Emma Lawton is an award-winning speaker, writer, artist, entrepreneur and consultant who believes that some of life’s biggest challenges can become unexpected opportunities for growth. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 29, Emma set herself the mission of raising awareness of the condition while continuing to live life on her own terms. In finding her “new normal”, she discovered a life she enjoyed even more than the one she had planned.
Today, Emma combines lived experience with creativity, humour and practical insight to inspire audiences around the world. A five-time TEDx speaker, stand-up comedian, Honorary Doctor in Inclusive Design and passionate advocate for accessibility, she has worked with organisations ranging from Microsoft to charities, startups and global businesses. Whether speaking about resilience, confidence, inclusive design or embracing change, Emma encourages people to invest in their own happiness, challenge limiting beliefs and proudly reclaim “stubborn” as one of life’s most underrated strengths.
