Sophie Hughes

Sophie Hughes is a leading voice in mental health and body positivity, known for her powerful storytelling and ability to connect deeply with audiences. Her journey, donating part of her liver to save her young nephew, was a life-changing event that sparked her mission to help others find strength in their own stories. With warmth, honesty, and lived experience, Sophie tackles subjects like self-worth, resilience, and body image with remarkable clarity. She is regularly invited to speak at corporate wellbeing events, educational settings, and mental health awareness campaigns for her ability to inspire lasting change.

Before becoming a speaker, Sophie spent over a decade in the modelling industry, working with global names including Marks & Spencer and Victoria’s Secret. Throughout that time, she witnessed the mental and emotional toll of unrealistic beauty standards. Her liver donation marked a turning point, changing her body, but also transforming her mindset. After surgery, she found herself with a visible scar and a completely different shape. Instead of retreating, she embraced the changes, using them as proof of her resilience and as a platform to challenge conventional ideals of beauty and perfection.

Sophie has since built a wide-reaching platform as a speaker and influencer, sharing empowering content with a growing audience of over 70,000 followers. Her authenticity and courage earned her the title of ‘Body Confidence Advocate of the Year’ in 2023. She is often invited to collaborate with leading brands and wellbeing organisations to promote healthier conversations around self-image, mental health, and empowerment. With a background in psychology, Sophie brings both personal and academic insight to her work, offering a rare blend of relatability and expertise.

Sophie’s talks focus on the link between body image and mental health, the importance of resilience, and how we can all learn to value ourselves beyond appearance. Her ability to speak openly about trauma, recovery, and self-acceptance has made her a sought-after speaker for audiences of all ages. Whether addressing school groups, employees, or healthcare professionals, Sophie delivers every talk with compassion, energy, and a clear message: your story is your strength.