Abi Daré is the New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Girl with the Louding Voice” – a courageous tale of the value of using your voice boldly for what you believe in. The book has been lauded by Malala Yousafzai & Dolly Parton. Hailing from Nigeria, Abi had always aspired to be a novelist. While her path was wrought with challenges, Abi was able to make her dreams a reality. Now she tells her inspirational story when booked as a keynote speaker for a wide range of events.
Abi has studied at some of the premier institutes in the UK, including the University of Wolverhampton, Glasgow Caledonian University and Birkbeck, University of London. Before she embarked on her journey as an author, Abi spent nearly 10 years working for numerous globally renowned multinational organisations. She has been a Project Manager & Business Analyst for BP, Lead Project Manager for Virgin Atlantic Airways and Head of Program Management for Pharma Intelligence. In 2023, Abi founded the Louding Voice Educational and Empowerment Foundation. The non-profit organisation has resolved to offer scholarships to young girls from rural Nigeria, providing them some much-needed support in their education.
Abi’s passions for storytelling are evident in her authorship of “You Are Not Going Back” and her latest book “And So I Roar”. The characters from these books embody courage, grace and perseverance – qualities that Abi exemplifies herself. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and are valuable lessons on empowerment. Abi offers 1:1 coaching and mentoring, group masterclasses and consults executives from leading organisations about storytelling and purposeful living.
A go-to speaker for some of the biggest institutions in the world, Abi has been invited to speak at the University of Wolverhampton, Harvard Kennedy School and even the House of Lords. Her keynote addresses touch on subjects such as finding your louding voice, mastering storytelling and her experience as an immigrant who moved from Nigeria to the UK over 20 years ago. Abi Daré is an experienced keynote speaker who is now available to hire for events related to motivation, mental resilience, diversity & inclusion and the importance of education. If you are looking for an inspirational keynote speaker, Abi Daré is the right choice for you. Enquire now!
How to hire Abi Daré
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Abi Daré for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Abi Daré's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Finding Your Louding Voice
- StoryTelling Mastery
- My Immigrant Experience
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"A note to say a HUGE thank you for attending our event: the - UK Parliamentary event and speaking on the "Topic: The Shadow Pandemic of GBV" You were amazing! Your contributions were the perfect counter-balance." - The International Rescue Committee
"Seamless, timed to perfection. Thank you so much for sharing such inspiring, practical and generous answers to each question – and for helping to create such an open and accessible atmosphere for all participants." - The Women's Prize Trust
"A true inspiration and an incredible role model." - The Felsted School
- 2024 – Author of “And So I Roar”
- 2024 – Selected for the “Every Story Has a Start” campaign by the University of Wolverhampton
- 2023 – Invited to speak at the House of Lords
- 2023 – Chief Louding Officer, The Louding Voice Education and Empowerment Foundation
- 2023 – Keynote Speaker at Harvard Kennedy School
- 2022 – Board Member, BIC Corporate Foundation
- 2021 – Author of “You Are Not Going Back”
- 2020 – Author of “The Girl with the Louding Voice”
- 2016 – Head of Program Management, Pharma Intelligence
- 2010 – Senior Project Manager, Pearson
- 2008 – Lead Project Manager, Virgin Atlantic Airways
- 2007 – Project Manager & Business Analyst, BP
