Wendy has a passion and drive both professionally and personally to improve children and young people’s mental health by working with parents, families, and communitiesWendy has a passion and drive both professionally and personally to improve children and young people’s mental health by working with parents, families, and communities < Back Wendy Minhinnett Specialisms: Parent Carer Peer Support, Coproduction, Working with CYPMH services Wendy has a passion and drive both professionally and personally to improve children and young people’s mental health by working with parents, families, and communities. Wendy loves developing ideas for creative engagement and believes whole heartedly in cocreating, she loves using her creative skills to help others. Wendy is a parent who has had a personal journey of supporting her daughter with mental health issues. This experience led Wendy to set up Rollercoaster Parent Support Project which was delivered in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Trust (TEWV) based in County Durham. The project ran for 9 years promoting a parent led, professionally supported model and won a National Positive Practice in Mental Health Award in 2017. Wendy has been involved in a variety of initiatives locally and nationally to promote the role parents can play in improving children and young people’s mental health. She worked as the Parent lived experience lead at the Charlie Waller Trust for 6 years which involved helping other areas set up parent carer peer support, developing the PLACE National Network and co-developing the first national parent carer peer support training. She is a parent co-author for MindEd for Families, has worked as a parent/carer representative for the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, Royal College of Psychiatrists and has held a variety of PPV roles in NHS England. Wendy has worked on a number of projects to develop resources for parents and carers which include This May Help Film Project and The Getting Through Guides. Wendy was awarded a BEM in 2022 for services to parents of children with mental health needs and has cowritten a chapter on parent involvement for the book: Participation in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wendy lives in County Durham with her daughter and grandog Minnie! She loves family time, cuppas, cake, reading and is learning how to meditate. 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.

ily Mott is the director of Be the change. Media Network which she founded to amplify the voices of young changemakers from around the world. ily Mott is the director of Be the change. Media Network which she founded to amplify the voices of young changemakers from around the world. < Back Lily Mott Specialisms: Youth Voice, Social Media, Young People in the Media, Young People in Politics, Social Action, Youth Inclusion, and Youth Empowerment Lily Mott is the director of Be the change. Media Network which she founded to amplify the voices of young changemakers from around the world. When protests broke out across the United States in June 2020, Lily created a podcast to share her account of the protests in Washington, DC. However, Be the change. Podcast quickly developed into a weekly podcast featuring young changemakers from across the United States and then around the world when she studied abroad for a year at the University of Oxford. Now, four years and hundreds of interviews later, Be the change. Media Network consists of three podcasts (and counting), a radio show, and an Instagram Live series that reach an international audience. Lily is currently finishing her studies as a Fulbright US-UK Scholar where she is pursuing an MA in Digital Media and Society and studying the intersections between social media, civic participation, politics, and journalism. She plans to continue researching political content moderation as a PhD candidate next year. Lily is passionate about ensuring that young people's stories and perspectives are represented in every space where decisions are being made. She discusses themes of youth voice, social media, young people in the media, young people in politics, social action, youth inclusion, and youth empowerment. 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.

Dave James is a professional speaker, coach, and event host who brings honesty, humour, and presence to conversations about mental health and happiness.Dave James is a professional speaker, coach, and event host who brings honesty, humour, and presence to conversations about mental health and happiness. < Back Dave James Specialisms: Speaking honestly about men’s mental health, anger, happiness, and communication Dave James is a professional speaker, coach, and event host who brings honesty, humour, and presence to conversations about mental health and happiness. A former healthcare professional and TEDx speaker, Dave draws on his own lived experience of men’s mental health challenges - including his journey with anger - alongside his background in mindfulness, comedy, and coaching. Dave speaks openly about resilience, identity, and the pressures men face in today’s world. His sessions combine personal story with practical tools, helping audiences to: * Talk more openly about mental health and wellbeing * Understand and manage anger in healthy, constructive ways * Build resilience and self-awareness * Communicate with confidence and presence * Embrace authenticity in life and work Dave also coaches leaders, educators, and students in communication skills, using his own frameworks and his How to Be a Happy Human approach. This mix of lived experience and practical tools makes his talks both relatable and actionable. Known for his warmth and ability to connect deeply with audiences, Dave creates spaces where people feel safe to listen, reflect, and share. At the heart of what he does is creating a space to experience all life has to offer, and to talk openly about where we are, so that we can find happiness, build stronger connections, and create the changes we want to see. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33BSLT_G3PE 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.

