Regina Williams
Best-selling Author.
Creator of the REGINA Framework of Resilience.
First Kenyan Female Politician in the UK.
A Motivational Speaker Who Inspires Others to Triumph Through Adversity.
Regina Williams is an example of what’s possible when the desire to succeed at all costs is greater than the fear of failure.
Connect with Me …
At St Francis Church, South Croydon, London
Regina Williams
Founder & CEO – Regina Williams Global Voice of Resilience
Director Voices of Resilience Global CIC
Regina Williams is a history-making leader, international motivational speaker, bestselling author, and a global voice of resilience. Born in Kisii, Kenya, she overcame extreme poverty, cultural barriers, and systemic exclusion to become one of the most inspirational African women of our time.
In the year 2000, she made history as the first Kenyan woman and the first Black East African woman to be elected into political office in Great Britain, serving as a councilor for 10 years. Her election broke barriers in British politics — inspiring a new generation of African-born women to step into leadership.
Regina is an award-winning author of Blessed Struggles, an Amazon best-seller, a political autobiography that ranked Top 3 on Amazon under British Political Autobiographies, making her the first Black African woman to achieve this historic ranking.
She is the Founder & CEO of Regina Williams Global Voice of Resilience, a platform dedicated to mentoring women, single parents, youth, and international students — especially those facing adversity, transition, or marginalization.
FEATURED & RECOGNISED GLOBALLY
Regina Williams is recognised globally for her work in resilience, leadership, and transforming lives through lived experience.
-
Amazon Bestselling Author — Ranked No. 3 in British Political Autobiogrphy
-
BEFFTA Best Author Award Winner 2024
-
First Kenyan Female Elected Politician in Great Britain
-
Featured by International Women’s Day for resilience and impact
View My Official International Women’s Day Speaker Profile: International Women’s Day
By the numbers
10+
Years in Politics
10+
Speaking Events Per Year
£54M
Assisted to Secure for Communities
A Motivational Speaker with an Awe-Inspiring Story
Signature Quote: “I went from sleeping on the floor to standing on global stages. Resilience creates legacy.” – Regina Williams
Regina Williams doesn’t just talk a good game – she demonstrates her ability to overcome adversity in the search for success every day of her life. That’s why she’s one of the most inspirational motivational speakers in the UK right now. She’s turning struggles into success, and she’s ready to help others do the same.
Whether you need to motivate, inspire, or educate, Regina can speak on a number of issues for a range of purposes:
Regina Williams – Speaking Topics & Services
● Motivational Speaking – Transformational keynotes on resilience, courage, and hope.
● Resilience & Overcoming Adversity – From poverty in Kenya to global stages.● Speaking on Resilience & Hope – Building strength and vision in the face of adversity.
● Single Parenthood & Strength – Rising after separation, loss, and displacement.
● Teenage Pregnancy & Second Chances – Why early motherhood is not the end of the world but can be the blessing that opens your eyes.
● Leadership & Public Service – Lessons from 10 years in London politics and securing £54 million in regeneration funding.
● FGM Awareness & Women’s Rights – Advocacy, healing, and courage from a survivor’s perspective.
● Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Real stories, practical change, and hopeful futures.
● Community Leadership & Collective Resilience – when people come together, powerful change happens.
● The REGINA Framework of Resilience – A unique, step-by-step model for overcoming life’s challenges.
● Immigrant Voices & Global Impact – From $50 in my pocket to becoming a global voice of resilience.
● Training Women in Motivational Speaking – Empowering women to own their voice and inspire others.
● Mentoring – One-to-one and group mentoring for students, professionals, and leaders.
● Meeting & Event Moderation – Warm, professional, and impactful facilitation.
● Book Writing Tutorials – Guiding aspiring authors to share their story.
● Book Signing Events – Inspiring audiences through personal connection.
Do you, your team, or your organisation need the motivation to overcome life’s most difficult challenges in the pursuit of success?
Empowering the next generation and creating opportunities from challenges are just two of Regina’s strengths – and she’s sharing her insights in the hope that others do the same.
WEF Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Regina Williams
Regina Williams’ Achievements
Motivational speakers for events simply don’t come more qualified than Regina Williams. These inspirational success stories act as fuel for those seeking a better life for themselves.
First Kenyan Female Politician in the UK
Regina served as a pioneering politician in London from 2000 to 2010, breaking barriers as the first Kenyan woman in UK politics.
Assisted in Securing £54 Million for Communities
She assisted the New Deal for Communities initiative, securing £54 million to transformunderserved London areas, uplifting countless lives.
Award-Winning Author
Her book, Blessed Struggles, won the 2024 BEFFTA Best Author award and reached #3 on Amazon’s Top 100 list.
Qualified Project Manager
With formal qualifications, Regina successfully led major programmes across the UK and Europe, showcasing her expertise in project management.
Inspirational Speaker
Regina motivates students, professionals, and single parents globally with emotionally powerful talks grounded in her journey from poverty to success.
Events & Impact
An author by passion, a mentor by heart—shaping thoughts, one conversation at a time.
