2023 The Apprentice Candidate, Founder of Gourmet Mithai & Specialist Technology Recruiter

Shazia Husain in best known for being a candidate on the hit BBC show The Apprentice, and is the Founder of womenstennis_socialslondon, Founder of Gourmet Mithai and a specialist Technology Recruiter. As a neurodivergent, being diagnosed with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and a memory issue, Shazia has been using her platform to encourage other neurodivergents to be comfortable with who the are – making them realise it is their differences which is what makes them so great. When hired as a speaker, Shazia covers topics such as women in business, neurodiversity, subverting the gender/colour stereotype and mental health.

Having gained her BA in Media and Communication from Goldsmiths College, University of London Shazia’s career first began as a Technology Sales and Recruitment Specialist for Cassium Technologies. She then became the Head of Sales and Recruitment for Harte Solutions and was a Tech Recruiter for Enterprise Developer Group. In 2016 Shazia then began working for Accenture UK as a Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant. Shazia’s more recent roles include becoming the Project Manager and then Talent Acquisition Specialist at Barclays before becoming the Lead User Experience and Customer Experience Recruiter for Chase.

Currently, Shazia is working for Bupa as their Senior Specialist Recruiter in Technology, as well as working on her own projects, Women in Tennis and her fusion healthy dessert business. With years of experience within the recruitment industry, there is no one quite like Shazia with the niche expertise of expertly matching a person to their dream role. She understands that not everyone is the same, but it’s people’s differences that set them apart. Shazia believes her differences are her strengths, strengths she utilised as a contestant on the 17th series of The Apprentice.

Wanting to show other neurodivergent people that their uniqueness is an asset in both the corporate and business world, Shazia travels the country giving talks on how they can utilise these strengths. She was named TechWomen100 Champion Winner of 2023. Having worked in some of the largest businesses in the world, there is no one who is more equipped to teaching other neurodivergent aspiring businesspeople than Shazia. Whether you are a corporation wanting to create a more diverse workplace which is accommodating to all, or an individual who is unsure of how to properly utilise their uniqueness, consider hiring Shazia Hussain today for your next event.

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Shazia Hussain's official speaker topics include:

Women in the Business World
Neurodiversity
Subverting the Gender Stereotype
Subverting the Colour Stereotype
Mental Health
Healthy Lifestyles
Fashion and Natural Beauty
Women of Colour in the Corporate Sector and the Business World

Official Feedback from In-person & Virtual Events

"Shazia was a great speaker. We had good attendance and engagement. The feedback we have received has been that the people found her talk informative and has helped them feel less alone with their own struggles. Other comments include that she was a brilliant speaker that people could relate to. We also had this comment: ‘It enabled me to bring recent research to life through Shazia's lived experience. I am currently working on a presentation in relation to a CMDA and there were some valuable takeaway concepts from today's meeting. It also provided a safe space for self-reflection having encountered similar traits over recent years, to know I'm not alone in brain fog and poor verbal articulation is reassuring'." - Catherine, People Potential Support Officer - People Potential Team HR, Organisation Capability, HMCTS

"Shazia headhunted me for BHF. I have worked with her for several years and have seen her work in a discrete way where relationships are paramount with both clients and candidates.
She has a very good understanding of the technical and non-technical requirements of the roles she deals with and on all occasions involves cutting-edge skills. The excellent trusted relationships she holds with the hiring managers and the enthusiasm with which she supports the candidate through the recruitment process is highly commendable. I would definitely work with her again and would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone who is seeking a new opportunity and wants a discrete and confidential process." - Abhijit, Senior IT Analyst at Arup

"Not all recruitment companies are the same. Some fail to understand the requirements of the client or understand the candidate. Not so with EDG, where Shazia, my contact at EDG, reached out to me for my role at The Telegraph Group, and proved her ability to match client to candidate in a unique, professional way. She actively uses her network to find the best match for clients and candidates. I certainly recommend EDG and Shazia personally." - Alasdair, Senior Solution and Enterprise Architect

"I had the pleasure of working with EDG during my time at the Telegraph Media Group. I found Shazia to be a great relationship manager with a wealth of experience in her field. A pleasure to work would highly recommend." - Susan, Owner & Managing Director, Tecsavvy Consulting

"Shazia is one of a kind. Over the 5 years I have known her, since she placed me at Telegraph Media Group, Shazia has always been razor-sharp and an empathetic listener. She is a pioneer, leader and problem solver who knows how to put the right people together, utilising her large, loyal network.

She is able to make great placements by taking the time to really understand role requirements and company culture, as well as the skills and aspirations of her specialists. Shazia ensures her applicants are thoroughly prepared for interviews because she fully understands what the hiring manager is looking for.

Overall, Shazia is a very personable, consummate professional who fosters an open and honest recruitment process and I would recommend her to anyone in digital seeking new opportunities or carefully selected specialists." - Barry, Principal Consultant, PA Consulting