Theme: Renew, Recharge,Sustain

TEDxFiesole 2025: Renew, Recharge, Sustain
TEDxFiesole is a transformative experience of TEDx Talks, music, debates, and workshops, all inspired by Florence’s spirit of innovation and creativity. At its core is Renewed Humanism, a call to reconnect with nature, embrace complexity, and put empathy and shared responsibility at the heart of progress.

Join global leaders, innovators, and creators for a modern Renaissance of ideas. Renew your perspective, recharge your spirit, and discover sustainable solutions for a better future.

Teatro Romano di Fiesole
1 Via Portigiani
Fiesole, Toscana, 50014
Italy

Deborah Henderson

Founder & CEO - Centre for Inspired Leadership Ltd.

Deborah is a former investment banker turned leadership coach who weaves together the worlds of finance and feeling, systems and soul to help leaders authentically and inspirationally create healthy dynamic cultures that attract and retain talent. With a detective’s lens and a heart attuned to truth, she guides leaders to uncover and heal the silent wounds that can block the natural flow of creativity and abundance. In so doing, she unveils the hidden money stories we carry. Canadian by upbringing, London-based by choice, she’s now writing a book rooted in the heart of this TED talk.

Dr Kellyann Petrucci

Founder

Dr. Kellyann is a New York Times bestselling author, and the visionary behind America’s original Bone Broth. Dr. Kellyann revolutionized the Bone Broth category with her cutting-edge powdered Liquid Gold. An entrepreneurial powerhouse, Dr. Kellyann transformed her small business into a thriving empire. Her brand of wholesome foods, premium supplements and women’s health products has generated over $400 million. Her influence in the health and wellness industry is profound.

Dr Nanette Nuessle

CEO

Nanette Nuessle, MD is a frontline Pediatrician providing excellent care to patients for over 30 years. She runs the coaching company, Beat Down Burnout, which coaches individuals and organizations to a higher level of communication skills, emotional intelligence, and relationship building, allowing healthcare organizations to improve staff retention, increase patient safety, and reduce risk management, and healthcare workers to live their best life.

Dr Renee St Jacques

TEDx Speaker, Psychologist, Leadership Expert

Dr. Renee St Jacques blends human behavior expertise as a licensed psychologist, researcher, and certified executive coach with over 20 years in Corporate America, including a notable tenure at Microsoft. Focused on maximizing team and leadership impact, she delivers expert solutions that enhance emotional intelligence, leadership acumen, and organizational culture, fostering greater humanity and impact to transform leadership for a new generation.

Dr Sherry Shoemaker

PhD, RN, Intuitive Grief Coach

Dr. Sherry Shoemaker, PhD,RN, brings over 40 years of experience in the medical field, with a rich background as a registered nurse and acupuncturist. For 20 years, she has provided compassionate care as an acupuncturist, helping individuals manage their physical and emotional well-being. Throughout her career, Dr. Shoemaker has navigated many challenging experiences, including witnessing both expected and unexpected deaths while supporting families in the hospital setting.

Dr Steffie Tomson

Founder

Neuroscientist and inventor Dr. Steffie Tomson takes a bold, neuroscience-driven look at how everyday wardrobe choices pull our cognitive resources in unexpected directions. Dr. Tomson challenges conventional norms about women’s professional attire and reveals how sensory distractions can be a hidden drain on success. Follow our disruptive conversation about reclaiming control over our closets—and our minds—for a future where style and focus move in the same direction.

Elizabeth Bennett

CEO

Elizabeth Bennett, is a TEDx Speaker, a TV Show Host, an Author, a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, an Education & Mentorship Award Winner and an award-winning retired principal with 35+ years in education. She is a leadership and communication expert who helps organizations foster trust, innovation, and productivity through courageous conversations. Now a consultant, she transforms communication challenges into opportunities for growth, ensuring leaders, teams, and families build meaningful relationships. Currently completing her second book, Courageous Conversations in the Workplace, Elizabeth is dedicated to creating environments where collaboration thrives and every voice is valued. Her mission: to inspire open, honest dialogue that drives lasting impact. "Step into your conversations with courage."

Erin Loman Jeck

CEO

Erin Loman Jeck is a premier Executive Speaking Coach, specializing in helping corporate executives, thought leaders, and visionaries craft powerful, persuasive presentations. As a TEDx coach and CEO of Transformational Speakers Agency, she empowers leaders to communicate with confidence, influence stakeholders, and drive impact. Erin’s expertise in storytelling, executive presence, and message monetization makes her a sought-after coach for high-level professionals.

