
Maryam Pasha
Transform ideas into powerful stories with Maryam Pasha, speaker, TEDxLondon director and curator. Maryam works with organisations to master impact storytelling, speaker coaching, and event curation, delivering expertise that has reached over ten million viewers worldwide.

London, United Kingdom
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Maryam's driving belief is that the world is brimming with captivating ideas, knowledge, and theories, yet they often remain inaccessible due to their complexity, abstract nature, or obscurity. Her mission is to breathe life into these ideas, equipping speakers with the necessary tools and confidence to present them brilliantly, and creating platforms that amplify their voices for the world to hear.
In 2015, Maryam founded X Equals, a venture dedicated to supporting individuals and teams in bringing their ideas to life through events design, curation, storytelling, and pitch coaching. Her extensive background in the human rights and charity sector, coupled with her education in psychology, has provided her with a solid foundation to effectively navigate these realms.
Currently, Maryam holds the esteemed position of Visiting Fellow at the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford, where she focuses on impact storytelling. This role allows her to further delve into the power of storytelling in driving social change and creating meaningful impact.
Overall, Maryam's impressive track record and dedication to empowering individuals and amplifying their ideas make her a true force to be reckoned with in the world of TEDx and beyond.
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We all want to deliver that presentation that knocks everyone's socks off. The one that leaves people walking away with a fresh perspective and understanding, sold on an idea, or feeling motivated. Whether you’re just getting started or perfecting your storytelling skills, our experts have the techniques to help you truly engage your audience and leave them wanting more.
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Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. We work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
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We work with speakers across a variety of fee ranges, giving you the flexibility to choose someone who fits your event's needs. Virtual keynote fees in the UK and Europe typically start at £2,000, while in-person top-tier speakers can reach £25,000. In the US, virtual in-person fees range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on the speaker and format, such as after-dinner talks, conference keynotes, Q&As, or podcasts. Comedians generally start at £1,500 or $2,000 for a 20-minute set.
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