Beryl - Key Speaker
Beryl - Key Speaker
BERYL is a Melbourne-based keynote speaker and memoirist celebrated for her powerful storytelling rooted in lived experience, cultural identity and resilience. Her acclaimed memoir A Darker Shade of Pale details her life growing up during apartheid in South Africa, offering moving insight into social justice and the human spirit. With a professional background in government administration, BERYL brings sharp awareness and heart to every talk, making her a compelling choice for conferences, community events and cultural programs.
Founder of One World Community Arts Network and owner of C Major Events, BERYL is deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion through the arts. Her storytelling genre blends memoir with advocacy, and she has received recognition including the Celebrate African-Australia's Captain's Award and a Human Rights Award from the University of Technology Sydney. BERYL’s presentations are emotionally resonant, intellectually engaging and ideal for organisations seeking authentic voices with a global perspective and community focus.
Performance Genre: Keynote Speaking, Memoir-Based Storytelling
Size: Solo
Hire For: Presentations, Workshops, Live Events, Conferences, Gatherings, Book Signings
Equipment Supplied: Yes – suitable for small events only
Covered by the Artist Bookings 100% reschedule/replace/refund guarantee
“I loved your book! It was written as if you were telling a story — a story for SO many who just could not write, would not write, were scared to write or the memories were too painful. I think it was a very necessary book and will be a history for all generations. Memory is very important to share and express and you have done this!”
“This book moved me deeply. I read it when it first came out and still think about it. Such a sensitive exploration of a difficult topic, one that can easily fall to hate and blame. Instead, it is a quiet triumph of love and finding your own way in a world you are not allowed to fit into. So perfect.”
“I could not put this book down once I started, it made a flight from Sydney to Auckland wizz by! It is a very insightful and eye-opening piece of work all the while woven into a very gripping and beautifully crafted story, highly recommend!”
“I just finished reading ‘A darker shade of pale’. Beryl, what a testament! An enlightening read and very emotional at times when reality hit home! Thank you for putting into words what many of us held deep in our hearts unable to express.”