Award-Winning Speaker, First Non-Binary Model for Harrods, Founder of Trans Solidarity Alliance, Campaigner & Influencer of the Year 2024 & Trans in the City Changemaker 2026
Jude Guaitamacchi’s Biography:
Jude Guaitamacchi is a globally recognised motivational speaker, multi-award-winning campaigner, consultant and TEDx speaker whose work has transformed conversations around inclusion, leadership, mental health and social change. With more than 13 years of experience delivering impactful talks and workshops across over 70 countries, Jude has become one of the leading voices on resilience, empathy, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and wellbeing. As the Founder of Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, Jude has led groundbreaking campaigns and initiatives that have influenced organisations, institutions and policymakers worldwide, making them a highly sought-after speaker for audiences looking to create meaningful cultural change.
Jude’s career began through advocacy, education and community leadership, driven by a passion for improving representation and equality. Over time, they developed a reputation as a trusted consultant and facilitator, working with organisations to build more inclusive workplaces and communities. Their expertise has seen them collaborate with global brands and organisations including TikTok, Deloitte, Sony, Universal, Paramount, Allianz, Michael Kors, Versace and Soho House Group. Jude has also advised on major media projects, including the BBC programme I Kissed a Boy, where they worked closely with Dannii Minogue to support authentic LGBTQIA+ representation.
Alongside their consulting and speaking work, Jude has received widespread recognition for their campaigning achievements. Their work has been featured by leading international media outlets, including Vogue Italia, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, BBC Newsbeat, VICE, The Independent, PinkNews and BBC Three. In 2022, Jude delivered their TEDx talk, ‘Beyond Social Conditioning to Rediscovering Yourself’, further cementing their reputation as an influential thought leader. They have been recognised in the Pride Power List, DIVA Powerlist and named TikTok’s LGBTQIA+ Trailblazer.
Jude continues to break barriers and create historic firsts. They became the first non-binary person to front a Harrods Beauty campaign and the first trans person to represent Thomas Cook. Through Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, Jude facilitated the largest meeting of MPs and constituents in LGBTQ+ parliamentary history and led one of the largest celebrity-endorsed trans solidarity campaigns ever, generating millions of views and significant national attention. Their unique blend of lived experience, advocacy and leadership makes them a compelling and inspiring voice on personal growth, inclusion and resilience.
Why Hire Jude Guaitamacchi?
Jude delivers powerful keynote speeches that combine lived experience, practical strategies and cultural insight to inspire lasting change. Drawing on extensive international experience working with businesses, educational institutions and policymakers, they help audiences understand how empathy, resilience and inclusive leadership drive success. Jude’s TEDx talk and global advocacy work have established them as an engaging communicator capable of connecting with diverse audiences. Their presentations challenge assumptions, encourage meaningful conversations and provide actionable tools for creating healthier, more inclusive and high-performing cultures.
Jude Guaitamacchi‘s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Jude Guaitamacchi’s remarkable career:
- 2026 – Named in the DIVA Powerlist in recognition of their continued contribution to LGBTQIA+ advocacy and inclusion.
- 2026 – Awarded Trans in the City Changemaker, recognising their impact on workplace and societal inclusion.
- 2025 – Named an Attitude Magazine 101 Trailblazer for their leadership and campaigning work.
- 2025 – Included in the Pride Power List for their influence on equality, inclusion and social change.
- 2025 – Through Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, facilitated the largest meeting of MPs and constituents in UK Parliamentary LGBTQ+ history.
- 2024 – Won Campaigner of the Year at the Bank of London Rainbow Honours.
- 2023 – Founded the global trans solidarity campaign #TransPeopleAreLoved, reaching millions worldwide.
- 2023 – Named Highly Commended Campaigner/Influencer of the Year at the Bank of London Rainbow Honours.
- 2022 – Delivered the TEDx talk Beyond Social Conditioning to Rediscovering Yourself, sharing insights on identity and self-discovery.
