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Swarzy Macaly
Transform audience engagement with Swarzy Macaly, speaker and broadcasting powerhouse. Swarzy works with organisations to enhance diversity communication, inclusive storytelling, and authentic audience connection, delivering compelling insights for BBC, Unilever, Ofcom, and NIKE.
Swarzy Macaly is a broadcasting powerhouse who bridges the worlds of radio, faith, and social justice. Her vibrant presenting style and commitment to representation have established her as one of the UK's most compelling media voices.
As host of BBC Radio 1XTRA Weekend Breakfast Show and regular presenter on BBC Radio 1, Swarzy has built an impressive portfolio that includes BBC Songs of Praise and the Daily Service on Radio 4. Her work extends beyond broadcasting to moderating high-profile discussions for organisations including Unilever, Ofcom, ITV, and NIKE.
Swarzy's expertise in communication and community building helps organisations authentically connect with diverse audiences. Her background in tackling complex topics, from climate issues at COP26 and the BBC Climate Creative event to representation in media, provides valuable insights for companies navigating social responsibility and inclusive storytelling. Her platform Too Much Source hosts an annual exhibition with live events dedicated to celebrating Black British creatives who are making history today.
Audiences leave Swarzy's talks with practical strategies for authentic communication across cultural divides, renewed energy for tackling challenging conversations about diversity and inclusion, and actionable approaches to building genuine community connections. Her ability to bring warmth and accessibility to complex topics makes difficult discussions approachable.
Book Swarzy for an unforgettable combination of broadcasting expertise, cultural insight, and the infectious energy that consistently transforms ordinary events into extraordinary experiences.
Swarzy Macaly brings broadcasting excellence and cultural insight to your event, combining her BBC Radio expertise with a remarkable ability to make complex topics around diversity and inclusion accessible and engaging. Book this media powerhouse to transform your next event with her infectious energy and practical strategies for authentic communication that will leave your audience inspired and equipped for meaningful change.
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To book Swarzy Macaly, email swarzy.macaly@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 Swarzy's availability and speaking fee. 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 about your audience.
No. PepTalk adds no booking fee, so you pay the speaker's fee and nothing beyond it. The service, from shortlist through to contracts and event-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, PepTalk can agree preferential rates with your procurement team.
Share your event date, audience, format, objectives and budget, and PepTalk sends a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours. Each suggestion comes with a profile, a fee and a recommendation on the strongest fit. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, travel and logistics through to event day.
The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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