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Trans+ advocate & inclusion speaker

Danielle St James

Transform workplace inclusion with Danielle St James, speaker and trans+ advocate. Danielle works with organisations to implement effective diversity strategies and trans+ inclusivity policies, delivering expert consultancy for Nike, Conde Nast and Soho House Group.

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Danielle St James, Speaker | LGBTQ+ Advocate, CEO
Danielle St James

Danielle St James

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Danielle St James's biography

At a glance

  • Founder and CEO of Not A Phase, supporting trans+ adults
  • Consultant on trans+ inclusivity for major brands and organisations
  • Creator of Zoah, an inclusive swimwear and underwear brand
Danielle St James is a prominent figure within the LGBTQ+ community and founder and CEO of Not A Phase, the only charity in the UK which solely focuses on the support of trans+ adults. Not A Phase is a trans-led, grassroots charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults through awareness campaigning, social projects, funding trans+ led initiatives, and working with organisations on diversity and inclusion strategies to promote positive change. Through speaker sessions, training workshops, and bespoke consultancy, Danielle offers accessible advice on trans+ and gender-diverse inclusivity regarding people management, workplace culture, recruitment, policy advisory, and media & communications strategy. Danielle has worked with various organisations, agencies, and brands on trans+ inclusion and allyship, including Nike, Omnicom, Soho House Group, Conde Nast, Interlaw, and Huckletree, to name but a few. Originally from South Wales, Dani splits her time between London and Margate and is also the founder of Zoah, an inclusive swimwear and underwear brand.

Why we recommend booking Danielle

Danielle brings unparalleled expertise in trans+ and gender diverse inclusivity, offering your team actionable insights and strategies to foster a more inclusive workplace. With her extensive experience collaborating with top brands and organizations, she can tailor her approach to meet your specific needs, ensuring meaningful and impactful change. Booking Danielle means investing in a more diverse, understanding, and inclusive culture within your business.

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How do I book Danielle St James for my next event?
Email danielle.st.james@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 Danielle'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 Danielle St James's speaking style like?
Danielle St James delivers speaker sessions and training workshops that combine awareness campaigning with practical consultancy, drawing on her direct experience founding and leading Not A Phase to provide organisations with actionable guidance on trans+ inclusion across people management, workplace culture, recruitment, and policy.
What topics does Danielle St James specialise in?
Danielle James speaks on trans+ inclusion in the workplace, diversity and inclusion strategy, people management and recruitment policy, and media and communications. She is founder and CEO of Not A Phase, the only UK charity solely focused on supporting trans+ adults, and has delivered consultancy for organisations including Nike, Omnicom, Soho House Group, and Condé Nast.
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