Katie Allen is a Confidence Coach, TEDx speaker, and host of the "Speaking of Inclusion" podcast. Katie Allen is a Confidence Coach, TEDx speaker, and host of the "Speaking of Inclusion" podcast. < Back Katie Allen Specialisms: DEI without the BS, Inclusion confidence, Asexuality, Allyship Katie Allen is a Confidence Coach, TEDx speaker, and host of the "Speaking of Inclusion" podcast. With a background in both commercial leadership and HR she understands the societal challenges faced by businesses today. She is now on a mission to use her insight and experience to change the world of work and create psychologically safe spaces where everyone can thrive. Talking with you, not at you, her goal is to empower forward thinking leaders, allies, and accomplices with the confidence to have the conversations that matter, without the fear of putting their foot in it. It’s DEI without the BS. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

I am autistic, and my lived experience shapes how I see the world, communicate, and work.I am autistic, and my lived experience shapes how I see the world, communicate, and work. < Back Jack Donnelly Specialisms: Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Power of the Mind I am autistic, and my lived experience shapes how I see the world, communicate, and work. I value clarity, honesty, and structure, and I care deeply about making complex or misunderstood topics accessible for everyone. Over time, I have realised the importance of sharing my perspective on neurodiversity and inclusion. I am now pursuing opportunities as a speaker, helping organisations, schools, and communities better understand autism from the inside out. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

My name is Ollie (He/Him). I am a mental health & spiritual wellbeing professional, specialising in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ people. My name is Ollie (He/Him). I am a mental health & spiritual wellbeing professional, specialising in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ people. < Back Oliver Roscoe Specialisms: Mental Health, LGBTQIA+, Autism & Neurodivergence, Addiction, Spirituality & Spiritual Wellbeing My name is Ollie (He/Him). I am a mental health & spiritual wellbeing professional, specialising in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ people. I have first hand experience of mental illness, I am diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (now known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, both of which have been stabilised with the support of medication and appropriate therapies. I am committed to ending the stigma attached to mental illness. I have a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling and have significant professional experience in the field of mental health, notably working for Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust's Spiritual Care Team as a Lay Chaplain and Spiritual Care Worker. I am a recovering addict (alcohol) and in 2024 I certified as a UK SMART Recovery Group Facilitator. I am Autistic, Transgender, and Queer. I am disabled and have Functional Neurological Disorder (I use mobility aids) and Type 1 Diabetes. I run the "Ollie Âû: Wellness, Whimsy & Wonder" Facebook page. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Lara works in the fiduciary industry in Guernsey and is a member of Talking Benches Guernsey. Lara works in the fiduciary industry in Guernsey and is a member of Talking Benches Guernsey. < Back Lara Turner Specialisms: Suicide Lived Experience Lara works in the fiduciary industry in Guernsey and is a member of Talking Benches Guernsey. Talking Benches is the brainchild of three Guernsey women who sadly lost their sons to suicide and who started the initiative of raising sponsorship in order to get benches made, painted bright orange and put in various locations in Guernsey to encourage people to use the benches to talk more and reach out if they see anyone struggling. Talking Benches went on to set up a suicide support and friendship group in May 2022 and since attending Lara has become involved with one of the Founders and two other ladies as part of Talking Benches with their mission being to raise awareness of Suicide and instigate changes in Guernsey. As well as working independently, Talking Benches also collaborate with other local charities such as Guernsey Mind and the Samaritans with the first Suicide Journey Conference being held in March 2024 which was a great success. Since her father took his own life in March 2022 Lara has been trying to figure our her purpose in life and has concluded that it is to make a difference in anyway that she can by raising awareness of suicide and the impact it has on others not only as part of Talking Benches but individually. She has been involved in numerous local press and media interviews, encouraging individuals to speak up and ask for help. Lara wants to share her Suicide Lived Experience, which includes the impact it has had on her and her family in order to help others. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Beth's mum died when she was 20, and since then Beth has been on a mission to talk through the taboo of grief. Beth's mum died when she was 20, and since then Beth has been on a mission to talk through the taboo of grief. < Back Beth French Specialisms: Grief and Mental Health Beth's mum died when she was 20, and since then Beth has been on a mission to talk through the taboo of grief. She founded the charity Let's Talk About Loss, which supports young grievers aged 18-35 by creating safe, supportive, open and empowering spaces to talk about grief. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Emma Charlesworth is a writer and advocate for those navigating grief and life after loss. Emma Charlesworth is a writer and advocate for those navigating grief and life after loss. < Back Emma Charlesworth Specialisms: Bereavement, grief, widowhood, solo parenting, mental health, resilience, hope Emma Charlesworth is a writer and advocate for those navigating grief and life after loss. She began documenting her journey on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic after her husband Charlie fell ill and lost his life in 2020 leaving Emma widowed at the age of 39 and a solo parent to her then 10-year-old daughter. Her writing blends honesty, resilience, and warmth, using her personal experience to help others feel less alone. Emma is the creator of Life Is a Rollercoaster, a blog followed for its unfiltered look at griet, solo parenting, and the quiet strength found in everyday moments. In November 2025, her book Is Daddy Going to Be OK? was published. The book is a powerful memoir about love, loss, and learning to carry on while honouring the person who shaped your world. She has also authored articles in The Independent and Metro. Additionally, Emma became a Trustee for the charity WAY Widowed and Young in 2025. She lives with her daughter and is committed to ensuring that Charlie's story, and the stories of so many others lost during the pandemic, are never reduced to statistics. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

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 First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Emi is a Digital Wellbeing Specialist, author of The Body Hoax and a TEDx speaker.Emi is a Digital Wellbeing Specialist, author of The Body Hoax and a TEDx speaker. < Back Emi Howe Specialisms: Body Confidence, Wellbeing and Workplace, Digital Wellbeing Emi is a Digital Wellbeing Specialist, author of The Body Hoax and a TEDx speaker. She is passionate about unpicking our digital lives, how we use technology and the impact it has on our wellbeing. Emi talks frankly in the workplace about our online health and body image. Her work aims to raise the importance of more subtle health markers - beyond the strong cultural focus of health being about food and exercise: "We need to spotlight how we think and feel about ourselves, our lives and our bodies as these things play a major role in our health and actually influence our more traditional health choices and behaviours". Emi has campaigned against the use of idealistic imagery in advertising, responds with evidence to official reports and draws on her experience and research to help people achieve healthy real values and expectations. She has also developed a primary school curriculum addressing body image and digital skills. Emi was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer in 2012 and had four subsequent body-changing surgeries. She speaks about her experience, raising awareness in the workplace and shares how to offer support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9N0qAxVbtw info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Claire McDonough is a specialist SEND and neurodiversity consultant, trainee counsellor, founder of Carpe Diem Education Consultants UK and co-director of IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC. Claire McDonough is a specialist SEND and neurodiversity consultant, trainee counsellor, founder of Carpe Diem Education Consultants UK and co-director of IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC. < Back Claire McDonough Specialisms: Neurodivergence, particulalry ASC/ADHD; special educational needs; issues in education for neurodivergent students; late diagnosed female adhd (lived experience); parenting children with complex needs as well as navigating the send/education system for them! Claire McDonough is a specialist SEND and neurodiversity consultant, trainee counsellor, founder of Carpe Diem Education Consultants UK and co-director of IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC. Claire has extensive experience as a teacher, SENCO and strategic consultant across mainstream, specialist and alternative provision settings. She supports schools, local authorities, health teams and community organisations to develop inclusive, trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming practice. Claire’s work is uniquely shaped by her lived experience. She was diagnosed with ADHD and complex trauma in adulthood and is also a parent to three autistic children. This dual perspective allows her to understand both the systemic challenges and the lived realities of neurodivergent individuals and their families. Her consultancy focuses on autism, ADHD, executive function, sensory needs, emotional wellbeing and psychologically safe learning. Through IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC, Claire helps deliver emotional literacy programmes, parent support, therapeutic wellbeing projects and executive function coaching. Claire is known for her compassionate approach, clarity of communication and strong commitment to empowering children, young people and adults to thrive. Claire recently won the Sefton Parent Carer's Award in the Category of 'The Hillary Dunne SEND Superstar Award 2025' as nominated by parents of SEND students themselves. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

