An experienced educator and advocate, Holly is autistic, has CPTSD and their primary role is as the main parent/carer for her disabled daughter.An experienced educator and advocate, Holly is autistic, has CPTSD and their primary role is as the main parent/carer for her disabled daughter. < Back Holly Sutcliffe Specialisms: Neurodivergence, Being a Carer/Parenting, Education, Collective Care, Self-Acceptance An experienced educator and advocate, Holly is autistic, has CPTSD and their primary role is as the main parent/carer for her disabled daughter. They identify their neurodivergence as being both innate and acquired, within the social model of disabilty. Holly draws on a wide range of personal and professional experience to campaign for and promote neurodivergent acceptance and joy. In their private practice, they work predominantly with neurodivergent individuals and families, building community spaces. They also work somatically with individuals and teach yoga. Holly believes it is possible for neurodivergent folk to live happy, actualised and accepted lives but that there is much work to be done societally, culturally and institutionally before this is possible (including the intersectionality with race, gender, trans, queer, disability and other issues, rights and prejudices). Holly is trauma-informed through lived experience, and her yoga and somatic study and work. She speaks with honesty, clarity and from the heart in order to shed light on her own experience, of living life on her own terms and the benefits - and challenges - that brings. 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

Become A Member Become a member of Speakers Collective We are privileged to work with inspirational and passionate members; our community is important to us. We want to grow our membership, whilst ensuring that those who join us are committed to our mission and our values and working with us benefits you and your work. Our members enjoy access to: Monthly meetups by zoom In-person members summits Publicity & PR & Social media Speakers Collective events Access to peer support Monthly Newsletter Access to members-only community Special Interest Groups Your application will be reviewed by the membership panel and may require a follow-up conversation with one of the directors of Speakers Collective. We aim to have new members meeting every couple of months, and so it might be a few weeks before you hear from us. The charge to join Speakers Collective is £75 and after your first year ask for a donation of £50. Community Rules By joining Speakers Collective you agree to sign up to Our Pledge, Dignity and Respect policy and safeguarding policy that was written by our members. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things such as race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated. Apply Now Tell us a bit more about yourself and why you would like to become a Speakers Collective Community Member? First Name Last Name Email LinkedIn Account Instagram Account Website or other links * A few words about you How did you find out about us? Choose one * I am over 18 and agree to Speakers Collective Pledge and Diginty and Respect policies. Submit

Lucy Wilson is the Founder of MAIA: The Matrescence Empowerment Programme, allowing businesses to provide education, support and community for new mothers.Lucy Wilson is the Founder of MAIA: The Matrescence Empowerment Programme, allowing businesses to provide education, support and community for new mothers. < Back Lucy Wilson Specialisms: Matrescence (profound changes we go through as we become a mother) , Parenting, Parenting Carer (Autism, developmental and speech delay, non verbal), Mental Health & Wellbeing. Lucy Wilson is the Founder of MAIA: The Matrescence Empowerment Programme, allowing businesses to provide education, support and community for new mothers. Lucy’s life all changed when her first son was born with a rare condition and needed 3 operations in his first 7 months of life. The experience left her with a lot of under dealt with trauma and impacted her mental health. Which would then come to a head when 5 months after her second son was born, we all went into the first Covid lockdown. Already sleep deprived and struggling she found it incredibly difficult to cope and some very dark months. From this difficult time Lucy became incredibly passionate and interested in Maternal Mental Health and the lack of support for new mothers. This interest led her to research into the subject and found out about the groundbreaking concept of Matrescence, which explains the mental, physical, social and identity changes women go through when they become mothers, changes so profound that they are on a par with the experience we all go through when we become teenagers and go through adolescence. The only difference being that we are all highly aware of the need for support in our teenage years and we are educated on them. Lucy was taken by just how little was known by most women about the changes they would go through and feels this is linked to the huge numbers of women who will suffer with their mental health when they become mothers. She has now created a comprehensive programme to educate and support new mothers at an incredible, yet overwhelming time in their lives. Lucy is also a Parent Carer to her second son Bertie, who has autism and a global developmental and speech delay, which means he cannot speak yet and has the understanding of a very young child. She is passionate about speaking about the challenges this brings, but also the joy of living with a child who sees the world in a different way too. 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

Philip Briscoe is a men’s mental health advocate, podcaster, and author.Philip Briscoe is a men’s mental health advocate, podcaster, and author. < Back Philip Briscoe Specialisms: Men's Mental Health, Mid-Life Men, Finding Your Ikigai/Purpose in Life Philip Briscoe is a men’s mental health advocate, podcaster, and author. For over 25 years, he poured his energy into a corporate career - often in demanding, C-level, high-pressure roles. By late 2022, in his early fifties, Philip found his life out of balance and realised he wasn’t fulfilling his true purpose. Struggling with depression and anxiety, he reached a crossroads and knew it was time for change. Seeking guidance for himself - and finding few resources specifically for men in midlife - Philip decided to create Mid-Life Men, a podcast dedicated to men’s mental health. Through candid, sometimes raw conversations, the show spotlights real-life stories from men who have confronted a range of challenges, from gambling addiction to adult ADHD, from depression to workplace stress. Mid-Life Men aims to normalise open dialogue about mental health, offering an accessible stepping stone toward further support. Since its launch, the podcast has released nearly fifty episodes and reached thousands of listeners in the UK, the US, and Australia. In November 2024, Philip published Men Speak Up – Journeys Through Mental Health, a book derived from fourteen of these personal stories. This year, he is planning live events to further encourage open, stigma-free discussions around men’s mental health. As his work has grown, Philip has evolved into a global ambassador for men’s mental health, connecting with a network of practitioners and advocates who share their lived experiences. He is consistently humbled by how openly men share their struggles once they learn of his mission. Alongside this advocacy, Philip runs a business consultancy, specialising in impact assessment for public and private sector organisations. Philip lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and their three children. By helping men find their voice, he hopes to spark lasting change in how society approaches mental health and, ultimately, save lives in the process. 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

