Joeli BrearleyVisionary Campaigner and Founder of Pregnant Then Screwed

Joeli Brearley is a prominent activist and the founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, an organisation she launched following her personal experience of discrimination. Under her decade-long tenure as chief executive, she revolutionised the national conversation around the motherhood penalty, focusing on eliminating the systemic pay and employment hurdles faced by parents. Her advocacy has been instrumental in securing a 5.1 billion pound Government investment in childcare and advancing legislative changes for flexible working and redundancy protections. Recognised as one of British Vogue's 25 most influential women and featured in The New Statesman's list of significant figures in progressive politics, she has also been twice named in the Women in Westminster 100. Beyond her organisational leadership, which has supported 60,000 women and recovered 1.3 million pounds in settlements, she is a celebrated author. Her debut book, The Motherhood Penalty, provides a robust framework for dismantling discriminatory work practices and challenging implicit bias in the corporate world. Now focusing on consultancy and wider campaigning, she provides expert guidance on fostering inclusive professional environments. She is frequently booked by organisations looking to understand the economic benefits of parent-adaptive workplaces and to learn how to lead high-impact social change initiatives. On stage, Joeli Brearley is best known for talks on Workplace Equality, Pregnancy Discrimination, Motherhood Penalty, Campaigning and Parenting in the Workplace. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Charity & Non-Profit, Education and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Joeli Brearley is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Joeli Brearley travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Joeli Brearley would approach your audience.