Gareth has had a career that no-one would describe as boring or conventional. Gareth has had a career that no-one would describe as boring or conventional. < Back Gareth Fient Specialisms: Mental Health Gareth has had a career that no-one would describe as boring or conventional. Spending over a decade as a film producer and editor, gaining him international accolades, awards, and audiences. Before deciding that he wanted to dedicate his time to helping people, which led him to working for a police service as a video producer. Gareth had always hoped to be a Police Officer, but several health complications from birth made that dream feel unachievable. That was until 2018, when Gareth successfully became a Special Constable, where he volunteered over 2000 hours in just over 5 years, whilst still working full-time. What Gareth experienced during his service as both a Special Constable and a member of Police Staff shaped him. He had significant challenges with his mental health, and decided to step away from the police service completely in 2024. Gareth is on a journey to understand himself, his past, his hopes for the future and work to improve his mental health. Gareth’s hope is that his experiences will help others on their recovery journey. Working now as an investigator for an international financial services company, Gareth is passionate about helping others, and knows that the life, and the healing journey isn’t linear. He is a Mental Health First Aider, and has qualifications in Suicide and Self Harm Prevention. 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.

Vicky has lived with severe anorexia for the last 25 years. Her chronic mental illness, which impacts every aspect of her day-to-day life and long-term aspirations, has strengthened her deep-seated belief that mental health should be treated on a par with physical health.Vicky has lived with severe anorexia for the last 25 years. Her chronic mental illness, which impacts every aspect of her day-to-day life and long-term aspirations, has strengthened her deep-seated belief that mental health should be treated on a par with physical health. < Back Victoria Hayes Specialisms: Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Empathy, Perfectionism Vicky has lived with severe anorexia for the last 25 years. Her chronic mental illness, which impacts every aspect of her day-to-day life and long-term aspirations, has strengthened her deep-seated belief that mental health should be treated on a par with physical health. That stigma around mental health issues should be addressed across society. As a Governor, representing users at South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Foundation Trust, she advocates for meaningful involvement of people in their care. Vicky is a seasoned PR, advocacy and government affairs professional and has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for the last 10+ years. With her curious mind, dual British and French nationality and nurtured by many travels and work for international organisations, Vikcky celebrates difference. 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.

Im Eden she/her a 20 year old youth social activist from Belfast Northern Ireland.Im Eden she/her a 20 year old youth social activist from Belfast Northern Ireland. < Back Eden Byrne Specialisms: Mental Health, Anti bullying, Chronic Illness, Youth Social Action, Disability Im Eden she/her a 20 year old youth social activist from Belfast Northern Ireland. I use my lived experince of having a chronic illness to advocate for other young people who have disabilities. Im also really passionate about youth engagement and have worked with over 60 charities and organisations to make a difference and support others. In my free time i enjoy writing poetry reading and spending time with my kittens 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.

