Michaela Reaney: Breaking Stereotypes, TEDx, & Community

In this episode of "Geordie Pride," we're thrilled to welcome Michaela Reaney, a dynamic force in the world of learning and development, and a passionate advocate for equity and raising aspirations.   Join us as we explore Michaela's journey from law student to leading her company Opportunity Global and organising the first ever TEDxWomen event outside of London in Teesside.   Don't miss this inspiring episode where Michaela shares her passion for the Northeast and her commitment to creating a better future. Her story is a true embodiment of Geordie pride and the power of community-driven change!    USEFUL LINKS:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjreaney/  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelareaney  Opportunity Global LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/theopportunityglobal   Opportunity Website: www.theopportunity.global  TEDx Teesside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedxteesside/  TEDx Teesside Linkedin www.linkedin.com/company/tedxteessidewomen  To find out more join the mailing list for tickets and updates: https://tedxteessidewomen.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9a37b76199591d106a0d5ddf2&id=e5f857f7c6  To apply to speak or nominate someone https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpP3AmQC-UghWxV726SaYLfdYjxGAAl9kVYZ_5-58fVUa2cQ/viewform  Fuck Being Humble: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Being-Humble-Stefanie-Sword-Williams-ebook/dp/B08629NXDR/    Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwqLKLmpFMu6E1lmVzcY2YA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geordiepride/  Apply to be a guest/sponsor an episode: https://www.geordiepride.co.uk/apply  Email us with the reasons you love the North East of England for a shout out on the show! [email protected]    MICHAELAS BIO:  ENTREPRENEUR, SPEAKER, AND TEDX ORGANISER CHAMPIONING EQUITY AND RAISING ASPIRATIONS. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR IDEA SHARING, LEARNING, AND CONNECTION. MY GOAL IS TO AMPLIFY AND ACCELERATE IDEAS FOR A BETTER, MORE EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR ALL.    Michaela is passionate about empowering individuals and organisations to realise their full potential through human skills development. With a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Michaela has successfully scaled three businesses, navigating the challenges of scaling, selling, and even closing a business. With over 15-years' experience in talent management, and learning and development, she's worked with diverse organisations in the UK and globally, including Rio Tinto, State Street, Amazon, British Athletics, and AO. Her expertise, recognised through multiple awards, focuses on delivering human skills development and behavioural change with the same rigor as technical skills. Michaela's current focus is Opportunity Global, a learning and development company and she is back in start-up mode with a tech venture in the US. Michaela enjoys sharing her insights through speaking events and podcasts and launched a UK Top 10 Business Podcast in 2022. As a TEDx Organiser for TEDxTeessideWomen, she curates thought-provoking events that create a platform for women, non-binary people, and allies to share ideas, learn, and connect. Teesside hosted the first TEDxWomen event outside of London, and Michaela is committed to expanding inclusive and accessible events in the region.