Louise Ridlen – Keynote Speaker | Founder | Tech Trailblazer | Time Advocate

Helping people and businesses reclaim their time, reduce tech overwhelm, and create systems that work.

About Louise

Louise Ridlen is not your average tech speaker. As one of the first female founders of an IT company in Australia, she built Peppermint iT, a managed services business delivering tech infused with care. She also leads IT Lady Connect, a registered charity that empowers older Australians through digital mentoring and inclusive technology programs.

A single mum turned award-winning entrepreneur, Louise is known for making complex tech feel simple, human, and even — dare we say — fun. With over 30 years in IT, her keynotes blend deep industry insight with real-life stories, humour, and practical takeaways. Whether speaking to business owners, corporates, or community groups, Louise connects with her audience through authenticity and warmth.

Speaking Topics

Louise is available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and podcast guest spots on:

• The Value of Time – Productivity, digital efficiency, and the T.I.M.E. method
• AI Adoption for Small Business – Using AI without losing the human touch
• Cybersecurity Made Simple – Practical protection strategies for business owners
• Simplifying Tech for Non-Tech People – Automation, delegation & digital wellbeing
• Women in Tech – Starting, sustaining, and scaling as a female founder
• From Chaos to Clarity – Systems, CRMs, and strategies for growth
• Digital Inclusion – How we’re training kids to help older Aussies thrive online

Why Book Louise?

Event organisers and podcast hosts choose Louise for her ability to:

• Deliver dynamic presentations with a unique blend of humour, heart, and hard truths
• Share real-world expertise from both the business and social impact sectors
• Engage audiences across tech, business, education, and community spaces
• Back up her insights with proven results — including training 142+ Digital Mentors and helping hundreds of businesses streamline their IT systems

Seen on: BX Networking, Sip 'n Solve Podcast, Women in Digital Awards, City2Surf Philanthropy Campaign

What People Say

"Louise had our audience laughing, reflecting, and taking notes like crazy. Her talks are a rare mix of heartfelt stories and practical takeaways."
— Matt Alderton, Founder of BX Networking

"Louise doesn’t just speak about change — she makes you want to take action the moment you leave the room."
— Therese Ravel, Impact HR Director

Some anonymous feedback from a recent keynote:

"Powerful presence, with a brilliant, fun, interesting content on what can sometimes be a 'flat' topic. She's super fun and engaging"

"Louise presents with meaning and is very encouraging and informative"

"I found her presentation to be heartfelt, amazing and really well structured"

"Heartfelt, engaging, well spoken. Made me laugh and cry and feel inspired to look at my time in life and business. Vulnerable, real, raw and relatable

"I need that spreadsheet dashboard OMG!. So confident, presented with heart. She belongs up on the stage"

"A beautiful integration of purpose and theory, uses the floor well, love the way she ties authenticity in with emotion and purpose"

Book Louise to Speak

If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who can bridge the gap between technology and humanity, inspire meaningful change, and leave audiences with practical strategies they can use immediately, Louise Ridlen is ready to bring her insight to your stage.

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