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Emily Monsell-Holden
Transform workplace inclusion with Emily Monsell-Holden, speaker on diversity and non-traditional life paths. Emily works with organisations to challenge biases, foster empathy, and create inclusive cultures. TEDx speaker and host of Year-on-Year podcast.
Emily Monsell-Holden, speaker, is a feminist, optimist, and advocate for social change who speaks openly and powerfully about her experiences as a woman without children. Drawing from her personal journey, Emily explores the often unspoken realities of life outside traditional societal expectations, addressing how people without children are perceived in workplaces and communities. Her talks challenge biases, foster empathy, and inspire meaningful discussions about identity, purpose, and belonging.
Emily’s own path took an unexpected turn when the life she envisioned was reshaped by unforeseen circumstances. Embracing this change, she has built a life rich in creativity, connection, and resilience. From wild swimming and foraging to mentoring and storytelling, Emily’s multifaceted approach to life reflects her belief in the power of curiosity and adaptability.
In addition to being a TEDx speaker, Emily hosts the Year-on-Year podcast, which explores sustainability and long-term thinking in business. She has judged industry panels, mentored marketing managers, and worked with purpose-led brands committed to improving the world. A member of the Medinge Group and The Better Business Network, Emily is also a passionate advocate for regenerative business practices.
Through her work, Emily inspires audiences to reimagine societal narratives, champion diversity of experience, and create more inclusive spaces for all.
Topics, sessions and talks
Emily Monsell-Holden shares a compelling exploration of life as a woman without children, challenging societal perceptions and workplace norms. Through personal stories and reflections, she examines the assumptions and stereotypes surrounding non-parents, shining a light on the emotional and practical realities of this growing demographic. Emily’s engaging and thought-provoking style invites audiences to consider new perspectives, foster empathy, and embrace diverse life paths, leaving them with insights to build more inclusive communities and workplaces.
Book Emily Monsell-Holden to challenge biases and inspire empathy within your team. Her powerful insights on identity and belonging will foster meaningful discussions, encouraging a more inclusive workplace. With her unique perspective and advocacy for social change, Emily will equip your audience to embrace diversity and adaptability.
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Emily Monsell-Holden structures her sessions around personal narrative, drawing directly from her own life experience as a woman without children to examine workplace assumptions and societal stereotypes.
Emily Monsell-Holden speaks on the societal treatment of non-mothers, workplace inclusion, and the assumptions and stereotypes surrounding childless women. She is a TEDx speaker, with her talk drawing on personal experience to examine identity and belonging outside traditional expectations.
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