‘It’s not what happens to us that is important, but what we do with what happens to us and if we choose to, we can get past anything that happens to us in life.’   

 – MADELEINE BLACK 

In these unprecedented times we face many challenges. Like many of you, I am finding new and innovative ways of working remotely to continue to motivate and inspire others in finding their resilience, strength and growing though adversity. Please get in touch with any enquiries.

INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

Madeleine has an unusual personal story which she uses to inspire and motivate others. A deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity.  We are not defined by what knocks us down – we are defined by how we get back up.

Violently gang raped when she was thirteen years old, and raped three more times before the age of eighteen, Madeleine has experienced more trauma in her life than most ever will. Living in a state of shock and self-loathing, it took her years of struggle to confront the buried memories of that first attack and begin to undo the damage it wrought, as men continued to take advantage of her fragility in the worst possible way.

Yet, after growing up with a burden no teenager should ever have to shoulder, she found the heart to carry out the best revenge plan of all; leading a fulfilling and happy life.  For Madeleine, forgiveness was the key.  True forgiveness takes genuine effort.  It takes a real desire to understand those who have done us so much harm.  It is the ultimate act of courage.

Madeleine's Bio

FIND OUT MORE

Keynote Speaker

An experienced Keynote Speaker, Madeleine has an unusual personal story which she uses to inspire & motivate others.

The Book

In Unbroken, Madeleine tells her deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity.

TEDx

At TEDx in Glasgow, Madeleine shared her personal and moving story to shatter the shame, stigma and silence surrounding sexual violence.

Book Madeleine

Landi Jac (Business Strategist)

‘For our most recent international event in Namibia, we appointed Madeleine Black as the closing keynote to our conference, knowing she will help our audience to reconnect with their hearts. The power with which she spoke and the message about courage that she delivered got her a standing ovation and far exceeded my expectations. Madeleine clearly lives her values, understand how to create boundaries and is the face of hope.’

Eksteen de Waal (CEO of Exponentially Me)

‘Powerful, impactful and courageous. Madeleine does not leave a single person unmoved. With her vivid keynote and take always she inspires the audience to act.’

Matt Wallace (Helping HR managers)

‘Madeleine presented at the Life Through a Lens event in Inverness and it was incredible. Her story showed how one event can shape an entire life and affect our core beliefs. She was raw, full of passion about her subject and hooked you from start to finish to teach valuable lessons.’

Karen Tui Boyes (Champion for lifelong learning)

‘From the moment she took the stage, I was captivated by her presence, story and powerful message. Most of all I was moved by her grace, heart and courage in which she told her challenging story. Her words have stayed with me and made a positive impact on my life.’

Landi Jac (Business Strategist)

‘For our most recent international event in Namibia, we appointed Madeleine Black as the closing keynote to our conference, knowing she will help our audience to reconnect with their hearts. The power with which she spoke and the message about courage that she delivered got her a standing ovation and far exceeded my expectations. Madeleine clearly lives her values, understand how to create boundaries and is the face of hope.’

Eksteen de Waal (CEO of Exponentially Me)

‘Powerful, impactful and courageous. Madeleine does not leave a single person unmoved. With her vivid keynote and take always she inspires the audience to act.’

Matt Wallace (Helping HR managers)

‘Madeleine presented at the Life Through a Lens event in Inverness and it was incredible. Her story showed how one event can shape an entire life and affect our core beliefs. She was raw, full of passion about her subject and hooked you from start to finish to teach valuable lessons.’

Karen Tui Boyes (Champion for lifelong learning)

‘From the moment she took the stage, I was captivated by her presence, story and powerful message. Most of all I was moved by her grace, heart and courage in which she told her challenging story. Her words have stayed with me and made a positive impact on my life.’

