Yassmin Abdel-Magied
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Yassmin Abdel-Magied Biography
Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese-Australian writer, broadcaster and award-winning social advocate with a background in mechanical engineering.
One of the 2020 LinkedIn Changemakers, Abdel-Magied is a globally sought-after advisor on issues of social justice, focused on the intersections of race, gender and faith. She has travelled to over 20 countries across five continents, speaking to governments, civil society and corporates on inclusive leadership, tackling unconscious bias and achieving substantive change. Abdel-Magied’s internationally acclaimed TED talk, What does my headscarf mean to you, has been viewed over two million times and was chosen as one of TED’s top ten ideas of 2015. Soon after, Abdel-Magied became a lightning rod for such discussions in Australia and globally, challenging the orthodox view of gender in Islam and spurring on a global conversation about being a young, Black Muslim woman in the West today. Speaking out came at a cost, and now ‘getting Yassmined’ is an academically recognised term for the punishment meted out against women of colour who challenge white comfort.
Abdel-Magied writes across genres, including fiction, non-fiction and for the stage. She published her best-selling memoir, Yassmin's Story, with Penguin Random House at age 24, and followed up with her first novel for younger readers, You Must Be Layla, in 2019. Its sequel, Listen Layla, was published in 2021 and both books have been optioned for screen by Goalpost Productions. In 2020, Abdel-Magied co-write the sold-out immersive theatre production at Kensington Palace, United Queendom, and was selected for the Soho Theatre Writers Lab. She was also awarded a prestigious Australia Council Residency at the Cité International des Arts in Paris. Beyond fiction, Abdel-Magied’s socio-political commentary has appeared in TIME magazine, The Guardian, Teen Vogue, The Independent, Huffpost, London’s Evening Standard and more, with her work on the Sudanese Revolutions of particular note. Her critically acclaimed essays have also been published widely, such as in the best-selling anthology It’s Not About The Burqa and The New Daughters of Africa.
Abdel-Magied’s broadcasting portfolio is equally diverse. On TV, Abdel-Magied was the presenter for the national current affairs show Australia Wide, the host for the ground-breaking documentary The Truth About Racism, and created Hijabistas, a series looking at the modest fashion scene in Australia. She is a regular news and current affairs commentator on The BBC, Aljazeera, Monocle 24 and is a presenter on various BBC World Service radio programs. Abdel-Magied has also hosted numerous podcasts, including Motor Mouth (on becoming a Formula 1 driver), EY’s Better Questions (helping CEOs lead into the future), and The Guilty Feminist.
Abdel-Magied started out as a race car chassis designer and was Team Principal of the UQ Race Car Team at 19. She graduated Valedictorian with First Class honours from mechanical engineering at 20, then went on to work as one of the few female engineers on oil and gas rigs around Australia, before pivoting to focus on her writing and broadcasting career.
In all her work, Abdel-Magied is an advocate for transformative justice and a fairer, safer world for all.
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Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Empowerment and Women's Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Yassmin Abdel-Magied for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Yassmin Abdel-Magied generally travels from Melbourne, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ellen McGirt, Renee Montgomery and Arlan Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yassmin Abdel-Magied for an upcoming event.
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Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Yassmin Abdel-Magied for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Yassmin Abdel-Magied, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Yassmin Abdel-Magied or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Yassmin Abdel-Magied?
Booking fees for Yassmin Abdel-Magied, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Yassmin Abdel-Magied, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Yassmin Abdel-Magied?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Yassmin Abdel-Magied for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Yassmin Abdel-Magied for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Yassmin Abdel-Magied or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Yassmin Abdel-Magied or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Empowerment and Women's Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Yassmin Abdel-Magied for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Yassmin Abdel-Magied generally travels from Melbourne, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ellen McGirt, Renee Montgomery and Arlan Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yassmin Abdel-Magied for an upcoming event.
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