MEDIA VISIBILITY BOOTCAMP 2026

Media Visibility Bootcamp 2026 | Women of Rubies

Step Into Visibility. Build Authority.
Get Seen in 2026

The Media Visibility Bootcamp is a curated experience for women entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals ready to strengthen their visibility, messaging, and authority across the globe.

Special Guest of Honour

Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

Gender & Development Specialist | Former First Lady of Ekiti State, Nigeria

Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is a globally respected gender and development specialist, feminist activist, policy advocate, leadership coach, and acclaimed author. She is the Co-Founder of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), one of Africa’s leading women’s funds, and founded the African Women’s Leadership Institute, which has developed more than 10,000 women leaders across the continent. A former First Lady of Ekiti State, Nigeria, she has championed policies advancing the rights of women and girls and continues to influence leadership and social justice through her work in academia, philanthropy, and public policy.

Meet our 2026 Speakers

Hosna Kadary

National Market Leader, Zero Barriers to Business, BMO

Hosna R. Kadary is a seasoned financial services leader with over two decades of experience advancing economic inclusion across Canada. As National Market Leader for Zero Barriers to Business at BMO, she leads initiatives focused on expanding access to capital, mentorship and financial literacy for women and underrepresented entrepreneurs. A Woman of Merit Award recipient, Hosna is widely recognized for her leadership in financial inclusion and women’s economic empowerment.

Cynthia Mwangi

Communications & Public Speaking Expert

Cynthia Mwangi is a communications strategist, public speaking coach, media personality, and leadership trainer with extensive experience helping professionals strengthen how they communicate, present, and lead. Recognized among the Top Women in PR, she works with executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders to build confidence, sharpen their personal brands, and communicate their expertise with greater clarity and impact. Through her work in storytelling, executive presence, media, and public speaking, Cynthia helps people become more memorable, persuasive, and influential in professional spaces.

Hava Maloku

Founder and CEO of Maloku Marketing

Hava Maloku is the Founder and CEO of Maloku Marketing, a boutique growth consultancy helping organizations accelerate growth through AI, lifecycle marketing, customer retention, and strategic marketing systems. A former LinkedIn marketing leader with previous roles at Expedia and LegalZoom, she brings over 15 years of experience helping businesses build authentic brands, increase visibility, and drive sustainable growth through strategic marketing and AI.

Ola Adeyemi

Certified Business Coach

Ola Adeyemi is a seasoned entrepreneur, Certified Business Coach, and Six Sigma Consultant with over a decade of experience building and scaling successful businesses across the UK and Canada. As the leader of ActionCOACH Alpha in Ontario, she helps entrepreneurs increase revenue, strengthen sales, and build high-performing businesses through practical systems, strategic leadership, and sustainable growth.

Monica Kretschmer

Founder and CEO of Universal Womens Network™

Monica Kretschmer is the Founder and CEO of Universal Womens Network™, Women of Inspiration™ Awards and SupportHER™, and a global advocate for advancing women in leadership, business and entrepreneurship. For more than a decade, she has built platforms that elevate women’s voices, recognize achievement and champion allyship, with the Women of Inspiration™ Awards celebrating over 1,200 women and SupportHER™ allies across North America. Monica is also the publisher of UWomen Magazine™ and host of the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast, using storytelling and recognition to help women be seen, heard and valued

Ibukun Omololu

Founder, Teal Tree Company

Ibukun Omololu is a Gender Expert and Founder of Teal Tree Company. With over 18 years of experience spanning finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and workplace inclusion, she helps organizations create inclusive environments where women can thrive and lead.

Linda Du

Founder & CEO, Moola Money

Linda Du is the Founder and CEO of Moola Money, an AI-powered financial platform helping millennials take control of their financial future through personalized planning and actionable insights. A former McKinsey Engagement Manager, she is also the host of Moonshot Radio, a podcast exploring technology, economics, and society that has attracted over 700,000 views. Linda brings expertise at the intersection of AI, finance, content, and startup growth.

Preethi Balasubramanian

Founder, Business Strategist & Author

Preethi Balasubramanian is a Toronto-based business strategist, author, speaker, and founder of Wonder EA and Wondering Pages. With 15+ years of international experience, she helps founders build intentional, systems-driven businesses. She is the bestselling author of The Ease Equation and speaks on leadership, founder mindset, and sustainable growth.

Funke Ernest-Omoruyi

Cybersecurity Professional & CEO, Funke Financials

Funke Ernest-Omoruyi is a cybersecurity professional and CEO of Funke Financials, with over two decades of experience across IT, cybersecurity, banking and finance. Her work focuses on digital security, risk awareness and helping individuals and professionals protect their online presence and digital assets in an increasingly connected world. She is also a Certified Financial Educator with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through practical education and empowerment.

