Leah Chowdhury embodies what it means to persevere in the face of challenges in order to achieve greatness. Famed for being the first British Asian woman to swim across the English Channel, Leah is also an accomplished business savant today. Founder & CEO of Pop up, Party & Play, a mobile childcare company, Leah is growing strength to strength as a leading scale and growth advisor. She is now available to hire as a speaker at a wide range of events where she talks about mindsets, overcoming adversity, diversity & inclusion and several other topics.
In 2018 Leah made history as she became the first British Asian woman to have swum across the English Channel. Having done so in 14 hours and 44 minutes, Leah had to overcome several challenges such as seasickness, jellyfish and pitch darkness that hampered her visibility. Due to her incredible, non-stop swim, Leah was able to raise over £250,000 for numerous charities. Leading by example, Leah displayed her tenacity and mental resilience. Author of “Making a Splash!”, Leah has inspired children to adopt a similar attitude, teaching them the importance of self-belief.
CEO of Pathway and Operational Consultant at LRC Consultancy, Leah offers her guidance to organisations on how they can scale and grow their businesses, from inception to execution. Today, Leah’s role as a consultant to countless early-stage tech startups is integral to their growth and has resulted in raising over £10 million in finances. Leah has also served as Operations Director at Emperia, CEO at Carl Capital and Operations Manager at Organise. In recognition of her contributions Leah has been invited for events at the University of Oxford, House of Commons and the UK Supreme Court.
Leah is one of the only 400 people to be recognised with The British Citizenship Medal, and has received recognition as the Most Inspirational Young Person by the Asian Voice Charity Awards and as Women of the Year by the London Asian Business Awards. Leah is now available to hire for events related to diversity & inclusion, overcoming adversity, fostering a resilient mindset and dealing with setbacks. When you are looking for an accomplished speaker who is known to inspire her audiences, look no further than Leah Chowdhury.
How to hire Leah Chowdhury
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Leah Chowdhury 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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Leah Chowdhury's official speaker topics include:
- Creating an Unshakeable Mindset
- How Your Diversity is Really Your Superpower
- Overcoming Fear & Daring Greatly
- Dealing with Setbacks
- Using Imposter Syndrome to Your Advantage
- Living a Life with Courage and Confidence
- FAIL = First Attempt in Learning
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Leah is an extraordinary and inspiring speaker who captivated and motivated my entire team with her insightful talks on mindset and motivation. She serves as a remarkable role model, particularly for the aspiring women in our organisation, demonstrating resilience and achievement. I wholeheartedly recommend her; she left a lasting impact on our team and contributed greatly to our collective inspiration and growth." - Rita, CEO, Savran
"I had the privilege of booking and hearing Leah speak at Inspirefest, and her story of swimming the English Channel was truly inspiring. Her determination, resilience, and passion for achieving her goals are remarkable. Leah's achievements left a lasting impression on our audience and reminded us of the power of setting and pursuing ambitious dreams. She is not only a skilled swimmer but also a captivating storyteller, and I highly recommend her as a speaker to inspire any audience. Thank you, Leah, for sharing your incredible journey with us!" - Rupinder, Founder, Asian Women Mean Business
- 2024 – Invited to speak at The Supreme Court’s International Women’s Day Roundtable
- 2024 – Invited to speak at the University of Oxford
- 2023 – Chief Operating Officer, Pathway CTM
- 2023 – Invited to be part of the House of Commons’ Empowered Voices event
- 2022 – Author of “Making a Splash!”
- 2022 – Director of Operations, Emperia
- 2021 – Operational Consultant & Coach, LRC Consultancy
- 2021 – Operations Manager, Organise
- 2020 – Recipient of the British Citizenship Medal
- 2019 – Named Most Inspirational Young Person
- 2018 – Named one of the Women of the Year by The London Asian Business Awards
- 2018 – First British Asian Woman to swim across the English Channel
- 2016 – CEO & Founder, Pop up, Party & Play
- 2020 – CEO, Carl Capital
- 2014 – Tax Consultant, EY
- 2014 – Asian Equity Sales, BNP Paribas
- 2013 – Marketing & Event Coordinator, CLSA
- 2013 – Research Assistant, Macquarie Group
