Adriana brings warmth, humour and hard-won honesty to every stage, leaving audiences believing their next chapter can be their greatest one.
Book Adriana“Adriana is a deeply authentic and inspiring speaker who has a rare ability to connect with people through honesty, warmth and powerful storytelling. Her message is both compassionate and empowering, and she brings real depth, humanity and presence to every stage she steps onto. Adriana has a natural gift for creating emotional connection with audiences and leaving people feeling moved, seen and inspired.”
“Adri, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed today. It’s a lot of work and planning that goes into these events and you all did brilliantly. It was inspiring, motivational and emotional. Really hope there’s another one next year! THANK YOU”
“Brilliant, really enjoyed it. You put so much work and passion into the whole event.”
“Adri, Thank you for a fantastic day from beginning to end. You’re a star!”
Your Time to Shine
Adriana’s signature keynote, drawn from becoming a TEDx speaker at 58: proof that the second half of life is expansion, not decline.
The umbrella theme behind Vida Wellness Club and Radiant At Every Age: visibility, possibility and reinvention, lived out loud.
Adriana found her voice reporting from mines and factories around the world in a male dominated industry. She shows women how to reclaim theirs.
After decades of putting everyone else first, Adriana rebuilt her confidence from the ground up, and helps audiences do the same.
Journalist, Head of HR, photographer, entrepreneur, speaker: Adriana’s every reinvention was training, never a mistake.
After twenty years of marriage, Adriana chose to walk away and start over. Proof that endings can be acts of love, and beginnings.
In her TEDx talk, rather than asking what’s wrong with people, Adriana challenged audiences to ask a more compassionate question:
What happened to you?
Drawing on her own family’s story, this deeply personal TEDx talk explores trauma, compassion and the hidden stories behind behaviour - showing how curiosity can transform the way we see one another.
“Every talk was on point in terms of relevance for me personally. Inspiring and thought provoking. I have left with things that will stay with me in all the positives ways. In particular the talk ‘what happened to you’ I will take the learning and apply it. It has boosted my confidence of bringing my ideas to life, to save lives by improving community mental health in particular young people.”
TEDxHeaton Participant
Dr Sohail Ahmed
Organiser, TEDxHeaton · Founder, Bradford4Better, Aelixir Healing & Aelixir Media
Some speakers share knowledge. Adriana shares something much deeper - she shares herself.
From the moment Adriana stepped onto the TEDxHeaton stage, there was a genuine connection with the audience. Her warmth, honesty and vulnerability created a space where people didn’t just listen; they reflected, felt and saw parts of themselves in her story.
After her talk, so many people came to me to tell me how deeply they had been moved. It wasn’t simply an inspiring presentation - it was a message that gave people hope, challenged limiting beliefs, and reminded them that it’s never too late to embrace new possibilities.
What makes Adriana truly exceptional is her authenticity and her infectious energy. She has a remarkable ability to light up a room with positivity, warmth and joy, creating an atmosphere where people feel safe, inspired and ready to embrace change. Whether she is speaking from a stage, facilitating a workshop or simply engaging with people one-to-one, she brings boundless enthusiasm, genuine compassion and an uplifting presence that is impossible to ignore.
She doesn’t speak to impress an audience; she speaks to serve them. That sincerity, combined with her vibrant personality and heartfelt storytelling, leaves a lasting impact long after the applause has faded.
The difference Adriana made at TEDxHeaton made it an easy decision to invite her to join our Bradford4Better Purpose Driven Public Speaking programme as a co-facilitator. I know she will inspire many more people to find their voice, believe in themselves and step into their potential.
I wholeheartedly recommend Adriana to any organisation looking for a speaker who can connect deeply, bring positive energy to every event, spark meaningful conversations, and leave audiences feeling uplifted, empowered and ready to take action. She is a genuine force for good, and any audience would be fortunate to experience her.
Dr Sohail Ahmed
Organiser, TEDxHeaton
Founder, Bradford4Better, Aelixir Healing & Aelixir Media
February 22, 2026
250 women. One unforgettable day.
A sold-out celebration of the second half of life.
Speakers, people laughing. People crying.
Featured in the local press.








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Book AdrianaWomen's conferences, corporate organisations, leadership events, diversity & inclusion programmes, wellbeing conferences, professional associations and community organisations hire Adriana to speak on confidence, reinvention and the second half of life.
Adriana's keynotes cover confidence, visibility, reinvention, and embracing the second half of life as a time of possibility rather than decline. Her talks are shaped by her own experience of midlife reinvention, career change and rebuilding confidence after divorce.
Yes. Every keynote is tailored to the audience, theme and goals of the event, while staying rooted in Adriana's Radiante™ Framework.
Yes, Adriana speaks at events across the UK and internationally, in person and virtually.
Yes. In addition to keynote talks, Adriana runs the Radiante™ Masterclass, a confidence accelerator four-session workshop. In-person or online.
Keynotes typically run from 30 to 60 minutes, with workshop formats available for longer sessions. Exact timing is agreed with each organiser.
Radiant At Every Age is a live celebration event for women in the second half of life. The Radiante™ Retreat is an intimate, in-person retreat for women ready to reconnect, reflect and reinvent, guided personally by Adriana.
A live, four-session online masterclass, two hours each, helping women reclaim their voice, presence and confidence through real coaching rather than theory.
A bespoke experience for women in transition, including executives, founders, women post-divorce and empty nesters, focused on becoming visible and confident in their next chapter. Some of the participants end up speaking at the Radiant At Every Age event.
Yes, of course. Adriana is originally from Venezuela and speaks and delivers keynotes in Spanish as well as English, in person and virtually. Read more about her roots on Adriana’s Story page.