- Founder of Sober Girl Society
- Advocate for alcohol-free living and mental well-being
- Host of events promoting sobriety and empowerment
Millie Gooch is a talented writer, captivating speaker, passionate activist, and the visionary founder of Sober Girl Society.
In February 2018, Millie made the courageous decision to give up alcohol, as years of excessive partying and subsequent hangovers had started to negatively impact her mental well-being. This pivotal moment inspired her to create Sober Girl Society, an inclusive online and real-life community dedicated to empowering women who choose not to drink alcohol.
Since its inception, Sober Girl Society has flourished into a robust community of 219,000 strong individuals. Millie's passion for her cause is evident through her hosting of SGS's signature events, including boozeless brunches and invigorating sober sweat classes held nationwide.
Beyond these events, Millie actively collaborates with various organizations, including universities, to promote sober curiosity and dismantle the notion that an alcohol-free lifestyle is dull. Through her work, she strives to spread the powerful message that choosing sobriety can lead to a vibrant and fulfilling existence.
Millie's journey exemplifies resilience and determination, as she transforms personal struggles into a platform for positive change. Her multifaceted approach, combining her writing, speaking engagements, activism, and the creation of Sober Girl Society, has made a profound impact on countless lives.
Millie's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
An Introduction To Sober Curiosity
A 1 hour presentation and Q+A consisting of tips and advice on how to drink less and live more. Offering tips and advice to stay sober in a world that practically revolves around drinking, Millie Gooch shares essential information to empower you to transform your relationship with alcohol so you can lead your most fulfilling life.
Making Your Workplace Culture More Sober Curious
A 1-hour training for management or Diversity and Inclusion committees detailing how to make your workplace culture more sober inclusive and why this can benefit your business.
Why we recommend booking Millie
Millie Gooch's inspiring journey from personal struggle to founding Sober Girl Society showcases her resilience and visionary leadership, making her an ideal speaker to motivate and empower your team. Her expertise in building a vibrant, supportive community speaks volumes about her ability to foster inclusivity and positive change, essential qualities for any thriving business environment. Booking Millie will not only inspire your team with her captivating story but also enlighten them on the benefits of a sober lifestyle, promoting overall well-being and productivity in your workplace.
At Charlotte Tilbury, our mission is to ensure that everyone, everywhere feels and looks like the best versions of themselves, and our internal dream teams have found Millie's inspiring and engaging talks have had a real positive impact. As a business, we know that by equipping and empowering our people with the right tools, the possibilities are endless. Millie's talks have offered an abundance of advice and practical tips that help anyone looking to better understand their relationship with drink, or to find the joy in living a more hangover free life. Our dream teams have found her open and optimistic manner a delight, as she shares her experiences in a way that feels like a chat with an old friend!
Millie delivered an informative and insightful session filled with energy and wisdom as part of our employee learning and development event. Millie was so professional and great to work with. Thank you Millie for sharing your story and journey.
Huge thanks from the Barclays' Let's Talk Alcohol team to Millie Gooch who was the guest speaker at a virtual session held as part of Alcohol Awareness week. Millie gave a brilliant presentation sharing tips, advice and knowledge for those looking to reconsider their relationship with alcohol, what it means to be sober curious, and some great tips on how to navigate many situations once the decision has been made to go sober, all backed up with some interesting facts and figures around alcohol. It generated a lot of great conversations and really helped in our agenda in raising awareness about alcohol and wellbeing in the workplace. Great feedback from many colleagues, some who have been inspired to start their Day Ones!
