Emily Garside

Emily Garside is a renowned author and lecturer, best known for releasing the popular book ‘Love That Journey for Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt’s Creek’, which has been featured in The Queer Review, Queer Toronto, DIVA, and Xtra. Passionate to share LGBTQ+ stories in popular culture, she has become a leading voice for the community. With a unique understanding of the relationship between production and the audience, Emily has developed vast amounts of valuable knowledge and experience throughout her career. When looking to hire an enthusiastic LGBT speaker for your next event, look no further than Emily.

After graduating from King’s College London in 2008, Emily began her professional career by becoming a Lecturer at the Cardiff Metropolitan University. Sharing her expertise with the younger generation, she gained over 4 years of experience throughout the university fulfilling a wide range of roles. In 2010, she also began leading workshops which helped her develop her leadership and communication skills. Enthusiastic to develop knowledge which spanned a wide range of areas, Emily become a Research and Development Advisor for the University of South Wales, a role which allowed her to support the development of research, education, and enterprise projects.

A talented writer, Emily is now working as a Script Editor and Workshop Leader for London Playwrights. Alongside this, she is also a beloved author, best known for her popular publication ‘Love that Journey for Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt’s Creek’. Well-regarded for her powerful writing style, Emily is a regular contributor to The Queer Review and the theatre review The Normal Heart. Passionate to pass on her expertise to the next generation of writers, she is a Course Instructor at Bishopsgate Institute, where she focuses on LGBTQIA+ literature and courses. A driven individual, Emily utilises her illustrious career knowledge to forward as a Project Manager for Mencap.

Passionate to connect and engage with young adults and mature students, Emily Garside is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements as a powerful LGBT+ speaker. A leading authority in her field, she has inspired audiences around the world to be their true selves in all aspects of life. Talented in many different fields, her talks can be tailored to the audience in front of her. When looking to hire an enthusiastic speaker for your next event, do not hesitate in booking Emily today.