I work as a yoga teacher and am an ambassador and volunteer for SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide.I work as a yoga teacher and am an ambassador and volunteer for SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide. < Back Maike Mullenders Specialisms: Bereavement by suicide, Complex Grief, Growing up with a parent with mental health issues, Acceptance I work as a yoga teacher and am an ambassador and volunteer for SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide), heading up their Reigate Support Group. After working for ten years as an actress I proceeded to train as a Relate counsellor supporting couples and young people. Going on to work for NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) and Witness Against Abuse. My personal highlight has been finally having the courage to tell my own story; living with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own life. Leaving behind a confession for the police saying he had abused me, something I had no memory of. My memoire was published by Mirror Books in June 2023. I believe that sharing our humanness is the best way to challenge isolation, battle stigma, and support each other through life’s challenges. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Mark Walmsley – Speaker on Personal Branding, Marketing, Arts & Culture, Networking & Community Development Mark Walmsley’s career has been anything but ordinary. He has played the triangle professionally at Carnegie Hall, performed a dangerous live-TV stunt as Batman, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the British Royal Family. Only one of those moments was planned—you’ll have to meet him to discover which. Today, Mark is best known as the founder of The Arts and Culture Network (ACN), one of the world’s most engaged communities for professionals working in the visual, performing, and literary arts, as well as the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums). A lifelong connector and communicator, Mark blends decades of experience in music, event production, digital marketing, branding and storytelling to help individuals and organisations understand—and articulate—what makes them truly distinctive. His speaking topics reflect this breadth, spanning personal branding, branding and marketing strategy, arts and culture, networking, and community-building. A Global Community Builder Mark was among the first 100,000 users of LinkedIn and founded ACN on the platform in 2010. What began as a small side project grew organically into a global ecosystem of over 175,000 members across eight LinkedIn groups—making it one of the largest and most active online communities in the cultural sector. During the Covid lockdown, Mark launched ACN’s randomised speed-networking sessions on Zoom, enabling arts and culture professionals to meet, collaborate and stay inspired at a time of intense isolation. These one-hour sessions proved so valuable that they now run three times a month across global time zones, alongside monthly in-person events at London’s Royal Society of Arts and in New York City, with more cities planned. All are free to attend and have already sparked new jobs, collaborations, startups, and even intercontinental digital exhibitions. Advocate for Democratic Collective Philanthropy The Arts and Culture Network is intentionally independent—free from sponsors, advertisers and grant-making bodies. Instead, it is sustained entirely by its rapidly growing base of full members, who pay £10 per month and can cancel anytime. At current growth rates, ACN is projected to surpass 2,000 full members by the end of the decade, enabling Mark’s long-term vision: transforming ACN into a global arts and culture support foundation. Here, member contributions are pooled and directed toward good causes around the world—what Mark calls democratic collective philanthropy. He has already begun this work, using membership revenue to support an ACN member undergoing cancer treatment and to help a street dance crew in Kampala whose youngest dancers were homeless orphans. Branding Strategist & Champion of Creative Distinction Alongside running ACN with the support of his part-time assistant, Isobel, Mark works as a branding and marketing consultant—helping artists, entrepreneurs, and organisations define what sets them apart. His approach has helped creatives position themselves in new, differentiated categories: Rossie became an abstract oceanic artist Maurizio became a modern medieval portrait painter Lis became a visual tribute artist This reframing helps clients powerfully express their identity, attract new audiences, and elevate their visibility. Full ACN members benefit from Mark’s guidance as well as recorded video interviews shared across the Network’s LinkedIn groups, which reach more than 800,000 monthly users. Looking Ahead ACN’s future includes plans for an online marketplace for creative work and services, new training programmes, global meet-ups, and expanded opportunities for cultural collaboration. Mark continues to champion the role of community in building sustainable creative careers—and the belief that no one working in the arts should feel