a complete facilitated event experience
Ambition anchored in integrity
Stelar is a thriving business community empowered by women-led leadership, where integrity, inclusivity, and intelligence shape how we grow.
You'll be in a room of purpose-driven women in business who share your drive and values. Founders, business owners, leaders and the key people driving things forward.
You'll hear directly from influential business leaders, connect with mission-driven peers, and be supported before, during and after the event.
meaningful action
intelligent conversations that spark
Stelar is not about hype or motivation for motivation's sake. We’re here for real substance in conversation, connection, and community building. The insights and energy sparked are then translated into action and momentum with post event support included for all.
Speakers
A Speaker Lineup You WON'T Want to Miss
Hear from some of New Zealand’s most influential business leaders.
Many more speaker announcements to come.
Click to Read Bios ⬇️
NZ Television Broadcaster | Former Silver Fern Netballer | MC for Stelar
NZ Fashion Designer | Global Icon
Internationally Recognised Coach and Facilitator | Founder of Stelar
NZ Television Broadcaster | Former Silver Fern Netballer | MC for Stelar
jenny-may clarkson
Jenny-May Clarkson is a dynamic broadcaster, celebrated sportswoman, and advocate for community and cultural empowerment. With over 30 years of professional experience, she has excelled in roles spanning television and radio broadcasting, international sports, coaching, and social advocacy.
Whether anchoring live broadcasts, speaking at events, or coaching teams, Jenny-May Clarkson embodies leadership, connection, and storytelling, leaving a lasting impact wherever she goes.
NZ Fashion Designer | Global Icon
jenny-may clarkson
Karen Walker is a designer, entrepreneur, businessperson, storyteller, marketer, brand and icon.
For more than 30 years she's nurtured and built her brand and business which are known for their clever design, adventurous collaborations, imaginative storytelling and constantly redefining approach to retail.
Globally, Karen's influence has seen her consistently ranked in The Business of Fashion's powerhouse BoF 500, reflecting her position as on the world stage.
Internationally Recognised Coach and Facilitator | Founder of Stelar
Kate ruby bradshaw
With over 15 years of experience and more than 100 live events delivered, Kate is an internationally recognised coach and an exceptionally skilled facilitator who has helped leaders across the globe transform how they think, lead, and create.
As the founder of SHE — a world-class leadership event in Australia — Kate has worked with thousands of individuals and teams to uncover what truly holds them back and equip them with the mindset and tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
NZ Television Broadcaster | Former Silver Fern Netballer | MC for Stelar
kate ruby bradshaw
Internationally Recognised Coach and Facilitator | Founder of Stelar
With over 15 years of experience and more than 100 live events delivered, Kate is an internationally recognised coach and an exceptionally skilled facilitator who has helped leaders across the globe transform how they think, lead, and create.
As the founder of SHE — a world-class leadership event in Australia — Kate has worked with thousands of individuals and teams to uncover what truly holds them back and equip them with the mindset and tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
jenny-may clarkson
NZ Television Broadcaster | Former Silver Fern Netballer | MC for Stelar
Jenny-May Clarkson is a dynamic broadcaster, celebrated sportswoman, and advocate for community and cultural empowerment. With over 30 years of professional experience, she has excelled in roles spanning television and radio broadcasting, international sports, coaching, and social advocacy.
Whether anchoring live broadcasts, speaking at events, or coaching teams, Jenny-May Clarkson embodies leadership, connection, and storytelling, leaving a lasting impact wherever she goes.
Karen Walker
NZ Fashion Designer | Global Icon
Karen Walker is a designer, entrepreneur, businessperson, storyteller, marketer, brand and icon.
For more than 30 years she's nurtured and built her brand and business which are known for their clever design, adventurous collaborations, imaginative storytelling and constantly redefining approach to retail.
Globally, Karen's influence has seen her consistently ranked in The Business of Fashion's powerhouse BoF 500, reflecting her position as on the world stage.
Internationally Recognised Coach and Facilitator | Founder of Stelar
NZ Fashion Designer | Global Icon
Founder of Lorna Jane Activewear, globally recognised for pioneering the activewear movement.
