"Inspiring. Authentic. Powerful"

SOLED OUT!

Simon Bourne, Author and Keynote Speaker, Suicide Survivor


My name is Simon Bourne.


In 2014, I founded my award winning company, Hand Dyed Shoe Co. It was quickly a huge success, appearing on Dragons' Den, winning local and national awards, attracting global PR and selling thousands of shoes. 


By Christmas 2021, I had lost it all. On the outside, I was a charismatic, creative winner. On the inside, I was a lost, debt ridden failure. There was no other option other than to end my life. 


Thankfully, I lived to tell the tale and Soled Out is the story of why and how I did.


My mission is to help other people feeling desperate, lost and like there is no way out of their predicament. I want to get people talking by showing them how easy it is to talk about things that are seemingly uncomfortable. I want to show people how powerful vulnerability can be and how it can be used to not only aid your recovery, but carve a brighter and more authentic future. 


This is not just my story; it is a beacon of hope in the darkest of nights.

WHY BOOK SIMON?

  • BETTER MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES

    You care about people and you want someone to speak to promote better outcomes for your staff

  • NO DEATH BY POWERPOINT

    Yes, there are slides, but this presentation will have the audience on the edge of their seats

  • PROMOTE RECOVERY, NOT SUICIDE!

    There is always a way. You don't know who is listening who perhaps themselves, or someone close to them is having a hard time. This story will help

Public Speaker

Incredible speaker able to silence an audience and grasp their attention.

Author

Five-star rated author of best selling book, Soled Out!

Award Winning

North East Business Awards
Newcomer of the Year 2019

Founder

Founding, losing, and recovering entrepreneur

RATES

PODCASTS

£295 PER HOUR*

PUBLIC SPEAKING

£995 PER HOUR*

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ?

Get in touch today to book Simon

*expenses charged for travel/accommodation where required

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