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Alan is a Dad of two originally from Liverpool, England who has called Auckland, New Zealand, home for the last 20 years. He has been a screenwriter and editor for Mukpuddy since 2017, writing on Quimbo's Quest (Netflix), The Drawing Show, Jandal Burn, Barefoot Bandits and The Adventures of Tumeke Space (TVNZ). Previously he was one of the lead writers on The Moe Show. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years with roles including Studio Camera Operator, Director, Puppeteer and Stand-Up Comedy. Alan is also a qualified Secondary School Teacher and has worked in all areas and ages of education from pre-school Theatre in Education to University lecturer.

Lauren is an award-winning Wellbeing Specialist with over 20 years’ experience, who helps busy leaders find the sweet spot between boosting both wellbeing and productivity. TEDx speaker, author of real food less fuss, founder of the Snack on Exercise movement and the Thrive Partnership Programme and host of the Thrive TV Show. Previously a senior lecturer at the New Zealand College of Fitness, a qualified Life Coach and with a business degree and post-grad specialising in HR, Lauren is a sought-after international speaker and consultant who integrates her wellness and business backgrounds to help organisations create a high-energy, peak-performance team culture, where people thrive. Described as inspiring and life-changing, Lauren is a dynamic and highly engaging presenter and master story-teller who will have you laughing, moving and learning in a memorable way. When she's not working with organisations on enhancing resilience, leadership, emotional intelligence and workplace wellbeing, Lauren is at home in rural Manawatu, New Zealand, where she lives with her husband, three children and a menagerie of animals. She can often be found hosting dinner parties, playing board games or spending time outdoors. To find out about working with Lauren for Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Motivational Team Training or Conference Keynotes, visit www.LaurenParsonsWellbeing.com

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Peter Parussini has had more than 30 years of experience in the communications industry, spanning journalism, sports marketing, university lecturing, education, sponsorships, branding, broadcasting, politics and international affairs. He is currently a senior executive within the banking world.

Emma graduated from AUT with a degree in Graphic Design in 2018. She wrote and illustrated The Girl Who Was Scared Of Everything based on her own experiences with anxiety and depression. At first, she wrote it as an outlet for her own anxiety, until feedback from parents and teachers in her life encouraged her to make it into a reality. Her dream for this book is to introduce the concept of exposure therapy to children, by focusing on how enjoyable life can be when we face our fears head on. The book also includes a DIY section for parents and children to fill in together, by making a list of the support people in that child's life. The aim of this is to start a conversation around who children can look to for support when they feel scared or anxious.

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