Samantha Hiew

Named a Difference Maker by PBS America and finalist of Positive Role Model for Gender by National Diversity Awards from 90,000 nominations, Dr Samantha Hiew is a visionary change agent using storytelling to inspire a global mindset and systemic change. Sam is a highly sought-after Neurodiversity, Women’s Empowerment, and Intersectionality Keynote Speaker, working with over 80 FTSE companies to foster neuroinclusion – a long way from founding ADHD Girls at 40 after a decade of existential crisis living with undiagnosed ADHD. Sam lights up on stage when she describes the spectrum of human experiences, illuminating a personal path of recovery for her audience’s unique needs. Among her most celebrated sessions are her community talks for women with ADHD, in which she inspires self-compassion by walking her audience through the added challenges of fulfilling societal gender roles. With a strong background in communications and medical science PhD, Sam humanises neurodiversity and bridges the empathy gap between neurodivergents and neurotypicals - to foster a sense of connection, safety, and belonging - so we work towards unity in society. Sam has spoken to over 100,000 people and organically built an online audience of 60,000 followers across her channels. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Psychology Today, Loose Women, Qantas, Guardian, and Research Features. Sam's sessions constantly yield a 100% satisfaction rate and positive recommendations, with 92% of her audience activated to champion neuroinclusion via an intersectional lens.