EMPOWER HER: In collaboration with Canary Wharf Female Entrepreneurs

Title: Power of Somatic Movements and Breath to Stay Empowered
Room: MikeDescription
This immersive workshop combines QiGong-inspired somatic movement, conscious breathwork, and a restorative gong bath to support nervous system regulation and emotional resilience.Grounded in both ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, the session gently releases stress, strengthens the mind–body connection, and helps restore a sense of calm and focus.Through movement, breath, and sound, you’ll reconnect with your inner strength and leave feeling grounded, restored, and quietly empowered.Session Facilitator
Dr Aditi Bhalla is a Specialist Dentist and Integrative Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience. She supports high-achieving women to prevent burnout and reconnect with their wellbeing through practical, compassionate, evidence-based mind–body approaches.

Facilitator: Ilona Drob, Co-Founder of Canary Wharf Female Entrepreneurs
Panelists: Nina Dova, Jonida Pali, Dr Aditi BhallaDescription
Join an inspiring panel of women entrepreneurs and experts as they share honest insights and practical strategies for empowerment, resilience, and sustainable success.The conversation will explore career growth, financial confidence, wellbeing, and navigating professional challenges — leaving you with clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways.

Nina Dova
Nina is an award-winning Careers Consultant based in London, working across three pillars: career development coaching, corporate learning & development, and lecturing in professional development at BPP University.With over a decade of experience, she designs and delivers evidence-based workshops on Growth Mindset, EDI, and Ikigai, helping organisations improve engagement, retention, and career mobility. Nina has partnered with organisations including Kaizen Gaming, EY, and Leroy Merlin.Alongside her corporate work, she mentors young female entrepreneurs at King’s College London, Royal Holloway University of London, and the University of Greenwich.Jonida PaliJonida is a qualified accountant and entrepreneur, founder of Pro Tax Plus Accountants in Lewisham. She supports business owners and individuals to gain clarity and confidence in their finances through practical, personalised advice.Jonida simplifies tax and accounting processes, helping clients stay organised, compliant, and in control of their money. Her work focuses on business set-up, tax planning, and day-to-day financial management, enabling founders to make informed decisions and build sustainable businesses with confidence.Dr Aditi Bhalla
Aditi is a Specialist Dentist and Integrative Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience in dentistry and extensive training in mental health, mindfulness, and movement. She supports high-achieving professionals to prevent burnout and reconnect with their wellbeing.After personally experiencing burnout, anxiety, and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, she set out on a mission to make wellbeing accessible — rejecting the notion that wellness should be a luxury or another item on a to-do list. Instead, she teaches preventive tools that flow naturally into daily routines.Through practical, compassionate mind–body approaches, Dr Aditi helps women navigate stress, overwhelm, and perfectionism so they can thrive in both work and life.

Format: Free 15-minute consultation sessions
Structure: First-come, first-served
Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, Career & Business, Health & Wellness

• Marcela Aguire – Business coach and lifestyle strategist supporting solopreneurs and business owners with business ideas, start-ups, scaling opportunities, and navigating common business challenges.
• Zaira Di Vella – Founder of Zaira Jewels and content strategist, offering guidance on e-commerce, branding, social media, and content strategy for online businesses.
• Jacqui Sim – Founder and Director of Growth Path Partners, with over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience. Jacqui supports founders, scale-ups, and boards to unlock growth, attract investment, and build stronger businesses. She also serves as a Chair and Non-Executive Director across multiple organisations.
• Jonida Pali – Qualified accountant and founder of PRO TAX PLUS Accountants in Lewisham. She supports business owners with business set-up, tax planning, and financial management, helping founders build confidence and clarity around money.

• Ilona Drob – strength and running coach and founder of Inner Lifter and the Canary Wharf Women’s Running Club. Her work is rooted in one belief: when women feel confident in their bodies, everything else gets easier.Through personalised coaching and community-led movement, Ilona helps women rebuild their relationship with exercise, develop consistency without guilt, and grow physical strength alongside self-belief. Her mission is to make strength accessible, supportive, and empowering — not intimidating or exclusive.
• Sonia Hebrard –holistic health coach, low-tox living advocate, and founder of The Pantry Coach. After navigating perimenopause alongside a rare neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis, she made it her mission to support women who want to take a proactive approach to protecting their hormonal health, with a focus on reducing everyday exposure to harmful chemicals.Her work is rooted in clarity, simplicity, and realistic change. Sonia believes that small, conscious swaps can make a meaningful difference — helping women build a healthier life, one pantry choice at a time.
• Samantha Gnimavo – Women’s Health Nutritionist, Accredited Health Coach, and founder of Happy Body, supporting women with fertility, painful periods, energy, stress, and sleep through inclusive, science-led, practical guidance. She also speaks in workplaces to raise awareness around women’s health and wellbeing.

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