Joeli Brearley

Joeli Brearley is a British author, activist, and the founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, a UK-based organisation that is dedicated to tackling maternity and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Using her voice to advocate for gender equality, parental rights, and a systemic chance to support working parents, she now delivers speaking engagements to rise awareness on these topics.

Joeli founded Pregnant Then Screwed in 2015 after experiencing workplace discrimination firsthand. Joeli was fired when she informed her employer she was pregnant, which led her to create a platform for other women facing similar issues. The organisation began as a blog where women could share their experiences of pregnancy and maternity discrimination anonymously. Since, it has grown into a prominent campaign group that offers legal advice and support services. Using her voice and platform to raise awareness, Joeli went on to write the book ‘Pregnant Then Screwed: The Truth About the Motherhood Penalty and How to Fix It’. The book was written to offer advice and systematic solutions for creating a more equitable society. 

Joeli has been recognised as a leading voice in feminist advocacy and workplace equality. Vogue has named Joeli as one of the 25 most influential British Women who were shaping the year 2021. She was also named by The New Statesman as 1 of the 50 most influential people changing Britain’s progressive politics in 2023. She has also been listed in Women in Westminster: the 100 and the PR Week’s top 10 Communicators of 2023.

Joeli’s activism has influenced public discussions and policies around workplace discrimination and family support in the UK. Her story is one of turning personal adversity into a catalyst for widespread change, and she is an inspiration to other women. If you are looking for an empowering and engaging speaker for your next event then do not hesitate to hire Joeli Brearley today!