Jaspreet Kaur, known online as Behind the Netra, is an award-winning spoken word poet, author, and history teacher. Through her work, Jaspreet bridges cultural divides through her spoken word poetry, teaching, and writing that illuminates South Asian women's experiences in Britain while addressing universal themes of identity and social justice.
As the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Brown Girl Like Me and award-winning children's book The Spaces in Between, Jaspreet has established herself as a vital voice in contemporary literature. She is passionate about gender issues, taboo subjects, and encourages positive social change in the Asian community and wider society. Her work tackles issues related to gender discrimination, mental health stigma, the postcolonial immigrant experience, and more.
Jaspreet is also a regular on the BBC, Sunday Morning Live, Radio 4, and worked with the UN on the HeforShe campaign. She hosts the BBC Asian Network’s Chill Show, a programme dedicated to wellbeing, mental health, and relaxation.
Jaspreet has received numerous accolades, including the Asian Women of Achievement Award (Arts & Culture), the We Are The City Rising Star Award (Education), and was voted one of the Top 10 Inspirational Sikh Women in the UK. Since delivering her TED Talk in 2017, Jaspreet has performed for the Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall and Westminster Abbey, and appeared across BBC, Sky News, The Metro, and Stylist Magazine. She is a current Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and is working on her next two books, Quiet Feminism and How Poetry Saved My Life.
Organisations facing diversity challenges benefit from Jaspreet's unique ability to translate complex cultural dynamics into actionable insights. Her background enables her to connect historical patterns to present-day workplace inclusion issues, helping companies build more equitable environments. Audiences leave Jaspreet's presentations with practical strategies for fostering inclusive communication across cultural boundaries, a deeper understanding of how intersectional identities shape workplace experiences, and a renewed commitment to creating spaces where diverse voices thrive.
Book Jaspreet for a rare combination of scholarly insight and poetic storytelling that transforms how organisations approach diversity and inclusion.
How can I book Jaspreet Kaur for my next event?
Email jaspreet.kaur@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 Jaspreet directly.
What topics does Jaspreet Kaur specialise in?
Jaspreet Kaur specialises in discussing inclusion, confidence, South Asian Heritage Month and more.
What is Jaspreet Kaur's speaking style like?
Jaspreet delivers impactful performances that challenge societal norms, blending her expertise in education with creativity. Her engaging style inspires audiences to confront important issues with hope and resilience.
Does Jaspreet Kaur offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Jaspreet Kaur offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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