Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, the world’s largest community for sober and sober curious women, and she is a recognised authority in the UK’s sobriety movement. A former ‘party girl’ during her days at University of Sussex, Millie found she was no longer drinking for enjoyment, but rather to mask hangovers and feelings of anxiety. This alcohol problem stayed with her for years afterwards, but since getting sober, Millie has been in a much happier place and is on a mission to share her story and remind others that they are not alone.
Once graduated from university in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature, Millie began working in the media industry, but the effects of partying and hangovers had followed her, and it was taking its toll on her mental health. Millie gave up alcohol in 2018, and seven months later launched Sober Girl Society, using her lived experiences to help others. She is a journalist, sharing her wisdom by writing for publications such as ELLE, Stylist, British Vogue, and the BBC, and in 2021, published The Sober Girl Society Handbook, sharing tips and advice on staying sober in a world that glorifies drinking. This led to her appointment as an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK. In addition, in 2022, she was presented with the prestigious Media Award from the Research Society on Alcoholism.
In 2023, Millie co-founded Dry Disco, an alcohol-free disco, alongside content creator Stephanie Elswood, which aims to smash the view that sober is boring. A year later, she published her mindfulness journal, Booze Less, providing readers with mindful tips and tricks including creating boozeless boundaries, discovering fulfilling alcohol-free hobbies, and navigating social events without alcohol. By 2024, Millie had completed her Master’s in Addiction & Mental Health from London Metropolitan University, and she was also nominated for Changemaker of the Year at the B Creator Awards.
Millie delivered her TEDx talk in 2024 on why alcohol belongs in the mental health conversation, sparking important conversations and increasing her influence. She continues to spread her message through the delivery of employee workshops for the likes of ASOS, Charlotte Tilbury, and the Ministry of Justice. She invites you to hire her for your next event to gain valuable insights on how you can make your own workplace and events more sober-inclusive.
How to hire Millie Gooch
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Millie Gooch’s official speaker topics are listed below:
- Alcohol & Mental Health
- An Introduction to Sober Curiosity
- How to Make Your Workplace More Sober-Inclusive
- How to Make Your Event More Sober-Inclusive
- How Encouraging Sober Curiosity Can Be Good for Your Business
- How to Stop Drinking & Still Have Fun
- How to Socialise Sober
- How to Date Sober
- Women & Alcohol – A Feminist Perspective
- How Sobriety Can Transform Your Confidence
- How to Create Community Online
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Huge thanks from the Barclays “Let’s Talk Alcohol team” to Millie Gooch who was the guest speaker at a virtual session held as part of Alcohol Awareness Week. Millie gave a brilliant presentation sharing tips, advice, and knowledge for those looking to reconsider their relationship with alcohol, what it means to be sober curious, and some great tips on how to navigate many situations once the decision has been made to go sober, all backed up with some interesting facts and figures around alcohol. It generated a lot of great conversations and really helped in our agenda in raising awareness about alcohol and wellbeing in the workplace. Great feedback from many colleagues, some who have been inspired to start their “Day Ones"! - Barclays
"At Charlotte Tilbury, our mission is to ensure that everyone, everywhere feels and looks like the best versions of themselves, and our internal dream teams have found Millie’s inspiring and engaging talks have had a real positive impact. As a business, we know that by equipping and empowering our people with the right tools, the possibilities are endless. Millie’s talks have offered an abundance of advice and practical tips that help anyone looking to better understand their relationship with drink, or to find the joy in living a more hangover free life. Our dream teams have found her open and optimistic manner a delight, as she shares her experiences in a way that feels like a chat with an old friend!" - Charlotte Tilbury
“Millie delivered an informative and insightful session filled with energy and wisdom as part of our employee learning and development event. Millie was so professional and so great to work with. Thank you, Millie for sharing your story and your journey.” - ASOS
- 2024 – Delivered her TEDx talk, Why Alcohol Belongs in the Mental Health Conversation
- 2024 – Graduated with a Master’s in Addiction & Mental Health from London Metropolitan University
- 2024 – Nominated for Changemaker of the Year at the B Creator Awards
- 2024 – Published her mindfulness journal, Booze Less
- 2023 – Co-founded Dry Disco
- 2022 – Received the Media Award from the Research Society on Alcoholism
- 2021 – Published The Sober Girl Society Handbook
- 2018 – Founded Sober Girl Society
- 2012 – Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature from University of Sussex
