Deborah Frances-White

Comedian, bestselling author and host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast

Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, podcaster and writer.

Her podcast THE GUILTY FEMINIST has had 200 million downloads becoming something of a cultural phenomenon. “Essential for the planet” Emma Thompson “ ‘Hilarious, irreverent, eternally surprising, classy as hell, genius’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge, The Guardian. Deborah has toured the show around the world including a sell-out shows at The Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House.

Her book THE GUILTY FEMINIST is a Sunday Times Bestseller and her new book – SIX CONVERSATIONS WE’RE SCARED TO HAVE launches in April 2025. Deborah's television credits include QI, Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You? and Question Time. Her op-ed pieces, columns and interviews have appeared in The Guardian, The Telegraph and The New York Times.

Deborah is in demand as a keynote speaker and host, regularly delivering seminars on diversity and inclusion and hosting high-profile events.  Deborah's seminars are something between a stand up show and a TED talk. She specialises in Diversity and Inclusion and brings all the wit and fun of The Guilty Feminist as well as a seriousness of purpose which companies really respond to. Deborah is highly in demand and past clients include Facebook, LinkedIn, Booking.com, EY, Accenture, PWC, JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, LinkedIn, Linklaters and AXA.

Deborah works closely with Choose Love raising funds and awareness and is an official Amnesty International UK Ambassador.

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