Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Sudanese Diaspora Writer, Broadcaster and Award-Winning Social Advocate
- Award-winning speaker delivering powerful insights on inclusive leadership, culture, and social change
- Former engineer, author, and broadcaster making complex political, cultural, and technology topics accessible and engaging
- Globally recognised advocate for diverse communities with keynote experience across 25 countries
- Dynamic storyteller and thought leader challenging established narratives and inspiring transformative change
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About Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Download ProfileA former mechanical engineer, Yassmin has published four books, written two plays and is currently developing a number of projects for screen. Across fiction and non-fiction, Yassmin explores human and power dynamics in politics, culture and technology. From tiktoks to literary essays, Yassmin analyses systemic challenges, reframes established narratives and makes complex ideas accessible to all.
An award-winning speaker and globally sought-after advisor on engaging diverse communities and inclusive leadership, Yassmin has delivered keynotes and workshops in 25 countries in Arabic, English and a smattering of French. She founded her first organisation, Youth Without Borders, at the age of 16, leading it for nine years before co-founding two other organisations focused on serving women of colour. Yassmin is currently a Trustee of the London Library and on the Executive Committee of the Black Writers Guild. Her TED talk has been viewed over 2.5 million times and recognised as one of TED’s top 10 ideas.
In all her work, Yassmin is an advocate for transformative justice and a fairer, safer world for all.
Speech Topics
Download TopicsYassmin Abdel-Magied explores how leaders and organisations can create cultures where diverse perspectives are valued, inclusion is embedded, and people feel a true sense of belonging.
Drawing on her global experience as an author, activist, and advisor, Yassmin examines the intersection of identity, politics, and culture, helping audiences better understand today’s rapidly changing social landscape.
With a background in engineering and storytelling, Yassmin discusses the impact of technology on society, communication, and power dynamics, while exploring how innovation can be used more ethically and inclusively.
Yassmin shares how storytelling can challenge assumptions, reshape narratives, and drive meaningful conversations around leadership, justice, and representation in both organisations and wider society.
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