Harnaam Kaur Speaker

Harnaam Kaur Keynote Speaker

  • Guinness World Record: Youngest female with a full beard (2015)
  • First bearded woman to walk at London Fashion Week (2016)
  • Ethnicity Awards Public Service/Campaigner winner (2023)

Harnaam Kaur's Biography

Harnaam Kaur is an award-winning public speaker, content creator, model, presenter and actress whose striking beard—caused by polycystic ovary syndrome—catapulted her onto the global stage when Guinness World Records confirmed her title in 2015. Today she uses that spotlight to champion PCOS awareness, female reproductive health and mental wellbeing, urging audiences to live their “Best Self.”

Kaur’s candour and charisma have taken her from intimate leadership retreats to the TEDx arena, where her talk “Empowerment Through Confidence” continues to resonate worldwide. Her presentations fuse powerful storytelling with practical frameworks for resilience, self-acceptance and high-performance mind-set—equally at home in corporate boardrooms and international youth forums.

The media quickly followed her lead: she fronted Cosmopolitan India’s Self-Love issue in 2020, appears regularly on podcasts, documentaries, television and film, and struts red carpets while breaking beauty norms on runways and campaign shoots. Her digital channels deliver engaging content on skincare, make-up, gadgets and, above all, food—expanding her influence well beyond activism.

In 2023 the Ethnicity Awards recognised Kaur’s impact with the Public Service/Campaigner honour, underscoring her authority as a voice for inclusivity and intersectional wellbeing. On stage she equips organisations to transform perceived flaws into strategic strengths, build psychologically safe cultures and embed authentic belonging—making her an unforgettable choice for events seeking insight, inspiration and credible change.

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Harnaam Kaur's Speaking Topics

  • Personal Development

Encourages people to grow above and beyond societal expectations.

  • Self-confidence

Inspires people to embrace their individuality, and to stand proud regardless of their visible difference.

  • Female Empowerment

Empowers women to lead fearlessly in the face of societal pressure.

  • Mental Wellness

Promotes self care, emotional resilience and the importance of embracing struggle as part of personal growth.

  • PCOS and Female Reproductive Health

Speaks on and raises awareness of PCOS by sharing her personal story and advocating for better understanding and support around the condition that impacts most women.

  • Becoming The Best Version of Yourself

Encourages one to embrace inner strength, and gather the courage to rise above limitations and to fully embrace who you are. 

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Videos of Harnaam Kaur

Motivational show reel - Harnaam Kaur
Harnaam Kaur's PCOS Wellness Retreat for IWD 2023
Episode 45 - Bearded and Living with PCOS
Turning tragedy to triumph! The bearded lady Harnaam Kaur reveals all! - The Shizzio Show

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