Sharmadean Reid

Sharmadean Reid is a pioneering British Jamaican entrepreneur and the founder of The Stack World, a media platform and global network comprising more than 20,000 women. Her career began with the creation of the hip hop zine WAH in 2005, which evolved into WAH Nails in 2009. This venture revolutionised the beauty industry by blending technology with nail art and social community, leading to high-profile collaborations with brands such as Nike, ASOS, and Boots UK, as well as concessions in Topshop and Harvey Nichols. Recognised for her services to the economy, she was awarded an MBE and has received prestigious accolades including the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman of the Year and the Barclays Entrepreneur Icon of the Year award. Her commitment to female empowerment extend to her literary work, most notably her book New Methods for Women, which provides a manifesto for professional and personal independence. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, she has consistently used her platform to advocate for gender equity and has previously shared her expertise through a business advice column for The Guardian. Currently, she focuses on growing the women's creator economy and providing members with the digital infrastructure to scale their businesses. A founding member of the British Beauty Council, she is frequently booked for her ability to navigate complex market shifts and her expertise in building modern, mission-driven communities that resonate with today's professionals. On stage, Sharmadean Reid is best known for talks on Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Gender Inequality, Beauty Industry and Personal Development. 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 Business & Consulting and Charity & Non-Profit, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sharmadean Reid is regularly booked for Business 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, Sharmadean Reid 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 Sharmadean Reid would approach your audience.