IN THE MEDIA

Madeleine in the Media

CLIENTS

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Kindness

It’s  Mental Health Awareness this week and the theme this year is kindness. I think it could be the most important week they’ve ever run They have chosen kindness because of its singular ability to unlock our shared humanity. Kindness strengthens relationships,...
Read More

Staying Grounded Through The Body

When I was thirteen years old, I had a traumatic experience, which kicked me out of my body.  It actually kicked me out for many years too years to get back in.  I was left feeling like an empty shell as if I was a house that I was renting but had no...
Read More

A time for learning

What did you learn last week? I don't know about you but my emotions were all over the place! I realised that I had grown very used to having the house and my office to myself and liked my own company. However, two daughters who flew our nest have returned and my...
Read More
View all posts

SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE

Any information submitted by using the form below will only ever be used to subscribe or unsubscribe you to receiving an email when a new blog post is published. It will never be used by us for any other reason or passed on to any third party. For more information on the use and storage of your Data please see our Privacy Policy Page

UNBROKEN – THE BOOK

amazon logo linking to site to pre-order unbroken

Out Now - Order Your Copy Today

 

Unbroken is Madeleine’s memoir and tells her story of being gang raped at thirteen by two American teenagers in the late 1970’s.  It follows her journey of survival, healing, forgiveness, transformation and hope.

Visit Amazon

Find Madeleine on Social

Follow Madeleine On Facebook

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

5 hours ago

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

This is a beautiful video!

“Humanity is plural, not singular” 💗 ... See MoreSee Less

Apple — Inclusion & Diversity — Open

m.youtube.com

At Apple, “open” isn’t just a word. It’s our culture. One that embraces faiths, disabilities, races, ages, ideologies, personalities, and differences. Becaus...

Video

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

10 hours ago

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

Last year I spoke at this fantastic conference in The Maldives and this year it will be online and I’ve been asked to speak again.

A joint conference hosted by International Women Empowerment Events, Hope for Women, Women On Boards, bring to you Awaken the Potential Within 2020 Maldives Edition

#virtualconference #empoweringwomen #maldives #iweemaldives2020 #AwakenThePotential ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

1 day ago

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

It was a great day!Such a great day meeting Rose McGowan at Edinburgh International Book Festival

“What if I’m right? What if we could live a better, freer, stronger life? Stand up and do what’s right. What if people had a conversation that everyone is so afraid to have?”

#brave #unbroken #findyourvoice #metoo #timesup #endthesilence ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

3 days ago

Madeleine Black Speaker & Author

Was so exciting to speak in front of a live audience! ⁣

I was invited by the head teacher of Renfrew High School to share my story with his staff⁣

He originally heard me share my story last June at @tedx_glasgow
⁣
I got out of my joggy bottoms and slippers, put a dress on and even straightened the back of my hair!! ⁣
⁣
Speaking out to end the shame, stigma and silence surrounding sexual violence and to help others find their courage and voice too ⁣
⁣
#speaker #schoolspeaker #keynote ##MADTalks #metoo #nomoreshame #findyourvoice #Unbroken #renfrew #renfrewhighschool ⁣ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email

Follow Madeleine on TwitterFollow

Madeleine Black
Retweet on TwitterMadeleine Black Retweeted
sarahphilpcoachSarah Philp@sarahphilpcoach·
2h

Episode 8 is here! Your weekend listening! Our purpose behind @Changingconver1 is to bring you a variety of conversations, perspectives & content to inspire, challenge & provoke @madblack65 does exactly that. Let us know what you think 🙏🏻 #PodcastRecommendations #FridayFeeling https://twitter.com/changingconver1/status/1294293974430220288

Retweet on TwitterMadeleine Black Retweeted
William_J_BurkeBilly Burke@William_J_Burke·
2h

An incredible, inspiring person. Thank you again @madblack65 https://twitter.com/Changingconver1/status/1294293974430220288

Retweet on TwitterMadeleine Black Retweeted
rowancolemanRowan Coleman@rowancoleman·
13 Aug

Hey @GavinWilliamson your arbitrary grading system downgraded my child and many others by THREE GRADES.

This generation has done nothing to deserve this daylight robbery of opportunity.

They are victims of circumstances and your incompetence. #AlevelResults #alevels2020

Retweet on TwitterMadeleine Black Retweeted
madblack65Madeleine Black@madblack65·
4 Aug

I saw this posted by @SVCCork over on @instagram and it stopped me in my tracks! 😫😫

#metoo #endrape

Retweet on TwitterMadeleine Black Retweeted
madblack65Madeleine Black@madblack65·
13 Aug

Two years ago today I met the fantastic @rosemcgowan at @edbookfest
#metoo #brave #unbroken #findyourvoice

3
Load More...