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Jaspreet Kaur
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Unlock conversations on identity, belonging, and mental health with Jaspreet Kaur, spoken word poet, author, and educator. Jaspreet works with organisations, schools, and universities to explore gender equity, South Asian representation, and cultural identity, recognised by the BBC, UN, and Royal Family.
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Jaspreet Kaur, known online as Behind the Netra, is an award-winning spoken word poet, author, and history teacher. Through her work, Jaspreet bridges cultural divides through her spoken word poetry, teaching, and writing that illuminates South Asian women's experiences in Britain while addressing universal themes of identity and social justice.
As the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Brown Girl Like Me and award-winning children's book The Spaces in Between, Jaspreet has established herself as a vital voice in contemporary literature. She is passionate about gender issues, taboo subjects, and encourages positive social change in the Asian community and wider society. Her work tackles issues related to gender discrimination, mental health stigma, the postcolonial immigrant experience, and more.
Jaspreet is also a regular on the BBC, Sunday Morning Live, Radio 4, and worked with the UN on the HeforShe campaign. She hosts the BBC Asian Network’s Chill Show, a programme dedicated to wellbeing, mental health, and relaxation.
Jaspreet has received numerous accolades, including the Asian Women of Achievement Award (Arts & Culture), the We Are The City Rising Star Award (Education), and was voted one of the Top 10 Inspirational Sikh Women in the UK. Since delivering her TED Talk in 2017, Jaspreet has performed for the Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall and Westminster Abbey, and appeared across BBC, Sky News, The Metro, and Stylist Magazine. She is a current Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and is working on her next two books, Quiet Feminism and How Poetry Saved My Life.
Organisations facing diversity challenges benefit from Jaspreet's unique ability to translate complex cultural dynamics into actionable insights. Her background enables her to connect historical patterns to present-day workplace inclusion issues, helping companies build more equitable environments. Audiences leave Jaspreet's presentations with practical strategies for fostering inclusive communication across cultural boundaries, a deeper understanding of how intersectional identities shape workplace experiences, and a renewed commitment to creating spaces where diverse voices thrive.
Book Jaspreet for a rare combination of scholarly insight and poetic storytelling that transforms how organisations approach diversity and inclusion.
Topics, sessions and talks
Jaspreet Kaur delivers insightful talks aimed at fostering inclusivity within organisations. Her key topics include the significance of racial literacy, strategies for managing microaggressions to transform workplace culture, and navigating the conversation around cultural appropriation. She also addresses parenting through her session on raising a feminist and discusses important issues like menstruation and other societal taboos in "Know Your Body." Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical tools to create a more inclusive environment.
Jaspreet Kaur provides insightful sessions aimed at enhancing team wellbeing through creative expression. She explores how poetry can transform mental health, the role of art as a source of hope, and the benefits of journaling. Additionally, she emphasises the importance of cultivating self-love. Attendees will learn practical strategies to improve their mental health and foster a supportive environment within their teams.
Jaspreet Kaur empowers teams to boost their confidence through insightful talks. She addresses overcoming self-doubt and provides tools for tackling imposter syndrome. Attendees will learn how to discover their authentic selves, build self-confidence, and inspire it in others. Additionally, she discusses the importance of navigating social media safely in the digital age. Participants will leave with practical strategies to enhance their self-esteem and effectively engage in the online world.
Jaspreet Kaur, author of the bestselling books Brown Girl Like Me and The Spaces In Between, delivers impactful sessions that explore navigating dual identities, building confidence in marginalised communities, and the importance of representation in education and the workplace. She discusses faith, feminism, and the power of storytelling in reclaiming narratives, alongside the legacy of migration. Attendees will learn how to appreciate culture authentically and empower themselves through creative expression and activism.
Jaspreet Kaur, award-winning author and cultural bridge-builder, transforms organisations through her rare blend of scholarly insight and poetic storytelling that translates complex cultural dynamics into actionable strategies for workplace inclusion. Book this vital voice in contemporary literature to help your team foster inclusive communication across cultural boundaries while creating spaces where diverse voices truly thrive.
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Jaspreet Kaur structures her sessions around spoken word poetry and personal narrative, drawing on her background as a history teacher to connect historical and postcolonial patterns to present-day issues in identity, inclusion, and mental health. She pairs this storytelling method with practical frameworks, giving attendees concrete tools — such as journalling practices and strategies for managing microaggressions — that they can apply directly within their organisations or personal lives.
Jaspreet Kaur speaks on diversity, inclusion and workplace culture, mental health and wellbeing, and confidence building, with topics spanning racial literacy, microaggressions, poetry as a mental health tool, imposter syndrome, and self-identity. She is the author of the number one Amazon bestseller Brown Girl Like Me and an award-winning spoken word poet who has performed for the Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall and Westminster Abbey.
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