“Joeli is an unbelievably engaging and inspirational speaker. Her presentations are packed with insights, yet delivered with a natural flair that keeps every audience member engaged. Her style sparks conversations and inspires action as well as connects all audience members to each other. If you're looking for a speaker who combines deep knowledge with genuine connection, Joeli is your go-to. Her talks don't just inform - they transform.”

Alys Peart, Chief of Staff at Octopus Energy

Holly Goodberry, Women Automotive Network

"Joeli Brearley is an exceptional host and a true advocate for working mothers. During our Women Automotive Network panel, her expertise, empathy, and ability to foster meaningful dialogue brought the topic of maternity leave to life. Joeli’s thoughtful questions and insightful commentary empowered our speakers to share their personal experiences with authenticity, making the discussion both engaging and impactful. She has an incredible way of combining professionalism with warmth, creating a space where everyone feels heard and valued. Joeli’s work is truly inspiring, and we are so grateful for her role in supporting us in championing for women in automotive and working parents globally.”

Book me to speak at your event about the motherhood penalty: Why it matters and what we can do to fix it.

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Pregnancy and maternity discrimination

Gender bias and the gender pay gap

How to attract and retain brilliant women

Supporting parents at work

Childcare, parental leave, flexible working

What you can do both at work and personally to improve the motherhood penalty

Carly Di Paola, Aviva:

‘Joeli is warm, engaging and hard hitting with stories and the facts about the motherhood penalty. The figures were shocking, worryingly recent and showed us that the impacts of bringing up the next generation are everyone’s problem to fix. Feedback from all attendees has been exceptional. I would absolutely recommend Joeli not only as a speaker but as an absolute inspiration and driver of change. If you want someone to give you an impactful, meaningful and hard hitting presentation that takes you on a journey of self discovery and self reflection then Joeli is perfect. You walk away with purposeful actions both professionally and in every day life that you can use to drive real change and improve the landscape for mothers in the UK.’’