ABOUT US 

NINA PEARSE

Nina Pearse is a learning facilitator who has made it her goal to push her creativity to the limits and to help others do the same. She uses her positivity, energy and learning experience to help entrepreneurs, moms, leaders and seekers to become better problem solvers and more creative thinkers.  

Nina has an honours degree in business science from UCT and is an Agile Talent professional. She has worked in learning and change related roles for nearly twenty years as a management consultant, human resources specialist and leadership practitioner, both in South Africa and the UK. Nina is an adjunct faculty member at the GIBS Gordon Institute of Business Science, Africa's leading business school.

CELIA FALKENBERG

Celia is a creative educator and architect with a vision to transform business and society by helping people tap into their creativity. She believes that all humans are inherently creative. As co-founder of Creativity Wake-Up, her passion and purpose is to inspire and equip people to imagine, and bring into being, creative solutions to challenges, opportunities and everyday life.

Celia has an honours degree in architecture from UCT and graduated with distinction for a masters degree in housing and urbanisation from the Architectural Association in London. She owned and ran an architectural practice for fifteen years.   She uses her experience as an architect and business owner to design and facilitate creative learning.

MELISSA SUTHERLAND

Vindigo Travel, CAPE TOWN

Melissa is a dynamic, creative and multi-talented entrepreneur. She's a professional Wine Tourism Guide in Cape Town and is Managing Director of a curated travel business. She has also served as a professional diplomat, promoting bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States. In this role she organised conferences for high ranking government offices and wrote speeches for the Consul-General. She is a fascinating to talk to and fabulous to work with.

JULIANA KHALIL

Juliana Khalil Lifestyle Coaching, DUBAI

Juliana is a Tony Buzan Licensed Instructor and Mbraining coach. Her innovative training seminars incorporate interactive graphic techniques by Tony Buzan, the inventor of mind maps. She has developed powerful programs for children and adults, focusing on French, Arabic and English language learning, memory training, soft skills (business etiquette, communications skills, team building activities) and business leadership.

DEBBIE LAUBSCHER

iSimplifi Computer Training, CAPE TOWN

Debbie is a sharp and enthusiastic software trainer, with an incredible ability to distill complex computer problems into simple language that everyone can understand. She is patient and kind and brings a bright sparkle to every interaction. 

She has a broad understanding of computer programmes and uses her business to equip and enable students to use technology to their advantage. 

VICTORIA WICKINS

Avisha Wellness and Fiit Warriors, LONDON

Victoria's drive for wellness, justice and poverty relief is boundless. She founded Fiit Warriors to raise awareness and funding for refugees in the Middle East, whilst getting her followers fit and healthy. Her wellness company, Avisha, uses sustainably sourced essential oils to restore strength and energy to her customers. 

JOHNNY MUTEBA

Founder at Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Mother Africa Films, LOS ANGELES

Johnny is a unique and passionate visionary. His work is inspired by his responsibility to Africa. Having worked in media and entertainment for many years, he founded the Pan African Chamber of Comerce to promote entrepreneurial business growth in Africa. He has moved to California to promote African creativity in the West.