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Jay Clouse is a solopreneur, creator, and educator dedicated to helping freelancers and creators build businesses that last.

He is the founder of Creator Science, a multi-million dollar business that produces a top-ranked newsletter (175K subscribers), podcast, featuring top entrepreneurs, YouTube channel (135K subscribers), and membership community, generating a stable growth year after year.

Jay has built and sold multiple businesses, including Unreal Collective, a creator community acquired by Smart Passive Income. His podcast has won a Signal Award, and in 2023 he was named Content Entrepreneur of the Year by The Tilt.

Beyond his own work, Jay invests in startups and has taught thousands of creators to move beyond chasing attention to building real, sustainable trust with their audiences.

Helle Priess is the CEO of Doerscircle. Doerscircle has been selected by the World Economic Forum as "One of the leading startups of the ASEAN region".

Helle is an Entrepreneur, Business Executive, and Board Member with a strong international profile and over 20 years of building and scaling businesses across Asia. Originally from Denmark, she has lived and worked in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and now Singapore, gaining deep cultural insights and extensive on-the-ground experience across diverse Asian markets.

Since 2009, Helle has been an independent “Doer”—launching ventures, advising businesses, and serving as a trusted Non-Executive Board and Advisory Board Member.

Matt Dowling is a speaker, campaigner and leading authority on freelance entrepreneurship and a seasoned business consultant, specialising in empowering independent professionals and business owners.

Founder of Freelancer Club, he has built an award-winning community platform that empowers freelancers with resources, skills development, and job opportunities.

Matt participates in working groups that shape culture, legislation, and the future of work. He has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, The Times, and The Financial Times, and he has appeared on major broadcasters including the BBC, LBC, and RTE, earning recognition as a leading voice in the freelance sector.

Shea is a South Africa-based award-winning SEO writer and author of Freelance Like a Boss, a guide for freelancers who feel stuck, overwhelmed, and underpaid.

She has helped thousands of freelancers escape the grind, work smarter, and earn more with my strategies for creating sustainable freelance businesses.

Sara is a former marketer of 15 years who found her passion for marketing tech ~7 years ago. In 2023 she launched REPLY-ALL where she advises, implements, and teaches tech, automation and AI to small businesses and teams. Based in Canada!

Louisa works with B2B Founders and Directors to take their business from nowhere to noticed by figuring out exactly what marketing they need - and it's probably easier than you think! Whether that means giving them the strategy and confidence to handle marketing in-house, or knowing exactly what to ask for when they outsource, her goal isn't to create clients for life. She believes the best marketing consultant isn't the one you can't live without - it's the one who equips you so well that you don't need them hanging around forever.

With over twenty five years’ experience in communications, public affairs and lobbying, Glen is the founder of the think tank Free Trade Europa, which focuses on promoting free trade, liberalisation and the rule of law within the European Union and internationally. Glen is the Secretary General of the future of work stakeholder initiative Freelance Movement. Glen was previously responsible for the Nordics, Baltics and Central & Eastern Europe within an international communications agency. Prior to this he worked for the European institutions as well as governments, blue-chip international companies, startups and NGOs as a lobbyist, strategist and communications advisor.

Angelique Rewers is CEO of BoldHaus®, an Inc. 5000 company helping experts and boutique firm owners land corporate clients, expand accounts, and scale their businesses. Called “the undisputed champion at helping small businesses land big clients” by Inc. magazine, she’s been featured by CNBC, CBS, ABC, The Washington Post, and Yahoo Finance. BoldHaus® strategies have helped 15,000+ entrepreneurs in 72+ countries generate hundreds of millions in corporate revenue. Angelique is on the Advisory Board of Space for Humanity, serves on the Leadership Council of the National Small Business Association, and was invited to be a Global Luminary for the UN Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund.

Adrian Ashton is a global award winning freelancer, who after 20 years has recently decided to start taking it seriously.

He works across all sectors and industries, supporting individuals and organisations explore and progress a range of business development topics and themes in ways that are usually less conventional than might be expected (some clients refer to him as being like an onion).

Known by some for his love of props when delivering talks and workshops, he is also an advocate for the millions of freelancers who are unpaid carers but are otherwise discriminated against because they're the only type of care provider not recognised in law.

Kritika Narula is a freelance writer, journalist and community strategist working with businesses, publications and organisations in the SaaS, nonprofits, future of work, education, culture, and health sectors across the US, UK, Europe and India.
She's been freelancing for 7+ years and has finally cracked the code on her portfolio career.
She is also the editor of World Review of Books, runs her newsletter Kritikal Reading and is a contributor to many literary journals and magazines.

Laura is creative energy in motion, flowing with intention through life. As a strategic designer, she has been driving innovation within companies of all sizes for more than a decade. As a coach, she has spent the past five years supporting ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs to truly embody and walk their talk.

Today, Laura combines service and business design with introspective walking methodologies rooted in ancient traditions such as Andean, Toltec, and Buddhist practices. Through this unique blend, she accompanies individuals and teams on their transformative (r)evolution journeys.