alone. Learn more: www.ArtsAndCultureNetwork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbwalmsley/ Email: mark.walmsley@artsandculturenetwork.comMark Walmsley – Speaker on Personal Branding, Marketing, Arts & Culture, Networking & Community Development Mark Walmsley’s career has been anything but ordinary. He has played the triangle professionally at Carnegie Hall, performed a dangerous live-TV stunt as Batman, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the British Royal Family. Only one of those moments was planned—you’ll have to meet him to discover which. Today, Mark is best known as the founder of The Arts and Culture Network (ACN), one of the world’s most engaged communities for professionals working in the visual, performing, and literary arts, as well as the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums). A lifelong connector and communicator, Mark blends decades of experience in music, event production, digital marketing, branding and storytelling to help individuals and organisations understand—and articulate—what makes them truly distinctive. His speaking topics reflect this breadth, spanning personal branding, branding and marketing strategy, arts and culture, networking, and community-building. A Global Community Builder Mark was among the first 100,000 users of LinkedIn and founded ACN on the platform in 2010. What began as a small side project grew organically into a global ecosystem of over 175,000 members across eight LinkedIn groups—making it one of the largest and most active online communities in the cultural sector. During the Covid lockdown, Mark launched ACN’s randomised speed-networking sessions on Zoom, enabling arts and culture professionals to meet, collaborate and stay inspired at a time of intense isolation. These one-hour sessions proved so valuable that they now run three times a month across global time zones, alongside monthly in-person events at London’s Royal Society of Arts and in New York City, with more cities planned. All are free to attend and have already sparked new jobs, collaborations, startups, and even intercontinental digital exhibitions. Advocate for Democratic Collective Philanthropy The Arts and Culture Network is intentionally independent—free from sponsors, advertisers and grant-making bodies. Instead, it is sustained entirely by its rapidly growing base of full members, who pay £10 per month and can cancel anytime. At current growth rates, ACN is projected to surpass 2,000 full members by the end of the decade, enabling Mark’s long-term vision: transforming ACN into a global arts and culture support foundation. Here, member contributions are pooled and directed toward good causes around the world—what Mark calls democratic collective philanthropy. He has already begun this work, using membership revenue to support an ACN member undergoing cancer treatment and to help a street dance crew in Kampala whose youngest dancers were homeless orphans. Branding Strategist & Champion of Creative Distinction Alongside running ACN with the support of his part-time assistant, Isobel, Mark works as a branding and marketing consultant—helping artists, entrepreneurs, and organisations define what sets them apart. His approach has helped creatives position themselves in new, differentiated categories: Rossie became an abstract oceanic artist Maurizio became a modern medieval portrait painter Lis became a visual tribute artist This reframing helps clients powerfully express their identity, attract new audiences, and elevate their visibility. Full ACN members benefit from Mark’s guidance as well as recorded video interviews shared across the Network’s LinkedIn groups, which reach more than 800,000 monthly users. Looking Ahead ACN’s future includes plans for an online marketplace for creative work and services, new training programmes, global meet-ups, and expanded opportunities for cultural collaboration. Mark continues to champion the role of community in building sustainable creative careers—and the belief that no one working in the arts should feel alone. Learn more: www.ArtsAndCultureNetwork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbwalmsley/ Email: mark.walmsley@artsandculturenetwork.com < Back Mark Walmsley Specialisms: Personal Branding, branding, marketing, arts and culture, networking, community development. Mark Walmsley – Speaker on Personal Branding, Marketing, Arts & Culture, Networking & Community Development Mark Walmsley’s career has been anything but ordinary. He has played the triangle professionally at Carnegie Hall, performed a dangerous live-TV stunt as Batman, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the British Royal Family. Only one of those moments was planned—you’ll have to meet him to discover which. Today, Mark is best known as the founder of The Arts and Culture Network (ACN), one of the world’s most engaged communities for professionals working in the visual, performing, and literary arts, as well as the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums). A lifelong connector and communicator, Mark blends decades of experience in music, event production, digital marketing, branding and storytelling