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Sophie Hellyer

Transform sustainability initiatives with Sophie Hellyer, speaker and environmental advocate. Sophie works with organisations to promote ocean conservation, inclusive culture, and ethical practices, delivering impactful insights featured in The Independent and GQ Magazine.

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Sophie Hellyer

Sophie Hellyer

London, United Kingdom

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At a glance

  • Champion of diversity and inclusivity in surfing
  • Advocate for ocean pollution and sustainability
  • Founder of #RiseFierce, promoting women's empowerment through cold-water swimming
Sophie Hellyer, a native of Devon, first made a name for herself as a talented surfer at a national level during her teenage years. However, as her career progressed, she focused on fostering a more diverse and inclusive surfing culture. Alongside this, she became a prominent advocate for ocean pollution and sustainability. Sophie's unwavering honesty and outspoken nature led her to deliver a TEDx talk on sustainability in 2018. In addition, she has written extensively on feminist and environmental issues, including topics such as plastic-free periods, ethical fashion, and flight shame. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications like The Independent and GQ Magazine. To further empower women, Sophie founded the #RiseFierce collective to inspire them to try cold-water swimming. Through hosting retreats and events, she hopes to create a community of like-minded women who promote positivity, mindfulness, and meaningful change in society.

Why we recommend booking Sophie

Sophie brings a unique blend of professional athleticism, environmental advocacy, and feminist insight to the table, offering a fresh and impactful perspective on sustainability and inclusivity. Her experience in fostering diverse communities and her engaging storytelling ability can inspire your team or business to embrace meaningful change. Booking Sophie as a speaker will not only enlighten your audience on critical global issues but also motivate them to take actionable steps towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Email sophie.hellyer@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk 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 Sophie's 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.
What is Sophie Hellyer's speaking style like?
Sophie Hellyer draws on personal experience as a surfer and activist to frame talks around sustainability and women's empowerment, referencing her own TEDx delivery and published writing in outlets such as The Independent and GQ Magazine as evidence for her positions.
What topics does Sophie Hellyer specialise in?
Sophie Hellyer speaks on sustainability, ocean pollution, diversity and inclusion in surfing, feminist issues, and cold-water swimming for women. She delivered a TEDx talk on sustainability in 2018 and has written on environmental and feminist topics for publications including The Independent and GQ Magazine.
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