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Candice Brathwaite

Transform diversity and inclusion strategies with Candice Brathwaite, speaker and bestselling author. Candice works with organisations to address representation gaps and foster inclusive environments, delivering powerful insights on Black British experiences and authentic leadership across media and publishing.

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Candice Brathwaite, Speaker | Author, Journalist
Candice Brathwaite

Candice Brathwaite

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Candice Brathwaite's biography

At a glance

  • Sunday Times Bestselling author
  • Cultural commentator on Black British experiences
  • Influential voice on motherhood and diversity issues
Candice Brathwaite is a critically acclaimed writer and TV personality who illuminates the Black British experience through her insightful commentary on motherhood and diversity. As a Sunday Times Bestselling author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother, Candice examines the inequalities of Black motherhood with unflinching honesty. Her popular podcast "Closet Confessions" has garnered millions of downloads and tours nationally, while her role as Contributing Editor at Grazia showcases her cultural influence. Candice helps organisations navigate diversity challenges by offering authentic perspectives on inclusion that resonate across industries. Her straight-talking approach provides practical frameworks for addressing representation gaps, particularly in media and publishing. Through her personal journey, Candice demonstrates how authenticity can become a powerful business asset in today's market. Audiences leave Candice's presentations with actionable strategies for fostering inclusive environments, fresh insights into connecting with diverse consumer bases, and renewed confidence to pursue their goals despite systemic barriers. Her compelling blend of personal narrative and cultural analysis inspires meaningful organisational change. Book Candice for a transformative conversation that will challenge your thinking and equip your team with tools for genuine inclusion.

Candice's showreel and videos

Why we recommend booking Candice

Candice Brathwaite brings powerful insights on inclusion and representation, blending personal experience with practical strategies that drive real change. Book Candice to inspire your team with tools for building a more inclusive and successful workplace.

Testimonials

It was agreed across the board as the best talk we've ever done. 150 years of the store - that's saying something.

Liberty

Featured Projects

Candice Brathwaite - Conversations With Candice podcast cover
Candice Brathwaite - I Am Not Your Baby Mother book cover
Candice Brathwaite - Manifesto book cover

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How do I book Candice Brathwaite for my next event?
Email candice.brathwaite@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Candice's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Candice Brathwaite's speaking style like?
Candice Brathwaite draws on personal narrative combined with cultural analysis, using her own experience of Black British motherhood as the primary lens through which she builds practical frameworks for inclusion and representation.
What topics does Candice Brathwaite specialise in?
Candice Brathwaite speaks on Black British motherhood, diversity and inclusion, and representation in media and publishing. She is a Sunday Times bestselling author, with her book I Am Not Your Baby Mother reaching that list on publication.
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