Founder and CEO of Vita Group Ltd, Shark Tank investor, recognised as one of Australia’s most accomplished female CEOs
Internationally Recognised Coach and Facilitator | Founder of Stelar
Founder of Lorna Jane Activewear, globally recognised for pioneering the activewear movement.
lorna jane clarkson
Lorna Jane Clarkson is an Australian entrepreneur, fashion designer, and six-time author. As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lorna Jane Activewear, she has grown the business she started with her husband, Bill, in 1989 into a global brand with over 200 stores worldwide.
Over the past three decades, she's focused on learning, evolving, and leading in product design while normalising the idea of wearing activewear in all aspects of life.
Founder and CEO of Vita Group Ltd, Shark Tank investor, recognised as one of Australia’s most accomplished female CEOs
maxine horne
Maxine Horne is one of Australia's most celebrated self-made entrepreneurs — a woman who turned a single Gold Coast storefront into a publicly listed company generating close to $875 million in annual revenue.
Her accolades include QBR Business Woman of the Year, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, induction into the Businesswomen's Hall of Fame, and The Courier-Mail's Business Person of the Year. She also joined the Shark Tank Australia panel in 2024.
Founder of RedBalloon, Shark Tank investor, known for her leadership in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
naomi simpson
Naomi Simson is an Australian entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker best known as the founder of RedBalloon. In 2017, she co-founded Big Red Group, now the largest experience marketplace in Australia and New Zealand.
She is known as the "Red Shark" on Shark Tank Australia. She is also one of Australia's most followed voices on LinkedIn and a passionate champion of small business, purposeful leadership, and the belief that experiences matter more than things.
Founder of Lorna Jane Activewear, globally recognised for pioneering the activewear movement.
Naomi Simson
Founder of RedBalloon, Shark Tank investor, known for her leadership in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Naomi Simson is an Australian entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker best known as the founder of RedBalloon. In 2017, she co-founded Big Red Group, now the largest experience marketplace in Australia and New Zealand.
She is known as the "Red Shark" on Shark Tank Australia. She is also one of Australia's most followed voices on LinkedIn and a passionate champion of small business, purposeful leadership, and the belief that experiences matter more than things.
Lorna Jane clarkson
Founder of Lorna Jane Activewear, globally recognised for pioneering the activewear movement.
Lorna Jane Clarkson is an Australian entrepreneur, fashion designer, and six-time author. As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lorna Jane Activewear, she has grown the business she started with her husband, Bill, in 1989 into a global brand with over 200 stores worldwide.
Over the past three decades, she's focused on learning, evolving, and leading in product design while normalising the idea of wearing activewear in all aspects of life.
Maxine horne
Founder and CEO of Vita Group Ltd, Shark Tank investor, recognised as one of Australia’s most accomplished female CEOs
Maxine Horne is one of Australia's most celebrated self-made entrepreneurs — a woman who turned a single Gold Coast storefront into a publicly listed company generating close to $875 million in annual revenue.
Her accolades include QBR Business Woman of the Year, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, induction into the Businesswomen's Hall of Fame, and The Courier-Mail's Business Person of the Year. She also joined the Shark Tank Australia panel in 2024.
Founder of RedBalloon, Shark Tank investor, known for her leadership in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Founder and CEO of Vita Group Ltd, Shark Tank investor, recognised as one of Australia’s most accomplished female CEOs
Every ticket holder gets this level of support
Here you’ll join our Momentum Builder, for 21 days of guided follow-through and accountability to turn the clarity, direction, and energy you gained on the day, into action and momentum. Stay connected with everyone from the day in a private community. Join three live group calls: a post-event workshop facilitated by Kate Ruby Bradshaw (with 17 years' experience as a leadership trainer), plus two facilitated networking sessions designed to forge new connections and deepen those already forming.
After the event
Weeks prior you'll be welcomed into our private Stelar community to start forming connections in advance of the day. You'll also receive a series of audio sessions from Kate, recorded specifically to spark thinking, prompt reflection on your business, and have you arriving on the day ready to go deeper.
Before the event
Here’s why you belong here
You're ready to think bigger
You're ambitious and you know it. You're looking for conversations that actually go somewhere, and a room full of people who match that energy.
You care that your work does good in the world
You lead with integrity and you think about impact. The ripple effect of your work matters to you, and so does building a business that's genuinely successful.
You're looking for your people
You're done with surface-level networking. You want real relationships with people who get it. People who share your drive, your values, and your vision.
You're discerning about where you invest your time
You've outgrown the hype. You're not interested in motivation for motivation's sake. You want substance, genuine connection, and something that actually moves the needle.
