SPEAKING & EVENTS

"Honest. Practical. Occasionally very funny. And once — memorably — a 9.9 out of 10."

About Joanna as a Speaker

I speak from experience, not from slides. Every talk I give is built on real stories — the ones that went brilliantly, the ones that nearly broke me, and the ones that taught me something I couldn't have learned any other way.

I've spoken at TEDx Manchester, the Entrepreneurs' Forum, Virgin Start Up, Buy Women Built, Female Founders Rise, Universities and events around the UK. I'm a regular business guest on Jeremy Vine’s and Matt Allwright’s Channel 5 shows and Radio 5 Live's Wake Up to Money.

My talks are tailored to each audience — whether that's a room of first-time founders, a corporate team, a university cohort, or a conference of experienced entrepreneurs. What stays consistent is the honesty, the pace, and the stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Topics

  • Building and Exiting a Business

  • Entrepreneurial Resilience

  • Scaling a Business

  • Female Founders & the Investment Gap

  • The EIS and the UK Investment Landscape

  • What Investment Banking Taught Me About Running a Business

WHAT AUDIENCES SAY

"Wednesday night was the first 9.9 we've ever had. We are absolutely over the moon."

"Her talk was insightful, inspiring, and full of humour, and our guests couldn't stop raving about her."

"She shares her lived experience openly and encourages others to reach for the stars. This kind of generosity is rare."

"Her advice is spot on and most importantly full of actionable insights."

"The students left feeling inspired in their next steps."

"The student feedback is all incredibly positive, with particular reference to feeling inspired."

Book Joanna

If you’re looking for a speaker for your event, I’d be delighted to have a conversation.