to help individuals and organisations understand—and articulate—what makes them truly distinctive. His speaking topics reflect this breadth, spanning personal branding, branding and marketing strategy, arts and culture, networking, and community-building. A Global Community Builder Mark was among the first 100,000 users of LinkedIn and founded ACN on the platform in 2010. What began as a small side project grew organically into a global ecosystem of over 175,000 members across eight LinkedIn groups—making it one of the largest and most active online communities in the cultural sector. During the Covid lockdown, Mark launched ACN’s randomised speed-networking sessions on Zoom, enabling arts and culture professionals to meet, collaborate and stay inspired at a time of intense isolation. These one-hour sessions proved so valuable that they now run three times a month across global time zones, alongside monthly in-person events at London’s Royal Society of Arts and in New York City, with more cities planned. All are free to attend and have already sparked new jobs, collaborations, startups, and even intercontinental digital exhibitions. Advocate for Democratic Collective Philanthropy The Arts and Culture Network is intentionally independent—free from sponsors, advertisers and grant-making bodies. At current growth rates, ACN is projected to surpass 2,000 full members by the end of the decade, enabling Mark’s long-term vision: transforming ACN into a global arts and culture support foundation. Here, member contributions are pooled and directed toward good causes around the world—what Mark calls democratic collective philanthropy. He has already begun this work, using membership revenue to support an ACN member undergoing cancer treatment and to help a street dance crew in Kampala whose youngest dancers were homeless orphans. Branding Strategist & Champion of Creative Distinction Alongside running ACN with the support of his part-time assistant, Isobel, Mark works as a branding and marketing consultant—helping artists, entrepreneurs, and organisations define what sets them apart. His approach has helped creatives position themselves in new, differentiated categories: Rossie became an abstract oceanic artist Maurizio became a modern medieval portrait painter Lis became a visual tribute artist This reframing helps clients powerfully express their identity, attract new audiences, and elevate their visibility. Full ACN members benefit from Mark’s guidance as well as recorded video interviews shared across the Network’s LinkedIn groups, which reach more than 800,000 monthly users. Looking Ahead ACN’s future includes plans for an online marketplace for creative work and services, new training programmes, global meet-ups, and expanded opportunities for cultural collaboration. Mark continues to champion the role of community in building sustainable creative careers—and the belief that no one working in the arts should feel alone. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Emma is Deputy Director Mental Nursing NHSE with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. Emma is Deputy Director Mental Nursing NHSE with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. < Back Emma Wadey Specialisms: Mental Health Nursing Emma is Deputy Director Mental Nursing NHSE with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. Maintaining clinical practice throughout her career has always been a priority and Emma continues to work as a consultant nurse in a local psychiatric liaison service. With lived experience of the impact of suicide she has focused her clinical work on the treatment of complex trauma, self-harm and suicidality. An early adopter of recovery-based approaches to suicidal behaviours, Emma co-produced teaching packages on how to support and treat those with suicidality and helped develop the first ever suicide prevention app, StayAlive. More recently she contributed to the development of the competency framework for self-harm and suicide as part of the expert advisory group, is a national clinical adviser for the Mental Health Service Improvement Programme and clinical lead for the National Nurse Retention Programme. In the throes of a mid-life crisis Emma took up marathon running and is pursing completion of all six of the Abbots World Major Marathon series. With four completed already she is taking 2020 as a year off to build some speed! info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Jeremy survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time kept secret from my family. Jeremy survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time kept secret from my family. < Back Jeremy O'Dwyer Specialisms: Suicide, Depression and Mental Illness I survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time I kept this secret from my family. In my talks, I recall what it was like living with depression, suicidal ideation and the deception. Fortunately, I survived and share the impact upon my family, reactions, both good and bad and my road to recovery. Talking openly about such a taboo subject is the only way the stigma associated with suicide will be dismantled. