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Want to book Jay Blades for your next event?
Email jay.blades@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 Jay Blades directly.
What topics does Jay Blades specialise in?
Jay Blades specialises in talking about furniture upcycling, television presenting, community engagement and more.
What is Jay Blades's speaking style like?
Jay Blades inspires with his no-nonsense approach, transforming old furniture into contemporary designs. His engaging presence on TV and in workshops motivates individuals and communities to embrace creativity. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Jay Blades offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Jay Blades offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Though a recognisable face across much of the country today, Jay grew up a struggling young man in eighties East End London. His dyslexia proved severely challenging throughout his education, in addition to bullying and police brutality. He eventually became an upholsterer, fixing furniture and other complex household objects, and so cultivating the skills that would later secure him the role of welcoming people into the bbc’s repair workshop. Five years ago however, at the age of 40, Jay was homeless, and living out of his car. Now Jay shares his story about over coming adversity to get to where he his today, speaking about community, the importance of making and fixing things, resilience, and the art of asking for help in a society that pressures men to cope alone.
