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Tulsi Vagjiani is a keynote speaker whose powerful story and advocacy for diversity, inclusion, and racial equality have made her a beacon of inspiration. A survivor of a devastating plane crash at the age of 10, Tulsi’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. The tragedy, which claimed her entire immediate family and left her with 45% burns on her face and body, shaped her path but did not define her. Today, Tulsi uses her experiences to challenge societal perceptions of beauty, inspire confidence, and advocate for a world where visible differences are embraced.
Tulsi’s determination to rebuild her life after unimaginable loss and physical trauma is remarkable. Despite enduring years of bullying due to her scars, she refused to let her past dictate her future. She earned a degree in Applied Health Sciences from the University of East London, even as she faced further challenges like kidney failure and a gruelling three years on dialysis. Her ability to overcome such hardships is a testament to her inner strength and commitment to living a fulfilling, authentic life.
As a motivational speaker, Tulsi brings a unique perspective to her audiences. Her work spans corporate, charitable, and educational settings, where she empowers individuals to embrace their identities and overcome personal struggles. Her message of self-love and resilience resonates deeply, especially with those who feel marginalised or excluded. By sharing her story, Tulsi inspires others to work through their own traumas and emerge stronger. Her advocacy for a more inclusive society, where everyone is valued regardless of physical appearance, has made her a sought-after voice in the fight for equality and representation. In 2024, Tulsi delivered a TEDx Talk “Luck? Or Life’s Calling?”, chronicling her experiences and her self love journey.
In addition to her speaking engagements, Tulsi is a pilates rehabilitation specialist, life coach, and crystal healer, roles she adopted to help others achieve physical and emotional wellbeing. Her work with charities like Changing Faces and the Katie Piper Foundation underscores her commitment to supporting individuals with visible differences. Tulsi’s journey from hiding her story to embracing it as a source of empowerment exemplifies her belief that true beauty comes from within. She is a role model for self-acceptance and a passionate campaigner for a society that celebrates diversity in all its forms.
Tulsi Vagjiani is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Tulsi has been a speaker at a couple of our events and is incredible! She has the unique ability to connect with her audience through her candor and thoughtfulness. Her passion for what she shares is obvious and her enthusiasm contagious. Tulsi’s ability to engage her listeners comes from her ability to bring stories to life. She is able to connect with people of all backgrounds, ages, and interests by telling engaging anecdotes about her own experiences. The stories she weaves are captivating, inspiring and teach her audiences valuable lessons. She is able to remain calm and collected while thoughtfully responding with insight and clarity. The combination of these qualities makes Tulsi a great motivational speaker and we always receive powerful feedback on her talks. She is an invaluable asset to any business or organisation as a speaker.”
“Tulsi’s involvement prior to the talk was really supportive and helped align our vision. The content building in some of our principles, values and benefits worked so well. Her arrival, security clearance and IT set met all our expectations ensuring the session ran smoothly. The visuals / content and delivery got us engaged not just in person but across our Visa TV channel showing the talk across Europe and with global reach. The wonderful Q&A Session and the chance to have her stay back with our staff for any 1-2-1 talks was incredible value and worked very well.”
The BAME Speakers Agency has been one of the UK’s leading bureaus for Black, Asian and minority ethnic speakers since 2020. We supply speakers for corporate and public events across the world, and cater to both in-person occasions and online webinars.
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