Natalie Scarlett
Natalie Scarlett is a multi award winning applied ethnographic researcher, delivery lead and brand consultant exploring community experience across society and culture. Her work sits at the intersection of community research and cultural memory.
With an online following of 30,000+ and multiple viral posts to her name, she's built a career understanding what makes people pay attention and why.
Her path began as founder of the BHSS, bridging grassroots communities with academic and institutional power to ensure their stories shape society.
She is a BCA Ambassador, winner of the Birmingham Tech Diversity award and recipient of the 2022 Women in Tech award. She received a Fellowship in human centred design from the Solferino Academy and is a UN Womens delegate.
Today she brings that same depth of cultural insight and mentoring to charities, brands and private businesses alike, from CIC's, to food companies. Helping them tell stories that build genuine engagement, and turns that engagement into business results.
Public Speaking
Natalie translates complex ideas, research and social trends into accessible stories, sharing insights on people, culture and the systems shaping our lives. Diagnosed with ADHD and once told by a teacher that she would never go to university, she went on to earn a master’s degree with distinction and build a career spanning community, media and major institutions, including Chatham House, the Bank of England, UK Black Business Week, The Voice, Birmingham Design Festival and BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Birmingham Tech Week
Chatham House
Birmingham Design Festival
UK Black Business Show - London
Natalie's Story
Drawing on an MA in Communication and Culture and more than fifteen years of experience, Natalie speaks on culture, society, institutional change and the forces shaping how we live and work. Diagnosed with ADHD and once told by a teacher that she would never go to university, her journey, from experiencing homelessness to earning a master’s degree with distinction and advising at the highest levels of a major national institution gives her a distinct perspective on social mobility, neurodivergence, resilience and the systems that shape opportunity.
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Reviews
"Through Natalie's consultation and mentoring, I gained significant confidence, secured a complimentary ticket to UK Black Business, and generated four business leads. Her guidance has made a real difference to my journey."
SARAH J HAMILTON - FENKY JANE PATTIES
Reviews
“BHSS helped us think through the right approach to community engagement, strengthening our initiative and significantly increasing communication with the communities we needed to reach. Natalie, Anikah and the team were valued engagement partners throughout the programme.”
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Partnership feedback, Birmingham City Council & NHS ICB
Kyle Sooo - B Corp UK
"Natalie's talk was so resonant for me. There was something in her style and mode of delivery that was really awesome, that went beyond words. Loved it. Thank you."
Shem West - Business Development Specialist
Natalie has been an incredible mentor since Black Business Week 2023, reviewing my CV, sharing action plans, and always making time to support my career search. Her dedication and expertise have made a real difference. Truly one of a kind."
Luke Tonge - Birmingham Design Festival
Natalies delivery was funny but also eloquent. Her talk was really awesome.