- 2021 – Appeared on BBC Three’s Glow Up, helping increase visibility and representation for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Testimonials
“I am inspired so much by what you’ve achieved, and never slowing down.” – Dannii Minogue
“Jude was honestly SPECTACULAR!!!! We loved it and had very positive feedback about the session!” – Maud, Workspace Director, GWI
“Please pass on our huge thanks to Jude! We have just had the most brilliant session with over 200 colleagues absolutely enraptured by their talk.” – Alcumus
“Jude was brilliant, what they spoke about and what they shared was so informative and inspiring. Jude’s talk went down so well with our employees and we received very positive comments and feedback.” – Sophie, People Business Partner, Mention Me LTD
“Jude was absolutely amazing thank you. Truly inspirational, and gave ample time and care for Q&A, going that extra mile. Many thanks once again!” – Jane-Ann & Karyn, Cumbria Pride
“Paving the way for non-binary representation in the world of fashion is one of the many noble goals that Jude has…” Sofia, Vogue
“At Allianz we have worked with Jude a few times, and each time they are incredible! Their level of insight not just with regards to LGBTQ+ and trans awareness topics but their resilience in having overcome extremely adverse life experiences is truly inspiring. They offer so much knowledge and wisdom helping others to discover and embrace their authentic selves, find strength in vulnerability, connect to others despite differences and truly empower themselves. I’d highly recommend them” – Marie-Helene Tyack, Global Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Business Partner, Chair of the Global Allianz Pride Board
“Jude was incredibly engaging, took initiative and did an amazing, well-planned presentation. It was so inspiring and our staff including myself gained so much knowledge and insight. Below is some feedback from our staff, everyone was very engaged and it was lovely to see.” – Megan. Pride Network
“We wanted to say a huge thank you to yourselves and to Jude for an incredible talk for our LGBT+ History Month launch event at Kingston Town House. It was inspiring and informative in equal measure, which was exactly what we were looking for. We’ve already had a lot of positive feedback from both staff and students who were in attendance.” – Simon, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Kingston University London
“We couldn’t recommend working with Jude more! We trailblazed adapting Jude’s Gender Diversity training to all our hospitality teams and had resounding success. We continue to hear it’s our team’s favourite training and they especially loved hearing Jude’s powerful lived experiences alongside practical tips for how to navigate gender diversity in the workplace” – Christina, DEI Manager UK & Europe Soho House Group
“Jude was a brilliant speaker for our event.” – Trulioo
“It all went well and smoothly. Jude was amazing and has made a big impact.” – Alan, Senior Regional People Partner (UK & Ireland) and Chair of PRIDE@, The Knot Worldwide
“Please pass on our thanks to Jude. It was a brilliant talk. Comments included: ‘I could have listened to them all day!’ and ‘Fascinating talk, learnt a lot and a wonderful speaker’.” – Jade, Internal Communications Officer, Together Trust Charity
“The session went really well thank you! Jude was such an engaging and interesting speaker, I believe everyone on the call thoroughly enjoyed it. We ran quite close to time, meaning there wasn’t much time for questions, but as Jude’s content was so interesting I don’t think people minded much. We ran a feedback form after the sessions and received a couple of comments from the session: “Really engaging and informative presentation – I learned a lot! The presentation was fantastic and kept my attention for the full 55 minutes!”, “The speaker Jude was so interesting and they had really good examples of how to incorporate gender-neutral terms into everyday working language.”, “Great external speaker, a really informative session on a challenging topic but it was handled really well.” and “The speaker was easy to listen to and explained the topic well. I feel better informed. There wasn’t much time for questions at the end – though not necessarily a bad thing as all of the content was useful”.” – Samuel, APD L&D Coordinator, Mott MacDonald
“Globe (Deloitte’s LGBTQ+ Network) has had the pleasure of having Jude present to webinars on Transgender Inclusion. Jude is a fantastic and extremely engaging speaker and our people gave very positive feedback, following both sessions, with many commenting that their talks were among the best they’d heard. LGBTQ+ inclusion is a priority for us and having Jude join us as a speaker, educator and activist helps all our people feel included.” – Laurie, Deloitte
“Jude, the speaker, was informative, open and approachable for any who had questions. The feedback on Jude from all attendees was positive and everyone stated they felt they had expanded on their knowledge on the discussed topics.” – Ami, Risk & Assurance Advisor, Cadent Gas
Speaking Topics
Jude Guaitamacchi’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Leadership: Empowering Others for Collective Impact
- Mental Health and Wellbeing: Reframing Resilience and Emotional Wellbeing
- Neurodivergence: From Shame to Self-Empowerment
- Influence-d: Protecting Mental Health in a Shifting Social Media Landscape
- LGBTQIA+ Awareness and Trans Inclusion
How Much Does Jude Guaitamacchi Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Jude Guaitamacchi?
Jude Guaitamacchi’s speaking fees typically reflect their exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.