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“Ellie is one of the most inspiring speakers I’ve seen. Her raw and honest talks are both emotional to listen to and at times breathtaking.”

Steve Phillip, TedX Speaker, Suicide Prevention Advocate, The Jordan Legacy

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When I speak to an audience, I bring something different. Something real. My talks aren’t about surface-level motivation. They’re about transformation.

Drawing from my own journey, where I’ve overcome severe physical and emotional trauma, and my work as founder of award-winning organisation EPiC HOPE, I speak about the stuff most people avoid. Rock bottom, raw comebacks, and what it really takes to rebuild when you’ve lost everything. My talks cut straight through the corporate gloss and get to what matters; how to keep going when everything in you wants to give up.

I cover subjects that touch every life. Mental health, personal power, and hope; not the Instagram kind, but the gritty, life-changing variety that shows up when you need it most. As an award-winning speaker, I’ve learned that the most powerful stories are the ones that don’t skip over the mess. That’s why my audiences don’t just listen, they leave transformed, equipped with practical tools and a new understanding of what it means to rise up again.

What sets my talks apart from others?

I bring you the raw truth, wrapped in enough hope to make it actionable. Whether I’m speaking about:

Starting over when rock bottom feels permanent
Strengthening your mental fitness in challenging times
Finding your way through life’s darkest moments
Turning breaking points into breakthrough chapters

Your audience won’t get platitudes or generic advice. They’ll get honest, sometimes uncomfortable truths, delivered with a realness that makes people sit up, lean in, and rethink everything they thought they knew about recovery and growth.

If you want proof, well, the awards are nice, but the real evidence is in the messages I receive weeks, months, and years after speaking, from people who say my words changed the trajectory of their lives.

If you’re looking for a speaker who’ll do more than motivate – someone who’ll create lasting change and real transformation in your organisation, send me a message.

Because sometimes, the right words at the right time can change everything.

Explore my speaking topics

Do you want something tailored just for your audience? Perfect. I have several powerful keynotes that I regularly deliver. However, I love creating talks that speak directly to your organisation’s challenges and goals. Whether it’s a conference, a corporate event, or an intimate gathering, I’ll work with you to shape a message that hits home. Just let me know.

Confessions of a Professional Hope Dealer

Do you think you know what hope really is capable of? Think again. This isn't your typical motivational talk! It’s an insider's look at what happens when hope becomes more than just a word. Drawing from personal experience and the front lines of suicide prevention and mental health work, I'll pull back the curtain on what it really means to deal in hope. You'll discover why hope isn't some throwaway word, some fluffy concept, but a real force that changes lives. Perfect for anyone ready to move beyond surface-level wellness talks and into genuine, lasting change.

Get Back Up

Sometimes the bravest thing isn't standing up alone, it's letting others help you to your feet. In this game-changing talk, I absolutely shatter the myth of the solo comeback. Through my arduous journey with major spine surgery, and then years long recovery after a road accident, I learned the hard way that 'getting back up' actually meant learning to 'get back-up.' This isn't just my story of recovery; it's a powerful revelation about what strength really looks like. This is perfect for anyone who thinks they need to do it all alone. Spoiler alert! You don't. And you were never meant to.

Begin Again. Again. Again

Life isn't a straight line. It's a series of new beginnings, fresh starts, and bold comebacks. In this powerful talk, I share what it really takes to start again. And not just once, but again and again and again! Through unfiltered truth and battle-tested experience, I'll show your audience how each 'again' makes us stronger, wiser, and more capable than before. Perfect for people facing change, organisations in transition, or anyone who needs to hear that their next chapter might just be their best one yet.

The Hard Stuff – Making Peace with your Pain Points

This isn't a typical 'overcome adversity' talk. This is about the stuff most people never speak about. Childhood violence, trauma, betrayal, loss, and the kind of pain that feels like it might swallow you whole. Through my own story of survival, from a childhood shadowed by violence, through decades of battles with suicidal thoughts, to managing to live through the deepest kinds of personal loss, I share how I didn't just survive but found my way to thriving. Not by ‘getting over it’ or ‘moving on’ but by learning to carry my story differently. This talk is heavy. It's for audiences ready to move beyond surface-level conversations about trauma and healing. I'll share what actually works when nothing else seems to, what real healing looks like (it's not always what you think), and how to make peace with your past without pretending it didn't happen. Note: Contains sensitive content delivered with care. I can adapt this talk for different audience needs.

“Ellie is one of the most inspiring speakers I’ve seen. Her raw and honest talks are both emotional to listen to and at times breathtaking.”

Steve Phillip, TedX Speaker, Suicide Prevention Advocate, The Jordan Legacy

Let’s start a conversation

What sets my talks apart from others?

Explore my speaking topics

Confessions of a Professional Hope Dealer

Confessions of a Professional Hope Dealer

Get Back Up

Get Back Up

Begin Again. Again. Again

Begin Again. Again. Again

The Hard Stuff – Making Peace with your Pain Points

The Hard Stuff – Making Peace with your Pain Points

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