What does it really mean to be resilient?

Is it about pushing through life's challenges, or knowing when to pause, change direction and put ourselves first?

Join us for Women’s Resilience Summit 2026, an inspiring and thought-provoking celebration of women's strength, courage, creativity and capacity for change.

Bringing together an exciting line-up of speakers, authors, wellbeing practitioners and creative voices, the summit explores resilience in all its forms – from emotional wellbeing, self-belief and personal growth to financial confidence, women's health, overcoming adversity and finding the courage to embrace uncertainty.

Through powerful personal stories, fresh perspectives, practical insights and moments of reflection, we'll challenge conventional ideas about what it means to be strong. We'll explore how to break free from limiting beliefs, navigate life's transitions, reconnect with our authentic selves and build a more sustainable approach to wellbeing and success.

The programme features talks, poetry, live music, a restorative sound bath and opportunities to connect with other women, share experiences and discover new ways of thinking.

Come along to be inspired, challenged and uplifted – and leave with fresh perspectives, practical tools and a renewed sense of what is possible.

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Start 1.30pm - Concert & Cake Piano Recital

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Julia Metzmacher – Concert & Cake

Piano performance

German-South African pianist Julia Metzmacher is an accomplished soloist and collaborative musician who studied at the Freiburg University of Music and the Royal College of Music in London. She has performed at international music festivals and participated in the BBC's orchestral pianist scheme. Currently pursuing advanced performance studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Julia brings her musical artistry to the summit in a special piano performance.

Website (https://www.juliametzmacher.com) | Concert & Cake (https://concertandcake.org) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-metzmacher-ba00a11b1)

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Featured Speakers and Topics:

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Kristina Ivkovic – Host

Yoga Teacher & Wellbeing Practitioner

Kristina Ivkovic is a yoga teacher and wellbeing practitioner whose journey from a high-pressure international career in fashion to yoga and meditation has shaped her approach to resilience and self-care. Drawing on her personal experience of burnout, she advocates simple, sustainable practices that bring balance into everyday life. Her philosophy is rooted in consistency rather than perfection, and the belief that meaningful progress comes through small, repeated steps.

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ivkovickristina/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-ivkovic-b2551060/) | Yoga Classes at Chelsea Library (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-hatha-vinyasa-with-kristina-at-chelsea-library-tickets-1981952517332)

Dr Julie Hammond

GP, Author & Women's Health Advocate

Dr Julie Hammond is a multi-award-winning NHS and private GP, women's health and postpartum expert, and author of The Fourth Trimester: The Best Friend's Guide to Your Postpartum Body and Mind. She is also the founder of mamAR, a digital health education and community platform supporting parents from preconception through the early years of their child's life. A passionate advocate for health equity, she works to address inequalities in healthcare, particularly those affecting Afro-Caribbean communities.

Website (https://www.drjuliegp.com) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-julie-hammond-174a3a20b)

Tina Gray

Your Inner Warrior: What Is She Protecting You From?

Tina Gray is a clinical hypnotherapist, RTT® Master Therapist and corporate wellbeing consultant who has trained more than 16,000 therapists worldwide. Drawing on her own journey from abuse and self-destruction to healing and purpose, Tina explores how our subconscious beliefs shape the patterns we repeat. Her deeply personal talk invites us to question whether the protective armour we've built around ourselves is still serving us – and how resilience can become a conscious choice rather than a survival mechanism.

Website (https://tinagraytherapy.com) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-gray-cl-hyp-artt-94347418)

Ruta Labrence – Sound Bath

Founder, The Well Me Method

Ruta Labrence is the founder of The Well Me Method, a women's wellness practice bringing together nutrition, movement, hormonal health and nervous system regulation. Her holistic approach combines health coaching, sound and mindful movement to support sustainable physical and emotional wellbeing. Ruta will lead a restorative sound bath, offering an opportunity to pause, relax and reconnect with ourselves amid the day's conversations and inspiration.

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruta-labrence-a272

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