Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive.Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive. < Back Hilda Kalap Specialisms: Mental Health, Health & Wellbeing at home & workplace, Trauma, Body Confidence, Diversity & Inclusion, Healing through Creativity Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive. Overcoming PTSD, low self-esteem and living with bipolar, Hilda’s career spans over 20 years as a communications director and humanitarian campaigner including a stint working for the Red Cross where she was involved in a global campaign to ban landmines spearheaded by Princess Diana. Hilda is the Managing Director of Recovery Devon, a mental health community interest company. She uses her role to champion the voice of lived experience in how mental health services are created and delivered and to reduce the stigma around mental health. She believes prevention is key and enjoys teaching individuals and communities ways of looking after not only their mental health but their physical, emotional and spiritual health too. She is the author of three picture books and a memoir and uses writing and other forms of creative expression as a means of self-empowerment and healing. Hilda is also the UK Ambassador for the Empowerment through Spoken Word Poetry initiative. She is frequently featured on podcasts, radio shows, blogs and social media. 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.

Dr Heather McKee is known as Europe’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist, keynote speaker, and founder.Dr Heather McKee is known as Europe’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist, keynote speaker, and founder. < Back Dr Heather McKee Specialisms: Habit change, behaviour change, digital behaviour change Dr Heather McKee is known as Europe’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist, keynote speaker, and founder. Having studied health behaviour change psychology for 10 years, her mission is to offer a sustainable, evidence-based alternative to an industry saturated with quick fixes and health fads. Globally she has worked with over 100+ companies in 15+ industries to create evidence-based wellness programs, deliver keynote talks on how to create a sustainable lifestyle change and help people find joy in their healthy habits. Past clients include lululemon, booking.com, Starbucks, Rituals, Unilever, HSBC, and Sainsbury's. Dr McKee’s research has been published internationally in leading academic journals, as well as featuring in Time magazine, Vogue, Huffington Post, The Times, and LA Times. She speaks on; Sticky Habits - the method to make your wellbeing, productivity and life goals stick. How to make space for wellbeing when there is none - how to scale our habits so they can work in the context of our busy lives. The time advantage - how to use behavioural science to reclaim your time and energy so you can get what matters to you most done, and done well. How to make digital products that stick - how to harness the power of behavioural science that leads to lasting engagement in your product or service. 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.

Keith has lived experience of mental health problems. He uses this to campaign against discrimination, fighting for equality and inclusion.Keith has lived experience of mental health problems. He uses this to campaign against discrimination, fighting for equality and inclusion. < Back Keith Winestein Specialisms: Mental Health, Lived Experience Leadership, HIV and AIDS Keith has lived experience of mental health problems. He uses this to campaign against discrimination, fighting for equality and inclusion. His work at National AIDS Trust promoted World AIDS Day and the Red Ribbon . He produced Are You HIV Prejudiced? to challenge stigma and discrimination. Keith founded Health Initiatives for Youth UK with Clint Walters, providing support to young people with HIV. He was seconded to MTV as HIV advisor on two special Staying Alive TV programmes with President Bill Clinton. His recent achievements at Mind with Time to Change include pioneering innovative community engagement and creating a social movement involving 38 cities and regions. This has resulted in a significant decrease in stigma around mental health. By utilising the power of lived experience, he supported people with lived experience (Champions) to amplify their voices at a series of mass participation events across the country. As the world’s largest mental health campaign, Time to Change was recognised by the Royal Society of Health in the top twenty public health achievements in the UK during the 21 st Century. Keith represented mental health on the Community Disability Forum which assisted the planning of the London 2012 Olympics/Paralympics. He is a Trustee with MenTalkHealth UK a new mental health charity tackling stigma. 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.

In May 2024, I began my 'park benching' initiative where I sit on different on park benches across London with a simple invite: "Come join me for a chat". In May 2024, I began my 'park benching' initiative where I sit on different on park benches across London with a simple invite: "Come join me for a chat". < Back Lara Philippart Specialisms: Mental health, mental health advocacy, male mental health, suicide, body image In May 2024, I began my 'park benching' initiative where I sit on different on park benches across London with a simple invite: "Come join me for a chat". Having dealt with mental health difficulties from a young age myself, I wanted to open-up the mental health conversation among Londoners. With suicide statistics at an all-time high, why are we still struggling to talk about it? In doing park benching, I’ve met over 100 incredible people who have kindly shared their stories with me. I've discussed everything from suicide, life-changing accidents, healthcare visibility in Nigeria, anxiety-induced teeth loss and generational trauma to Parisian pastries, ghosting, gallery hopping, periods and motor racing. You name it – I’ve (probably) discussed it! The aim of my initiative is to combat mental health stigma and to make people feel less alone. By documenting these conversations on my @thatparkbenchgirl Instagram account, I hope to reinforce the importance of creating space for others without fear of judgement. My interest in mental health comes from both research and hands-on experience. For my master’s degree in public health, I explored how appearance-editing apps like ‘FaceTune’ can affect women’s mental health and self-perception, which sparked a deeper interest in the relationship between digital culture and wellbeing. Since then, I’ve worked closely with people facing complex health challenges, including supporting patients at a private online chronic pain management clinic specialising in medical cannabis, where I carried out suicide risk assessments and helped put support plans in place for those at risk. More recently, qualifying as a Mental Health First Aider has strengthened my ability to support people who open up about their mental health, always with empathy, space and best practice in mind. Alongside my professional work, I volunteer with several men’s mental health charities where I’ve co-delivered talks to high-profile organisations such as Hugo Boss and written blog posts on a range of mental health topics. My experience within the mental health field continually reinforces this is the space I want to grow in. 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.

Hi, I'm Nicky, the loving, no BS life coach who loves to talk about all things Mind & Emotional Management.Hi, I'm Nicky, the loving, no BS life coach who loves to talk about all things Mind & Emotional Management. < Back Nicky Bevan Specialisms: Mind and Emotional Management and Resilience Hi, I'm Nicky, the loving, no BS life coach who loves to talk about all things Mind and Emotional Management. It's a skill that we're not taught but we all get to learn and I'd love to guide you through the process. Having worked with teams and individuals now for over 4 years, I'm a passionate presenter, keynote speaker, workshopper and an experienced 1:1 Life Coach. 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.

Chloe is a 21 year old, multi-award winning mental health activist who uses her lived experience of mental health issues to raise awareness of living as a young person with mental illness.Chloe is a 21 year old, multi-award winning mental health activist who uses her lived experience of mental health issues to raise awareness of living as a young person with mental illness. < Back Chloe Hawryluk Specialisms: Mental Health, including Youth Mental Health, Feminism, Sexual Harassment, Young People in Politics, Working Class Activism Chloe is a 21-year-old, 3x multi-award winning activist who uses her experience of growing up as a working-class child who suffered with her mental health and sexual harassment to raise awareness and advocate for change. Having done various appearances on national press outlets such as ITV and BBC News, Chloe has over 5 years of public speaking experience, where she hopes to use her lived experience to reduce the stigma regarding mental illness, particularly as a young person, and increase the prevalence of working-class people in media. Located in Birmingham, she has recently graduated from the University of Liverpool, where she studied BA Politics, and is an incoming MPhil Politics and International Studies Candidate at the University of Cambridge. 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.

With over two decades of dedicated service in the charity sector, Aishat has garnered invaluable experience, spending more than half of that time in prominent roles as a Finance Director.With over two decades of dedicated service in the charity sector, Aishat has garnered invaluable experience, spending more than half of that time in prominent roles as a Finance Director. < Back Aishat Idris Specialisms: Money Management and Financial Literacy With over two decades of dedicated service in the charity sector, Aishat has garnered invaluable experience, spending more than half of that time in prominent roles as a Finance Director. Presently, she spearheads a bookkeeping and account services practice, with a primary focus on collaborating with nonprofit organizations. Aishat's professional journey is driven by an unwavering passion for effective money management. Her mission extends beyond providing financial management services, as she is committed to alleviating the financial strain on single mothers and advocating for financial literacy among black young adults. Drawing from her personal experience of raising children in a single-parent household, she recently authored the book 'Money Solutions for Single Mums.' Beyond her professional pursuits, Aishat carries a deep sense of empathy and understanding, having navigated the challenges of a child's mental health breakdown within her family. Aishat possesses a keen awareness of the influence that financial concerns can exert on mental well-being, and vice versa. This understanding shapes her into an empathetic advocate and a valuable resource for effective money management. Her distinctive mix of professional expertise and personal resilience positions her as an inspirational speaker, offering authenticity and valuable insights to her audience. 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.

Becky was a teacher for over 20 years and is now a passionate advocate for the mental health needs of children and young people.Becky was a teacher for over 20 years and is now a passionate advocate for the mental health needs of children and young people. < Back Becky Dawson Specialisms: Mental Health, Children and Young People, Education Becky was a teacher for over 20 years and is now a passionate advocate for the mental health needs of children and young people. She was inspired to make a move from teaching to working with HeadStart, a National Lottery funded organisation with a focus on emerging mental health needs in children and young people because she wanted to have a bigger impact - feeling that she was fighting against the tide in the education system. During this time she was privileged to work with over 40 Primary and Secondary schools and FE Colleges with a focus on a whole organisation approach to mental health and wellbeing of all members of the community. She is now Director of her own business working with schools and organisations who work with young people to help them train staff, shape strategy and create provision with the aim of meeting mental health needs as early as possible so we can avoid crisis. Becky is now on a mission to ensure we are not only focussing on mental health needs but also the context that children and young people are living in which can lead to the mental health conditions - we need a response to mental health which includes looking at housing, poverty, discrimination and more to truly have an impact 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.

Luke Rees is a Multi-Award Winning International Motivational Speaker who has spoken to thousands of people across the world sharing his story of how to believe in yourself to unlock your potential.Luke Rees is a Multi-Award Winning International Motivational Speaker who has spoken to thousands of people across the world sharing his story of how to believe in yourself to unlock your potential. < Back Luke Rees Specialisms: Mental Health, Resilience, Young People, Wellbeing in the workplace Luke Rees is a Multi-Award Winning International Motivational Speaker who has spoken to thousands of people across the world sharing his story of how to believe in yourself to unlock your potential. After nearly taking his own life in 2012 due to his mental health struggles. Luke discovered the power of sharing his story to help others change their life as his contagious energy inspires people to believe in themselves to make the most out of their life. Luke's Mental Health and Wellbeing talks bring teams together for an hour of inspiration and learning. The perfect opportunity to empower your staff to normalise the conversations around mental health and well-being in the workplace whilst ending the stigma alongside educating staff to be proactive to maintain their mental wellbeing. Luke isn't just your average speaker. Through his personal stories, he gets your employees active, thinking and hooked on a roller-coaster of emotions that enables your employees not only to learn but take confidence and competence from the session to act straight away. 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.

Denise is the Founder and CEO of a charity, Reach Out 2 Kids.Denise is the Founder and CEO of a charity, Reach Out 2 Kids. < Back Denise Stephenson Specialisms: Allyship, Social Mobility, Race Diversity and Inclusion Denise is the Founder and CEO of a charity, Reach Out 2 Kids Ltd (ROK), which she started as a non-profit social enterprise ten years ago, following her passion for being an agent of change in the fields of race diversity & inclusion and social mobility. Denise was nominated in 2018 as one of London’s 50 Trailblazers of the Future by BAME2020, who in turn were nominated by Campaign Magazine as one of the Top Ten Trailblazers for Change 2018. Denise is also a Planning Lawyer, with more than 20 years post qualification experience. As a lawyer, Denise is a proficient negotiator and communicator and has been quoted as being a leader in her field and ‘very responsive and dedicated.’ As a child of Jamaican parents from a working class background and having suffered from prejudice and racism in her legal career, Denise has lived experience of the very issues she seeks to change. She is also very mindful of the mental health issues that often arises as a result of continued racism and discrimination. Denise is proficient in public speaking and has given talks and more recently been advising companies on their strategies for engaging more diverse and inclusive recruitment methods. 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.

Tracey had been a successful occupational therapist in NHS mental health services for 10 years when she had her first baby and developed postpartum psychosis out of the blue. Tracey had been a successful occupational therapist in NHS mental health services for 10 years when she had her first baby and developed postpartum psychosis out of the blue. < Back Tracey Robinson Specialisms: Women's mental health, postpartum psychosis, perimenopause, menopause, using nature connection to improve mental health and wellbeing Tracey had been a successful occupational therapist in NHS mental health services for 10 years when she had her first baby and developed postpartum psychosis out of the blue. Despite her professional experience she’d never heard of the condition and didn't understand what was happening to her. During the course of the illness she experienced hallucinations, delusions, mania, anxiety and depression. She felt out of control of her mind and her life and felt no hope for her future as a professional or as Mum. Her experience of receiving disempowering non-personalised care led Tracey to develop a passion for improving the support available for others. She went on to spend 20 years in NHS service improvement leadership roles across mental health, perinatal mental health and maternity services at local and national level. Her work centred on shifting the culture and power imbalance through coproduction, listening to those who use services, improving access to specialist services, developing peer support roles and tackling health inequalities. Alongside her NHS work Tracey told her postpartum psychosis story in the media and at training events to raise awareness and challenge stigma. She also trained as a peer supporter for a specialist mental health charity where she is now a trustee. When Tracey entered perimenopause she felt a decline in her mental health again and began to experience burnout in her NHS role. She decided to prioritise her wellbeing and retrained as a transformational coach, along with discovering the power of connecting with nature to support mental health. She now supports other women using nature connected coaching alongside continued involvement in mental health lived experience leadership and women’s mental health research. Tracey can provide talks and workshops about postpartum psychosis, perinatal mental health care, approaches to coproduction and user involvement, mental health during perimenopause, and the use of nature connection to support wellbeing and mental health. 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.

Katie is a dedicated speaker, therapist, and advocate whose work is shaped by profound personal experience. Katie is a dedicated speaker, therapist, and advocate whose work is shaped by profound personal experience. < Back Katie Irvine Specialisms: Suicide Loss and Prevention, Grief, Parent Loss, Alcohol Abuse, Mental Health, Therapy, Education. Katie is a dedicated speaker, therapist, and advocate whose work is shaped by profound personal experience. At just 24, she lost both of her parents within the same year — a life-altering tragedy that reshaped her path and ignited a commitment to helping others navigate grief, mental health challenges, and the complexities of loss. This led her to leave her former career and build a meaningful, impact-driven life supporting individuals and communities through some of their most difficult moments. With 6 years of experience following teacher training, Katie has developed a strong understanding of young people’s emotional worlds and the environments that shape them. Her work in education naturally transitioned into public speaking, where she brings compassion, clarity, and confidence to every stage she steps onto. Katie has spoken at schools, charity events, and award ceremonies, reaching audiences from intimate groups of 10 to large gatherings of over 250. Her speaking topics include: * Suicide Loss and Prevention * Grief and Bereavement * Parent Loss * Alcohol Abuse * Mental Health * Therapy * Navigating School or University during challenging times. She delivers each talk with honesty, sensitivity, and a focus on hope and connection. As a qualified therapist registered with NCPS, Katie practices in a local private setting, supporting clients who present with a wide range of complex issues. Her therapeutic work is grounded in empathy, lived experience, and professional training, allowing her to meet clients where they are with both understanding and expertise. In addition to her private practice, she volunteers her time to Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) Charity to further extend her impact within the community. Katie’s mission is clear: to use her story, skills, and voice to make a difference — helping others feel seen, supported, and never alone in their struggles. 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.