Leah is a Digital Entrepreneur, Creative Leader, and Strategic Consultant, who holds passion, vision and service at the forefront of all she does.

As a culturally proud Polynesian, she brings a vibrant spirit to her work, challenging societal norms while inspiring others to embrace their true selves and redefine success on their terms.

Leah’s mission centers around empowering women to embrace the belief that they can indeed “do it all.” She is dedicated to helping them achieve their ideal work-life balance, build unshakeable confidence, and create lives filled with freedom and flexibility in both personal and professional realms.

Her work extends to strategic consulting, where she aids organizations in scaling their impact, building sustainable programs, and fostering growth that aligns with their missions.

Guided by a passion for transformative experiences and empowered storytelling, Leah’s collaborative approach has driven impactful programs that foster resilience, growth, and self-confidence. Through her mentorship and leadership, she continues to shape new paradigms, empower the next generation of leaders, and inspire lasting change in the digital and social sectors.

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Nurain is a Chartered Accountant and seasoned non-executive director, contributing her expertise to charitable organizations across New Zealand and internationally.

Born in the Maldives, she is a dynamic speaker, storyteller, and a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion. Driven by a mission to create a more equitable world, Nurain leads through strategic decision-making and inspiring leadership.

Her lived experiences sparked the founding of Authenticity Aotearoa.

Nurain previously served as a Senior Consultant in Ernst & Young’s Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy team and currently holds the position of Vice Chair at Hotels & Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM).

In recognition of her impact, Nurain was named a Business Leader in the University of Auckland's prestigious “40 Under 40” in 2020. She was a finalist in the 2021 New Zealand Women in Governance Awards and the 2017 Women of Influence Awards. Her advocacy for young women of colour led her to represent them at the 2017 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

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Naushyn is a solicitor and researcher, keenly interested in the nexus between climate change, litigation and policymaking.

Naushyn currently works as a Legal Adviser, International Law at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

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