A purpose driven speaker agency setting the tone for a new conversation

Do you want to know what the future can look like?

At Speak Up we know people are tired of hearing that nothing ever changes. The same old stories fill our news feeds day after day, leaving us angry and powerless.

But what if our media was filled with ways the future could be made better? It’s time to change the conversation.

Speak Up works with speakers to tell the stories missing from the mainstream news. Stories that challenge cut-and-dried ways of seeing the world today, that open up new possibilities for tackling the massive issues facing the 21st century.

At a time when nobody feels listened to, our speakers share a commitment to joining the dots between our greatest challenges. From the climate crisis to the state of politics, how technology is changing our lives to how we put food on the table. Working with influential change-makers we offer different stories that cut through the divisiveness, tackle disinformation, and inspire genuine action. Stories filled with groundbreaking ideas, mind-blowing alternatives and real change.

By looking beyond the ‘now’, Speak Up offers a radically different vision of the future.

Expert speakers

Big tech | Democracy | Misinformation | Politics

Carole Cadwalladr

Carole Cadwalladr is a renowned Pulitzer-nominated journalist. She formerly worked at the Guardian and was a feature writer for the Observer. Carole has been nominated for numerous Press Awards.
Animal justice | Climate crisis | Culture | Social justice

Louis VI

Louis J. Butler, aka Louis VI, is a mixed race rapper, musician, film composer, documentary maker, zoologist and nature activist cross-pollinating music and nature as well as presenting documentaries and delivering keynote speeches to help the underserved diaspora reestablish their connection with nature.
Art | Big tech | Culture | Democracy | Design | Social justice

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian

If you’re looking for a dynamic super creative who will (literally) add rocket fuel to your events and campaigns – Dr Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian will deliver in spades. She is known for electrifying audiences and leaving an impression that resonates long after she has left the room.