Becoming Jude
Motivational Speaker | Award Winning Campaigner
Jude Guaitamacchi is a globally recognised, award-winning speaker and campaigner with over 12 years of experience delivering impactful talks on mental health, resilience, wellbeing, LGBTQ+, and gender diversity. Their work has taken them across the globe, inspiring audiences internationally.
Their impressive client base includes collaborations with leading international schools, global brands, and renowned businesses such as Soho House Group, TikTok, Universal, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Deloitte, Ogilvy, Aiglon College in Switzerland, Marlborough College, and St Paul’s.
Turning pain into power
Having overcome significant adversity, including trauma and mental health challenges during their childhood, Jude transformed their pain into power as a young adult. As a storyteller, they inspire audiences to empower themselves to find strength in vulnerability, embrace their authenticity and celebrate who they truly are.
Jude’s work has received widespread acclaim. Dame Kelly Holmes, in an interview with The Daily Mirror, named Jude as one of her personal heroes, while Dannii Minogue praised their achievements, saying, “I am inspired so much by what you’ve achieved and never slowing down.” Deloitte described Jude’s talks as “among the best they’d heard,” and Allianz Commercial’s Global DEI Manager commended their ability to help others “discover and embrace their authentic selves, find strength in vulnerability, and connect across differences.”
Their public speaking career began in 2013 with the Amy Winehouse Foundation’s Resilience Programme, where they delivered talks on peer pressure, self-esteem, and resilience to young audiences across Europe. Speaking alongside Mitch Winehouse, Jude shared their story of recovery and personal growth. As their career evolved, they collaborated with organisations like the Self Esteem Team, focusing on mental health and stress management, and later became a mental health and sobriety coach for high-profile clients. Today, Jude is a prominent educator and advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and gender diversity.
Early Career
Making History
As an internationally signed model, Jude has broken barriers in the fashion industry, paving the way for non-binary representation. In 2020, Vogue Italia celebrated Jude’s work, stating, “Paving the way for non-binary representation in the world of fashion is one of Jude’s many noble goals.” They made history as the first non-binary face of Harrods for the H Beauty campaign, with the tagline, “My Beauty is Being Myself.” Jude has collaborated with iconic brands like Moss Bros, AllSaints, Adidas, Ellesse, River Island, H&M, Virgin Atlantic, and Thomas Cook.
The organisation has facilitated critical briefings on education, healthcare, and hate crime, attended by figures such as Stonewall founder Michael Cashman and former Labour MP Benjamin Bradshaw. The Alliance runs various initiatives, including campaigns and a forthcoming media program. Through their diverse roles as a speaker, activist, model, and advocate, Jude Guaitamacchi continues to inspire, educate, and empower people around the globe, championing authenticity, resilience, and inclusion.
Award-winning Campaigner
In 2023, Jude was named one of PinkNews’ Top 21 Activists Globally. They spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives, including the viral trans solidarity campaign #TransYouthAreLoved, the biggest celebrity trans solidarity campaign, featured over 60 high-profile stars such as Emma Bunton, Dannii Minogue, David Tennant, Elliot Page, and Jessie Ware. This campaign garnered international media coverage, including ITV News, and was viewed by millions worldwide. Jude co-oragnised the #LwiththeT campaign which inspired solidarity movements and the emergence of the #WithTheT groups worldwide. Jude has used online platforms to amplify solidarity and mobilise a global audience to advocate for trans rights.
Making Political Impact
Jude is also the founder of the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, a national advocacy network dedicated to trans rights. The Alliance hosted the UK Parliament’s first all-trans panel for politicians, chaired by Jude and co-hosted by Labour MP Kate Osborne, Conservative MP Caroline Nokes, and former SNP MP Hannah Bardell.
