What does it take to not just survive change — but thrive through it?

Our International Women’s Day guest speaker doesn’t just talk about change — she has lived it, led through it, and turned it into opportunity.

Angela Vassallo is a powerhouse of reinvention, resilience and resourcefulness. Known for her high energy, humour and practical insight, Angela has spoken on stages across Australia and the United States, including TEDx, television appearances, corporate events and industry summits. Her work leaves audiences inspired, empowered and ready to take bold, confident action in business and life.

With decades of real-world experience building, scaling and selling businesses, Angela understands what it means to lead when the odds aren’t evenly stacked. After building and selling a seven-figure hospitality brand in a male-dominated industry, she shifted her focus to helping leaders and entrepreneurs navigate change, pressure and complexity — and come out stronger on the other side.

Angela’s work challenges outdated assumptions about who holds power and when success should peak. Instead, she reframes experience, adaptability and resourcefulness as enduring strengths — qualities that enable women at every stage of life to lead with confidence, clarity and conviction. In an era shaped by rapid change and emerging technologies, she shows how becoming more resourceful is not just a mindset, but a competitive advantage.She is also the bestselling author of The Second Wives’ Guide, host of the Harmony in the Hustle podcast, and a highly sought-after speaker who blends humour with actionable strategies — equipping audiences not just to feel inspired, but to move forward with purpose.

Balance the Scales: Turning Experience Into Your Greatest Advantage

By Angela Vassallo

“I’m honoured to bring this message to Women of Influence for International Women’s Day 2026. The theme #BalanceTheScales speaks to something many women know intimately.

For years, I worked in environments where the scales were far from balanced. I’ve been talked over, underestimated and dismissed. I know what it feels like to push for space, voice and recognition — in work, leadership and life.

Like so many women, I carried invisible pressures across career, business and family. Those experiences taught me this: balance doesn’t come from waiting for systems to change. It comes from recognising your value, using your voice, and turning lived experience into strength.

When women are equipped with confidence, resourcefulness and support, the scales begin to shift — not just for ourselves, but for those who follow.”

Angela is here to challenge assumptions, reawaken resourcefulness and remind every woman in the room — regardless of age or stage — just how powerful she already is.

So take a breath, lean in, and please join us in welcoming the unforgettable Angela Vassallo.

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Event Details

DATE: Tuesday 10th March 2026
TIME: 6:30am registration for 7:00am start / 9:00am finish
PLACE: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast
RSVP: Friday 27 February 2026 (unless sold out prior)

Ticket Information

Early bird prices until 16 January:  $79.00 per person / $616 table of 8
From 17 January: $89.00 per person /  $696 per table of 8
(Plus booking fee of 2.5% + $0.50 per ticket incurred by the registration platform)
(Table bookings can be made initially without all guest names being known. Names can then be added later)