Monica Lewinsky

American media personality turned cyberbullying activist, Monica Lewinsky, is one of the most widely recognised names in international popular culture. The former White House employee shot to prominence after relations with the then President, and has since utilised her platform to campaign for compassion and confidentially in the public forum and discuss essential topics like post traumatic stress disorder and anti-bullying. A strong and compelling speaker, Monica has offered talks extensively across the globe, from the price of shame to the internet’s reputation shredder, her first hand experience in government makes her speeches all the more captivating for audiences.

A hard working and determined young woman interning at the White House, Monica soon rose through the ranks to a position in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Focusing on her career, Monica was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight in 1998 after former President Bill Clinton was accused of having an inappropriate personal relationship with her, an instant breaking story, and eventual court case. Forced to defend her actions and have her say heard, Monica released her biography ‘Monica’s Story’ and fronted a record making news segment on ABC’s 20/20.

By 2000, Monica turned her high profile negative press experience on its head and was soon in demand as a new media personality thanks to the professionalism, charisma and strength of character she evidenced throughout the coverage of her at the White House. Releasing her own line of handbags, fronting Jenny Craig diet campaigns and hosting Mr Personality reality series all led to her building a broad platform and reputation as a strong independent business woman and television personality.

However, plagued with guilt and shame, Monica withdrew from the public eye for a decade, making her come back in 2014 with a compelling and insightful piece for Vanity Fair, titled ‘Shame and Survival’. Diagnosed with PTSD, the trauma of her previous career in government was amplified by the growing media attention and cyberbullying attacks. Now with her experiences acting as a driving force, Monica is a respected advocate against cyberbullying, abuse of positions of power and internet reputation destruction. Her viral TED talk in 2015 explored the need for compassion on the internet, and her involvement with a number of charities continues her work in this field. An internationally recognised speaker, Monica offers an engaging talk on a range of essential topics, backed by her own influential experiences, making her one of the most captivating speakers available to hire.