Jude Guaitamacchi is a globally recognised, award-winning speaker and campaigner known for their work in mental health, resilience, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and gender diversity. With over 12 years of experience, they have delivered powerful talks worldwide, collaborating with leading brands like TikTok, Universal, Michael Kors, and Deloitte, as well as top educational institutions.
Overcoming significant adversity and mental health challenges, Jude transformed their experiences into a message of authenticity and resilience. Their storytelling has earned praise from Dame Kelly Holmes, who named them a personal hero, and Dannii Minogue, who praised their achievements. Deloitte described their talks as “among the best they’d heard,” while Allianz Commercial highlighted their ability to help others embrace vulnerability.
Jude began their public speaking career with the Amy Winehouse Foundation’s Resilience Programme. In 2023, they were named one of PinkNews’ Top 21 Activists Globally for leading campaigns such as #TransYouthAreLoved, featuring over 60 celebrities, including Emma Bunton, Elliot Page, and David Tennant. They also co-organised the #LwiththeT campaign, inspiring international solidarity for trans rights.
In 2024, Jude won Campaigner of the Year at the Bank of London Rainbow Honours and was nominated for Voice for Change at the TikTok Awards, further cementing their influence as an advocate for inclusion. Jude founded the not-for-profit Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which works alongside cisgender allies to foster positive change in the UK. TSA made history by hosting the UK Parliament's first-ever all-trans panel.
Jude has also made history in fashion, becoming the first non-binary face of Harrods and collaborating with brands like Moss Bros, River Island and All Saints. Through their motivational speaker and campaigner work, Jude continues to inspire global audiences, championing authenticity, inclusion, and resilience.
Jude Guaitamacchi's journey is a testament to resilience and self-acceptance. Despite facing a lack of support, bullying, and mental health struggles, Jude reclaimed their autonomy and embraced their trans-non-binary identity. At 30, they began transitioning and gained recognition in the Harrods Beauty Campaign with the tagline “My Beauty is Being Myself.” As an advocate and storyteller, Jude inspires others to live authentically. Attendees will learn about courage, resilience, and the power of self-discovery.
Jude Guaitamacchi offers a 1 to 3-hour interactive training session on LGBTQIA+ and Gender Diversity Awareness, tailored to either foundational or intensive levels. This training aims to cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates and supports LGBTQIA+ colleagues and clients. Attendees will learn about Trans+ and Non-Binary experiences, inclusive language, and gender-neutral pronouns, while gaining strategies to address unconscious bias, recognise discrimination, and understand legal protections for trans+ individuals.
While we witness challenges to LGBTQIA+ and trans+ rights globally, there is a growing movement of allies standing firm in the face of adversity. This session delves into the unique challenges faced by these communities, with a focus on building resilience, creating inclusive spaces, and supporting mental health. As an award-winning campaigner, speaker, and educator, Jude Guaitamacchi has dedicated their career to empowering allies, helping organisations foster truly inclusive environments, and driving social change through activism and visibility. This session equips participants with strategies to uplift LGBTQIA+ and trans+ individuals, amplify their voices, and maintain their wellbeing. It is aimed at empowering people to rise up, resist oppression, and push forward with strength and solidarity.
Jude Guaitamacchi addresses the evolving digital platforms and the importance of mindful engagement. Jude explores navigating online spaces to avoid misinformation, hate speech, and harmful ideologies while safeguarding mental health. Drawing from their experience as an influencer, Jude offers insights on reclaiming online presence, amplifying voices, and driving change. Attendees will learn strategies for critical engagement and maintaining well-being online.
Jude Guaitamacchi explores the power of LGBTQIA+ representation in an era of increasing censorship. As the first non-binary model for Harrods' H-Beauty Campaign, Jude demonstrates how authentic storytelling in media and the arts can challenge stereotypes and inspire empathy. Recognised by Vogue Italia for advancing trans and non-binary inclusion, Jude collaborates with brands and celebrities to promote diversity and inclusivity. Attendees will learn how visibility and storytelling can drive social change and create more inclusive spaces.
