Jo Love is an award-winning mental health advocate, speaker, writer and podcaster, she uses her platform to break the silence on mental health issues. Jo Love is an award-winning mental health advocate, speaker, writer and podcaster, she uses her platform to break the silence on mental health issues. < Back Jo Love Specialisms: Depression, OCD, Anxiety, PND, PTSD, Social Media Jo Love is an award-winning mental health advocate, speaker, writer and podcaster, she uses her platform to break the silence on mental health issues. Her career working as a city lawyer gives her an understanding of how working in a high pressured environment can affect your mental health. After spending a large portion of her life silently suffering with depression, OCD (dermatillomania) and anxiety leading to a diagnosis of Postnatal Depression after the birth of her first daughter which led to PTSD, Jo realised she needed to make a change and speak out and help others know it is ok not to be ok. 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

Jane McNeice is a wife, mother, grandmother, and mental health training business owner from Yorkshire.Jane McNeice is a wife, mother, grandmother, and mental health training business owner from Yorkshire. < Back Jane McNeice Specialisms: Autism and Mental Health Jane McNeice is a wife, mother, grandmother, and mental health training business owner from Yorkshire. Jane's lived experience and debut book is 'The Umbrella Picker' which documents her life living undiagnosed Autistic and the related mental health struggles and challenges. Jane was diagnosed Autistic at the age of forty-five, two months later her 26-year-old daughter was also diagnosed, followed three months later by her 8-year-old son in December 2021. Three diagnoses in seven months. None would have been discovered were it not for their own self or parent-identification before formal assessment and diagnosis. Jane has written the book she wishes someone had written for her 30 years earlier, a book that shares the lived experience of being undiagnosed Autistic, a 'Lost Girl'. She authored her book 'The Umbrella Picker' with the intention of raising awareness, challenging outdated stereotypes of Autism, and to help other 'Lost Girls' to self-identify, because 'Lost Girl' experiences are often a mirror to one another, and the system seems incapable of finding them in most cases. Jane's family were exposed to well over 100 health, social care, and education professionals, all of whom were unable to spot the signs of non-stereotypical Autism, and which led to mis-diagnosis in herself and daughter, and years of unnecessary suffering. Forty-five years is too long a wait to learn who you are - your identity! Jane's story has been shared by Forbes, Daily Mail, Top Sante, Brand You, and Take a Break. 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

Join the Speakers Collective Summits to engage with lived experience speakers, connect with social impact leaders, and participate in workshops on mental health, inclusion, and community impact. Learn, network, and be part of meaningful change. SUMMITS Join us at the Speakers Collective Southern Summit for speaker tips, talks, workshops, and networking over drinks at The Projects Bar. Date and Time: Monday, November 11 · 1:00 - 7:00 pm GMT Location: Projects The Lanes Nile Street Brighton and Hove, BN1 1HW

Hugely passionate about breaking down the stigma of mental health, supporting neurodivergent Mothers and advocating for neuroinclusive and cognitively inclusive workplaces.Hugely passionate about breaking down the stigma of mental health, supporting neurodivergent Mothers and advocating for neuroinclusive and cognitively inclusive workplaces. < Back Lindsey Milner Specialisms: Motherhood, ADHD and cognitively inclusive workforces She’s hugely passionate about breaking down the stigma of mental health, supporting neurodivergent Mothers and advocating for neuroinclusive and cognitively inclusive workplaces. She says: Public speaking has always played a big role in my life: both in my former career within advertising and at events with family and friends (weddings, birthdays and funerals!). I absolutely love building connections and making a impact with diverse audiences. As a youngster, I’d always had occasional bouts of anxiety and depression but it wasn’t until I had my two gorgeous children and hit perimenopause, I realised there was far more to it. I was diagnosed with combined ADHD aged 43 and suspect I’m also Audhd.. I’ve recently done the Neurodiversity Train the Train level 3 qualification with the Positive Psychology Guild. I support Line Managers and Learning and Development Managers to understand how to get the best out of every type of brain, to allow their teams to thrive and bring their true strengths to the workplace. I love to raise awareness about neuroinclusion and encourage everyone to see things differently. 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

