Amal Fashanu is a filmmaker, presenter, designer, musician, and equality advocate. She is known for her work tackling discrimination in sports and beyond.
As the founder of the Justin Fashanu Foundation, she has been a leading voice in addressing homophobia in football, continuing the legacy of her late uncle, Justin Fashanu. Her BBC documentary, Britain’s Gay Footballers, brought critical attention to the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ players and was nominated for multiple broadcasting awards.
Beyond her documentary work, Amal has built a diverse career in media, fashion, and music. She has reported for BBC News, Sky News, and The Guardian, using journalism as a tool for social change.
In 2012, after attending a summit on discrimination in football at Downing Street, Amal launched her fashion label, Black Heart Label, a clothing brand that promotes equality through design. After completing her master’s degree in handbag design, she founded Amal Fashanu Handbags, a luxury brand that supports small businesses while advocating for equality.
Amal’s work has been recognised with accolades such as the Wintrade Award and Ethnicity Award, reflecting her impact in championing diversity and inclusion. Her ability to bridge advocacy with creativity makes her a compelling speaker on social justice, representation, and the power of storytelling to drive change.
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Want to book Amal Fashanu for your next event?
Email amal.fashanu@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Amal Fashanu directly.
What topics does Amal Fashanu specialise in?
Amal Fashanu specialises in talking about filmmaking, equality advocacy, fashion design and more.
What is Amal Fashanu's speaking style like?
Amal Fashanu engages audiences with her compelling storytelling and advocacy for equality. Her diverse background in media and design enriches her presentations, making her a powerful voice for social change. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Amal Fashanu offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Amal Fashanu offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Book Amal Fashanu to inspire your team with her powerful insights on diversity, inclusion, and representation. Her ability to bridge media, activism and creativity makes her an engaging and thought-provoking speaker, helping organisations foster inclusivity and challenge societal barriers.
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