Dr Claire Thorne
Venture Partner, Deep Science Ventures; co-CEO, Tech She Can
The stage has never been more powerful.
Welcome to EV. Speakers
There are too many bureaus, too many passive directories, and not enough curation. Finding the right female keynote speaker for your event shouldn’t be this hard.
EV. Speakers is different. We don’t just represent female speakers — we champion the voices your audience needs to hear. An agency dedicated to female founders and leaders, we actively match the boldest, most compelling women in business to the corporate events, conferences, and boardrooms where they’ll make the biggest impact.
And unlike any other female speakers agency, we don’t just place speakers. We build them. Whether you’re an event organiser looking for a standout female keynote speaker, or a founder ready to own the stage — you’re in the right place.
Why EV. Speakers?
We’re more than a directory. EV. Speakers is a curated collection of the boldest female voices in business — from female entrepreneur speakers and women’s leadership speakers to experts in AI, DEI, health, and beyond. Every speaker on our roster has been personally selected. We don’t list hundreds of names and hope for the best — we proactively champion exceptional female founders and leaders.
We build speakers, then place them. Through our visibility agency and wider network — including our sister organisation, The 51% Club — we actively develop the profile of the female speakers we work with, complementing the support they already have in place. By the time they step on your stage, they’re not just good — they’re undeniable.
We know the room. Our founder Tara Attfield-Tomes is also the founder of The 51% Club — a community of over 2,000 female founders and leaders. We don’t just know who the best female keynote speakers and women in business speakers are. We’ve been championing them for over a decade, building the UK’s most unique pipeline of stage-ready female speakers.
We open doors. We proactively connect our female founder speakers with the events, organisations, and audiences that are looking for exactly their voice — from major UK conferences and festivals to corporate keynotes and internal company events. Then, we handle it all: the outreach, the introductions, and the booking process — so both speakers and event organisers can focus on what they do best.
Browse our roster of female keynote speakers, female entrepreneur speakers, and women in business speakers below.
Filter by topic to find the right voice for your event — from AI and technology to DEI, mental health, women’s sport, and beyond.
Every speaker includes a ballpark fee guide so you can check budget fit before you get in touch.
Elin Mai
Transformation Coach or "The Founder Coach"
Lisa Maynard-Atem
Strategist, Speaker & Founder of STYLISA FoundHers
Lu Featherstone
Women’s Empowerment Activist
Amber Vodegel
CEO | Exited Founder | Investor
Julie-Anna Needham
Podcast Producer & Presenter, Host of Dealcast, Founder of Decibel Podcasts
Rebecca Leppard
Personal Brand Final Boss, Upgrading Women
Donna Noble
Author, Wellbeing Educator and Speaker
Ready to find your next standout speaker?
Ready to find your next standout female speaker? Tell us about your event and we’ll match you with the perfect female keynote speaker or women’s leadership speaker from our roster. We’ll handle everything from there — introductions, briefing notes, fee negotiations, and logistics. All you need to do is show up.
FAQs
Simply use the enquiry button on any speaker’s profile, or get in touch directly at speakers@eastvillageagency.com. Tell us about your event, your audience, and your budget, and we’ll come back to you within 24 hours with a curated recommendation.
Our female keynote speakers and women in business speakers are available for corporate keynotes, conferences and festivals, internal company events, panel discussions, and away days. We work with event organisers across the UK and internationally.
Fees vary depending on the speaker, the event format, and the level of preparation required. Every speaker profile on EV. Speakers includes a ballpark fee range so you can check budget fit instantly. Get in touch and we’ll provide a full quote once we have your brief.
Speakers is dedicated exclusively to female founders and leaders. Unlike traditional bureaus, we don’t just list speakers — we actively build their profiles through our wider visibility work, so every speaker on our roster arrives stage-ready. We also proactively pitch our roster to the best events in the country, rather than waiting for the phone to ring.
Yes — many of our female keynote speakers are available for virtual and hybrid formats. Please specify your event format when you get in touch and we’ll confirm availability.
Our roster is primarily UK-based female founders and leaders, though many of our speakers are available for international engagements. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Ready to own the stage?
Ready to own the stage? We’re always looking for exceptional female founders and leaders to join the EV. Speakers roster — the UK’s leading curated directory of female entrepreneur speakers and women in business speakers. If you have a story worth telling and an audience worth reaching, we’d love to hear from you.