Dr. Clare Anyiam-Osigwe BEM, ACHP
Dr. Clare Anyiam-Osigwe is a multi-award-winning wellness expert, allergy specialist and master educator whose pioneering work spans over two decades of transformative care, clinical research, and teaching. Internationally recognised for her visionary approach to whole-person health, she integrates scientific rigour with soulful healing to bridge the gap between clinical science and compassionate care.
With advanced training in immunology, nutrition, and functional medicine, Dr. Clare treats the root causes of illness, not just the symptoms. Her journey began with a personal mission to help others thrive in a world increasingly hostile to sensitive bodies. Having overcome her own complex allergies, she founded Premae, the world’s first allergen-free vegan skincare brand, and opened clinics offering allergy testing and holistic skincare. From food intolerances to eczema, asthma, and anaphylaxis, she delivers diagnostic accuracy and lasting relief with warmth and integrity from her Harley Street clinic.
With advanced training in immunology, nutrition, and functional medicine, Dr. Clare treats the root causes of illness, not just the symptoms. Her journey began with a personal mission to help others thrive in a world increasingly hostile to sensitive bodies. Having overcome her own complex allergies, she founded Premae, the world’s first allergen-free vegan skincare brand, and opened clinics offering allergy testing and holistic skincare. From food intolerances to eczema, asthma, and anaphylaxis, she delivers diagnostic accuracy and lasting relief with warmth and integrity from her Harley Street clinic.
As the author of Clarity, Dr. Clare believes wellness is more than the absence of disease; it is the presence of vitality and joy. After reversing her own Bell’s Palsy through holistic healing, she now helps clients restore energy, strengthen immunity, and reduce stress through mindful nutrition and lifestyle change.
A gifted teacher, Dr. Clare has lectured widely on immunology, nutrition, and the diseases of modern life, turning classrooms and workshops into sanctuaries of understanding and empowerment. Whether guiding clients through chronic conditions such as Crohn’s disease or leading corporate wellness programs, she is devoted to helping people live well and live free.
“I don’t just treat symptoms. I teach people to understand their bodies, trust their instincts, and build lives they don’t need to escape from.”
Clare is also the Co-Chair of BAFTA-Qualifying BUFF and the creator of The BUFF Awards which she directs annually celebrating the success of underrepresented stories. Clare has also directed her debut feature film (No Shade) and long running TV series including Hollyoaks (Ch4) and Coronation Street (ITV).
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Brandi Harvey
Brandi Harvey — Host of Vault Empowers Talks | Founder of Beyond Her |
Author | Visionary Storyteller
Brandi Harvey is the dynamic host and creator of Vault Empowers Talks, a media platform built on transformative conversations that challenge, inspire, and ignite change. Through her powerful storytelling and interviews with influential figures like Rickey Smiley and Fawn Weaver,
Brandi is redefining what it means to speak with purpose, using media as a catalyst for healing, legacy, and evolution.
As the Founder of Beyond Her and author of Breakthrough Sold Separately, Brandi champions holistic wellness for women, encouraging them to nourish their bodies, reset their lives, and embrace daily movement as an act of power. She also serves as Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary Sistahs Getting Well, which spotlights chronic disease in Black women and drives vital conversations on health equity.
Brandi’s impact has been recognized with honors such as the State of Georgia as an outstanding Citizen and Goodwill Ambassador, 2024 Hallmark Mahogany Honoree, Modern Luxury’s 2023 Social Spotlight Award, and Color Visions’ 2023 Do Good Award. She has been celebrated as an iOne Digital and AT&T Dream in Black Creative Class member, a Blossom Award recipient, and one of Atlanta’s Top 100 Women in Business. Brandi has also received the White House Drum Major of Service Award under President Obama and the Lifetime Achievement Award under President Biden. Holding two honorary doctorates, she stands as a visionary leader whose work sits at the intersection of media, wellness, and movement.
Laurens Grant
Emmy-winning producer Laurens Grant (Stay Woke/ BET) joins the festival as a juror and Q&A panelist, bringing industry insight to post-screening discussions.
Octavia Goredema MBE
Octavia Goredema MBE is an award-winning author, advisor and founder who guides professionals to unleash their full potential at work. Octavia is the author of Prep, Push, Pivot and two Audible Originals, How to Change Careers and Brand Yourself for Success. Originally from England, Octavia was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of her work. Octavia is based in Los Angeles where she has lived for two decades.
Amanda Mazarov
Health sessions are led by Amanda Mazarov, founder of PranaFlo, whose breath and sound practices including Yoga, Sound Bath Healing support nervous system regulation and emotional integration. Lionsgate and the Grammy Awards are amongst her clients.
David Lee
David Lee, Founder of Health Collaboration Partners — a fractional executive firm specializing in fundraising, multi-sector partnership development, and strategic leadership for health care non-profits, biopharma companies, and health tech start-ups.
With 35+ years of experience across industry, academia, government, and non-profits, I bring the network, frameworks, and execution skills your organization needs — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Alex Franklyn
Alex Franklyn is a trauma-informed practitioner, educator and author with over two decades of professional training in therapeutic counselling, social work and mental health practice.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Counselling (Leeds Metropolitan University) and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Sciences (Social Work) (University of Bradford), alongside a Diploma in Social Work, and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDR Europe and EMDR International Association-approved programmes.
Alex has completed all three levels of EMDR training (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced), and brings a rigorous, safeguarding-led approach to trauma education, recovery and psychological resilience. She is also the recipient of a General Social Care Council Practice Teaching Award, recognising excellence in professional education and supervision.
In addition to her clinical background, Alex is a published novelist, combining psychological insight with narrative depth. Her work sits at the intersection of trauma recovery, education, lived experience and meaning-making, with a particular focus on recovery from narcissistic abuse and complex relational trauma.
Alex delivers trauma-informed education and psycho-educational programmes designed to empower, stabilise and support individuals without replacing clinical therapy.
Elaine Lee
Founder of BUJI, where we’re bringing forward the Japanese whisky highball through culture, craft, and a distinctly IYKYK point of view. BUJI is built for connection — the kind of brand you don’t just drink, you join.
I’m also the COO of Mighty, a screen-free audio brand with a fiercely loyal, word-of-mouth following of people who want freedom from the phone.
My experience spans sales leadership, consulting, brand strategy, and executive coaching, giving me a unique way of turning ideas into movements and teams into cohesive, high-performing groups that scale.
I build brands that create belonging, curiosity, and real followership. It’s where strategic rigor meets clear, grounded decision-making — where meaningful brands are born.
My superpower mix:
– Strategy, storytelling, and brand building
– High-performing teams and culture
– Leadership development and emotional intelligence
– Creating brands people follow because they belong
– Turning big ideas into meaningful experiences