Wani Iris Manly, Esq. is a TEDx and award-winning speaker on change and entrepreneurship, an attorney, and multi-bestselling author.
She’s the founder of the speaking and global consultancy firm House of Inspirational Business based in Paris, France, the U.S. law firm of W. Manly, P.A., a boutique corporate business and IP law firm she started in 2008 in Miami, Florida, with offices in Paris, while serving some of the most recognizable companies including, MasterCard Int’l, Inc., Visa, Inc., and Office Depot, Inc., to name a few.
Wani is also the Founder of Where Inspiration Meets Law LLC, which provides legal contract templates, legal resources and education for entrepreneurs, coaches, and online businesses to help them legally protect their businesses while fulfilling their purpose-driven missions in the world.
As a leading global speaker on change, Wani has spoken at the top universities of including Oxford University, Cambridge University, Penn State Harrisburg, ESSEC Business School, ISEFAC Bachelor School of Luxury Branding and Management, Student Scholars of The Noah Project to name a few, and enables organizations to thrive through change, not just navigate it — with her proven and proprietary framework for change, Changing Changes Everything™ method.
As an attorney, Wani has 20 years of international business, corporate law, and IP law experience while working exclusively with C-Suite executives of U.S. and foreign public traded companies, small business enterprises, entrepreneurs, individual stockholders, and brokerage companies, throughout her career.
She is also the bestselling author of “Get Out Of SURVIVAL MODE And Live the Life You Really Want,” along with two other best-selling titles she co-authored and is best known for her daredevil move from Miami to Paris— a city where Wani knew no one, not one word of French, without a Plan A, B or C, purely on universal signs over the course of a year that led her to the iconic City of Lights, usurping in the greatest chapter of personal change and a purpose-driven life speaking, inspiring and motivating others.
“Wani Iris Manly, Esq. has been an Eminent Speaker at the Global Research Conferences 2024 at Oxford University and in 2023 at Cambridge University, an initiative by the London Organization of Skills Development (LOSD). Her insightful and engaging presentation at both conferences captivated the audience. Additionally, her role as a host ensured a seamless and enriching experience for all attendees. We are grateful for her invaluable contributions.”
Prof. Dr. Parin Somani
CEO & Co-Founder, London Organsation of Skills Development Ltd
In this engaging keynote which is Wani’s TED Talk that, she counts her daredevil move from Miami to Paris back in 2012, purely on following daily universal signs that led to Wani to the iconic French capital— where Wani knew no one, not one word of French, in the dead of winter, without having a plan A, B, or C. This daredevil move led Wani to the being on the path she is now on, that is a path where she is speaking inspiring others to stop resisting change and as on the other side of change is everything you desire, but better.
In this transformative keynote, Wani guides students through the 8 essential principles that empower individuals to break free from stuckness stagnation, or life crises, and instead embrace a life of extraordinary fulfillment. Through her engaging and inspiring delivery, Wani shares personal stories and anecdotes that illustrate her own journey to creating the life she loves, providing students with relatable examples and practical strategies they can apply to their own lives. Wani delivers this message with her signature blend of passion, humor, and authenticity, ensuring that students leave the keynote feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to take action towards creating the life they really want.
By attending this transformative session, students will gain the tools, strategies, and mindset necessary to overcome obstacles, embrace their full potential, and create a life that truly sets their soul on fire.
This keynote is perfect for:
College students at any stage of their journey, whether they’re just starting out or nearing graduation.
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The Different Conversation That Needs to Be Had Around Dreams, Leadership to Be Successful in College and Beyond
In this thought-provoking and inspiring keynote, students will embark on a transformative journey that challenges conventional wisdom about dreams, leadership, and success. By engaging in a different conversation, attendees will gain a fresh perspective on how to navigate their college years and lay the foundation for a fulfilling life beyond academia. By attending this session, students will leave empowered and equipped with the tools and mindset necessary to take control of their dreams, develop their leadership potential, and redefine success on their own terms
This keynote is perfect for:
College students at any stage of their academic journey, from incoming freshmen to graduating seniors.
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The Unfiltered Truth About Entrepreneurship and the Mindset Shifts Needed for Success
In this award-winning keynote, Wani Iris Manly takes you on an eye-opening journey through the realities of entrepreneurship, revealing it as both a crash course in personal development and the practical MBA you never took. With 16 years of experience as an entrepreneur and 20 years as a corporate and business lawyer advising CEOs, startups, and entrepreneurs, Wani offers a unique and candid perspective on the challenges that come with starting and running a successful business. Through engaging stories and practical insights, Wani highlights the essential mindset shifts and personal growth necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape and achieve lasting success. Attendees will leave this keynote with a deeper understanding of what it truly takes to build a thriving business from the ground up. By attending this session, students will gain invaluable insights into the realities of entrepreneurship, empowering them to approach their own business journeys with a more informed, strategic, and growth-oriented mindset.
This keynote is perfect for:
College students who are considering entrepreneurship as a career path, as well as those who are already in the process of starting their own ventures.
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