Harry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author who has become known as “The MindPower Champion”. Harry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author who has become known as “The MindPower Champion”. < Back Harry Mansfield Specialisms: Prevention skills from training the mind to Prevent Suicide and Prevent Mental Health Problems Harry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author who has become known as “The MindPower Champion”. She teaches how to achieve a VIPMind®; a mind that is Victorious, Ignites and Protects to prevent suicide, prevent mental health problems and achieve success. Coaching for 25 years, she has created a trackable, training blueprint, which, when put into action, teaches you how to “Power Up Your Mind Before It Powers You Down®” to give you the skills to maintain health in todays’ fast paced, ever changing world of high expectations. Everyone wants to be “successful”, whatever that means to you, and no one wants colleagues, students or, family members, considering taking their life. She shows you how to train your mind to achieve success and avoid daily suffering, feeling desperate, which leads to suicidal thoughts. Harry has produced “The Saving Lives Podcast” showing it is never too late to change your life. Training your mind offers a “Better Way” in all areas of life. She shows the only way forward is to not have our heads in the sand and how to address the root cause and to act. 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

Alex Willumsen is a speaker, coach, and the founder of Step by Step Brighton, known for her honest, compassionate approach to supporting emotional wellbeingAlex Willumsen is a speaker, coach, and the founder of Step by Step Brighton, known for her honest, compassionate approach to supporting emotional wellbeing < Back Alex Willumsen Specialisms: Navigating and understanding Step Family life. Embracing Childless not by choice, Social infertility and Child-free life experiences Alex Willumsen is a speaker, coach, and the founder of Step by Step Brighton, known for her honest, compassionate approach to supporting emotional wellbeing - particularly for childless stepmothers navigating the often invisible challenges of blended families. With a background in coaching, mental health support, and people-first leadership, Alex speaks with warmth, clarity, and lived insight on topics that are rarely addressed but deeply needed. Her signature talks focus on identity, emotional resilience, complex family dynamics, embracing life after infertility and supporting mental wellbeing in both personal and professional spaces. Alex’s work has resonated with individuals and organisations alike—creating space for difficult conversations, practical tools, and genuine connection. Her style is grounded, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest —leaving audiences not just inspired, but better equipped to take care of themselves and those around them. Alex is available for keynotes, workshops, and panel talks on: The unseen role of the childless step mum Emotional well-being in blended families Supporting employee mental health in the workplace for employees experiencing infertility, childlessness, child-free and/ or step family experiences. How to create psychologically safe spaces at work for those experiencing infertility, childlessness, child-free and/or step family life. Rebuilding self-trust through compassion Based in Brighton, UK – Available to speak nationally and online. 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 is the Founder and CEO of The Recovery Foundation a UK Charity Emma is the Founder and CEO of The Recovery Foundation a UK Charity < Back Emma Sithole Specialisms: Mental Health, Recovery, Hope, Psychosis, Sharing your story. Hope. A small word that seemed impossible back in 2007. Emma was an inpatient, heavily medicated and diagnosed with Schizo-affective Disorder. Now Emma is the Founder and CEO of The Recovery Foundation a UK Charity that supports people who are struggling with their mental health. The Recovery Foundation specialises in Hope: How to find it, grow it, sustain it and then share it. Emma has been lecturing on topics around mental health recovery, psychosis and hope at the University of Birmingham for over 5 years and she is passionate about people with Lived Experience being taken seriously - rather than a 'tick-box' exercise. Emma has experience in public speaking and uses her own lived experience to inspire hope in others. A diagnosis is not a life sentence, nor should it keep people in chains. We can and are able to live well in recovery from a mental illness. Hope: the only thing that through giving away you gain more of. 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

Sam is an idea generator with the ability to not just think outside the box but dissect and repurpose it.Sam is an idea generator with the ability to not just think outside the box but dissect and repurpose it. < Back Sam Geldard Specialisms: Suicide prevention and postvention, Trauma, disenfranchised grief, bereavement and loss, attachment theory and relational dynamics, lived experience of a chronic condition, neurodivergence, children and young people's mental health, men’s mental health Sam is an idea generator with the ability to not just think outside the box but dissect and repurpose it. Sam brings enthusiasm and authenticity to her work. Sam inspires hope through sharing lived experiences. Sam uses her skills as a therapist to encourage reflective thinking and accountability. Sam is an integrative therapist and associate trainer for various nationwide mental health organizations. Sam has a background in education and extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals. Sam shares her lived experience of mental health and neurodivergence alongside her professional training and experiences. Sam studied an MSc in attachment theory, research and practice at Roehampton University and is qualified to conduct various attachment assessments. Sam offers training in workplaces to raise awareness of relational dynamics, how we interpret and react based on our own attachment patterns. Sam can create bespoke trainings and workshops for all aspects of mental health and well-being. Sam offers presentations, talks, workshops and keynote speeches. Sam is based in Kent and is happy to travel. 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'm Hannah-Jayne, a mental health consultant and public speaker with over a decades experience in public speaking, working from a lived-experience perspective.I'm Hannah-Jayne, a mental health consultant and public speaker with over a decades experience in public speaking, working from a lived-experience perspective. < Back Hannah-Jayne Smith Specialisms: Mental health and wellbeing I'm Hannah-Jayne, a mental health consultant and public speaker with over a decades experience in public speaking, working from a lived-experience perspective. My goal is simple: to enhance workforce wellbeing, mental health and happiness. My work helps staff presenteeism and retention. It reduces burnout, stress and anxiety and elevates job satisfaction, communication skills and joy. I specialise in delivering lectures, workshops, and courses tailored to corporate settings. I talk about my life story with severe anxiety and depression in the mental health system, what I learnt, what worked, and what doesn’t. I offer life stories and practical takeaways for your team. My approach is energetic, inspiring, and a promise to be no-nonsense. 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

