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Le’Siran Edwards is an internationally recognised social care expert, leadership specialist and award-winning entrepreneur whose authentic, story-led speaking style makes her a standout voice across public, corporate and community spaces.
With 25 years’ experience in children and family support, social work and leadership, she is the creator of the UK’s first and only National Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Conference and host of a top-ranked podcast championing resilience and workplace wellbeing in the sector. Le’Siran continues to be a registered social worker, published several books and has been named Birmingham’s Best Coach three years running and is a trusted voice for platforms such as BUMBLE, CRISIS UK and the British Association of Social Workers.
Her journey, however, hasn’t been without hardship. Le’Siran has faced systemic racism, career burnout and profound personal loss – experiences that pushed her to the brink, but ultimately fuelled her purpose. Against the odds, Le’Siran bet on herself, transforming her challenges into a thriving coaching and speaking business that now empowers professionals globally to lead with courage and confidence.
Having once struggled in silence, Le’Siran now speaks up-for others. She volunteers with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and the University of Birmingham, coaching student and frontline social workers navigating the emotional toll of the job. Her story has also led her to mentor entrepreneurs through Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, where she supports upcoming, women and Global Majority founders breaking barriers in business.
Le’Siran brings real-life stories, lived experience and expert insight to every stage. Her talks inspire audiences to reframe adversity, embed emotional intelligence in leadership and create inclusive, resilient workplace cultures. Covering topics such as social care, employee wellbeing, diversity & inclusion, burnout and entrepreneurship – her presence is powerful, her message unforgettable, and her impact, lasting.
Audience: Students | Youth Initiatives | FE/HE | Early Careers
Theme: Growth Mindset | Resilience | Representation
An inspiring talk tracing Le’Siran’s path from nursery manager and domestic abuse worker to international speaker—designed to uplift students and young professionals with real stories and practical career takeaways that your beginning doesn’t define your final destination.
Perfect for: Student inspiration days, university students, youth-led events
Themes: Growth mindset, education, career progression, resilience
Audience: Corporate | Public Sector | Health & Social Care | Education
Theme: Wellbeing | Stress Management | Burnout Prevention | Leadership
This trauma-informed wellbeing workshop equips teams to prevent burnout and build resilience. Attendees leave with a personalised wellbeing plan, while organisations gain practical tools to embed meaningful, sustainable wellbeing practices across their workforce.
Perfect for: Leadership summits, Wellbeing programmes, HR events
Themes: Employee engagement, workplace wellbeing
For: Corporates | Senior Leadership | HR | Local Authorities | DEI Initiatives
In this powerful talk, Le’Siran blends lived experience with strategic insight. Anchored in her personal experience of racism in the workplace, this session offers a raw, reflective and deeply human exploration of how racism can show up in systems—and how leaders and teams must respond with cultural humility and foster psychologically safe workplaces.
Perfect for: DEI strategy days, inclusive leadership programmes
Themes: Inclusive leadership, diversity & inclusion, allyship in workplaces
Audience: Women in Business | Entrepreneur Networks
Theme: Confidence | Visibility | Growth Mindset
In this high-impact session, Le’Siran takes women entrepreneurs on a journey of scaling with purpose, confidence and clarity. From secretly side-hustling during employment to building a full-time global business, she shares the mindset shifts and strategies that propelled her success.
With raw storytelling and practical insights, Le’Siran reveals how she overcame burnout, self-doubt, and barriers to create a purpose-driven brand that now includes two global podcasts, an online course in 100+ countries and award-winning recognition.
Le’Siran was a fabulous guest speaker at BASW England’s Student and NQSW webinar, creating a safe and supporting space for open and inspiring discussion. The feedback has been incredibly positive. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us Le’Siran.
Not only is Le’Siran an expert in her field, she is engaging and inspiring, offering great wisdom and support.
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