We are delighted to share the inspiring line-up of headliners starring at Virtual Wellbeing Festival 2023. As always, Northamptonshire's health and social care colleagues are in for a real treat, with talent and wisdom in abundance!
Learn more about the familiar faces taking to the virtual stage and watch all six of our VWBF23 headliners on-demand.
Debra Searle – Monday 3 July, 10am
Debra Searle MBE MVO is a professional adventurer and serial entrepreneur. Her expeditions have taken her across the Atlantic, around Antarctica, up to the Arctic Circle and everywhere in between. She has also launched five companies, is a published author, has presented over 40 programmes for the BBC and has been ranked as one of the world’s top motivational speakers.
Harnaam Kaur – Monday 3 July, 12pm
Harnaam Kaur is a TV personality, body positivity warrior, motivational speaker, Guinness World Record holder and activist. Harnaam has polycystic ovarian syndrome and decided, at age 16, to embrace her body in all its glory. Drawing upon her battle scars and struggles as a bullied teenager, she inspires people across the globe to embrace their beauty, no matter what form it may come in.
Paul Merson – Tuesday 4 July, 12pm
Former Premier League footballer and England international Paul Merson has carved out a successful career as a TV pundit since retiring from the game. His many achievements as a player were accomplished despite a long battle with alcohol, drug and gambling addictions – and Paul speaks openly about his struggles with addiction and how this has fuelled difficulties with his mental health.
Vex King – Wednesday 5 July, 12pm
Vex King is a million-copy bestselling author and mind coach who came to fame on Instagram and is now much in demand as a writer and speaker. As a major voice in the world of personal development, Vex shares deep spiritual knowledge in a way that's easy to understand, with stories from his own life, great inspirational quotes and practical solutions.
Ayo Sokale – Thursday 6 July, 12pm
BBC Bitesize science presenter Ayo Sokale possesses an array of talents and expertise, placing her at the cutting edge of the evolving scientific, environmental and media landscape. In recent years, Ayo has felt more able to talk about being on the autism spectrum. She has a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome and is an empathetic and inspirational keynote speaker on neurodiversity, mental health challenges and how to overcome them.
Gok Wan – Friday 7 July, 12pm
Gok Wan MBE is an award-winning TV presenter, fashion expert, DJ and chef who uses his status to draw attention to the issues he feels passionate about – all of which have a common theme of being emotionally engaging as well as inspiring people to achieve their dreams. Gok draws on his life experiences to raise awareness of the many challenges surrounding child obesity and anti-bullying with an authentic voice.