ABOUT CANDICE BRATHWAITE
Candice Brathwaite is one of the UK's most distinctive and influential voices a two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, television presenter, and cultural commentator whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, identity, ambition, and modern womanhood.
Over the course of a decade in the public eye, Candice has built a reputation not just for the breadth of her work, but for the integrity behind it. Whether writing books, delivering keynotes to global organisations, hosting her podcast, or appearing on major broadcast platforms, she brings the same qualities to everything she does: clarity, warmth, cultural intelligence, and an uncompromising commitment to honesty.
Author
Candice first came to national and international prominence with her debut book I Am Not Your Baby Mother, a landmark Sunday Times bestseller that reshaped mainstream conversations around Black British motherhood, identity, and representation. Praised by critics, readers, and fellow authors alike, it established Candice as a vital literary figure and a writer capable of turning lived experience into cultural change.
She has since published across nonfiction, essays, and fiction, with Sista, Sister, Cuts Both Ways, and Manifest(o), her second Sunday Times bestseller, further cementing her reputation as one of the most versatile and relevant authors working in British publishing today. Her writing is consistently praised for its emotional honesty, sharp social observation, and ability to make complex cultural conversations feel deeply personal and universally resonant.
Speaker
As a keynote speaker, Candice is sought after by organisations across the UK, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. She speaks on themes including confidence and self-belief, personal brand building, leadership and reinvention, diversity equity and inclusion, and modern visibility, delivering talks that are thought-provoking, energising, and grounded in real-world insight.
Clients and audiences consistently describe her as one of the best speakers they have ever seen. She is equally at home delivering a keynote to a corporate audience of thousands, hosting an awards ceremony, or leading an intimate fireside conversation.
Podcaster & Presenter
In 2026, Candice launched Conversations with Candice, a long-form solo podcast built around depth, honesty, and the kind of conversations that don't happen anywhere else. Released via Acast, the show is an extension of everything Candice stands for: no performance, no surface-level narratives, just real talk about identity, ambition, relationships, and what it actually takes to build a life of meaning.
On television, Candice has appeared across major UK broadcast platforms including Lorraine and Steph's Packed Lunch, bringing her trademark warmth and cultural fluency to mainstream audiences.
Brand Collaborations
Candice works with global brands on partnerships rooted in purpose and narrative depth. She is a trusted creative collaborator for brands seeking authentic, culturally intelligent storytelling, moving beyond transactional influence toward meaningful, lasting impact.
Get In Touch
For speaking enquiries, contact Andrew Hickman at The Speaking Office andrew@speakingoffice.com. For brand partnerships and all other enquiries, contact the team at bode@candicebrathwaite.com.