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Shaun is a creative who knows no boundaries, an influencer aiming to have the right influence on the world. Shaun is a creative who knows no boundaries, an influencer aiming to have the right influence on the world.  < Back Shaun Flores Specialisms: Mental Health, DEI, Neurodiversity & Masculinity Advocate Shaun Flores is a celebrated speaker, 4x TEDx Speaker, mental health advocate, an emerging author, and a driving force for positive change. He has earned global acclaim for his compelling journey of personal transformation, where he has harnessed his struggles with OCD and ADHD into a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eepC5vuiFy0 At the tender age of six, Shaun faced a life-altering moment when his father passed away on Christmas Day, leaving an indelible mark on his young soul. Then, in 2022, a pivotal year in his life, a mental breakdown became a catalyst for change. Wrestling with an undiagnosed illness, he found himself in the depths of despair, grappling with suicidal thoughts and overwhelming hopelessness. A profound realization struck him during this darkest hour: "I am going to change the world." From that moment on, his unwavering mission has remained unchanged: to leave the world in a better state than he found it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Om5AAhbMI His journey has equipped him with invaluable insights into millennials' mental health challenges. This knowledge ignited a fierce determination to address this critical issue. Shaun has become a trusted advocate for diversity, inclusion, mental health, neurodiversity, and well-being. Shaun's extraordinary story has taken centre stage on prestigious platforms worldwide, including four TEDx Talks and appearances in educational institutions and corporate settings. Drawing from his background in modelling and influencing, he has fearlessly tackled topics such as eating disorders, addiction, the misconceptions surrounding OCD, and the crucial role of neuro-diversity in shaping our evolving world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWhcPIR-vXc On a mission to bridge the generational mental health gap, fostering understanding and support between leaders and the younger generations, particularly millennials and Gen-Z, Shaun has dedicated himself to creating a haven and providing mentorship to countless young individuals, especially those from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Audiences consistently describe Shaun's presentations as captivating, transformative, and life-changing. In the words of Carl Jung, "No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell." In the case of Shaun Flores, his ability to evoke emotion and propose solutions leaves an indelible mark where audience members are inspired and empowered to embrace change. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Mo Kanjilal is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Tedx Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. Mo Kanjilal is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Tedx Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. < Back Mo Kanjilal Specialisms: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Understanding differences, biases, employee engagement, inclusive communication Mo Kanjilal is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Tedx Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. During a corporate career climbing the career ladder, she worked in multi-national technology corporations. She faced discrimination and had to fight her way to Senior Leadership roles. She led diverse, global teams across a range of technology sectors. She is the Founder & Director of Edge Of Difference, a diversity and inclusion company. Finding the people at the edges, to train boldly, include differently and change everything. Mo helps the audience learn how to consider different perspectives, people and lives in how you communicate, work and learn. Using her story of fighting her way to the top of a corporate career as a woman of colour in male-dominated industries, and then founding her own business. She took that story to the stage at Tedx Brighton with a talk about valuing the power in our differences. Mo is co-Author of The Inclusion Journey, book published by Kogan Page. Her story has seen her speak at many events and in the media. She has spoken at conferences, on TV and radio and featured in corporate videos. She is a Charity Board Trustee for a charity for young people experiencing homelessness. A Mentor for the Girls Network charity and a Non-Exec Director for a healthcare social enterprise. From a South Asian background, she speaks about anti-racism, understanding differences and how to empower people to feel valued and respected. Mo is a TedX and conference speaker, and co-Author of The Inclusion Journey, published by Kogan Page. Mo’s story of fighting her way to the top of a corporate career and then giving that up to found her own business has seen her speak at many events and in the media. She has spoken at conferences, on TV and radio and featured in corporate videos. She is a Charity Board Trustee at The Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity for young people experiencing homelessness. She is a Mentor for the Girls Network charity and a Non-Exec Director for a healthcare social enterprise. From a South Asian background, she speaks about anti-racism, understanding differences and how to empower people to feel valued and respected info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Sharron Moffatt is a Mental Health Trainer, course facilitator and speaker with 30 years of global experience in the health and wellbeing Industry.Sharron Moffatt is a Mental Health Trainer, course facilitator and speaker with 30 years of global experience in the health and wellbeing Industry. < Back Sharron Moffatt Specialisms: Mental Health. Wellbeing at work. Motivation to recover from depression Sharron Moffatt is a Mental Health Trainer, course facilitator and speaker with 30 years of global experience in the health and wellbeing Industry. Whilst the topic of Mental Health can be heavy, Sharron has a unique ability to connect with people and make the conversation a lot more down-to-earth, approachable, and even enjoyable. She has trained employees, managers, and freelancers from a range of sectors In MHFA Mental Health First Aid, including Mind UK, BBC productions, The Daily Mail Group and the NHS. Sharron's no stranger to the public eye either, having presented webinars spoken at events, featured in countless podcasts and has been interviewed on several radio stations, including BBC Solent FM, River radio, Marlow FM, and even Co-op radio (which broadcasts throughout stores). But Sharron isn't just about talk, she is committed to utilising her skills, professional qualifications and lived experience to embed positive change and leave a lasting impression. “Losing my Mum to metastatic breast cancer was the most devastating event of my life. Little did I know, that heartbreak was just the beginning” In December 2023, during what should have been a routine moment brushing her teeth, Sharron discovered a lump in her right breast that led to the devastating words from her doctor: "I'm sorry, it's cancer." Just 18 months after losing her mother to the same illness, Sharron found herself staring down the same enemy. Disbelief quickly gave way to a new reality and the harsh reality quickly set in— Three 8.7 cm Grade 2 tumors had invaded her right breast, turning her life upside down. As an inspirational and mental health keynote speaker, Sharron draws on her lived experiences to deliver powerful talks on patience, resilience, and hope—with a side of hard-earned wisdom. Today, Sharron dedicates her time to educating workplaces across all sectors about the critical importance of cancer awareness. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Meet Anu Verma, whose expertise span across Science, Education & Business. Meet Anu Verma, whose expertise span across Science, Education & Business. < Back Anu Verma Specialisms: Trauma and Healing Meet Anu Verma, whose expertise span across Science, Education & Business. An unwavering advocate and the author behind 'Victim 2 Victor,' her narrative of resilience illuminates a path from trauma to triumph. Anu's inspiring journey, chronicled in her book, podcast, and the upcoming film 'Silent Screams,' resonates deeply with audiences worldwide, igniting hope and empowerment. Under her guidance, Anu cultivates a safe haven for survivors, fostering resilience and guiding them towards reclaiming their voices and lives. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

As an Expert by Experience, influencer and ambassador Marsha is committed to bringing about positive change within the mental health sector. She identifies as having a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and physical health comorbidities.As an Expert by Experience, influencer and ambassador Marsha is committed to bringing about positive change within the mental health sector. She identifies as having a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and physical health comorbidities. < Back Marsha McAdam Specialisms: Living with chronic illness, BDP, depression and motivational speaker As an Expert by Experience, influencer and ambassador Marsha is committed to bringing about positive change within the mental health sector. She identifies as having a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and physical health comorbidities. After receiving life-changing mentalisation-based therapy (MBT), and with the support and recognition of those working with her, Marsha embarked on a venture to use her lived experience to inform policymakers and clinical staff and support service transformation in both physical and mental healthcare. More recently, Marsha has initiated, organised and led a national Personality Disorder and Stigma project with key UK clinical, voluntary sector and policy leaders. Marsha occupies important advocacy and advisory positions including as an Ambassador and Peer Consultant for Centre for Mental Health, is the Vice Chair on the NHS Confed’s Mental Health Network and is chair of the Expert by Experience group for Equally Well UK. She has sat on some of the most transformative boards and panels, including being a member of the governments Mental Health Act Review Team, a founding member of the Speaker Collective and the Lived Experience Group for Equally Well. Marsha is also a national speaker on matters such as parity of esteem, personality disorder, stigma and discrimination. Having the opportunity to help others enables Marsha to remain positive and is essential to her wellbeing. