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Sonya Barlow is a respected and award-winning cyber security and technology speaker, celebrated for her visionary work in diversity, equity, and inclusion. As the Founder of LMF Network, a global consultancy supporting underrepresented talent in tech, Sonya has empowered over 20,000 individuals across 24 countries. Her platform offers transformative mentoring, networking, and masterclasses that enhance career opportunities and personal confidence. With a social media following of over 50,000 and monthly reach exceeding 100,000 impressions, Sonya’s influence extends far beyond the stage.
Renowned for her compelling insights into workplace inclusion and digital transformation, Sonya has delivered keynote speeches and workshops for global powerhouses such as Google, the BBC, Business Insider, the Financial Times, and Taboola. Her ability to translate complex ideas into practical, inclusive strategies has made her a trusted consultant to top-tier organisations. A skilled communicator, she previously hosted BBC Asian Network’s “The Everyday Hustle” and now presents “The Sonya Barlow Show”, affirming her expertise in media and thought leadership.
Sonya’s achievements are as vast as they are impressive. In 2021, she published “Unprepared to Entrepreneur”, a candid and motivational guide to launching a business, which further solidified her status as an authority on entrepreneurship. She has twice been named one of the Most Influential Women in Tech and is a recipient of accolades including the Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs Under 50, Women in Tech Changemaker, and Forbes 30 Under 30 runner-up. In 2023, Sonya joined Bayes Business School as a Professional Mentor, where she supports the next generation of innovators in digital entrepreneurship.
A two-time TEDx speaker and LinkedIn Top Voice, Sonya Barlow continues to shape the tech industry through her captivating talks on neurodiversity, artificial intelligence, imposter syndrome, and the future of work. Her dynamic delivery, paired with lived experience and proven success, makes her one of the most impactful voices in cyber security and tech. To inspire your audience with fresh perspectives and real-world solutions, hire Sonya Barlow via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.
Sonya Barlow is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“We are so excited to be working with Sonya on a series of workshops covering diversity and inclusion, mental health, how to manage difficult conversations, and build resilience.”
“Sonya’s talk was incredibly well-received across the group, with one of the best attendance rates we’ve seen in our virtual events throughout 2020.”
“She was enthusiastic and engaging whilst her talk was relevant, informative, and provocative.”
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