Katie Piper OBE

Katie honestly captivated our entire team, and whilst they weren't there live in the room, they were virtually so connected and hanging on to her every word. So moving, so inspiring, so positive. It was truly a privilege to watch.

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Katie Piper OBE – Host of Katie Piper’s Extraordinary People Podcast & Guest Panellist on Loose Women

Katie Piper OBE is an international best-selling author, award-nominated TV presenter, charity campaigner, and one of the UK’s most inspirational speakers. After surviving a devastating acid attack, she transformed her personal tragedy into a mission for social change. Founding the Katie Piper Foundation, she pioneered new standards of support for people living with burns and scars, leading to the UK’s first dedicated rehabilitation centre. A familiar face on ITV’s Loose Women and The Katie Piper Breakfast Show, she continues to inspire millions worldwide with her message of resilience, empowerment, and hope through her books, documentaries, and acclaimed public speaking.

Speaker Topics:

The Answer to Happiness

Credentials and Impact

Katie first gained national recognition through the groundbreaking documentary ‘Katie: My Beautiful Face’, which attracted millions of viewers and earned a BAFTA nomination in 2010. The film went on to win Best Documentary Programme at the 2011 Broadcast Awards, cementing Katie’s reputation as a powerful storyteller. That same year, she received the Sainsbury’s Women of the Year “You Can” Award and was celebrated with Red magazine’s Inspiration Award at the Red Hot Women Awards.

Her television career expanded with programmes such as Never Seen a Doctor, Body Shockers, The Death of Aimee Spencer, and Famous and Fighting Crime. She later fronted Katie Piper’s Jailhouse Mums and Locked Up in Louisiana, giving audiences a rare and compassionate insight into justice systems and family resilience.

Katie’s influence has also been recognised well beyond broadcasting. She was honoured with a Pride of Britain Award in 2012 and received an Honorary Doctor of Health Sciences from Anglia Ruskin University in 2014. She was later awarded an OBE for her charitable and campaigning efforts and named one of the Most Empowering Women of the Past 25 Years by Galaxy and the Young Women’s Trust, affirming her role as a leading advocate for empowerment and social change.

Publications and Media

Katie published her first memoir, ‘Beautiful’, in 2011, followed by numerous best-sellers exploring resilience, confidence, and personal growth. She later expanded into children’s literature with titles such as All You Need and Stronger Together. Her most recent release, ‘Still Beautiful’, challenges perceptions of age and beauty. In 2023, she launched The UnSeen, her own publishing imprint, and her debut book adaptation is scheduled to begin filming in 2025.

Why Book Katie?

A truly compelling keynote speaker whose life story of survival and reinvention resonates beyond mere motivation, Katie’s story is one of profound transformation. Her acclaimed TEDx talk, ‘Finding the Strength to Rebuild My Face and Then My Life’, captures her power to connect emotionally and catalyse change. This talk, along with her signature presentation The Answer to Happiness, offers audiences practical tools to reframe challenges and embrace growth, making her an ideal speaker for diverse audiences from corporate teams to community forums.

She has delivered keynote sessions at major events including WE Day, Women’s Health Live, Cosmopolitan’s Self-Made Summit, and WellFest 2025, as well as corporate engagements for organisations like Google, Facebook, Barclays, NatWest, L’Oréal, and the NHS.

Katie’s authenticity, courage, and warmth create an immediate connection with audiences, empowering them to transform adversity into purpose. Booking her ensures a life-affirming experience that motivates lasting positive change.

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