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Geri Halliwell Speaker Profile Geri Halliwell Singer and Entrepreneur Geri Halliwell is a former member of the famous Spice Girls, a global music phenomenon selling over 55 million albums worldwide. She is a great entrepreneur and an incredible role model to women of all ages and has most recently designed a swim wear collection for Next. She has overcome an astronomical amount of obstacles and is a huge success story. She has been a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the past 10 years, taking a special interest in issues affecting women and children. "Geri is the British female singer with most #1 singles in the UK chart history" In detail Languages After coming to international prominence in the late 1990s as She presents in English. Ginger Spice, she launched her solo career in 1998 and released four albums. She has been nominated for two British Awards in Want to know more? 2000 and 2002. She has also published two bestselling Give us a call or send us an e-mail to find out exactly what she autobiographies, written a series of bestselling children's books could bring to your event. and produced 2 hugely successful yoga dvd's. How to book her? What she offers you Simply phone, fax or e-mail us. Geri is a hugely inspiring speaker; her "rags to riches" story is one that resonates with audiences around the world. She entertains Publications and expresses her views energetically. 2008 How she presents Ugenia Lavender the One and Only 2003 Geri has an aptitude for storytelling and performing. She adds glamour and charisma to any event. Just for the Record 1999 Topics If Only The Power of Celebrity, Status and Wealth Entrepreneurship Women's issues from Breast Cancer to Girl Power Leadership and Teamwork Creativity and People Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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