Dahlia is the rebel-hearted people, culture and inclusion strategist and neurodiversity advocate transforming how organisations think about people, power and possibility.Dahlia is the rebel-hearted people, culture and inclusion strategist and neurodiversity advocate transforming how organisations think about people, power and possibility. < Back Dahlia Mukherji Specialisms: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI); Neurodiversity, Neuroinclusion & ADHD Lived Experience; Leadership: Authentic, Inclusive, Compassionate, Strategic & Board‑level; Wellbeing & Psychological Safety; Culture Transformation & People-Centred Workplaces; Imposter Syndrome & Self-Belief Reconstruction; Empowering Individuals & Teams to Thrive Dahlia is the rebel-hearted people, culture and inclusion strategist and neurodiversity advocate transforming how organisations think about people, power and possibility. She blends lived experience with two decades of senior leadership expertise to challenge outdated narratives around inclusion, wellbeing and what “good leadership” truly looks like. Through her business, Authentic DEI Group, Dahlia partners with boards, executives and organisations across sectors to build cultures where people don’t just fit in - they belong, thrive and lead with courage. Known for her straight talking warmth, strategic clarity and emotionally resonant storytelling, she brings a rare mix of compassion, credibility and unapologetic authenticity to every stage she steps onto. With a background spanning corporate transformation, executive leadership, governance and culture change, Dahlia brings both strategic depth and lived experience to conversations about neurodiversity, belonging and the emotional realities of modern leadership. Her work is grounded in integrity, compassion and the conviction that authenticity is not a luxury. It is a strategic advantage. Dahlia’s work focuses on inclusion, psychologically safe cultures, leadership identity, and empowering people to move from self doubt to self belief. She is known for turning complexity into clarity and vulnerability into strength. Dahlia speaks to both the heart and the system, inviting audiences to imagine and build workplaces where everyone can thrive. Her mission is simple: to help humans and workplaces evolve with heart, integrity and authenticity. Credentials & Qualifications Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) - Recognised for significant strategic impact, leadership and influence over 10+ years, demonstrating expertise in organisational change and people strategy. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) - Recognised for contributions to social change, leadership and neurodiversity advocacy. Chartered Manager (CMgr), Chartered Management Institute - Demonstrates strategic leadership capability, commitment to organisational impact and the highest ethical standards. Advanced ADHD Coach Certification & Accreditation (Neurodiversity Training Academy) ADHD Coach Certification & Accreditation (Neurodiversity Training Academy) Level 7 Strategic Approaches to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (CMI) Level 7 Strategic Approaches to Wellbeing (CMI) Internal Workplace Mediator Training (Pragmatism) Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management (CIPD) 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.

Louise Herriman is a leadership development practitioner and founder of Enkindle Success, working at the intersection of leadership, wellbeing and systemic workplace change.Louise Herriman is a leadership development practitioner and founder of Enkindle Success, working at the intersection of leadership, wellbeing and systemic workplace change. < Back Louise Herriman Specialisms: Inclusive leadership & workplace culture change; Hidden leadership potential & talent visibility; Leadership wellbeing, burnout & urgency culture ; The human impact of leadership behaviour and systems Louise Herriman is a leadership development practitioner and founder of Enkindle Success, working at the intersection of leadership, wellbeing and systemic workplace change. Her work is shaped by lived experience of navigating the personal and systemic barriers that sit between people and leadership. Louise has seen first-hand how unspoken workplace norms, bias and endurance-based cultures can quietly erode confidence, visibility and wellbeing and how poor leadership can have a deeply destabilising impact on individuals and teams. She now works with leaders, HR and DE&I teams to rethink how leadership is developed. Rather than focusing on “fixing” individuals, Louise helps organisations understand how their systems, expectations and everyday behaviours shape who is seen, heard and able to progress. Her work creates safer spaces for reflection, feedback and honest conversation, helping leaders understand the human impact of leadership behaviour, and how to take small, meaningful actions that create healthier, more inclusive environments. At the heart of Louise’s work is a belief that better systems are built when people are listened to properly and that inclusive leadership is not about asking people to adapt to outdated structures, but about changing the structures themselves for both people and businesses to thrive. 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.

Bethan Evans is the Creator and Director of Messages of Hope. Bethan Evans is the Creator and Director of Messages of Hope. < Back Bethan Evans Specialisms: Borderline Personality Disorder, surviving suicide attempts, creating active change in communities (all from lived experience perspective) Bethan Evans is the Creator and Director of Messages of Hope. Messages of Hope was first created in 2020. However between the years of 2019 and 2022 Bethan was at war with her mental health, more specifically Borderline Personality Disorder, therefore the growth and development of Messages of Hope slipped far down on her list of priorities. In November 2022 Bethan made an extremely serious attempt to end her life which resulted in her hospitalisation. Following this suicide attempt Bethan made a conscious effort to turn her life around and to this day, she remains in recovery and out of hospital for over a year. Bethan wants to use her story to inspire others to keep fighting. She wants everyone to know that they have a purpose in this world and usually we feel most lost right before we are found. Suicide is not the answer and it never will be. Bethan is also passionate about supporting patients that arrive in hospitals for psychiatric admissions. After spending four years of her life in and out of hospitals and psychiatric facilities, Bethan knows just how traumatic and life altering every admission can be. Bethan created Bags of Hope in 2023 in order to provide patients arriving in hospital for psychiatric admission with the essentials, such as, body wash, wipes, socks and pants. Bethan promises to do what she can to support and advocate for the mentally ill and she hopes that she can be a voice for those with Borderline Personality Disorder. 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.

