Samantha Renke

Samantha Renke is a compelling speaker because she speaks from lived experience. As a broadcaster, writer and disability rights campaigner living with a brittle bone condition, she brings authenticity and authority. Her perspective isn’t theoretical; she knows the barriers herself, and that gives her voice real power. She has demonstrated influence across high-visibility platforms. Samantha has appeared on major TV shows including “This Morning,” “Loose Women,” “Good Morning Britain,” “Morning Live”, and “Rip Off Britain.” She has also contributed to national news outlets and been part of impactful campaigns like the “Maltesers” adverts, which used real stories from disabled people. These roles amplify her advocacy and make her a recognisable and trusted champion for inclusion and visibility.

Her skills go beyond raising awareness; she provides practical insight. As a columnist and writer for Metro, Enable, Huffington Post and others, she explores ableism, body image, disability identity and inclusion. Through her talks, she helps organisations understand not just why but how: how to be more accessible, how to represent disabled employees or customers, how to embed inclusion into culture.

She has been acknowledged for the impact she makes. Samantha was named number 3 on The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List in 2020, nominated for Campaigner of the Year at the European Diversity Awards, nominated as Celebrity of the Year at the National Diversity Awards and awarded Outstanding Alumni by the University of Lancaster.

In speaking roles, Samantha connects genuinely with diverse audiences, with lived experience, humour, warmth and storytelling, which makes difficult or sensitive topics accessible. Her talks leave listeners more aware, empathetic and equipped with ideas for change. She challenges assumptions and inspires people to see inclusion as not just moral but practical, better for people, better for organisations and better for society.