Liam Anderson is a senior operations and business strategist with over 15 years’ experience leading growth and transformation across creative, media, and tech businesses. As Managing Director of Chemistry+Industry, he works with founders and leadership teams to streamline operations, improve financial performance, and scale sustainably. With a background in senior roles at fast-growing agencies, Liam now supports SMEs as a fractional COO and advisor. Known for his calm clarity, commercial instinct, and practical approach, he helps organisations build structure and momentum, without losing their creative edge.

Nicolina Werther is a guide for embodied leadership and presence, supporting ambitious individuals to show up fully and confidently.
She works with people to release self-doubt and inner tension, stepping into the influence they’re truly capable of. The transformation begins internally and naturally radiates outward, cultivating leadership presence and calm authority along the way. Others notice it in how they move, speak, and make decisions - effortlessly drawing trust and attention, opening doors to greater influence and responsibility.
Her work draws on insights from neuroscience and psychology, as well as energy and somatic practices.

Erendiz Ates is co-founder of AZ-Solutions and one of Belgium’s leading LinkedIn trainers and keynote speakers. With over 10 years of experience, he has helped 350+ companies and 3,000+ professionals grow through personal branding, social selling, and thought leadership.
More than 10,000 people follow his no-nonsense strategies to build trust and generate business through LinkedIn — without fake hacks or daily hustle.
Expect energy, strategy, and lots of real-life examples.

Running a video production business and researching for social impact and documentaries. Australian by birth country but lived in several countries and continents.

Milan Schwarzkopf is a full-fledged participant in his own Third Act of life and loving it! He spent his working years as a freelance Senior Project Manager on complex global projects. Milan has learned the secret to having an exciting and meaningful retirement is more than just financial security. He looked at his own life and redesigned it to reflect the ideal life of his desires. This discovery is too important to not share with you. Milan has created a step-by step plan that you can do, too. Join him and start your plan for your own Third Act.

Faye Dicker is a broadcaster, voiceover artist, and award-winning founder of Freelance Mum—the UK’s leading child-friendly business network. A former BBC presenter, her voice is heard on national TV, radio, and corporate platforms. In 2013, Faye launched Freelance Mum to support self-employed mums juggling business and motherhood. What began as a podcast has grown into a national movement with 290+ netwalks and 50,000+ business interactions. Recognised in the f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 (2025), she’s on a mission to support 100,000 freelance mums in the next decade. When she’s not working, you’ll find her cold water swimming to recharge.

Jimmy has been helping Freelancers pay less tax and set themselves up for financial success for through smart tax planning and great, everyday advice. Jimmy is a regular contributor and speaker on the topic of the high-skilled, self-employed professionals in Ireland. His advice is real-life and straight-talking. This will be a fast=-paced engaging session that is exclusively for our community in Ireland.

As the Founder and Chief Rebel of Become. Media, Emma helps people discover confidence in their individuality. For 15 years, she's been a dynamic force in the media, tech, and wellness spaces, building her entrepreneurial vision as a freelancer and solopreneur with a focus on self-development. As a strategic leader and media producer, she uses her empathy and intuition to connect with people and challenge them to become their most confident selves. Emma's powerful energy acts as a catalyst for transformation, driven by a natural fearlessness that is a unique blend of warmth and tenacity.

Rosie is the Director and owner of RedHawk Event Management and Consultancy. She partners with forward-thinking businesses to design and deliver creative events that truly resonate with people.
Driven by purpose, Rosie focuses on the “why” behind every event — whether it’s solving a problem, achieving an objective, or reaching a target. From intimate webinars to large-scale festivals of 250,000 attendees, she helps clients unlock the full spectrum of opportunities events can bring.
Rosie is passionate about quality, purpose, and legacy. She ensures that each event leaves lasting value, creating tangible outcomes that extend far beyond the final moment — from innovative marketing strategies to collaborative recruitment plans. By empowering attendees to co-create their own journeys, she transforms events into meaningful experiences and lasting communities.

Ana is a PMP®-certified Project Manager with over five years of experience leading international teams across Europe and the U.S. Skilled in turning chaos into clarity, she helps projects recover, scale, and succeed by applying simple, proven methods tailored to each business.

Irina Kudres is a photographer and co-founder of Panoramica creative studio in the Italian Alps.

I shoot in a documentary style and do individual portraits, personal branding stories and event photography. My clients are creatives, self-employed people and other projects in outdoor, sport and creative spaces.

Meet the Operational Alchemist behind Fractional Magic – a visionary entrepreneur who transforms business chaos into streamlined efficiency. With a unique blend of technological savvy and strategic insight, our speaker has mastered the art of simplifying complex business operations for solopreneurs and small teams alike.

Karen Webber saves good people from bad marketing.

She’s the founder of Goodness Marketing, helping you do marketing that feels good, does good, and gets good results.

