Arts

Talented creative individuals working in the field of visual, auditory and performance arts

Lungile Nhlapho

Lungile Nhlapho

My expertise lies in leading Agile Release Trains and overseeing operations upstream & downstream as a Scrum Master then Release Train Engineer, I am committed to executing projects that align with our mission of delivering innovative solutions. My role enables me to contribute diverse perspectives to our dynamic team, while my drive for excellence and passion for technology guide our collective efforts towards strategic objectives.

My current focus involves managing multiple release planning sessions, which are integral to our product and platform development. In this role, I leverage my skills in Agile scrum, project management and ICT project management to ensure that our Agile processes run smoothly. My background as a Release Manager and Change Management Contributor has equipped me with the acumen to address technical challenges proactively, streamline operations, and enforce stringent risk mitigation protocols.

My expertise lies in leading Agile Release Trains and overseeing operations upstream & downstream as a Scrum Master then Release Train Engineer, I am committed to executing projects that align with our mission of delivering innovative solutions. My ... Show more

Jihan Johnston-McGlotten

Jihan Johnston-McGlotten

Jihan Johnston-McGlotten is a visionary Cultural Technologist, Entrepreneur, and Senior Ph.D. Researcher specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). As the founder of BeatBotics, she leads research-driven, human-centered technology initiatives that integrate emerging tech, AI, and digital media to create experiences that are both innovative and empathetic. Passionate about making technology more humane, Jihan explores how culture, media, and research can inform design that truly serves people. A mother, mentor, and thought leader, she also lends her expertise to initiatives across the tech ecosystem, helping expand access, opportunity, and human-focused innovation.

Jihan Johnston-McGlotten is a visionary Cultural Technologist, Entrepreneur, and Senior Ph.D. Researcher specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). As the founder of BeatBotics, she leads research-driven, human-centered technology initiatives ... Show more

Irini Hara

Irini Hara

Irina Sandu (aka Irini Hara, meaning a Womb for Peace) is a Romanian citizen living and working in Oslo, Norway since 2016. Her professional career blends two paths: the one of a PhD scientist/researcher (more than 24 y of experience, both in academia and museum fields) and the one of a therapist, speaker, educator and author (with 10 years of experience and certified expertise in different healing and therapeutical modalities). Since 2016 she organized and held space/facilitated more than 150 events of personal and spiritual development, online and in presence, in several countries (Norway, Romania, Portugal, Italy).
She is mother to a 12 y-old boy diagnosed with a highly functional type of autism, raising him as single parent. As a host for the Podcast Autism on 360 degrees (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4s9lxbF_ZTcVCdbdLf_MxHWlcbff7J6U) she advocates towards increasing awareness around neurodivergence and trauma prevention.
She was featured in 2 documentaries (being co-author for one of them), invited to several podcasts and also published her first 3 books as independent publisher (https://books.by/tales-from-the-womb?fbclid=IwY2xjawNWIfBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBxWFNCeEJuckppSXBVUHdOAR4RC9dDpEcKs99lZRPc_lAJ2-FEqK6ph_yZ_bu5hgPPW0UczkLG6G9BZV5kYg_aem_ZvoWclyKetZy2fYcn24BSg).

A selection of lectures and presentations as invited speaker (online or in presence):
- From trauma biography to sovereignty: a life story of deep transformation, lecture at the Symposium of narrative therapy and narrative applications in communities and organizations (TN+ANCO), 17 - 19th October 2025, Iasi, Romania;
- From trauma biography to Self-mastery: a life story of deep and lasting transformation, talk at the event Mindful Monday, From burnout to breakthrough: the power of holistic well-being, organized by Media Monday Oslo, Rebel, 26th May 2025;
- The first menstruation and womb trauma, 1h lecture for the group of Menstrual hope movement, 13th May 2025;
- Activate your Master-self, online lecture and workshop organized by Diversify Norway, Oslo, 6th December 2025;
- Challenges and joys of a mother of a child with autism (Provocarile si bucuriile de a fi mama a unui copil cu autism), episod 27, Podcast Mame fara filtre, de Andrea Hreniuc, 2024;
- IoPT and autism, online workshop, 24th November 2024;
- Trauma and autism, online workshop, 27th October 2024;
- Healing the womb to get more pleasure, Sensual Sessions 74 Podcast, Centro de Poder by Candia Raquel, 2023;
- Guided online meditation during the Festival of Healing Arts, Oslo, 18th-21st June 2020;
- Wheel of Love and Wisdom - The Grail of Our Soul, Film screening, lecture and guided meditation, Deichman bibliotek, Tøyen, Oslo, 18th January 2020.

Her profile as therapist and facilitator can be seen here: www.palomablanca.ro.

Irina Sandu (aka Irini Hara, meaning a Womb for Peace) is a Romanian citizen living and working in Oslo, Norway since 2016. Her professional career blends two paths: the one of a PhD scientist/researcher (more than 24 y of experience, both in academi... Show more

Anton Spiess

Anton Spiess

Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology.
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Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology. . Show more

Ms. Tam Lawrence

Ms. Tam Lawrence

Publisher of Keynote Magazine https://www.keynotemagazine.com
Publisher of Exposure Magazine https://www.iloveexposure.com

The vivacious Tam Lawrence has owned and operated several businesses for over three decades, driven by her determination to never let her dreams be deferred by corporate America. Her relentless spirit opened doors that no one could close.

