnerable Innocence. Including her film awards, Dr. Charlene has had 41 awards conferred on her for her work and advocacy for the online safety of children.

An author, Dr. Doak-Gebauer has written four books, with her latest release, “Eyes On The Internet” (a resource for parents, guardians, and professionals), earning the James Madison Literary Award for Authors and Books. Her advocacy and expertise have taken her to audiences across several countries worldwide.
This work is so important. Children are being subjected to online challenges daily and so many people are unaware. Her proactive, user-friendly measures are necessary and provide parents and guardians with tools they need to keep children safe online.

Charlene is proud of her achievements, in the last 12 months she has received the following awards. Including her film awards, she has had over 40 awards/recognitions conferred over the past few years.

www.cdoak-gebauer.com

Kgosi Dr. Gaboilelwe Moroka, also known as Her Majesty, is the current ruler of Barolong Boo Seleka from Thaba 'Nchu, Free State, South Africa. As a prominent activist, leader, and barrier-breaker, she serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Free State Provincial House of Traditional Leaders and the Provincial Chairperson of Contralesa.

A passionate advocate for rural development, she convened the special task team that developed the InvestRural masterplan, a national blueprint for traditional communities. Globally, Kgosi Moroka is an international speaker, Brand SA ambassador, and a regular delegate at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, championing women's rights and rural issues. She founded the Princess Gabo Foundation and is a director on the board of RRAIN, aiming to modernize smallholder farming. A 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship alumna, she holds a Professional Higher Doctorate and numerous prestigious awards for her tireless community engagement and visionary leadership.

Amervis López Cobb is a Transformation Architect™, executive leader, and 2X #1 bestselling author. From teen mom in North Philly's "Badlands" to Fortune 500 C-suites, her journey revealed the Hidden Leadership Tax™, the penalty marginalized leaders pay by having to prove competence repeatedly while others get automatic credibility.

Amervis’ approach to architecture is to design systems that work for everyone, so AI amplifies human potential instead of compounding inequity. Amervis has $95M+ project portfolio initiatives.

She is recognized by Congress for advancing women in business, my #1 bestseller, Leading with Psychological Safety, provides 52 essential practices for building trust and future-proofing teams.

www.ascend-transcend.com

Dr Pauline's mission is to educate leaders in the benefits of understanding human nature and core behavior traits that influence conversations, relationships, and performance.

"My vision is Authentic Harmony as the core relational principle for women and men leading meaningful profitable enterprises to sustainable success. These will make a difference to people, planet, and prosperity; and inspire people to work with more heart enthusiasm and drive for performance excellence." - Dr. Pauline Crawford Author of "The Power of Authentic Harmony: Magical Conversations Transforming Our World"

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Podcast - Women of Power: Host Ritu Chopra speaks with Sairan Aqrawi

Sairan Aqrawi is an engineer and business strategist, utilizing her technical expertise and strategic insights. She specializes in guiding professionals,especially midlife women through career transitions, empowering them with clarity, confidence, and bold action to drive meaningful, measurable results. By seamlessly aligning technical capabilities with strategic planning, Sairan helps organizations and individuals future-proof their careers and businesses in an ever-evolving landscape.

Sairan works closely with leaders navigating complex career shifts, professionals seeking to optimize their potential, and organizations striving for operational excellence. She provides women with the mindset, strategies, and practical tools to step into leadership with confidence, cultivate influence, and drive meaningful impact in their industries.

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Podcast - Women of Power: Host Ritu Chopra speaks with Ms. Ela Gandhi

Born and grew up in South Africa.Participated in student politics with prominent leaders of the struggle. She was elected vice President of the revived NIC in 1972. Her Family was house arrested from 1973-1981. She is founder member of the Gandhi Development trust and Editor of a newsletter -Satyagraha. She holds voluntary honorary positions in various local and international organisations promoting peace and interfaith harmony. She has served in the South African democratic parliament for 9 years and as Chancellor of Durban University of Technology for two terms. She now serves as co-President of World Conference on Religions for Peace and serves as Chairperson of Gandhi Development Trust and Phoenix Settlement Trust and member of various community organisations.

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Maria Dolores is the founder of The Human Contract foundation. Last year she, was honored as the Ambassador for World Peace Awardee

Her purpose is to inspire people about the Human Contract and create forums and platforms, so people all over the world can live their life-purpose.

The Human Contract is connecting ideas of the 1600/1700 philosophy of Locke, Hobbs and Rousseau, and with principles originate from United Nations declaration of the universal human rights.

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