“Your talk was funny, engaging, challenging, moving, honest and hopeful. We all noticed the moment the room went completely silent listening to you – the only moment of silence on a generally loud day, and a true demonstration of your skill of bringing everyone along with you and your story so that we could listen and connect more. Your talk was brilliant – you definitely won on the...
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“Sophie came in to deliver a number of sessions over a series of weeks to all of our pupils. Her honesty was incredibly powerful, and her talk touched upon a variety of themes pertinent to our pupils, from her experiences as a transgender woman, to external pressures, to mental health more generally. She was able to hold the attention of our pupils and staff, and undoubtedly helped many...
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“After a particularly bad encounter with an important client at work, I was then confronted by a bullying and manipulative manager. Not for the first time I was made to feel small, worthless and powerless. I was lucky, as I was able to have a talk with Sophie. She helped me to put those thoughts that run through my head, which could so easily spiral out of control, back in the box. She helped me...
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“I just wanted to say thank you for the powerful speech you gave today at Bournemouth University for the young people and self harm conference. It was so eye-opening and emotive to not only hear someone’s personal experience of self harm, but also the many hurdles and challenges you have overcome in your life to shape you in to the person you are today. I think it’s so important for people...
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“Sophie spoke at Campaign’s event, “The Unconscious Bias of Brands” and was outstanding. Her examples of how trans have typically been represented in advertising was incredibly thought provoking and poignant. Facts combined with personal experience and direct perspective made the talk utterly engaging and memorable. A strong and unforgettable message. The audience loved...
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“We were extremely pleased Sophie accepted our invitation to appear as the keynote speaker at the Sussex Oakleaf annual conference. Sophie captivated the audience right from the start with her passionate, funny and often emotional talk. Sophie spoke honestly about her personal battle with mental health and her inspirational story of coming out as a trans woman. Thank you, Sophie, for...
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