Hayley Mulenda

Hayley Mulenda is an award-winning keynote speaker, consultant and board advisor, known for her powerful storytelling, deep expertise, and unwavering commitment to inclusion, mental health, and racial equality. Her current work sees her collaborating with global corporations, government bodies, and public institutions, offering transformative talks and strategic insight into racial equality, mental health, and youth empowerment. What makes Hayley a compelling speaker is the depth of her lived experience: after almost taking her own life at 18, she committed to advocating for wellbeing and inclusion with raw honesty and empathy. Drawing from her own journey as a young Black woman from a low socio-economic background, she speaks with authenticity and purpose. Her signature talks—Real Models, Not Role Models, Human Beings, Building Bridges, Not Walls, and Be Visible: The Power of Personal Branding—combine anecdotes, strategy, and hope, underscoring her focus on racial equity and authentic leadership.

Hayley’s journey began with building her personal brand from the ground up. Over the past 12 years, she has cultivated a global community of nearly half a million people, turning her visibility into influence and income. Her ability to captivate audiences with honest, hard-hitting reflections on mental health, racism, and inequality saw her rise quickly in demand. From speaking at local youth events to commanding global stages like Wembley Arena and Oslo Spektrum, her trajectory has been nothing short of extraordinary. Hayley’s relentless drive has also positioned her as an influential voice among younger generations, bridging the communication gap between corporate leaders and Gen Z audiences.

In recent years, Hayley has achieved significant recognition for her work. She was named one of the top 25 Black entrepreneurs to watch in 2024 by The Black Business Show x HSBC. She has delivered a TEDx talk, The Danger of Being a Role Model, as well as keynotes at Microsoft’s HQ in Redmond, worked with senior leaders from Unilever, Google MENA, META MENA, MBC, JP Morgan, and Clifford Chance, and contributed to youth and diversity strategy across FTSE 100 and Fortune 50 companies. She also sits on the board of wagamama, where she advises on diversity and inclusion. Her insights have supported public sector bodies including the Commonwealth Secretariat, where she has advised on social mobility and inclusion.

Hayley’s speaking topics reflect her commitment to racial equality by empowering individuals to embrace their identity, challenge exclusion, and lead with integrity. Real Models, Not Role Models promotes authentic leadership over tokenism; Be Visible inspires underrepresented individuals to build their influence; Building Bridges, Not Walls speaks to inclusive workplaces; and Human Beings reminds organisations to see beyond the professional and value the person. Hayley is hired not just for her captivating delivery, but for her ability to connect deeply with diverse audiences and provoke long-term cultural change. She offers not just a speech, but a transformative experience that leaves audiences inspired to take real action.