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Pete works in social enterprises across the disability and mental health sectors.Pete works in social enterprises across the disability and mental health sectors. < Back Peter Johnson Specialisms: Bereavement by Suicide, Grief, Mental Health Pete works in social enterprises across the disability and mental health sectors. He writes and speaks about his experience of losing his mother to suicide when 15 months old and his gradual journey of discovery having not explored his grief for his first 45 years. Pete has collaborated with the Heart of Glass social arts agency and artist Mark Storor on The Suicide Chronicles which aims to discover a language to explore the effects of suicide. He has spoken at a number of events including delivering the keynote speech at the 2021 International Suicide Bereavement conference in Manchester. Pete is a member of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance network who offer the voice of lived experience to organisations working to prevent suicide and support those left behind. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Jon is an award-winning social impact innovator, entrepreneur and mental health campaigner with over 25 years’ experience at the intersection of digital innovation, mental health, and community building.Jon is an award-winning social impact innovator, entrepreneur and mental health campaigner with over 25 years’ experience at the intersection of digital innovation, mental health, and community building. < Back Jon Salmon Specialisms: Mental Health Advocacy, Neurodiversity & Dyslexia, Social Impact Innovation, Digital Transformation & Community Building, Artificial Intelligence and Social Impact Jon is an award-winning social impact innovator, entrepreneur and mental health campaigner with over 25 years’ experience at the intersection of digital innovation, mental health, and community building. He is the co-founder of social impact agency Byte Entertainment and Co-CEO of Speakers Collective , a lived-experience-led not-for-profit supporting more than 200 speakers who use storytelling, education and advocacy to drive change. Jon has designed and delivered impactful campaigns and community strategies addressing isolation, bereavement, youth mental health and local empowerment. His work spans partnerships with organisations from FIFA and The Royal Foundation to NHS England , as well as grassroots initiatives including Local Trust’s Big Local programme . After losing his father to suicide as a teenager and later being sectioned with stress and depression, Jon speaks openly about his lived experiences to help end stigma and encourage conversations that can save lives . He also shares his story of living with dyslexia, once a source of shame, now a source of strength and which has shaped his creativity and career. A passionate advocate for neurodiversity, Jon champions inclusion across communities , corporates and campaigns, working with everyone from local networks to global platforms. |In addition to his work in mental health and social impact, Jon is developing expertise in artificial intelligence and has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence from the Moonmax AI Advertising Course , recognising his commitment to exploring how AI can be harnessed for positive social change. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive.Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive. < Back Hilda Kalap Specialisms: Mental Health, Health & Wellbeing at home & workplace, Trauma, Body Confidence, Diversity & Inclusion, Healing through Creativity Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive. Overcoming PTSD, low self-esteem and living with bipolar, Hilda’s career spans over 20 years as a communications director and humanitarian campaigner including a stint working for the Red Cross where she was involved in a global campaign to ban landmines spearheaded by Princess Diana. Hilda is the Managing Director of Recovery Devon, a mental health community interest company. She uses her role to champion the voice of lived experience in how mental health services are created and delivered and to reduce the stigma around mental health. She believes prevention is key and enjoys teaching individuals and communities ways of looking after not only their mental health but their physical, emotional and spiritual health too. She is the author of three picture books and a memoir and uses writing and other forms of creative expression as a means of self-empowerment and healing. Hilda is also the UK Ambassador for the Empowerment through Spoken Word Poetry initiative. She is frequently featured on podcasts, radio shows, blogs and social media. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.