With the Deputy Headteacher, Kipsigis Girls High School
Siburi Mixed Secondary School , Homa Bay
Siburi Mixed Sec. School , Homa Bay
Delivering Voices of Resilience, Inspiring the Next Generation of Changemakers at Ogande Girls High School
With headmistress Saseta secondary school
Presenting 'Blessed Struggles' to County Commissioner, Homa Bay
Oriwo Boys High School Homa Bay, Kenya
Oriwo Boys High School Homa Bay, Kenya
Kipsigis Girls High School, Kericho
With County Commissioner, Homa Bay, delivering Voices of Resilience at Ogande Girls High School.
Headmaster Oriwo Boys High School, and Stella, Mental Health Counselor
Presenting 'Blessed Struggles' to Education Director, Homa Bay
Delivering motivational talk, Kipsigis Girls High, Kericho
Addressing Students at Saseta Girls Secondary School, Bometi
Oriwo Boys High School, Homa Bay
Walking to the hall with Chief Principal , Ogande Girls High School, to deliver a motivational talk.
Delivering a motivational talk at Siburi Mixed Secondary School
With Headmistress and Students at Siburi Secondary School
A Life Defined by Adversity – and the Unwavering Determination to Overcome It
An award-winning author, successful leader, serial entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, Regina’s incredible achievements belie her start in life.
This international motivation speaker grew up in extreme poverty. Those early years in Kenya made Regina the woman she is today, however.
Arriving in the UK with just $50 and a baby on the way, she was determined to make a better life for both her and her baby. That determination became the driving force behind a remarkable career.
A qualified project manager, Regina has successfully led multiple programmes across the UK and Europe. This career came after a period spent studying medicine in Casablanca.
Best-selling author ranked No. 3 in British Political Autobiography, and the first Black Kenyan female elected into political office in Great Britain, Regina Williams has also played a key role in community initiatives that secured 54 million-pound investment. Today, she shares her insights and lived experiences to inspire others to rise, believe, and achieve more.
Regina’s Inspirational Speech Topics
From Poverty and Pain to Purpose and Power
-
I invite attendees to join my journey, from Kisii, Kenya – where poverty shapes my childhood – to the UK, arriving pregnant with just £50. Faith anchored me, education lifted me, and resilience drove me. Motherhood taught fierce love. I reflect on a life of grit and grace, proving dreams can triumph over adversity.
Becoming a Leader Without Permission
-
I share my journey to political leadership, describing how I secured £54 million for my community through vision and strategy – no privilege, no connections, just relentless drive. I speak to empower the marginalised, especially women and immigrants, urging them to rise as changemakers, regardless of their roots.
The Power of a Woman in STEM and Service
-
I weave my academic journey into my story, highlighting my BSc in Information Systems, MSc in Knowledge Engineering & AI, and certifications in Microsoft and Project Management. I share how education, tech, and sheer perseverance equipped me with the tools required to shatter barriers.
What Makes Regina Williams a Powerful Motivational Speaker?
Authentic Lived Experience
Regina’s journey from extreme poverty in Kenya to UK politician and bestselling author provides authentic, relatable stories that deeply inspire audiences.
Real-World Solutions
Regina offers practical solutions, leveraging her project management and leadership expertise to address resilience, diversity, and strategic growth.
Corporate Connection
Her formal background in project management facilitates confident engagement with corporate teams and senior leadership – generating impactful insights.
Grassroots to Boardroom
Regina’s proven results at both grassroots and executive levels ensure her talks resonate, empowering individuals and organisations alike.
Heart-Led Storytelling that Transforms Lives
Through her best-selling autobiography Blessed Struggles and powerful public speaking, Regina Williams delivers emotionally compelling storytelling that inspires audiences to turn adversity into strength and purpose.
Powerful Storytelling Moving People to Act
Regina Williams combines her best-selling autobiography Blessed Struggles with impactful speaking to deliver emotionally driven storytelling that transforms mindsets and turns adversity into opportunity.
Book Launch and talk at Barking and Dagenham Library
Testimonials
What People Are Saying About Regina Williams
Media and Press Release
From poverty to power: UK-based Kenyan leader inspires Homa Bay students to dream big
United Kingdom-based Kenyan author Regina Williams leads a mentorship programme in Homa Bay County targeting students.
From WhatsApp plea to lifeline, how Regina Williams, a Kenyan-British author, changed girls’ futures in Bomet
Regina Williams’ Inspirational Best-Selling Book
Blessed Struggles, Regina’s 2024 BEFFTA award-winning bestseller, vividly chronicles her extraordinary journey from extreme poverty in rural Kenya to global success as a politician, project manager, and author.
This inspiring story, which reached #3 on Amazon’s Top 100, resonates with readers worldwide, offering powerful lessons on resilience, ambition, and transforming adversity into opportunity.
Blessed Struggles is a beacon of hope for anyone striving to overcome challenges. And it’s clear evidence of why Regina is one of the most effective motivational, inspirational speakers in the UK right now.
BUY ON AMAZON - SCAN THE QR CODE
Harness Regina’s Inspirational Energy to Inspire Your Organisation
One of Regina’s Core Speaking Topics is: Resilience: Transforming Mindsets Through the REGINA Framework of Resilience / Lived Resilience.
While most people in the UK spent their childhood playing with friends and having fun, Regina spent hers wondering where the next meal was coming from. It’s this kind of adversity that makes Regina’s success so extraordinary and inspirational.
If you’d like to tap into this energy and mindset to inspire and motivate a team or organisation, reach out to discuss your event.