Jake Mills is an award-winning stand-up comedian, mental health campaigner and writer from Liverpool. Jake Mills is an award-winning stand-up comedian, mental health campaigner and writer from Liverpool.  < Back Jake Mills Specialisms: Specialisms: Living with mental illness, depression, suicide prevention Jake Mills is an award-winning stand-up comedian, mental health campaigner and writer from Liverpool. Jake has become a well-respected advocate for improved mental health provision in the UK. Described by Davina McCall as the ‘Dalai Lama of Mental Health’. Jake founded and runs national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma. The Hub of Hope, a ground-breaking mental health database, is the brainchild of Jake who has seen it develop into the UK’s biggest and most comprehensive mental health signposting tool. Jake was appointed CEO of Chasing the Stigma in February 2018 and has singlehandedly driven the charity forward to become one of the fastest rising and well-respected mental health charities in the UK. 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.

Finlay Games is a transgender gay man, with a passion for sharing honest, firsthand experiences, of gender transition, recovery, and mental health.Finlay Games is a transgender gay man, with a passion for sharing honest, firsthand experiences, of gender transition, recovery, and mental health. < Back Finlay Games Specialisms: LGBTQ, Transgender, Mental Health, Content Creator, Life Coach and Mentor Finlay Games is a transgender gay man, with a passion for sharing honest, firsthand experiences, of gender transition, recovery, and mental health. In 2011 under the name, ‘FinnTheInFinncible’ Finlay began documenting his gender transition and recovery story via his YouTube channel and accompanying blog. In the years since, Finlay has spoken at several events, including the Open University s first TEDx event, ‘Imagine What’s Next’. As an engaging and highly sought-after speaker, Finlay aims to provide information, raise awareness, and challenge stigma around the complex topics of gender, sexuality, addiction, and mental illness. Finlay has also written for many publications and has recently published his first memoir, ‘Top to Bottom – A Memoir and Personal Guide Through Phalloplasty’. His book is the first to document the entire surgical and emotional process of phalloplasty, from the perspective of one trans man. He is currently working on his second book, an anthology of firsthand stories of mental health experiences from a transgender perspective. Both books are published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. After graduating with a BA Hons first degree from The Open University, Finlay now also provides information and support, in his work as a life coach and mentor for transgender people. When he isn’t busy trying to change the world to a better place, Finlay can be found dancing in the muddy fields of Glastonbury Festival or ambling along the Devon coast. 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.

Alison Blackler is a passionate transformational mind coach, author, and speaker, she has spent nearly three decades diving deep into the fascinating world of the human mind. Alison Blackler is a passionate transformational mind coach, author, and speaker, she has spent nearly three decades diving deep into the fascinating world of the human mind. < Back Alison Blackler Specialisms: Leadership, Resilience, Transformation, Mental Health, Power of language Alison Blackler is a passionate transformational mind coach, author, and speaker, she has spent nearly three decades diving deep into the fascinating world of the human mind. Why? Because she's driven by a powerful blend of curiosity, honesty, and a burning desire to make a genuine difference in people's lives. That's the heart behind 2minds – it's her platform to inspire, empower, and help individuals unlock their full, incredible potential. As a TEDx Speaker, Alison shared her insights on "The Problem with Generational Stereotypes at Work," a talk that highlights her commitment to building understanding and collaboration in workplaces. As an award-winning mind coach, Alison takes everything she's learned and uses it to empower leaders and teams to navigate complexity, reduce drama, and cultivate modern leadership that truly works wonders. Her approach isn't about quick fixes; it's about real, lasting transformation. She brings neuroscience-backed strategies to help individuals build unshakeable confidence, kick imposter syndrome to the curb, and master those tricky conversations. Her unique blend of deep expertise, engaging storytelling, and practical tools ensures audiences leave with actionable strategies to develop resilience and drive lasting success. Alison truly believes in the incredible power of the human spirit and is committed to supporting people to live their best lives. Ready to empower your teams, create a high-performance culture, and inspire a mindset of growth, confidence, and peak performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sROEYi9XC80 The problem with generational stereotypes at work | Alison Blackler | TEDxNorthwich 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.