Lawrence's educational journey began at a technical college, where she earned a degree in Human Services. She then double-majored at Marquette University, earning a BA in Communication with a minor in Psychology. Pursuing further education, she attended Kent University and obtained a Master’s degree in Journalism.

While in college, Lawrence traveled the world as a professional stand-up comedian, appearing on BET Comic View and touring with Jamie Foxx and Sommore. After graduating, she opened a public relations agency in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the Democratic National Convention. In 2011, she expanded the agency to Atlanta, Georgia, and in 2013, she launched Exposure Magazine. In 2020, during the pandemic, she added Exposure Plus TV and Keynote Magazine to her media empire. Advocating on the frontline for urban media, Lawrence founded the Urban Media Union to ensure diversity and inclusion, providing fair opportunities for boutique urban-owned media platforms during adWeek.

Lawrence's commitment to social causes extends beyond media. She is a former State of Wisconsin Lobbyist who fought to advance the protection and care of aging individuals living in private community residential facilities that are not monitored or supervised.

As a mother of two incredible college graduates who walk in the grace of success that mirrors her compassion, Lawrence is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Over the years, she has owned a daycare center, a nightclub, several retail stores, and a senior care online safety program called Kare Facts.

In addition to her extensive professional achievements, Lawrence is also an accomplished author with two books available on Amazon.

Tam Lawrence’s dynamic career and dedication to advocacy and diversity make her a powerful speaker and a true inspiration.

Publisher of Keynote Magazine https://www.keynotemagazine.com Publisher of Exposure Magazine https://www.iloveexposure.com The vivacious Tam Lawrence has owned and operated several businesses for over three decades, driven by her determination t... Show more

Richard Essangabasi

Richard Essangabasi

Richard Essangabasi, known as The Content Chef, he is the Marketing Lead & Growth Strategist at Bitsave Protocoll and also a Creative Director and Co-Founder of Orex Prime, an innovative onchain media company transforming Africa’s entertainment landscape through decentralized storytelling.

As Content Lead at Sandbox Africa and Creator at Base West-Africa, he drives compelling narratives with global impact. A four-time award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer, He serves as the 2024 Uyo Theatre and Film Festival Curator/Director.

He previously spearheaded marketing at ILabs, advancing AI chatbot adoption for SMEs, and led the For the Love of DeFi community at Akwa Ibom State University, where he studies computer science and graduated from KAP Film Academy a Nigerian film brand popular for their master piece (Anikulapo).

He has spoken at Figma Config, DevFest Eket, Base Onchain Summer Lagos, ETH-Enugu, and Web3 Lagos Conference will Facilitating and being in attendance of many more like Onchain festival, Oncahin Summer by TheFow, ETH-Accra, etc. Passionate about cinematography and motion graphics, he inspires African creators to shine globally.

Richard Essangabasi, known as The Content Chef, he is the Marketing Lead & Growth Strategist at Bitsave Protocoll and also a Creative Director and Co-Founder of Orex Prime, an innovative onchain media company transforming Africa’s entertainment lands... Show more

Juan Daniel Galindo González

Juan Daniel Galindo González

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos Show more

Mandee Englert

Mandee Englert

Mandee has over 10 years experience in website strategy and optimization. She spent 6 years at Penn State focused on content and conversion optimization as the Director of Digital Strategy before becoming a Solutions Consultant with JAKALA, where she is focused on building platform strategies and brings her expertise in website analytics, user experience research, redesign roadmapping and content optimization to every project she works on.

Mandee has over 10 years experience in website strategy and optimization. She spent 6 years at Penn State focused on content and conversion optimization as the Director of Digital Strategy before becoming a Solutions Consultant with JAKALA, where she... Show more

Gena Dellett

Gena Dellett

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witnessing these practices foster impactful client relationships through a strong commitment to teamwork.

Through her work at the intersection of business operations, development, and technology; Gena recognizes that relationship-building is not just a strategy—it's a way of operating. Known for her adeptness in asking the right questions, she guides Skvare as a technology company that recommends a pencil when it's the best tool for the job. Gena understands that Skvare's ongoing success hinges on effective recommendations balancing clients' needs with their budgets and views her work as building and supporting meaning-making spaces – online hubs where people access resources, connect with peers, and take action on issues they care about.

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witn... Show more

Parth Jansari

Parth Jansari

Parth Jansari is a full-stack developer known for his lighthearted approach to growth—often joking that he tries to act mature but ends up creating exciting and visually striking projects. Specializing in front-end development, Parth blends creativity and technical expertise, particularly in Flutter and Angular. As an organizer at GDG Gandhinagar, he also plays an active role in the tech community, sharing his knowledge and passion for building beautiful front-end apps​

Parth Jansari is a full-stack developer known for his lighthearted approach to growth—often joking that he tries to act mature but ends up creating exciting and visually striking projects. Specializing in front-end development, Parth blends creativit... Show more

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