Francois Beyers, co-founder of Câr-y-Môr, is an advocate for the ocean and sustainable aquaculture. Francois Beyers, co-founder of Câr-y-Môr, is an advocate for the ocean and sustainable aquaculture. < Back Francois Beyers Specialisms: Mental health, environmental conservation, sustainable community development Francois Beyers, co-founder of Câr-y-Môr, is an advocate for the ocean and sustainable aquaculture. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, his early life was spent surfing the waves and exploring the kelp forests, which fostered a deep-seated passion for marine conservation. This passion, combined with a desire to instil similar values in his children, led him to create Câr-y-Môr in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Câr-y-Môr, which translates to "For the Love of the Sea," is Wales' first community-owned regenerative seaweed and shellfish farm. It embodies a unique blend of ocean farming, seafood processing, and educational outreach, aiming to enhance the Welsh coastline's well-being and the local community's economic resilience. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Francois is an inspirational speaker, sharing his journey from software development to sustainable ocean farming, the challenges of regulatory navigation, and the transformative potential of integrating community, conservation, and commerce for environmental sustainability. 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.

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Charlie Hart AKA ‘Ausome Charlie’ (shey/they) is a highly experienced, CIPD-qualified HR professional, and a popular and influential intersectional neurodiversity advocate.Charlie Hart AKA ‘Ausome Charlie’ (shey/they) is a highly experienced, CIPD-qualified HR professional, and a popular and influential intersectional neurodiversity advocate. < Back Charlie Hart Specialisms: Neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD, Complex PTSD, Mental Health, Bereavement, Suicide, LGBTQIA, Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Intersectionality, Inclusion, Weird Pride, Anti-Bullying Charlie Hart AKA ‘Ausome Charlie’ (shey/they) is a highly experienced, CIPD-qualified HR professional, and a popular and influential intersectional neurodiversity advocate. Charlie is Bi/Pan, Autistic and ADHD, and has C-PTSD. She identifies as a ‘Queer AuDHDer,’ Charlie’s presentations and speeches centre her own lived experience and insights, underpinned with expertise in employment legislation and inclusion theory, and delivered with authentically neurodivergent quirkiness and self-deprecating humour. Warning: You may laugh, and cry, and laugh again. Unafraid to tackle emotive topics others avoid, Charlie is not just another happy-flappy neurodiversity advocate; she speaks of dark clouds and silver linings, of adversity and resilience, and will leave you inspired and hopeful. Charlie offers presentations, talks, interviews, panel events, keynote speeches, workshops, and training courses, in person or online. She lives near Birmingham, England, and is happy to travel. 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.

I speak from the heart about living with bipolar disorder, and how I’ve overcome drink and drug addiction. I speak from the heart about living with bipolar disorder, and how I’ve overcome drink and drug addiction. < Back Kev Waite Specialisms: Mental health, living with bipolar disorder and overcoming addiction. I speak from the heart about how I’ve learnt to live successfully with bipolar disorder, and how I’ve overcome drink and drug addiction. I speak about the journey I’ve been on with the intention to help others suffering from similar conditions. The more I speak about my story, the less stigma there is. I feel it’s my main passion to try and improve understanding and awareness. As I speak from lived experience, people are able to connect with what I’m saying, and also what I say is the truth and straight from the heart. 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.

I am a late diagnosed ADHtistic (ADHD and Autistic, more commonly written as AuDHD), queer and disabled person. I am a late diagnosed ADHtistic (ADHD and Autistic, more commonly written as AuDHD), queer and disabled person. < Back Renée Venus Specialisms: ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Disability I am a late diagnosed ADHtistic (ADHD and Autistic, more commonly written as AuDHD), queer and disabled person. I am a mother, living with multiple chronic conditions, who has navigated the bumpy road of being different to my peers in family, friendship, education and employment. I have a lifetime of dealing with bullying in education and employment, because being different is “apparently” a threat to be eradicated. I decided in my 30’s to train to be a teacher, as I wanted to make a difference to those students that are often othered and let down. Sadly after 5 short years as a secondary school teacher, I had to leave mainstream for both my mental and physical health. At this time I still had yet to receive formal diagnoses for my neurodivergence and chronic physical conditions, this left me without the reasonable adjustments I needed to protect myself from the bullies. Apparently openly ADHtistic and Queer teachers are not welcome in secondary education, despite my students giving my classroom the title The Rainbow Room as a safe space for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent students, during break times and after school. I am now working in education outreach; teaching and mentoring the students who were let down by the system, like I was. I am a fierce advocate for the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities. I am especially passionate about supporting fellow disabled/marginalised teachers, students and their parents! 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.