Princess Adetola Oluyede

Founder, House of PAC Media Company

Princess Adetola Oluyede is the marketing strategist and entrepreneur who founded House of PAc Media, a full-service marketing agency and diaspora media brand amplifying African voices across Canada, and co-founded Studyplace, an educator monetization platform. She helps brands and events turn visibility into sales through strategic storytelling, content, and brand positioning that connects and converts.

Meet Your Host & Convener

Esther Ijewere

Host & Convener, Media Visibility Bootcamp | Founder, Women of Rubies | Media Strategist

Esther Ijewere is a multi-award-winning media strategist, brand visibility consultant, speaker, Guardian columnist, and Founder & CEO of Women of Rubies. She has spotlighted more than 3,000 women globally and created initiatives including the Media Visibility Bootcamp, Media Pitch Challenge, and Women of Rubies Academy, helping women strengthen their visibility, credibility, and influence.

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Regions - Canada, Usa, Africa

Not a General Conference
A Curated Pipeline.

“The Media Visibility Bootcamp is a high-impact visibility experience designed to help women move from expertise to recognition.”

Message from Hon. Rechie Valdez | MVBC 2025 | Minister of Women and Gender Equality & Small Business, Canada

Event Schedule

October 17th 2026

12PM ET

October 18th 2026

2PM ET

What you will learn as a Participant

Media Visiblity

Personal Branding

Story Telling and Public Speaking

Ai for Visiblity

Linkedin Strategy

Media Pitching

Strategic Networking and Building Influence

Meet Our Past Media Visiblity Bootcamp Speakers

Over the Past five cohorts, the Women of Rubies Media Visibility Bootcamp has welcomed accomplished media professionals, public relations experts, entreprenuers, executives, authors and industry leaders who have equiped participants with practical strategies to increase their visibility and influence.

Brenda Okorogba

Mayowa Adegoke

Patricia Bebia

Sabine Soumare

Jessica Campbell

Early Bird Ticket

Ends August 31, 2026.

^$ 59

Full access to both days of Media Visibility Bootcamp 6.0
Live expert-led sessions on media visibility, personal branding, storytelling, thought leadership and influence
Digital participant workbook
Media and visibility resource toolkit
Access to live networking opportunities
Certificate of completion
Exclusive early-bird bonus resources
Priority access to event updates and speaker announcements

Get Your Early Bird Ticket

Who is the Bootcamp for?

The Media Visibility bootcamp is for entrepreneurs, founders, professionals, consultant, coaches, non-profit leaders, authors, executives and women looking to increase their visibility and audience.

Feedback

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the Media Visibility Bootcamp virtual?

Yes. The Media Visibility Bootcamp 2026 will be held entirely online via Zoom, making it accessible to women across Canada and around the world. You’ll receive your access details after completing your registration.

Who should attend this bootcamp?

The Media Visibility Bootcamp is designed for women who are ready to increase their visibility and influence, including:

Entrepreneurs and founders
Executives and professionals
Consultants and coaches
Creatives and media professionals
Nonprofit and community leaders
Emerging leaders

Whether you’re building your personal brand, growing your business, or preparing for your next leadership opportunity, this bootcamp is designed to help you communicate your value with confidence.

Do I need media or public speaking experience to attend?

Not at all. The bootcamp is suitable for women at every stage of their visibility journey. Whether you’re just starting to build your personal brand or looking to elevate your existing presence, you’ll gain practical strategies you can apply immediately.

What time zone will the event follow?

All sessions will be held in Eastern Time (ET).

Day 1: Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. ET

Day 2: Sunday, October 18, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. ET

A detailed programme schedule will be shared with all registered participants before the event.

How long is the bootcamp?

The Media Visibility Bootcamp is a two-day virtual experience, featuring keynote presentations, expert-led sessions, interactive panel discussions, and practical learning designed to help you strengthen your communication, visibility, leadership, and influence.

Will there be opportunities to ask questions?

Yes. Participants will have opportunities to engage directly with speakers during moderated discussions, audience Q&A sessions, and other interactive segments throughout the bootcamp.

Will replay access be available?

Yes. Replay access will be available exclusively to registered participants. Full details, including the access period, will be shared upon registration.

When will registration open?

Registration will open soon.

By joining the Audience Waitlist, you’ll receive:

Priority access when registration opens

Important event updates

Early-bird offers or exclusive bonuses available to waitlist members

How do I join the waitlist?

Simply complete the Audience Waitlist form on this page. Once you’re on the list, you’ll be among the first to receive registration details, programme updates, and speaker announcements. Join here: bit.ly/MVBCwaitlist

Why should I join the waitlist?

Joining the waitlist ensures you don’t miss important updates as we unveil our full speaker lineup, programme schedule, and registration details. It’s the best way to stay informed and secure your place once registration officially opens.