Fabio Pressi

CEO A2A E-Mobility and President Motus-E

Fabio Pressi, born in 1966, is CEO and President of A2A E-Mobility since 2021 and President of Motus-E since 2024. He teaches at LUISS Business School and published Digital Mobility in 2025. With 20+ years in smart mobility, he was CEO of Infoblu, CDO at Telepass, and spent 10+ years at Atlantia, leading digital product and big data projects. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin.

Federica Dell'Orto

Attorney - International and Human Rights Law

Federica Dell'Orto is a New York-based attorney specializing in international law, human rights, and immigration. She has represented clients at all levels of asylum and removal proceedings. Holding a JD from the University of Milan and an LL.M. in Public International Law, she served as Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s International Law Section and now represents the Association at the UN. She frequently publishes on international and human rights law.

Guru Lama

Spiritual Guru

Guru Lama – A Journey from Worldly to Divine. Embrace Inner Peace & Spiritual Awakening. Guru Lama, a modern-day mystic who renounced worldly possessions to embrace a life of spiritual enlightenment. Born with the gift of healing, Guru Lama has dedicated his life to guiding seekers on their path to inner peace, self-discovery, and true fulfillment. Once a successful professional, Guru Lama chose to walk away from material wealth, donating everything to embark on a sacred journey. Leaving behind the distractions of the modern world, he embraced the monastic path, surrendering to the divine flow of the universe.

James Stroker

Speaker, Leadership Trainer, Transformational Life Coach

Coach Jim Stroker is an acclaimed inspirational speaker, transformational life coach and leadership trainer. Stroker is a New Jersey Coaches Hall Of Fame inductee and recipient of the Ridgewood High School Distinguished Alumni Award, with decades of real-world experience turning tragedy into triumph. He continues to inspire Fortune 500 companies, students, Military personnel, Native American communities, and incarnated individuals, offering messages of hope and transformation.

Jola Cruise

Marriage Mentor

Jola Cruise is a Marriage Mentor and keynote speaker who helps high-achieving women save their marriages single-handedly. Drawing from 20+ years in personal growth—and her own journey from the brink of divorce—she blends practical skills with energy healing. Jola believes relationships can be easy with the right approach. She lives in Orange County with her husband and their three children.

Julia Castelli

Diamond Huntress & Hypnotherapist

Dubbed the Queen of Diamonds and the Sherlock Holmes of Diamonds, Julia Castelli is a leading figure in the luxury world, with over two decades of experience shaping the global jewelry and high-end lifestyle industry. As the Founder of Julia Castelli Lifestyle Management, she advises ultra-high-net-worth clients worldwide, offering unparalleled expertise in diamonds and luxury. Beyond the world of jewelry, Julia is passionate about personal transformation. She helps individuals uncover and polish their inner diamonds—breaking through limitations, overcoming past barriers, and embracing their true brilliance. Through her work as a mindset coach and Rapid Transformational Therapist, she empowers people to shine from within.

Julien Fortuit

International Business & Career NLP Master Coach

Julien Fortuit is an international Business & Career NLP Master Coach with a former 25-year international career in high-end sales & business development at Chanel. He’s a contributor to Forbes US & part of the board of advisors for Harvard Business Review (HBR). He’s also a Fellow at the Institute of Coaching, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. His results-oriented, customizable "Insight Through Enquiry" methodology, is a self-research project for achiever personalities who would rather take action with their life... not obsess over where it's gone wrong. “My job is to awaken possibilities in other people.”

Kim Polman

Co-Founder & Chair

Kim’s journey proves that shared values connect us all. Guided by The Golden Rule, she co-curated Imaginal Cells, Visions of Transformation and co-founded Reboot the Future, inspiring a more compassionate world. Her book Values for a Life Economy preserves lessons from Covid. She co-founded the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust, improving literacy for visually impaired children. A lifelong cellist and changemaker, she embraces curiosity and kindness.

Lance Diaresco

Founder & CEO

With 30+ years at Google, Disney, Levi’s, Colgate, and P&G, Lance Diaresco blends strategic insight with heart-centered leadership. Having lived across Asia, America, and Europe, he brings a global lens to his work as a coach, speaker, and facilitator. As founder of Diaresco Conscious Leadership and a member of Google Faculty, he helps leaders grow from the inside out to create meaningful, lasting impact.

