Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a multi-award-winning international speaker, author of Because of You, This Is Me, and one of the UK’s most sought-after motivational voices. From surviving abuse and foster care to becoming a TEDx speaker, BBC commentator, and stand-up performer at the Edinburgh Festival, Jaz inspires global audiences with humour, humanity, and hard-won wisdom. Her documentary Re-Story Your Life was selected for Diversity in Cannes, and she’s in the Speakers Hall of Fame. As co-founder of Be Human First Ltd, she empowers leaders to lead with courage and connection. Jaz doesn’t just talk—she transforms.

Jaz Ampaw-Farr: Re-storying Queen | Resilience Revolutionary | One of the UK’s Most Sought-After Motivational Speakers

Multi-award-winning international speaker, author, and resilience expert Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a force of nature—a self-proclaimed re-storier who transforms pain into power and challenges into change. Recognised as one of the UK’s top female motivational speakers, Jaz electrifies stages from boardrooms to arenas with her unique blend of authenticity, humour, and jaw-dropping storytelling.

She’s lived the extremes: from surviving horrific childhood abuse, running away from foster care, and navigating life on the streets—to becoming a BBC education expert, TEDx sensation, and globally in-demand keynote speaker. Her TEDx talk The Power of Everyday Heroes broke records and hearts in equal measure, reaching over 140,000 viewers and sparking a movement around the world.

In 2025, Jaz released her much-anticipated debut memoir, Because of You, This Is Me, a soul-igniting tribute to the teachers who saved her life—and a rallying cry for everyday heroes in all walks of life. As part of her international book tour, she’s bringing her story full circle—performing stand-up comedy at the iconic Edinburgh Festival with a show that blends her trademark humour with searing truths from the book.

Her story also takes centre stage in the critically acclaimed documentary short Re-Story Your Life, selected for the prestigious Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and now on track for international honours.

Jaz’s journey has earned her two honorary doctorates and induction into the Speakers Hall of Fame, yet she wears her accolades lightly, always choosing vulnerability over vanity and impact over applause.

With a reputation for bringing goosebumps, laughter, and standing ovations in equal measure, Jaz has worked with global giants like Gucci, Skillsoft, BBC, The Marketing Society, RED, and Festival of Media. Her voice cuts through the noise, calling leaders, educators, and changemakers to show up with greater courage, connection, and compassion.

As co-founder of Be Human First Ltd, Jaz and her husband Ed equip leaders to lead with humanity, influence with integrity, and create legacy through culture.

Whether she’s keynoting for 10,000 in an arena or bringing the house down with comedy at Edinburgh, Jaz changes lives. She doesn’t just speak—she activates. She doesn’t perform—she transforms. Her mission? To smash “mindset poverty,” ignite agency, and help people re-story their lives so they can rise, lead, and leave a mark.

Book her. Read her. Follow her. But most of all—get ready to get out of your own way.