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!
Joeli Brearley's official speaking topics are listed below:
- How to tackle gender discrimination and bias in the workplace, reduce your gender pay gap and retain female talent
- How to create a social media campaign with genuine influence and build your following
- The Future of Work - How to secure top talent
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
“Joeli is an unbelievably engaging and inspirational speaker. Her presentations are packed with insights, yet delivered with a natural flair that keeps every audience member engaged. Her style sparks conversations and inspires action as well as connects all audience members to each other. If you're looking for a speaker who combines deep knowledge with genuine connection, Joeli is your go-to. Her talks don't just inform - they transform.’' - Alys, Chief of Staff at Octopus Energy
"Joeli is warm, engaging and hard hitting with stories and the facts about the motherhood penalty. The figures were shocking, worryingly recent and showed us that the impacts of bringing up the next generation are everyone’s problem to fix. Feedback from all attendees has been exceptional. I would absolutely recommend Joeli not only as a speaker but as an absolute inspiration and driver of change. If you want someone to give you an impactful, meaningful and hard hitting presentation that takes you on a journey of self discovery and self reflection then Joeli is perfect. You walk away with purposeful actions both professionally and in everyday life that you can use to drive real change and improve the landscape for mothers in the UK.’’ - Carly, Aviva
- 2024 - Speaker, Writer, Employee Trainer on workplace Equity & the motherhood penalty
- 2015 - Founder & CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed
- 2013 - Led innovative projects at Future Everything
- 2011 - Co-founded & directed CultureCode Initiative
How to hire Joeli Brearley
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Joeli Brearley 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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