Pride Month Speakers
Pride Month is once again taking place in June this year.
In the United Kingdom, the first official Pride march took place in London in 1972. Since then, Pride Month has grown in significance, and is a celebration that recognises the LGBTQ+ community and their contributions to society. Marked by events and activities, Pride Month helps to promote inclusivity, help educate the public, and celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.
If you are looking to hold an event to mark Pride these are a few of the speakers we work with you may wish to consider.
Matt Ellison is a highly sought-after, entertaining and thought-provoking transgender speaker.
His life experience as a trans man has fascinated and inspired audiences of all kinds in both private and public sectors in the U.K. and internationally. His insights on change, as someone who has made such a huge and fundamental change himself, apply to everyone in all areas of professional and personal life. With an increasing number of trans folk having the courage to transition, yet with so many still facing discrimination and ignorance, transgender issues and diversity & inclusion are currently more relevant than ever
Jackie Handy is a workforce culture specialist and speaker with over two decades of professional experience in executive recruitment, leadership development, and inclusion best practice. Her mission is simple: to ensure people feel safe, valued, and understood at work.
Since delivering her 2018 TEDx talk, The Exclusive Nature of Inclusion, Jackie has been sharing her personal story of exclusion and working with organisations across a variety of sectors, helping them create more inclusive workplaces.
Will Njobvu is a dynamic TV, radio, and podcast host known for his infectious personality, charisma, and extensive live presenting experience, which has established him as a major talent in both mainstream media and online. He’s been a host of the Saturday Breakfast Show on Capital Xtra and has regularly appeared as an entertainment presenter on ITV’s Good Morning Britain In 2024, he has expanded his reach in the U.S. by presenting entertainment news segments across the NBC television network, including NBC News and the popular TODAY Show.
Will’s personal journey is one of overcoming adversity. Diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse at 22, he’s since become a voice for heart health with the British Heart Foundation. He’s open about his struggles with depression and his journey to acceptance, offering hope to others facing similar challenges. His bravery in coming out as gay live on the radio in 2022, despite facing threats, shows his commitment to living authentically and supporting LGBTQ rights
Stephen Whitton is a Speaker, Social Entrepreneur, Influencer, Mental Health Warrior, and survivor who has been speaking up for mental health in masculine environments.
Stephen Whitton is the Founder of [M]enable – the global movement for mental health support in the Automotive Sector. After a successful career spanning 35 years in the industry, with numerous roles from Salesman to Executive Director, he is a renowned authority on employee well-being to achieve results. Stephen is also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and is an NLP Practitioner and licensed Business Practitioner.
Mark Foster is one of the UK’s most successful competitive swimmers. By the age of fifteen, he was the fastest swimmer in the country. During a career spanning 23 years, Mark won 51 international medals, competed at 5 Olympic Games, held World, European and Commonwealth titles and smashed 8 world records.
A dedicated philanthropist, Mark is patron of Anaphylaxis Campaign and Regain (in support of Tetraplegic athletes). He has also used his public profile to raise awareness for Wellchild, Sports Aid, Movember, The Prostate Cancer Charity and BT Swimathon. Since making the decision to come out in 2017, he is also a spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community, promoting compassion, equality and inclusion.
If you planning an event and looking for a speaker for Pride Month please do drop us a line on enquiries@scampspeakers.co.uk and I would be happy to help