The keynote speaker, Petra Bagust is a name and face that New Zealand women respect and connect with. Her down to earth, warm personality make her a favourite with audiences; Petra has hosted a variety of TV shows, including her current show What’s Really In Your Food. She is a young mother of three and also has a heart for helping others through her work with various charities, including World Vision. You will be inspired by Petra’s message at Girls Night Out, where she will share the many pearls of wisdom she has gathered from her journey so far.
Allison Mooney is an international corporate speaker and presenter of vast experience. Director of Personality Plus, Allison specializes in helping people understand how they are wired, what their strengths are, and how to communicate so people will listen. She is an outstanding speaker, and has won various awards, including 'Speaker of the Year' in 2004 and 2005 and "Most Humorous and Entertaining Speaker" in 2006 and 2007.
Juliagrace
is an award-winning songwriter with a twinkle in her eye and a message for all women; that beauty can be found in hardest situations. First gaining attention in electronica band Elevator, she then released a solo record which won Best Gospel/Christian Album at the 2006 NZ Music Awards. Juliagrace is a natural on the stage, sparkling with life stories and encouraging women to be comfortable in their own skin. Armed with this message, she has become a regular at women’s events around the world and has also travelled to Cambodia with World Vision. 2010 sees her second album: BEAUTIFUL SURVIVOR released.
Lauren Thomson and Tami Neilson
Canadian-born Tami Neilson, two-time Tui Award winner for Best Country Album 2009 & 2010, joins forces with winner of the NZ Songwriting Trust and Silver Scroll nominee Lauren Thomson for what Metro magazine calls "A soulful blend of alt-country and folk".
Releasing their collaborative album "Chanteuses & Shotguns: The Kitchen Table Sessions Vol 2", they will be launching their nation-wide tour in February 2011.