Adrian has worked the best part of a decade as a mental health campaigner, educator and consultant.Adrian has worked the best part of a decade as a mental health campaigner, educator and consultant. < Back Adrian Garcia Specialisms: Mental Health, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Bereavement, Male Mental Health, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Gender Identity, Emotional Identiy, Creative Social Responsibility Adrian has worked the best part of a decade as a mental health campaigner, educator and consultant. He has worked with various charities (notably SANE as the head of the Black Dog Campaign) as well as many corporates. Adrian has devoted his time to working in mental health due to his own experiences of illness as well as the loss of his younger brother to suicide in early 2015. Initially researching, speaking and educating on suicide prevention, Adrian's work now spans many aspects of mental health and social issues and he is the Founder and Director of his own company, The Mental Health Consultants as well as new upcoming projects for 2020-2021 in Creative Social Responsibility in collaboration with creative agencies, broadcasters and 3rd Sector organisations. 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

Giles Watkins is a lived experience author, coach and speaker who developed insomnia during a 30 year international career, leading businesses primarily in Asia Pacific. Giles Watkins is a lived experience author, coach and speaker who developed insomnia during a 30 year international career, leading businesses primarily in Asia Pacific. < Back Giles Watkins Specialisms: Sleep Giles Watkins is a lived experience author, coach and speaker who developed insomnia during a 30 year international career, leading businesses primarily in Asia Pacific. Having learned to sleep better, Giles wrote The Positive Sleep Book [LID 2019, 2024] to help leaders get a better night’s sleep. 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

Welcome to the world of Marc Convey, a motivational speaker, burns survivor, and advocate for triumph over trauma.Welcome to the world of Marc Convey, a motivational speaker, burns survivor, and advocate for triumph over trauma. < Back Marc Convey Specialisms: Managing Change, Overcoming Adversity (post traumatic growth). Self-Leadership, Positivity & Resilience Welcome to the world of Marc Convey, a motivational speaker, burns survivor, and advocate for triumph over trauma. Marc’s strong belief is that you can survive anything if you develop the inner resources to face it and forge a new path, whatever your physical limitations. Now based in Brighton, Marc’s career has taken him from the hectic world of live poker tournaments through forming his own video production company to building a non-profit organisation focused on “working with purpose”. In his current role – as speaker, writer and spokesperson – he is telling his own story for the first time. Marc Convey’s journey is a compelling narrative of thriving against all odds. As a 14-year-old boy, Marc was involved in a fire that left him with enduring physical and emotional scars. Instead of letting his injuries define his future, Marc made a decision very early on to manage his own recovery and leverage his experience to become a source of strength, both to himself and others. His narrative is a powerful testament to the transformative power of post-traumatic growth, to never let anything stand in your way, to look within for the resources you need to live your own life. Today, Marc Convey stands as a captivating and engaging speaker, traversing the globe sharing his story, insights, and the profound impact that travel has had on his perspective. His mission extends beyond his personal narrative, encompassing a commitment to raising awareness about burn injuries and advocating for creating and living a life you love. As a poker commentator for many years, Marc has already led an extraordinary life – travelling internationally and becoming intimately involved in the strange world of high-stakes poker, where millions are won (or lost) in the turn of a card. Marc Convey’s accident may have marked a major turning point in his life – and had a huge impact on his friends and family – but it has made him the person he is today: strong, funny, warm and inspirational. 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