Lorraine Candy

Lorraine Candy is a renowned British journalist, author, and podcast host, celebrated for her powerful voice in the world of women’s health and lifestyle media. As a keynote speaker, Lorraine brings authenticity, wit and expert insight to her talks, drawing on a career spanning over three decades. Her most defining achievement is her role as former Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK, where she pioneered the integration of digital and print content, solidifying ELLE as a global industry leader.

Lorraine’s career began with humble roots in Cornwall, where her passion for writing led her to win a national youth journalism award at just 16. Forgoing A-levels, she took a role at The Cornish Times, setting her on a path that would take her to London and into some of the UK’s most respected publications. Lorraine honed her craft writing features for The Daily Mirror, The Times, and The Sun, gaining a reputation for her commitment to telling women’s stories. Her early reporting, which included high-profile interviews and campaigns that contributed to legal reform, laid the foundations for her future editorial leadership.

Throughout her illustrious career, Lorraine has held senior roles across a host of major media outlets. She was Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan and The Sunday Times Style, and notably led ELLE UK through a groundbreaking editorial transformation, integrating its digital and print arms into one cohesive, forward-thinking operation. She has authored two bestselling books – ‘Mum, What’s Wrong With You?’, a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller, and ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’, a widely praised exploration of midlife and menopause. A leading advocate for women’s health, Lorraine is also the co-host of the acclaimed podcast Postcards from Midlife, where she shares candid conversations with experts and celebrities about navigating midlife.

Audiences find Lorraine compelling not just for her professional accolades but for her honesty and relatability. She is a captivating speaker on subjects such as parenting, menopause, mental health, and career evolution. Lorraine’s talks are particularly powerful because they reflect real experiences – her own, and those of the many women she’s interviewed. Her insights into perimenopause, resilience, and female empowerment offer vital perspective at a time when these issues are gaining long-overdue attention. With humour, warmth, and journalistic precision, Lorraine Candy inspires audiences to embrace midlife with confidence and clarity. Book Lorraine today to empower your audience with the knowledge and voice of one of Britain’s leading female storytellers.