Andrea Talks.
Conversations that matter from underrepresented voices.
This makes a difference.
What Andrea does
One voice, five ways to use it.
Andrea brings lived experience, sector authority and a warm, unhurried delivery to every stage, studio and boardroom. Choose the format that fits your audience.
Speaking
Keynotes, panels and workshops that leave people ready to act.
Podcast
Honest, unhurried conversations with voices too rarely heard.
Voice & presenting
A clear, warm voice for film, training, audio and event hosting.
Corporate inductions
Welcomes that tell new starters they belong from day one.
On stage
Speaking that stays with you.
Talks that are personal, practical and memorable. Every session is tailored to your people, your sector and the change you want to see.
Turning equality commitments into action
How organisations move from statements to measurable improvement, with practical steps leaders can take this quarter.
Staff networks that influence decisions
Building staff equality networks that connect lived experience to leadership and policy.
Speaking up and being heard
Psychological safety, speak-up cultures and what it takes for underrepresented colleagues to be listened to.
From the ward to the boardroom
Andrea’s journey from community nursing to equality leadership and what frontline care teaches about inclusion.
The podcast
The Andrea Talks podcast
Long-form, thoughtful conversations with people whose stories and expertise deserve the microphone. No soundbites, no scripts, just honest talk that changes how we see the world of work and care.
- Guests from health, care, business and the arts
- Real stories alongside practical takeaways
- Sponsor and partner opportunities available
Episode listings and listening links will appear here at launch.
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The microphone
Voiceover & presenting
A warm, credible voice with the polish of broadcast and the authenticity of someone who has spent years listening first.
Voiceover
Corporate and training films, explainers, e-learning, documentary narration and audio content.
Presenting & hosting
Conferences, awards, webinars and panels, hosted with preparation, warmth and a firm grip on the clock.
Interviewing
On-stage and recorded interviews that put guests at ease and bring out the story.
Selected experience
Hosting a WorkPride 2026 panel: LGBTQ+ Belonging in Crisis.
The welcome
Corporate inductions that build belonging.
First impressions last. Andrea delivers or voices inductions that explain who you are, what you stand for and how every new colleague is welcome.
Live & virtual
Welcoming, inclusive induction sessions for new colleagues.
Recorded welcome
Welcome messages, policy voiceovers and induction films shaped around your organisation.
EDI essentials
Practical introductions to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Accessibility by design
Accessible formats considered from the start.
Behind the microphone
Meet Andrea Knowles.
Andrea spent 17 years in nursing, mostly in the community, specialising in safeguarding and wound care, before moving into equality, diversity and inclusion leadership. She has led NHS workstreams, reported to Boards, updated more than 70 policies and grown a staff LGBT network from 17 inactive members to over 150.
Today she is an independent consultant and public speaker, a CQC Specialist Advisor in EDI, and was named on the inaugural Workplace Belonging List 2026. Andrea Talks is where all of it finds its voice.
“Representation is not a favour. It is how good decisions get made.”
— AndreaKind words
From the room.
Messages from panellists, attendees and organisers after Andrea’s sessions.
“Your insights during the hosting of the myGwork webinars were incredibly engaging.”
Webinar attendee“I admire how you brought them all together in a very meaningful way.”
Fellow inclusion practitioner“You did fantastic at moving us along and supporting equitable spotlight timing!”
Fellow panellist“Have been loving your sessions during work pride!”
HR professional“We were very happy to have you.”
Event organiser“I personally had so much learning from this session.”
Session attendeeGet in touch
Let's talk.
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