You may know Charlie Martin, speaker and trailblazing racing driver on a mission to make history as the first transgender competitor in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. But her impact goes far beyond the track. As an LGBTQ+ activist and advocate for inclusion, Charlie uses her powerful story of resilience and determination to help businesses build truly inclusive cultures.
Transitioning midway through her career in the male-dominated sport of racing, Charlie has faced and overcome immense adversity. She now shares her lived experience with organisations worldwide, offering practical guidance on allyship, awareness, and authentic engagement with the LGBTQ+ community. She helps teams move from good intentions to meaningful action with a compelling blend of storytelling and structured advice.
Charlie’s insights have helped Fortune 500 companies foster stronger, more inclusive workplaces, making real progress on diversity and equality. As an ambassador for leading LGBTQ+ charities, including Stonewall, Racing Pride, and Athlete Ally, she is at the forefront of positive change in sport and beyond.
With 18 years of racing experience in single-seaters, GT cars, and prototypes across Europe and North America, Charlie has defied the odds at every turn. A BMW Friend of the Brand, she made history at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and recently finished 2nd in class at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans support race—bringing her one step closer to her ultimate goal. Recognised in British Vogue’s ‘Vogue 25’ as one of the most inspiring women shaping the world, Charlie’s journey is a testament to courage, ambition, and self-belief.
If you’re looking for a speaker who will inspire, educate, and leave a lasting impact, Charlie Martin delivers. Book her now to bring a fresh perspective on resilience, inclusion, and high-performance culture to your organisation. Contact the PepTalk team today for fee information and a speaker availability check.
A keynote Charlie's inspiring story of how her bravery, ambition & self belief enabled her to achieve beyond her wildest dreams.
As a transgender woman in motorsport, Charlie Martin occupies a unique role within her sport and the LGBTQ+ community, having faced incredible adversity to become her true authentic self. Her powerful story of overcoming adversity and stigma will capture your team's attention, inspiring them to be true LGBTQ+ allies.
Creating access and opportunity for others and those around you is not just the right thing to do; it positively impacts so many other areas. With unique expert perspectives, become the example you want to see.
In this talk, Charlie Martin explores how to turn your goals and ambitions into a reality and understand how to draw on your strengths.
