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‘SECRET AMAZON: INTO THE WILD’ on Channel 4 - First Look
Lucy Shepherd - Keynote Speaker
Women's History Month Profile: Explorer Lucy Shepherd
Explorer completes 50-day Amazon mountain trek
Lucy Shepherd is an explorer, filmmaker, author and keynote speaker, recognised as one of Britain’s leading voices on modern exploration and resilience.
Through more than 35 expeditions across some of the world’s most remote environments; from the Amazon rainforest to Polar regions to high mountain ranges and Indigenous territories – Lucy has built a career leading teams into places where uncertainty is the only constant.
She first came to national prominence after leading the first recorded east-to-west crossing of Guyana’s Kanuku Mountains: a 50-day, 400km expedition completed alongside Indigenous Makushi and Wapishana team members. The journey became the acclaimed Channel 4 documentary Secret Amazon: Into the Wild, introducing audiences to an expedition that combined genuine adventure with conservation and cross-cultural collaboration.
In 2026 she returned to Channel 4 as creator, producer and presenter of the three-part series Secret Africa: Into the Wild, living and travelling on foot with nomadic hunter-gatherer communities across Tanzania in one of her most ambitious expeditions to date. Rather than simply documenting wilderness (no crew with her), Lucy explores what these landscapes can teach us about resilience, human connection and our relationship with the natural world.
Alongside her television work, Lucy is the author of Into the Wild: The Making of an Explorer, published by Penguin Michael Joseph, which shares her purpose-driven journey into this unique career and tells the untold story behind her Amazon expedition and the lessons it revealed about adapting, leadership, courage and curiosity.
A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, council member of the Scientific Exploration Society and ambassador for World Land Trust, Lucy exploration is not about conquering places, but about learning from them and most importantly, connection.
Her keynote talks blend gripping expedition stories with practical insights for organisations navigating uncertainty. Whether speaking to global businesses, leadership teams or conferences, Lucy demonstrates that exploration is not reserved for the few, it is a mindset available to everyone.
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You can book Lucy Shepherd through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Lucy's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Lucy Shepherd's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Lucy tailored to your event.
Lucy Shepherd speaks on Health, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Teamwork, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Lucy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Lucy Shepherd for events worldwide, subject to Lucy's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Lucy Shepherd is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Lucy can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Lucy Shepherd on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Lucy can offer.
Lucy Shepherd delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Lucy Shepherd's areas of expertise include Health, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Teamwork, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Lucy's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Lucy Shepherd can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Health, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Teamwork, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Lucy's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Lucy Shepherd is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Lucy Shepherd, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Lucy's current availability for your dates.