Paris Bartholomew is an acclaimed speaker whose remarkable life story and professional expertise make her an outstanding choice for any event. Entering the care system at the age of six due to severe familial abuse, Paris endured nine residential and foster placements before leaving local authority care at 18. Despite these challenging beginnings, she pursued higher education and achieved a Master's degree in Philosophy and Psychology from Middlesex University, setting the foundation for her distinguished career.
Professionally, Paris has held roles as a secondary school teacher and lecturer in Health, Social Care, and Psychology. Transitioning to self-employment, she now dedicates herself to motivational speaking and training, using her lived experiences to inspire resilience and personal growth in others. She has collaborated with prominent organisations such as Action for Children, Barnardo’s, and the NSPCC. Furthermore, Paris serves as a trainer for The Fostering Network and the Business Disability Forum, championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in all her work.
Paris’s achievements have been recognised through nominations for the Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion, and Faith at the National Diversity Awards, and as a finalist for CPD Trainer of the Year. She is also a member of the Society of Authors, having penned a memoir that sheds light on her journey as a care-experienced individual and mental health advocate. This publication has further cemented her reputation as a voice of strength and resilience, offering valuable insights into overcoming adversity.
In her personal life, Paris manages an autoimmune disease and COPD, advocating for reasonable workplace adjustments for individuals with invisible disabilities. She actively promotes well-being through mindfulness, meditation, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Beyond her professional commitments, she volunteers with organisations such as the Samaritans and the Royal Society for Blind Children, reflecting her unwavering dedication to community service. Paris Bartholomew continues to inspire others with her message of hope and recovery, urging individuals to 'survive, grow, and inspire' through life’s challenges.
How to hire Paris Bartholomew
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Paris Bartholomew 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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Paris Bartholomew's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Care System in the UK
- Childhood Trauma
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Hidden Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Mindfulness
- Overcoming Adversity
- Positive Psychology
- Relationships
- Resilience
- Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Well-being
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Paris' session was informative, imaginative and intriguing! The learners were encouraged greatly by her motivational nature and the interactive feature of her session. Feedback was that they felt their opinions and thoughts were valued as much as the person sitting beside them. As a result I can happily say many of the learners have reached their aims and goals in employment. We cannot thank Paris enough!" - Christophe, Catch22 Employability & Training Manager for Under 25s.
''Our students thoroughly enjoyed the presentation Paris delivered, it was inspiring and they learnt a lot from it. Our students are nervous & apprehensive before starting the course, some have been going through depression, stress & anxiety which is extremely demotivating.
Paris has a style which boosts their confidence and self-esteem, encourages them to not giving up, using her words of wisdom and stories of hope. She's a great teacher, motivator and all round speaker. Awesome!'' - Jamie, Head of School, Newham College of Further Education, London
''Paris was well organised, keen and positive with very good subject knowledge, who related clearly and professionally to the students who were motivated by her. Her skills as a speaker are unique and inspiring. Some of our most disadvantaged students were moved by what she had to say .'' - Gus, Programme Manager, Westminster College
"Paris is fabulous! She commanded the room, the talk was clearly presented, with a good balance of personal experiences and practical tips for us & our lives. She really is inspirational." - Anonymous,The Royal Greenwich Headteacher conference
- 2023 – Finalist, CPD Trainer of the Year
- 2022 – Nominated, Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion, and Faith at the National Diversity Awards
- 2022 – Joined the Society of Authors
- 1992 – Recipient, Whitbread Volunteer Award for Outstanding Contribution to Society through Voluntary Action
