Anita Bhagwandas is a leading voice in challenging conventional beauty standards. Through her work as an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, Anita examines the complex intersection of beauty with race, privilege, subcultures, and social media.
As the author of UGLY: Why the World Became Beauty Obsessed and How to Break Free, Anita has established herself as an authority on beauty culture critique. Her insights are regularly featured across television and radio, while her popular Substack newsletter "The Powder Room" offers thoughtful analysis of beauty trends and myths.
Through her work, Anita helps organisations navigate the increasingly complex beauty and wellness landscape by providing historical context and cultural analysis that reveal how beauty standards impact consumer behaviour, brand perception, and workplace dynamics. Her research-backed approach enables companies to develop more inclusive marketing strategies and authentic messaging that resonates with diverse audiences.
Audiences leave Anita's presentations equipped to identify harmful beauty myths in their thinking, strategies for creating more inclusive brand communications, and a deeper understanding of how beauty standards shape social hierarchies and consumer decisions across different demographics.
Book Anita for an eye-opening exploration that will transform how your organisation thinks about beauty, identity, and consumer culture.
How can I book Anita Bhagwandas for my next event?
Email anita.bhagwandas@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), 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 Anita directly.
What topics does Anita Bhagwandas specialise in?
Anita Bhagwandas specialises in discussing beauty standards, wellness myths, imposter syndrome and more.
What is Anita Bhagwandas's speaking style like?
Anita delivers insightful, research-backed presentations that challenge beauty norms, offering practical strategies for inclusive branding and deeper understanding of beauty’s impact on culture and consumer behaviour.
Does Anita Bhagwandas offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Anita Bhagwandas offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Anita Bhagwandas, award-winning journalist and author of UGLY, delivers transformative insights on beauty standards, helping organisations develop inclusive strategies that authentically connect with diverse audiences. Book Anita for an eye-opening exploration that will revolutionise how your team understands the powerful intersection of beauty, identity, and consumer behavior.
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