Science that lands. Talks people remember.
I speak at corporate events, conferences, and community gatherings, taking the complex stuff — hormones, blood chemistry, stress, the gut, and sleep — and making it real, relevant, and genuinely useful. No jargon. No fluff. Just science your audience can actually use, delivered with humour and energy.
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The science of how stress works on the body, what burnout actually looks like from the inside, and practical strategies that make a real difference.
Stress & resilience
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Brain fog, mood swings, weight changes, poor sleep — often dismissed as “just getting older.” This talk gives women real answers and a roadmap.
Perimenopause - what no one tells you
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What your hormones are actually doing, why energy crashes happen, and what you can do about it — without overhauling your entire life.
Women’s hormones & energy
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How your gut affects your mood, focus, and energy — and the surprisingly simple ways to support it. Science-backed, accessible, and genuinely fascinating.
The gut-brain connection
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What your symptoms, blood tests, and hormones are really telling you — and why “everything looks normal” doesn’t always mean everything is fine.
Decode your body
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Why sleep is the most underrated health tool available, what’s interfering with yours, and how to fix it without pills or perfect conditions.
Sleep & recovery
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How we can work together
From a 30-minute lunch & learn to a half-day workshop — I’ll tailor the format and content to your event, audience, and goals.
45–60 minutes. Conference, gala, or flagship event. High-energy, memorable, and always tailored.
30–45 minutes. Perfect for workplace teams. Practical, engaging, and easy to fit into a workday.
3–4 hours. Deeper dive with Q&A, interactive elements, and personalised takeaways.
Available as a panellist or facilitator. Comfortable in front of any audience, any format.
FORMATS
Keynote
Lunch & learn
Half-day workshop
Panel & Q&A
What makes the difference
Over a decade in clinical practice — this isn’t theory, it’s what I've seen work in real people.
I like to make complex science genuinely accessible, no dumbing down, just clear thinking.
I'm known for warmth, humour, and the ability to hold a room — from intimate workshops to large conferences.
Talks are tailored to the audience, corporate, clinical, community, or mixed.
Audiences leave with things they can actually use — not just inspired, but equipped.
As the co-founder of Marko, NZ-based blood chemistry platform, I bring cutting-edge diagnostic thinking to every talk.
Vinka was an outstanding guest speaker
She has a rare ability to take complex topics around nutrition, hormonal health, and blood chemistry and make them easy to understand and genuinely interesting. Her wonderful sense of humour added an extra layer — making it fun and putting everyone at ease from the very start.
— ST PAUL'S FOUNDATION
Vinka is an engaging, informative, and entertaining speaker
She has a way of making subjects like hormones, stress, and sleep relevant to a wide audience. Her sense of humour and ability to break down complex issues into easy-to-understand key points meant that everyone was able to take away things to work on.
— PRACTICE MANAGERS GROUP
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Vinka
Her engaging style and humour make learning about health and wellness a delight. She expertly addresses every question, demonstrating her deep knowledge, commitment and passion for her subject. Thanks to Vinka, we've gained valuable insights into the importance of nutrition and sleep and how they impact our well-being. Vinka is a true expert in her field and we are so grateful for the opportunities we have had to learn from her.
— TOMKINS WAKE LAWYERS
GET IN TOUCH
Let’s talk about your event
If you'd like to enquire about speaking, feel free to get in touch via email, or by filling in the form on the right.