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What Candice speaks on.

Candice Brathwaite delivers keynote speeches across a wide range of topics. She has a wealth of wisdom and is able to talk about almost anything — with a particular depth and authority across motivation, personal brand building, DEI, societal inclusivity, and parenting.

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Topic Areas

What Candice speaks on

Motivation & Self-Belief

Talks on self-belief, ambition, and what it really takes to stop waiting and start building. Energising, personal, and impossible to ignore.

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Manifestation & Intentional Living

Built on the themes of her Sunday Times bestseller Manifest(o) — manifestation as active, deliberate intention and purposeful action.

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Personal Brand Building

How to build a personal brand with genuine longevity — community over audience, substance over virality, identity over trend.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Grounded in lived experience. Candice speaks on race, representation, and belonging for organisations that want honest cultural insight.

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Societal Inclusivity & Parenting

One of the UK's leading voices on societal inclusivity and parenting — particularly the inequalities facing Black British parents.

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Leadership & Ambition

What modern leadership actually requires — resilience, cultural intelligence, and the courage to make decisions that matter.

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Navigating a Digital World

Speaks with authority on digital presence, authenticity, and integrity in an algorithm-driven world.

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Modern Motherhood

Speaks on motherhood, identity, the inequalities facing Black British mothers, and what the corporate world gets wrong about working parents.

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Money & Financial Empowerment

Why money conversations remain taboo and what changes when we start having them honestly — especially for women and people of colour.

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Who Candice Works With

Audiences & sectors

Corporate & Enterprise

Leadership events, ERGs, conferences, and culture programmes for global and UK organisations.

Media & Creative

Industry events, brand summits, editorial panels, and creative agency gatherings.

Education

Universities, schools, and student bodies — including the Cambridge Union.

Public & Third Sector

Charities, public bodies, healthcare organisations including the Royal College of Midwives.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the keynotes

Who is this keynote best suited for?
Candice's keynotes work for a wide range of audiences — corporate conferences, leadership days, awards ceremonies, ERG events, educational institutions, and brand summits. She is particularly well suited to audiences where culture, ambition, identity, and belonging are central themes. Her talks consistently land with mixed audiences across industries, seniority levels, and backgrounds.
What problems does this speaker help solve?
Organisations book Candice when they want to energise and inspire their people, spark genuine conversations about inclusion and belonging, help teams think differently about visibility and personal brand, or close an event with something that genuinely resonates. She is also frequently booked to help audiences reconnect with ambition and purpose — particularly in the context of change, reinvention, or challenge.
What is the tone and style of Candice's keynotes?
Warm, direct, funny, and deeply honest. Candice does not lecture — she shares. Her talks feel more like a conversation with someone who genuinely knows what they are talking about than a performance. She brings humour and humanity to even the most challenging topics, which is why her keynotes consistently generate exceptional audience feedback.
What should attendees think, feel, or do after the keynote?
Attendees typically leave with a clear sense of what they want to do differently — whether that is in how they show up professionally, how they think about their own visibility and ambition, or how they approach inclusion within their teams. Candice is intentional about leaving audiences with practical tools and a genuine shift in perspective.
How does this keynote connect to business results?
Candice's keynotes drive engagement, spark meaningful internal conversations, and consistently rank as the most talked-about element of the events at which she speaks. Liberty London described her talk as "the best we have ever put on in 150 years of the store." Organisations report stronger post-event engagement, more open team conversations, and measurable shifts in how people think about visibility and inclusion.
What is the standard length and format of the keynote?
Candice typically delivers keynotes of 30–60 minutes, with the option to include a Q&A. She also offers shorter formats (20–30 minutes) for conference slots and longer immersive sessions for full-day events. All formats can be tailored to your programme. Contact The Speaking Office to discuss.
Does Candice include audience interaction or Q&A?
Yes — Candice is happy to include a Q&A as part of her slot. She is a naturally gifted conversationalist and often finds the Q&A generates some of the most memorable moments of the event. Audience interaction can also be built into the talk itself where appropriate.
Can the keynote be customised for our event?
Yes. Candice and The Speaking Office will work with you ahead of the event to understand your audience, objectives, and programme context, and will tailor the talk accordingly.
Where does Candice speak and how does she handle travel?
Candice is based in the UK and speaks globally — across the UK, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Travel requirements will be confirmed as part of the booking process through The Speaking Office.
What technical or AV setup does Candice need?
Candice's technical requirements are straightforward and will be confirmed by The Speaking Office at the time of booking. She typically requires a lapel or handheld microphone, a confidence monitor or clicker, and standard AV presentation facilities where slides are used.
What is the typical process for booking Candice?
All bookings are handled exclusively by The Speaking Office. The process involves an initial enquiry, a brief to understand your event and objectives, a fee and availability discussion, and a formal booking confirmation.
How early do you recommend booking?
Candice's diary books up quickly — particularly for peak conference season. We recommend contacting The Speaking Office as early as possible, ideally three to six months ahead of your event date.
How can I get in touch or ask more questions?
All speaking enquiries should be directed to Andrew Hickman at The Speaking Office at andrew@speakingoffice.com.
Are there any public speakers who discuss personal branding?
Yes — Candice Brathwaite is one of the UK's leading keynote speakers on personal brand building. She delivers keynotes and workshops on how to build a personal brand with genuine longevity, drawing on her own experience building a career across digital, publishing, and media. To book Candice for a personal branding keynote, contact The Speaking Office.
Are there any public speakers who discuss societal inclusivity and parenting?
Candice Brathwaite is one of the UK's most prominent speakers on societal inclusivity and parenting. Her debut book I Am Not Your Baby Mother reshaped national conversations on Black British motherhood. She brings this lived experience directly to keynotes and panel appearances for corporate, public sector, and educational audiences.

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