Candice Brathwaite.
Candice Brathwaite is an author and presenter.
Candice Brathwaite is a critically acclaimed author and TV personality with over half a million devotees on social media. Successful in non fiction and fiction spaces, her first book I am not your Baby Mother (2020), examining the inequalities of Black motherhood, was a Sunday Times Bestseller. Candice’s latest book is Manifesto (2024) which explains how manifesting and positive thinking can improve people’s lives and help fulfill ambitions.
Her hit podcast Closet Confessions has amassed millions of downloads and toured nationally. Candice is Contributing Editor to Grazia and regularly appears on national radio and television shows (including Lorraine and Steph’s Packed lunch) where she is a straight talking and courageous voice on achieving your goals, fashion, family and the Black British experience.
keynote speeches.
Make Motherhood Diverse: What It’s Like To Be A Black British Mother
Turning Adversity Into An Advantage
videos.
Speaking Highlight
books.
in the news.
frequently asked questions.
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Candice Brathwaite’s work focuses on identity, motherhood, ambition, and resilience, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and representation. Drawing on her work as an author, broadcaster, and cultural commentator, she explores race, gender, and inequality alongside themes of confidence, personal branding, and turning adversity into opportunity.
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She is typically engaged for keynote speeches at conferences, cultural events, and organisational programmes. Her talks combine personal storytelling with broader social and cultural insight, creating space for reflection, learning, and meaningful discussion.
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Beyond keynote presentations, Candice regularly contributes to panel discussions, moderated conversations, and hosted interviews. She is also an experienced host and facilitator, bringing warmth, clarity, and confidence to live events and discussions.
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Her work is particularly relevant to organisations exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion through a lived-experience lens, as well as those focused on wellbeing, culture, and personal development. She is especially valuable where organisations want to understand how identity, confidence, and opportunity intersect in real working lives.
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She most commonly engages with professional and employee audiences across corporate, public, education, and cultural sectors. Her work resonates strongly with mixed and non specialist audiences, particularly where organisations want to reach people at all levels.
Audiences include CEOs, senior leaders, leadership teams, HR professionals, people leaders, managers, and employee audiences. -
Her approach is honest, engaging, and emotionally intelligent, blending powerful personal narrative with wider cultural perspective. She speaks with clarity and courage, encouraging audiences to reflect on their own experiences and assumptions.
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Candice adapts her content to reflect the audience’s context, sector, and objectives, adjusting emphasis between personal experience, cultural commentary, and organisational relevance. She ensures sensitive topics are approached thoughtfully while remaining accessible and impactful.
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Yes. While rooted in British experience, the themes she addresses around identity, belonging, ambition, and resilience resonate widely across cultures and societies. She regularly engages with diverse and international audiences.
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Pricing for Candice is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Candice’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Candice, typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Candice is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Candice, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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