Samantha Renke is a broadcaster, writer, disability rights campaigner and sought-after speaker whose voice has become central in shaping the conversation around inclusion and representation. Named number 3 on The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List in 2020, Samantha’s influence spans television, publishing, advocacy and corporate engagement, making her one of the UK’s most recognisable and impactful disability advocates.
Her media credits include appearances on ITV’s "Unfiltered Woman", "This Morning", "Loose Women" and "Good Morning Britain", as well as "BBC’s Morning Live", "Rip Off Britain" and "Sunday Morning Live". She has also featured on Channel 4 News, Channel 5 News, Sky News and BBC Radio 4’s Front Row. Samantha’s debut book, "You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread," published by Penguin under Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place imprint, highlights her wit, authenticity and insight. She is a columnist for Metro and Enable magazine, and has written for outlets including Huffington Post, Glamour, Pos’Ability and Lifestyle.
Samantha has built a successful career in advertising and brand partnerships, appearing in the award-winning Maltesers campaign based on the real-life experiences of disabled people, and collaborating with Amazon Prime Video, SHARK and WUKA. She has also co-hosted podcasts such as the Motability Lifestyle Pod and LifeDownLow’d, in addition to guest appearances on "Happy Place" and "BBC Access All". Her ability to combine humour, openness and hard-hitting truths makes her a powerful storyteller across all media platforms.
As a keynote speaker, Samantha has addressed audiences for organisations including the National Education Union, Paramount, Leo Burnett, Houses of Parliament, ASOS, Omnicom, British Red Cross, Pinterest and Save the Children. She also served as Disability Lead for Paramount, influencing policy and culture change. Beyond her speaking work, Samantha is a trustee of The Brittle Bone Society and an ambassador for Scope, Ferne Animal Sanctuary and Enhance The UK. Her impact has been recognised with nominations including Campaigner of the Year at the 2019 European Diversity Awards, Celebrity of the Year at the 2020 National Diversity Awards and Outstanding Alumni from Lancaster University.
Samantha Renke’s voice is both fearless and relatable. She empowers audiences to embrace diversity, challenge stereotypes and foster genuine inclusion. Whether on stage, in print or on screen, Samantha is a compelling advocate who inspires change with authenticity and warmth.
Samantha Renke's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Representation in Media and Advertising
- Women’s Empowerment and Leadership
- Body Positivity and Confidence
- Living with Disability and Chronic Illness
- Inclusive Workplaces and Accessibility
- Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
Official Testimonials from both Online & In-Person Events
"Sam brings the house down. I’ve worked with her for more than two years on our own stage at RISE and now with our key clients in the fashion, tech and health sectors. Part teacher, part entertainer, she wins hearts and minds with every talk. Hire her, before I do again!" - Ali Hanan, Creative Equals
"Samantha’s session was brilliant. She is extremely engaging and brings lots of energy. I genuinely felt like I was in the room with her, rather than on Zoom. We learned lots and walked away with knowledge on how we can be better allies." - FGS Global
"I have worked with Samantha for a few years. Samantha has delivered disability workshops for ViacomCBS in which she broke down the importance of disability inclusion. Samantha is a pleasure to work with!" - Wincie Knight, Paramount (formerly ViacomCBS)
"Samantha Renke is an engaging, authentic and inspiring speaker. She is able to relate to a wide range of people while sharing her journey and experiences, as well as to make us understand the essence of inclusion – at our core, we are all the same." - Daniel Winterfeldt, Reed Smith
- 2023–present – Featured regularly across ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Sky News and Metro as broadcaster, columnist and disability rights campaigner
- 2022–present – Delivered keynote talks for major organisations including Paramount, ASOS, Omnicom, Save the Children, Pinterest and Houses of Parliament
- 2021–present – Trustee of The Brittle Bone Society and ambassador for Scope, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, and Enhance The UK
- 2021 – Awarded Outstanding Alumni Award from Lancaster University
- 2020 – Published debut book "You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread" under Penguin’s Happy Place imprint
- 2020 – Nominated as Celebrity of the Year at the National Diversity Awards
- 2020 – Ranked #3 on The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List
- 2019 – Nominated as Campaigner of the Year at the European Diversity Awards
- 2016 – Starred in Maltesers’ award-winning adverts based on real-life experiences of disabled people
How to hire Samantha Renke
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