About bye bye Plastic

Leanne has worked and volunteered in the NGO sector in Asia and the UK for over 15 years. She is a proud and passionate fundraiser who is motivated by connecting people to causes that they care about and giving them the opportunity to make a real difference. Since growing up on the West Coast of Ireland, she has always been a lover of nature, especially the ocean. Her journey towards living more sustainably and consciously started slowly through an interest in minimalism, a plant-based diet, yoga and the zero-waste movement. Now, based in London she is focussed fundraising and campaigning for a world free of fossil fuels, fast fashion, micro-plastics and exploitation of people and planet. (Side quests include championing ethical travel, underconsumption and connecting with nature 🌱)

Anthony Packwood is the co-founder of OVO Vodka, a cause-conscious spirits brand developed with a focus on sustainability and social impact. With a background in business and a passion for brand development, Anthony has been instrumental in expanding OVO Vodka across multiple markets, forging key distribution and retail partnerships. His expertise lies in strategic growth, market positioning, and fostering collaborations that align with OVO’s mission.

Smith has worked as a curator, moderator, presenter, interviewer and programmer for the Amsterdam Dance Event since its inception in 1996, and is now the Daytime Program Coordinator, overseeing most B2B aspects of the event's daytime offer. He also works as a programmer and interviewer for Paris Electronic Week, Eurosonic Noorderslag, and is International Programmer and moderator for the TalkFest Music Conference in Lisbon. He is a multi-lingual (French/Spanish/Dutch) journalist, translator, copywriter for leading brands, and a regular contributor to Cannes Lions Daily News, Location International Magazine, Location California, MIDEM Preview, the MIPCOM Daily News. Specialist subjects include TV production, music, technology, tactical social networking, advertising, online media, sport, and business strategy. In his spare time Smith loves to cycle, hike, read historical books and has recently taken up bird watching.

I'm a DJ/producer of the duo Chambord and label manager of Around Midnight records. I have started DJing 18 years ago, and start to live from it since 15 years. We've gotten the opportunity to play all around the world in clubs or festivals, and discover incredibles countries, people and culture.

Miami-based & french native, Adrien aka Apache, is an artist and creator of the experiential concept Soundtuary. His events are inspired by sanctuaries like Mykonos and Ibiza and rooted in building a community of music connoisseurs. Today, Soundtuary is an international family that comes together to celebrate life through music with satellite offices in Brazil and Europe and a footprint of 33 cities worldwide, inviting artists such as Keinemusik (Rampa, &Me, Adam Port), Blondish, Monolink, Carlita and WhoMadeWho. Soundtuary has been single-use plastic free since 2020 and a pioneer of the movement in Miami since then. As a DJ, Apache is known for his comprehensive musical approach, captivating audiences on the global electronic scene and sharing decks with important household names in the industry. His latest release on Abracadabra “Nothing On Me” recently reached 16 million streams on Spotify.

Daniela Luzi Tudor is a mission-driven founder and creative force bridging behavioral health innovation and artistic expression. As CEO and Co-Founder of WEconnect Health, she leads a groundbreaking digital health company delivering peer-led recovery support and measurable outcomes for vulnerable communities nationwide. Under the artist name Luzi Tudor, she is also an internationally recognized electronic music producer and DJ, known for emotionally immersive and cinematic sets. Daniela brings a unique blend of strategic leadership, deep empathy, and creative vision to any initiative—making her a passionate advocate for wellness, sustainability, and cultural impact.

Paula Miquelis is an entrepreneur, guide, and creative changemaker. After co-founding Green Is The New Black, a leading platform for conscious and sustainable living, she now focuses on supporting female entrepreneurs. Through a unique blend of astrology, somatic practices, and business strategy, she helps women align impact, personal growth, and purpose.

With a background in sustainability consulting for multinational companies across Asia, Paula has extensive experience creating collaborations between businesses and impact-driven initiatives. She is also a visual storyteller, using videography and photography to capture powerful stories that inspire change.

Originally from Nice, Paula lived in Paris, Hong Kong, and Singapore before settling in Lisbon, where she explores regenerative agroforestry and somatic work for trauma healing. Her work bridges ecological transition, spirituality, and inner transformation, based on the belief that healing ourselves is essential to healing the world.

She has trained with Debra Silverman and Taya Stapelfeldt (certified) and is currently studying hypnosis with David Marius.

Antoine Biehler is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in business development, digital marketing, and the creative industries. As CEO of Giant Steps and an advisor to Shotgun, he works at the intersection of music, culture, and technology, helping festivals, brands, and creative projects grow their audiences and impact.

Originally trained at EMLYON Business School, Antoine has built a career supporting innovative projects in the global music and events ecosystem, with a strong focus on community building and cross-cultural experiences.