I have more than 5 decades lived experience with epilepsy, and for the last 16 years I have used my experience as a composer and singer/songwriter to bring the worlds of Music & Epilepsy together which are beneficial in a multitude of ways. I have more than 5 decades lived experience with epilepsy, and for the last 16 years I have used my experience as a composer and singer/songwriter to bring the worlds of Music & Epilepsy together which are beneficial in a multitude of ways. < Back Guy Stoker Specialisms: Epilepsy, Mental Health, Discrimination In The Workplace, Music as an Educational and Communicative Tool I have more than 5 decades lived experience with epilepsy, and for the last 16 years I have used my experience as a composer and singer/songwriter to bring the worlds of Music & Epilepsy together which are beneficial in a multitude of ways. As someone who lives with a hidden disability I have experienced stigma and discrimination in the workplace. Equally I have a great deal of firsthand experience of mental health issues and have learned various coping mechanisms for this over the years. I am passionate about sharing my experience in all of these areas with others, in the hope of not only education, but helping those with similar experiences know that they are not alone. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Liz Rotherham is the founder and CEO of the charity 'Heads2Minds' which offers mental health and wellbeing training and mentoring.Liz Rotherham is the founder and CEO of the charity 'Heads2Minds' which offers mental health and wellbeing training and mentoring. < Back Liz Rotherham Specialisms: Mental health, recovery, Education on Psychosis , MHFA Training, suicide, ability to spot signs that are not obvious, alcohol and drugs, abuse , complementary therapy that works! Liz Rotherham is the founder and CEO of the charity 'Heads2Minds' which offers mental health and wellbeing training, mentoring, coaching, mindfulness, meditation, holistic therapies and support for everyone with regards to their overall health & wellbeing. Liz is a qualified hypnotherapist, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner, psychotherapist, re-alignment coach, shaman practitioner and national trainer in mental health first aid and other wellbeing training. Liz is an energetic person with an absolute passion for what she does and in helping others, Liz has lived experience with mental illness so truly understand the thoughts and feelings as well as the impact mental health has on peoples’ lives. Liz sought to understand the mind and become qualified to help herself and as many other people as possible to break free of stigma, pain, and despair, so people facing challenges can live their best lives happily and healthily. Liz currently works as a consultant with the NHS Essex Partnership Trust as a governor, patient safety partner, local schools, universities, and corporates. Liz works with schools to help the younger generation as truly believes if we educate the young to be emotionally intelligent we could remove mental health stigma, prevent mental health conditions manifesting further, and create a new generation able to recognise when help is needed for themselves and/or those around them, and how to seek it. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Andy is a Principal Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University, where his teaching and research focuses on mental health. Andy is a Principal Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University, where his teaching and research focuses on mental health. < Back Dr Andrew Mayers Specialisms: Mental Health, Maternal Mental Health, Fathers’ Mental Health Andy is a Principal Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University, where his teaching and research focuses on mental health. Andy is also a mental health campaigner and educator, with a particular expertise in perinatal mental health (for mothers and fathers). He is Patron for Dorset Mind and works with many other local and national charities. He also acts as a perinatal mental health advisor to organisations across the UK. Andy has spoken about mental health at many national conferences and has appeared frequently on local and national radio and television. His campaigns have taken him into UK Parliament to urge better support services for mother and fathers. He has worked in perinatal mental health for more than 17 years. In the last 5 years, that worked has extended beyond mothers to also include fathers. He jointly leads the UK element of International Fathers Mental Health Day. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION