Yassmin is a writer, engineer and award-winning social advocate. She is also a young adult fiction writer; she recently published Listen, Layla, the sequel to You Must Be Layla. She spoke at the launch of our pilot programme in 2019, and will soon be a keynote speaker at our upcoming conference.

@yassmin_a

Francesca is the bestselling author, activist and co-creator of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series. Francesca was our special guest at our spring 2022 celebration event.

Susie Orbach is a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, writer and social critic. Susie was keynote speaker at our first conference in 2019.

@psychoanalysis

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Sereena is an Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Consultant and Speaker. She was a keynote speaker at our last conference, and will be running a workshop with Be Her Lead students later this year.

@sereenaabbassi

Bolu is an author, scriptwriter, and journalist. Her debut novel Love in Colour (2020) is a Sunday Times Bestseller, which she spoke about during a recent World Book Day event for Be Her Lead students.

@Beebabs

Samantha Moyo is an entrepreneur and change maker. She founded the global wellness movement Morning Gloryville, as well as for her art, performance work, activism, and much more. Sam delivers dynamic workshops for Be Her Lead girls about self-acceptance and fighting anxiety.

Laura is a Period Poverty Activist and was a pivotal force in the recent scrapping of the ‘Tampon Tax’. She is also the author of ‘Speak Up!’, a book for rebel girls. Laura was a keynote speaker at our 2019 Conference and recently ran a workshop on activism for Be Her Lead students.

@LauraCoryton

Jags is a Radio 1 DJ and presenter, and the founder of the Future1000 initiative which aims to introduce female, trans and non-binary students into electronic music.

@jaguarworldwide

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Daisy is Head of Network at Backed VC, a venture capital firm working with tech start-ups. She delivers talks for Be Her Lead students based on her own career journey.

@Madame_Daisy

Nadia is a body image researcher at the Centre for Appearance Research, UWE Bristol. Nadia is passionate about helping young people improve their relationships with their bodies and reducing societal appearance pressure and prejudice.

Instagram: @nadia.craddock

Twitter: @nadia_craddock

Hannah is a former Headteacher and the Co-Founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. She is a leadership development consultant, coach and trainer who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion/ mental health and wellbeing.

Twitter: @Ethical_Leader @DiverseEd2020

Instagram: hannah_louise_wilson

Website: www.diverseeducators.co.uk

Laurie is the Founder of Feminista Film Festival, one of our partner organisations. She has hosted a Be Her Lead virtual coffee for teachers about the intersection of creativity and mental health, and is planning a film screening for Be Her Lead students.

Naina is the Editorial Director, Newsroom Development and Deputy International Editor at TIME Magazine. She delivers Be Her Lead workshops about careers in journalism.

@naina_bajekal

Nitu is a Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Founder of Women for Women's Health. She delivers workshops educating girls about their bodies and wellbeing.

www.nitubajekal.com

Amy is a Barrister specialising in public international law. She delivers public speaking workshops for Be Her Lead students.

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Kate is a Senior Enterprise Executive & Founder of Nia Wealth. She delivers financial empowerment workshops for Be Her Lead students and teachers.

Klara is a Pupil Barrister, pilates instructor & branch-founder at Support Through Court. She has run a virtual coffee and student workshop with us on presentation, public speaking and managing nerves.

Shirley is a comedian, writer & educator. She delivers stand-up comedy workshops for Be Her Lead students.

@shirleyhalse

Rosie is an artist, illustrator, and activist. She has worked in school settings as well as with refugee groups, and will soon begin her training to be an art therapist. Rosie has led workshops for Be Her Lead teachers for our virtual coffee series, demonstrating meditative art techniques to support wellbeing.

@rosieglasseart

Saskia is a relationship and sex educator who has been teaching young people for almost 20 years. She recently published her first book, This Period in My Life.

Jyoti is the founder of My Wellness Company, a cyclical living mentor, yoga teacher and holistic wellness practitioner. She uses a range of wellness modalities to empower individuals on their wellness journey.

www.mywellnesscompany.co.uk

@mywellnesscompany

Victoria is a Community Architect; strategist by trade and connector at heart, her work is focused on connecting ideas, people and communities in new, generative ways.

This practice has led her to start Hito Labs - a studio exploring the potential of networks, communities and ecosystems when it comes to the future of product, culture, talent and innovation. Combining systems thinking and community strategy, she’s managed exciting interdisciplinary projects with clients such as IKEA, EY, Jaguar Land Rover, EDF, Adidas and more.

Victoria runs Be Her Lead workshops for girls helping them to think imaginatively about work and their futures.

Twitter: @stoyanova

Instagram: @victorias