Confidence Live has never been “just another conference”
For three years running, we’ve packed out theatres with laughter, learning, and a lot of standing ovations. Each event has been its own riot of inspiration - part comedy show, part training session, part therapy (without the awkward trust falls). We have always held it in Stoke-on-Trent (despite literally everyone telling us we should move it to London) because we believe in the underdog, we believe in people who’ve been overlooked, we believe in voices that aren’t always heard, and we believe that confidence doesn’t belong to the shiny few - it belongs to everyone.
PAST SPEAKERS
JAMES ROUTLEDGE
Founder of Sanctus and author of Mental Health at Work, championing open, human conversations about wellbeing in business.
PIXIE POLITE
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant, and your HOSTESS with the MOSTESS for a second year running. Expect chaos, swears, and joy.
JESS JONES
Comedian and writer, proudly “the fat funny one,” using humour and honesty to smash stereotypes and celebrate self-acceptance.
GELONG THUBTEN
Chasing success as an actor, burning out hard, and and running on fumes. He gave it all up to find something deeper, as a Buddhist monk
KIRA MATTHEWS
Author of the 90-Day Future Self Journal, host of No Room for Doubt podcast, and all-round confidence queen.
VIX MELDREW
Taught thousands of people to build relationships and grow communities, with her signature mix of wit, wisdom, and easy-to-use frameworks.
KIRSTY HULSE
Founder of Confidence Live, author, award-winning leadership trainer and corporate rebel.
GRACE CAMPBELL
Unfiltered and taking to the Confidence Live stage. She is a sold out standup comedian and bestselling author.
SHAKIRA AKABUSI
TV presenter, speaker, and women’s health powerhouse. On a mission to shatter motherhood, fitness, and confidence stereotypes.
SUE PERKINS
Broadcaster, comedian, and presenter whose quick humour and warmth made her a national treasure on The Great British Bake Off.
KATHERINE RYAN
Award-winning comedian, writer, and Netflix star known for her razor-sharp wit and unapologetic takes on modern life.
CAITLIN MORAN
Bestselling author and columnist, celebrated for her fearless, funny writing on feminism, culture, and life’s messy brilliance.