Jonny is an award-winning Finance professional who feels passionately about the role of mental wellbeing in the workplace. Jonny is an award-winning Finance professional who feels passionately about the role of mental wellbeing in the workplace. < Back Jonny Jacobs Specialisms: Mental Fitness, Mental Health in the workplace. Jonny is an award-winning Finance professional who feels passionately about the role of mental wellbeing in the workplace. As a kid growing up facing life's tough realities, Jonny's powerful story was a catalyst to champion the importance of mental fitness in the workplace and beyond. Prior to his current position as a Finance Director at Starbucks, Jonny was Strategy & Transformation Director at pladis, the global snacking business which brings together iconic brands including McVitie's and Godiva. As the Executive Board sponsor for Mental Health, he led the Employee Mental Health & Wellbeing initiative, which led to the national "Let's Talk" partnership between McVitie's and mental health charity, Mind. Jonny is an advocate for mental wellbeing across many forums, and in 2019 he became a Trustee of the Mental Health Foundation, the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health. He is a Goalkeeper for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation dedicated to accelerating progress towards the United Nations Global Goals. Jonny's vision is to create an environment where we truly support colleagues, friends, families and stakeholders, through challenging times and also support positive mental fitness. Jonny supports organisations by sharing his own personal story and tools that business can use to build their own plans. 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.

Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph.Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph. < Back Richard Taylor Specialisms: OCD, Depression, male mental health, suicide Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph. He uses his life experiences to talk about mental health and give others hope, especially around the subjects of OCD, depression, male mental health, suicide and relationships between parents and children. 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.

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 BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Milli is a specialist in mental health peer support.Milli is a specialist in mental health peer support. < Back Milli Richards Clack Specialisms: Perinatal Mental Health Milli is a specialist in mental health peer support and believes strongly that it should play a huge role in a person's recovery journey. After suffering a mental health crisis in the perinatal period, Milli launched Motherly Love, a social enterprise that provides free, peer support groups to new mums and birthing people struggling with their mental wellbeing. Having spent much of her life living in silence about her mental health struggles, her mental health crisis encouraged her to begin speaking out to help remove stigma and highlight that mental illness can affect anyone, no matter how much they look like they have their life together. 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.

Book a mental health speaker for your event during Mental Health Awareness Week from Speakers Collective. Discover lived-experience voices, impactful stories, and actionable insights to engage and inspire your audience. Break the stigma and elevate mental health awareness with our curated selection of speakers. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK Mon, 12 May to Sun, 18th May 2025 BOOK A SPEAKER Speakers Collective is a social enterprise with over 180+ members delivering workshops and speaking about a wide range of social issues. The theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is Community and we have a wide range of speakers available to support your online or in-person events. Our lived-experience speakers deliver impactful stories , and actionable insights to engage and inspire your audience. Just complete the short form below, email us info@speakerscollective.org or call 020 8123 8250 and we look forward to booking a speaker for your event. BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Speaker Enquiry for Mental Health Awareness Week Submit Thanks for your enquiry and we will be in touch shortly. Speaker Request

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Laura Spence is a dedicated and dynamic midwife with over a decade of experience. Laura Spence is a dedicated and dynamic midwife with over a decade of experience. < Back Laura Spence Specialisms: Womens Health, Perinatal Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Midwifery, Birth Trauma, Sexual and Reproductive Health Laura Spence is a dedicated and dynamic midwife with over a decade of experience. Her outstanding commitment to women's health and neurodiversity advocacy has earned her a spot on the shortlist for the prestigious Nursing Times Midwife of the Year Award 2024. Her advocacy for neurodiversity in women's health is deeply personal, stemming from her own journey with autism and ADHD. Laura's diagnosis of ADHD later in life has driven her to leverage her unique perspective to champion the voices of neurodivergent women in the healthcare industry. With a rich background in women's health—spanning sexual and reproductive health, birth trauma, and parental mental health—Laura is on the brink of completing her master's degree in Perinatal Mental Health. Her groundbreaking thesis focuses on the postnatal experiences of women with ADHD, underscoring her commitment to enhancing healthcare for neurodivergent populations. As a proud podcaster, Laura hosts two influential podcasts: She Thrives ADHD and Another Podcast. In these podcasts, she empowers listeners by sharing lived experiences and insights that resonate with many. Her dedication to this medium is recognised in her nomination for the Women in Podcasting Global Award 2024. An accomplished author and illustrator, Laura's first children’s book, The Adventures of Granny Whistle Nose: Fly Little Bird, was published in June 2024 and aims to inspire young readers. Beyond her creative pursuits, she is the founder and managing director of NeuroNatal Academy C.I.C, an innovative educational platform designed to equip professionals with the knowledge they need at the intersection of perinatal health and neurodivergence. Laura is dedicated to building communities. She has founded local and online support groups for neurodivergent women, student midwives, and midwives. These initiatives have created close-knit communities that inspire and empower late-diagnosed individuals every day. She is actively co-creating resources to support neurodivergent healthcare professionals and students, with the goal of improving career retention during this critical time for the profession. Laura exemplifies an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and empowerment through her extensive contributions to perinatal mental health. Her allyship and advocacy for marginalised communities underscores her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves. Laura Spence goes above and beyond the role of a midwife. She tirelessly works to uplift and inspire others in the pursuit of enhanced healthcare and social justice for all women, serving as a beacon of hope and 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.