Kris founded The Burnt Chef Project in May 2019, a not-for-profit community interest targeted on people-focussed sustainability. Kris founded The Burnt Chef Project in May 2019, a not-for-profit community interest targeted on people-focussed sustainability. < Back Kris Hall Specialisms: Mental Health, Leadership, Stress Reduction, Entrepreneurial Endeavours, Marketing Kris founded The Burnt Chef Project in May 2019, a not-for-profit community interest targeted on people-focussed sustainability. After 12 years of working in hospitality and experiencing mental illness, Kris launched the Project to tackle the stigma of mental health within hospitality. Through corporate training sessions and merchandise sales the Project grew and now provides free-to-access 24/7 support services as well as free health and wellbeing training across the globe. Kris also hosts The Burnt Chef Journal podcast with over 100k downloads and owns another 2 successful businesses outside of mental health 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

Christine Fader is an author, speaker, and recent cancer widow with over 25 years of presentation experience to groups as large as 700 people.Christine Fader is an author, speaker, and recent cancer widow with over 25 years of presentation experience to groups as large as 700 people. < Back Christine Fader Specialisms: Cancer, trauma-informed care, caregivers, grief, palliative care, end of life, medically-assisted dying, resilience, mental health, chronic illness "The most powerful education session I've attended in a very long time" - Radiation Oncologist Christine Fader is an author, speaker, and recent cancer widow with over 25 years of presentation experience to groups as large as 700 people. Christine's husband, a former professional skydiver and military veteran, was diagnosed with two unrelated cancers within 2 years. Despite his inveterate grit, he initially emphatically refused treatment for his first, very curable cancer because the treatment re-activated serious childhood trauma. Since 30+% of adults are childhood abuse survivors, and that doesn't include any other childhood or adult trauma, Christine realized that the intersection of trauma with cancer was not rare. Since her husband's death, Christine has used her professional skills and lived experience to improve awareness of trauma-informed cancer and palliative care. She shares poignant insights and simple, practical strategies with clinicians, healthcare institutions and students, patients, and care partners. Despite what might seem like vibe-killing subject matter, Christine's audiences report her sessions as, "powerful", "inspiring", and "one of the most important talks I've ever attended". 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

Throughout the past eleven years, I have honed my expertise in mental health and public speaking.Throughout the past eleven years, I have honed my expertise in mental health and public speaking. < Back Nikki Mattocks Specialisms: Mental health, Empathy, Trauma, Peer Support, Personality Disorders, Carers, LGBTQ+ Throughout the past eleven years, I have honed my expertise in mental health and public speaking. As the Founding Director of the acclaimed peer support group Evolve for nearly a decade, I have had the privilege of consulting with prominent organizations on a range of local, national, and international policies. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise my voice in advocacy for change. With a unique perspective gained through personal, professional, and caregiving experiences, I approach my work with confidence and creativity. Drawing inspiration from poetry, music, and mindfulness, I offer audiences practical techniques that I have personally tried and refined. My passion lies in sharing my own journey, aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding human struggles and foster greater self-esteem in others. If my story can positively impact just one person, then all my efforts are worthwhile. As a Freelance Lived Experience Consultant and Public Speaker, an Honorary Lecturer at King's College London, and a member of various prestigious groups such as the Global Leadership Exchange emerging leaders group, I am dedicated to making a difference in the field of mental health. I am currently collaborating with the WHO regional office for Europe on the Pan-European Mental Health Coalition. Additionally, I am a member of the Expert Reference Group on The real PD: Prejudice and Discrimination of Personality Disorder with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. My self-published book, 'One Second at a Time,' reflects my journey and insights, and I have also recently launched the 'It Could Happen to Anyone' podcast. 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

Helen Ochyra is a journalist, author and professional speaker who works as an advocate for motherless mothers. Helen Ochyra is a journalist, author and professional speaker who works as an advocate for motherless mothers. < Back Helen Ochyra Specialisms: Motherless motherhood Helen Ochyra is a journalist, author and professional speaker who works as an advocate for motherless mothers. Helen works with the charity The Motherless Mothers as a volunteer, hosting their popular Substack and encouraging motherless mothers to tell their own stories. Helen can speak about her lived experience as a motherless mother. Helen lost her mother at the age of 34 and has subsequently had three children. Additionally, Helen was bereaved of her father as a teenager so can speak about adolescent bereavement. As her father was an alcoholic, Helen can also speak about growing up with an alcoholic parent and living as an adult child of an alcoholic. 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

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