Lindsay Chambers

Founder & CEO

Lindsay Chambers is a green building expert and climate educator, as well as the founder & Executive Director of Together We Thrive, a U.S.-based disaster relief non-profit. Prior to Together We Thrive, Lindsay was a lauded U.S. custom home developer and interior designer. She received awards and accolades, including being called one of “today’s most talented designers” by USA Today and was a finalist for HGTV’s Designer of the Year 2023. Her design work has been featured in House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Luxe Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the New York Times. In residential development, Lindsay developed, designed, and sold over $100 million in custom homes, including properties sold to 2 of the top 10 richest people in the world. Her foundation now develops and donates net carbon-neutral homes to disaster survivors who lack the means to rebuild, and also provides free water to survivors and first responders in disaster zones.

Lucia Franchi

Leadership Coach

Lucia Franchi is a Leadership Coach dedicated to empowering emerging leaders worldwide. With over 25 years of global experience in senior leadership roles across diverse industries, Lucia now coaches individuals and teams, combining empathy with practical strategies to unlock potential, inspire authentic leadership, and drive meaningful change.

Marisa Wong

Founder & CEO

Marisa Wong is a visionary experience architect, speaker, and founder of MW Experiences, a globally recognized brand transforming how we connect, grow, and lead through immersive events. With over 250 elite experiences crafted for Fortune 1000s and changemakers, Marisa empowers audiences to rise above routine and design lives filled with purpose, power, and unforgettable possibility.

Micaela Passeri

Emotional Intelligence Business Strategist

Micaela Passeri is a 6-time award-winning Emotional Intelligence Business Strategist, International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and community leader with 20+ years of experience building multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses. She empowers purpose-driven entrepreneurs by combining emotional mastery with business strategy through her method, Emotional Money Mastery. Her work helps clients eliminate inner blocks, reprogram limiting beliefs, and shift from fear to action—boosting confidence, productivity, and revenue. Micaela has shared the stage with leaders like Deepak Chopra and Jack Canfield, inspiring audiences globally. She leads the Global Woman Club in LA and Florence, and supports nonprofits focused on domestic violence, children, and ocean conservation. Her mission: help people master their emotional, mental, and financial shift toward freedom.

Mirela Sula

CEO

Mirela Sula is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and CEO/Founder of Global Woman Magazine and Global Woman Club. Recently appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UN-IOM, she empowers over 30,000 female founders worldwide. With 5 magazines, 15 books, 27 club chapters, and 500+ events, she’s spoken on 300+ stages, reaching over 1 million people. Honored with multiple awards, Mirela is also the organizer of the Global Woman Summit and has been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, and BBC Radio 4.

Natalia Jansen

Educator, Theatre Teacher, Speaker, Life Coach

Natalia Jansen, MFA, is a dynamic fusion of educator, theatre director, transformational coach, and lifelong seeker of soulful growth. Her journey began in Slovakia and took a bold leap when she arrived in the United States as a high school exchange student—an experience that ignited a lifelong passion for learning, creativity, and purposeful living. As the founder of ACT Life Consulting, Natalia helps individuals break free from limitations and design lives they truly love. Her signature approach fuses spiritual principles with experiential theatre, improvisation, and a proven transformational coaching system rooted in awareness, creativity, and play.

Neeraj Kumar

Director - Distribution Network & Performance, Stellantis Middle East Africa Region

Neeraj Kumar is a global executive in the automotive industry, currently Director – Head of Network Development & Performance at Stellantis Middle East Africa. With over 18 years of experience across Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Mahindra & Mahindra, and GE Europe, he has led strategy, business development, and network transformation across global markets. Neeraj holds a BE from Delhi College of Engineering, an MBA from Kedge Business School, and executive education from Stanford GSB. He is also a mountaineer, speaker, and coach, having summited Imja Tse, Kilimanjaro, Lobuche East, and climbed Aconcagua to 6650m. His mission: to complete the Seven Summits in dedication to sustainability and human resilience.

Nicholas Mazzei

Chief Sustainability Officer - Europe

Nicholas Mazzei is DP World’s Chief Sustainability Officer Europe. He joined DP World in 2023 to define a cleaner future through programs such as the commitment to be net zero and delivering on DP World’s ambitious Oceans and water strategy. He is responsible for climate change, decarbonisation, circularity, nature, human rights, water, communities, and reporting. Nicholas’ career began as a British Army Officer, where he served in Afghanistan, Kosovo and Northern Ireland. Nicholas holds an MSc in Education from the University of Southampton and a Master of Letters in International Relations from St Andrews University.

