Charity Founder & CEO | Motivational & Mental Health Speaker | Trauma & Grief Specialist | Media Contributor

Rhian Mannings MBE is a multi-award-winning charity founder, CEO, and inspirational speaker whose story has touched thousands across the UK. Following the tragic loss of her husband and young son, Rhian transformed unimaginable grief into purpose by founding 2 Wish, one of Wales’s leading bereavement charities supporting families affected by the sudden loss of a child or young adult.

Under her leadership, 2 Wish has grown into a nationwide movement, providing vital support, raising mental health awareness, and influencing change across the emergency and healthcare sectors. Rhian’s compassionate vision and determination earned her an MBE for services to bereaved families in Wales.

As a sought-after conference speaker and media contributor, Rhian shares her deeply personal journey with authenticity and hope, inspiring audiences across corporate, healthcare, and education sectors. Her talks focus on resilience, leadership, mental health, and the power of community, leaving a lasting emotional impact wherever she speaks.

Empathetic, courageous, and endlessly driven, Rhian Mannings MBE is not only one of Wales’s most respected charity leaders but also a powerful voice for change — inspiring others to find strength in adversity and purpose through compassion.

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