Jono Lancaster

Jono Lancaster is a truly inspirational public speaker and self-love advocate. After being born with Treacher Collins syndrome, Jono’s parents abandoned him at the hospital due to the way he looked. As an adult, Jono aims to use his story to inspire and educate audiences to overcome adversity and embrace uniqueness. Through his talks, he actively promotes disability awareness, diversity, and inclusion, making him a highly sought after speaker for motivational keynotes. 

As a child, Jono faced bullying and many other societal challenges during his school years because of his facial differences. His families constant support encouraged Jono to embrace his differences and develop resilience and confidence throughout his life. Taking this advice, he transitioned his life and became a renowned public figure, author, and speaker. In 2019, Jono co-founded the Love Me Love My Face Foundation, which he set up to raise awareness of Treacher Collins Syndrome and craniofacial conditions. Aiming to successfully support families and educate individuals, organisations and the public. 

Using his platform for good, Jono went on to feature in many TV programmes to raise awareness of his condition. Some examples include Love Me, Love My Face on BBC Three and Embracing Differences on This Morning, ITV. Jono also personally led a four-part series following the experiences of people with facial differences, called Love My Face on Channel 4. More recently, he has authored bestselling ‘Not all Heroes Wear Capes’ a novel where he shares his personal journey and gives advice to anyone who might be struggling through difficult times. Jono now spends his time as a full-time speaker and advocate, continuing to inspire and educate wherever he goes. 

In his keynotes, Jono aims to engage his audiences through his inspirational storytelling of his life experiences. His advocacy work and impact in the space of disability, diversity, and inclusion make him a credible speaker at events. If you are looking for a passionate speaker with real life experiences and knowledge behind him, hire Jono Lancaster today!