Poppy Jamie is a leading entrepreneur, who is passionate about mental health, wellbeing and mindfulness. Determined to see that conversation around mental health and emotions is democratised, Poppy is now known as the founder of Happy Not Perfect and is often booked as a speaker for corporate events. When booked as a speaker, Poppy covers topics such as the power of flexible thinking, upgrading your mind, manifesting your best self and being happy not perfect.
Before forging her successful entrepreneurial career, Poppy was an Entertainment Presenter and Producer for ITN- the youngest entertainment presenter in the UK’s largest TV organisation during her studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science for a Bachelor of Science. After launching the first talk show on Snapchat, Pillow Talk with Poppy, Poppy went on to co-found Pop & Suki – a leading accessories brand that she created alongside her friend Suki Waterhouse. Since then, Poppy has become the founder of Happy Not Perfect, a mental health and wellbeing app to help users to feel calmer, happier and reduce anxiety.
Having experienced anxiety and burnout personally, Poppy has also authored Happy Not Perfect and launched the Not Perfect podcast. She has also claimed a Points of Lights Award from Prime Minister Theresa May and been named on the 30 Under 30 list by Forbes. Her Not Perfect podcast sees Poppy interviewing countless leading professionals across the sectors of healthcare and mental health along with spiritual practitioners and entrepreneurs alike. She is also widely known as the youngest board member of the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Advisory Board and has also run happiness workshops for the likes of Charlotte Tilbury, The New York Times and Lululemon.
With over 100,000 people now using her Happy Not Perfect wellbeing app, Poppy is now regarded as a leading authority on everything mental health and wellbeing, also booked as a speaker on such subjects. A seasoned speaker, Poppy has previously delivered the TEDx talk Addicted to Likes and the Talks at Google, Happy Not Perfect. She is also widely known for leading the first mental health speaking series at Cambridge University and has spoken at the UCLA Wow Summit, sharing her expertise on the psychological impact of social media, stress, anxiety, neuroscience and more. When looking for a speaker who is an expert on being happy but not perfect, manifesting your best self, meditation, upgrading the mind and more, look no further than Poppy Jamie.
How to hire Poppy Jamie
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Poppy's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Happy Not Perfect: The Power of Flexible Thinking - In this talk, she blends her personal mental health journey with scientific research to share with audiences the practical tools to overcome our inner critic and rewire our minds. Using healthier thought habits and her Flexy Thoughts approach, Poppy demonstrates how to break patterns of avoidance, challenge fears of not being good enough, and turn failure around to become more confident, emotionally resilient, adaptable, and accepting for a happier, healthier future.
- Upgrade Your Mind & Manifest Your Best Self - In this talk, Poppy will share how you can enhance the power of the brain, harness its natural ability to change, and create whatever you set your mind toward – even in the most challenging times. Using cutting edge neuroscience and mindfulness strategies, Poppy will teach groups the tools to become a magnificent manifester in all aspects of life, from business to personal, and create the future you want.
- Happiness Workout: A Journaling & Meditation Experience - In this interactive experience, Poppy Jamie will dive into the strategies and science behind her award-winning app that has guided 100,000 users to feel happier, calmer, and less anxious. Using behavioural science research, she will teach groups the breathing strategies to effectively cope with stress and demonstrate why journaling is proven to improve our overall mental health. Audiences will walk away with tools to be more emotionally flexible, develop healthier mental health habits, and equipped to thrive in the modern world.
- Addicted to Likes - In this presentation, Poppy outlines how society’s current tech obsession has completely altered the nature, quality, and quantity of our social interactions, and the link between the acceleration of social media usage and the rise in mental health problems today. Highlighting the harmful effect social media can have on our mental well-being and overall health, she’ll explore the question: How do we balance the stresses presented by the digital world and make our plugged-in lives better, less toxic, and healthier?
- 2017 - Named on the 30 Under 30 list by Forbes
- 2017 - Launched Happy Not Perfect, mental health and wellbeing app
- 2016 - TEDx speaker- 'Addicted to Likes'
- 2016 - Co-Founder of Pop & Suki
- 2011 - Entertainment Presenter & Producer for ITN
- Awarded a Points of Light Award by Prime Minister Theresa May
- Launched the Not Perfect podcast
- Author of Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety
- The youngest board member of the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Advisory Board
