I’m Paris, a lived experience speaker.
I reimagine trauma through transforming pain into understanding and strength
I authentically embed trauma-informed practice into your service through policy, procedures and compassionate systems from a care-experienced perspective.
I will support you to create a more inclusive culture, in terms of protective characteristics and cultural sensitivity.
I can assist in the development of your understanding of the adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study from a lived experience perspective.
I will develop your understanding of mental health and wellbeing, and the need for long-term solutions within organisational culture.
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Call to action
- Encourage your audience to get involved in fostering, mentoring, or supporting children in care.
- Inspire them to think about the transformative impact they can have on the lives of others, and positively impact the future.
- Raise awareness of the need to reflect on and attend to your own trauma history (as professionals and practitioners from all walks of life).
- Ensure those working with children and young people, in any capacity, are aware of the importance of understanding and preventing vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout.
- Guarantee trauma-informed practice is at the heart of what they do and constantly find ways to improve this through CPD and celebration of success.
“When mission, passion, purpose, and skills align, work becomes more than just a job; it becomes a fulfilling journey.”
On a mission to change the world!
Paris is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the UK. She captivates audiences with her unique ability to weave powerful narratives from her remarkable ife experiences. Having overcome the challenges of being care-experienced, and bolstered by a 25-year career as an educator, teacher, and dedicated volunteer, her journey serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
This remarkable path is one of survival, growth, and unyielding determination. Paris’ academic background in psychology and trauma-informed care enriches her storytelling, making it both enlightening and deeply impactful. This journey has rightfully earned her the title ‘superhero’, a moniker she embraces while recognising the superhero within each of us.
Paris’ approach to storytelling is nothing short of captivating. Her sessions challenge individuals to uncover their own superpowers, guiding them on a transformative journey of personal and professional development. She stands as living proof that we all possess the potential to transform our lives for the better.
More than a lived-experience psychologist, inspirational speaker and trainer, Paris is a force of nature who empowers and motivates people to take action.
Educate
To spread awareness and dispel myths about care experience, shifting public perception.
Disrupt
To challenge outcomes and reaffirm care experience as a superpower.
Connect
To re-establish community engagement, connection, and collaboration.
Insight
To offer insights into necessary changes in social justice, criminal justice, education, social care, and mental health, aiming for better outcomes for care-experienced children and young adults.
Motivate
To inspire care-experienced children and young people to believe in their potential, realize their power, and pursue their dreams, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Trauma-informed practice
To highlight the importance of trauma-informed practice in shaping and developing services for children and young people.
Beacon of hope
To demonstrate that things can improve for children and young people; offer courage to face challenges and by having courageous conversations about difficult topics like trauma and suicide; bring truth to make sound judgments and decisions to influence change; inspire faith to trust and believe in something greater, embodying love within practice.
Paris doesn’t just speak to the audience but walks alongside them, sharing profound life lessons that bridge the gap between being inspired to change and actually making a change. For this reason, Paris has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community, winning a number of prestigious awards.
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Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion and Faith in the National Diversity Awards This nomination was made in recognition of the many years of achievements working with grass-root communities through various charities and voluntary work, tackling fundamental issues in today’s society. -
Book of the month at The Human Library Paris was interviewed by Mars Planting, journalist for the Human Library, a not-for-profit learning platform and organization which hosts safe spaces for dialogue. Topics were discussed openly between ‘human books’, like Paris, and their readers. Paris shared her story to over 2000 readers worldwide, virtually and in person. Find out more -
Nominated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Trainer of the Year Paris is celebrated as an individual who has demonstrated exceptional training, high quality CPD learning, which leaves a lasting impression on her students. She is an educator who shows authentic and vital passion for her subjects, which she transfers to her students. She values excellent CPD and has an outstanding record of self-learning and development, professionally and personally. -
The Global Women’s Business Awards 2024 The Speaker of the Year award is suitable for any businesswoman who has used her voice to share her expertise through public speaking. Paris was recognised and celebrated as one of the best speakers, who has demonstrated public speaking excellence and professionalism in addition to making a valuable contribution to the Women’s Business Club.
Care experienced
Let’s create the bespoke speaking event you want for your team!
Corporate, independent, small company, charity or school / university, whatever your interactive event, let’s plan together. Be it virtual, hybrid or in-person, I can support as a keynote speaker, MC, workshop leader or motivational speaker.
Here are some of the reviews I have received.
Empathy in Action: a journey from resilience to inspiratiom
Paris explores overcoming adversity in care, cultivating resilience, and inspiring a corporate culture shift towards genuine inclusion and diversity.
Looking for an unforgettable keynote speaker? A lived-experience care expert? A trainer? You’re in the right place!
Please use the form to contact me.
- +44 7712 105 715
- info@parisbartholomew.com