Patrizia Marin

Founder & President - Marco Polo Experience

With 35+ years of experience in geopolitics and global development, Patrizia Marin has worked in 80+ countries, connecting business ecosystems and institutional networks worldwide. Fluent in six languages, she drives sustainable value creation and champions the circular economy. Patrizia’s TEDx talk emphasized protecting our ecosystem, promoting regenerative and inclusive growth to align development with planetary and social well-being.

Rita Boccuzzi

Financial Sustainability Strategist

Meet Rita Boccuzzi—aka Mamma Rita Money—a Financial Sustainability Strategist and CEO of Flourish Inc. Her mission: empower 5 million women and families in 5 years to take control of their financial futures. Rita blends mindset mastery with money skills to align values with wealth. A speaker, philanthropist, and co-author, she’s been featured on KTLA, Voyage LA, and more. With Rita, it’s not just about money—it’s about flourishing.

Rosie Unite

Founder & CEO

Rosie is passionate about neuroscience, epigenetics, quantum physics & heart-brain coherence to heal bodies, elevate minds & transform lives. She shared her own transformation in The Big Question, the best-selling book she co-authored with Larry King. She is a Wharton MBA with a 35-year global career in tech companies, non-profits & startups. A Certified NCS Consultant (Dr. Joe Dispenza) & HeartMath® Certified NCS Trainer & Coach, Rosie has been on ABC, NBC, CBS, USA Today & WSJ—and given her talk at TEDx, Women Economic Forum & Global Entrepreneurship Initiative at United Nations HQ.

Shameca Tankerson

CEO

Shameca Tankerson is a globally recognized business strategist, bestselling author, and award-winning entrepreneur known for shattering revenue ceilings and defying the impossible. As CEO of Shameca International, she led her company to rank #310 on the Inc. 5000 list with an astounding 1,836% growth rate. A trailblazer in high-level sales and wealth creation, she’s helped entrepreneurs achieve million-dollar years, months, and even days—proving financial success is a standard, not a stretch. Named one of Success Magazine’s Women of Influence, Shameca’s methodologies in Sovereign Selling™ and identity-driven business growth are sought after by leaders worldwide. Her work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc. Magazine, and she’s on a mission to redefine wealth creation. Her message is simple yet radical: Millions is the Minimum™—because breaking financial limits isn’t just about numbers, it’s about who you become and who you impact in the process.

Spencer Snakard

Executive Coach & Retreat Host

Spencer Snakard is an Executive Coach, Speaker, & Retreat Host with 30 years of experience. She helps visionary women break free from hidden constraints that limit earnings, impact, & fulfillment so they can create exponential growth while working less & enjoying life more! Combining Psychology, Ontology, & Professional Coaching, she empowers clients to unlock their full potential, make bold moves, & achieve life-changing results like 7-figure businesses with more freedom, fulfillment, & ease.

Susan Treadgold

Executive Presence & High-Performance Coach, Healthcare Investor Relations Expert, Talk Show Host, Bestselling Author

Susan Treadgold is a holistic high-performance coach, fractional investor relations/lead generator for early-stage healthcare companies, speaker and multiple #1 best-selling author with nearly two decades of investment banking experience at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and Citigroup. She empowers people to have more energy and success with the use of science-backed high-performance habits, executive presence training and a personally curated ‘longevity portfolio’ of cutting edge ‘biohacking’ products. She is an award-winning artist, host of The High Performing Woman talk show and on the leadership committee of 5050 Women on Boards. Proud mother of two teenagers. Family is her love language and helping women and children is her passion. Board Member of Roots of Promise charity helping Ugandan orphans get into loving families.

Tilemachos Mavrakis

CEO EMEA Impact Alliance / CEO Admine Group

Born in Thiva near Athens, Tilemachos studied International Relations, HR, and Strategic Management. After a global marketing career at Canon, culminating as CEE Marketing Director in Vienna, he founded Admine, a multi-awarded ad agency. In 2025, with IDNTT (CH), he launched Europe’s first ESG Comms Agency across ITA–GR–CH, now active in 10 countries. He’s a proud father of two daughters, Sonia (14) and Corina (12), and still loves basketball.

Vivian Geffen

Applied Creativity Expert

Vivian Geffen is an Applied Creativity Expert and founder of CreativityMuse. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people apply creativity to their lives—transforming stuckness into motivation and purposeful action. A master facilitator and improvisation teacher, Vivian is the author of The Creative CORE and holds a Master’s in Creativity. Her work turns mental chatter into creative power, helping people stop looping and start moving with clarity and direction.