Feels good: Joyful marketing that feels easy and fun, rather than draining and soul destroying.
Does good: Has a positive effect on the people and world around you.
Gets good results: Because what’s the point of doing marketing if it doesn’t help your business?

Karen offers marketing strategy, mentoring, & done-for-you services, and the Do Crew membership where small businesses get marketing done. Karen also supports larger impact-driven organisations with strategic marketing.

Sarah Duran is a fractional COO and business coach for solo business owners. She’s a real-life multiple six-figure solopreneur who knows firsthand the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to make a business work. Sarah uses her top-tier operational expertise, coaching background, and over a decade of experience working as a business consultant to help solo business owners scale on their own terms. Sarah works one-on-one with clients as a fractional COO and runs a community coaching program called The Solopreneur Collaborative.

Leah Martin is the dynamic Community Manager of Best Best Talent Platform — The Nordics' up-and-coming hub where the best companies meet the best talent. At BBTP, Leah organises events that connect executive-level talent from across Europe. She also works to elevate customer awareness of interim management and the benefits of creating a blended and flexible workforce.

Kim Verbruggen is the initiator of Playground Marketing, an innovative marketing approach centered around freedom, autonomy, and trust instead of pressure and funnels. With this model, he helps companies create digital environments where customers can freely explore, choose, and convert at their own pace. Playground Marketing offers an alternative to traditional, linear strategies by focusing on long-term relationships, content-driven experiences, and data insights. With this vision, Kim targets C-level executives and business leaders who are ready for a marketing approach that aligns with the behavior of today’s digital customer.

Jean-François is a passionate business development expert, trainer, and consultant dedicated to helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. With a career built on empowering entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business leaders, he guides them step by step in growing and strengthening their businesses.

Maya Middlemiss is a business journalist, speaker, and founder of Remote Work Europe, with 25 years working remotely. She specialises in freelancing and distributed work, helping independent professionals build sustainable careers and clients run async-first teams. Her reporting and analysis appear in outlets on collaboration tech, the future of work, and borderless business, including Estonia’s e-Residency. Maya advises on content strategy and remote readiness, and runs workshops on freelancing, personal branding, and European compliance. Through community events and a weekly newsletter, she curates opportunities and guidance. Clear, evidence-based, and practical, her work supports freelancers and the organisations that hire them.

Reuben Swartz is the founder of Mimiran, the fun CRM for independent consultants who love serving clients but hate "selling". He's also the host and chief nerd on the Sales for Nerds podcast. He went from a background in computer science and software engineering to sales and marketing consulting for the Fortune 500, while struggling with sales and marketing for his own firm. His mission is to help other independent consultants make a bigger dent in the universe and get more clients by using their talents to teach instead of market, connect instead of network, and help instead of sell.

Ellen Donnelly is a business coach, writer, and founder of The Ask®. She helps smart, thoughtful entrepreneurs build authority around their expertise and get paid well to share it—through 1-1 coaching, group programs, and her research-led newsletter Monday Mornings. With a background in recruitment and innovation consulting, Ellen has spent over a decade at the intersection of careers and technology. Since 2020, she’s coached hundreds of founders navigating growth and reinvention. Her mission: to support self-employed professionals in building bold, self-authored businesses—and to shape a more equitable future of work.

Filiz is a freelance content creator and social media consultant with 13 years of experience helping creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs grow organically through authentic content. She is the founder of Vibrant Content and has been based in the UK since 2009.
Her passion for writing started early — she created her own newspaper at the age of eight — and later led to a BA in Media and Communication Systems and an MA in Cultural Policy and Management from the University of Warwick. Filiz built her career in journalism, communications, and digital content, including nine years as a Communications Officer and five years as a Music Curator and Content Specialist for YouTube Music, where she received a Cheers Award for her innovative, data-driven approach.
A visionary creative, Filiz combines sharp editorial judgment with strong research and project management skills. She supports brands in building their voice, boosting digital presence, and fostering authentic connections with audiences — creating content that inspires trust, strengthens communities, and drives lasting growth.

Laura Burford is a Strategic Advisor for the Independent Worker. She leverages her thirty plus years of consulting experience and expertise by partnering with independent workers helping them eliminate feeling overwhelmed as they clarify their CORE, build relationships, get clients, and make money. Laura does it with the help of her Consultancy Model©, her Signature System, the Consulting Jumpstart Blueprint© program, and online courses.  

In addition to being an advisor, Laura is an author, speaker, and educator. For more on Laura, check out her website, Laura’s Consulting Guide, her YouTube and Medium channels. and her 2013 Small Business Book of the Year, Project Management for Flat Organizations.

Nigel T Packer is a Digital Customer Experience Consultant and Trainer. He is also an author and business speaker.

For over thirty years he has used his extensive knowledge and broad range of experiences to engage, educate and entertain business audiences across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

His subject expertise includes digital customer experience optimisation, digital customer experience journey mapping, e-Business strategies, effective website development, and International digital business strategy. He heads a consultancy practice: PelaTis Online Ltd.