“There is nothing quite like the experience of being completely, truly, yourself in front of an audience of people. The day I found my place in the world, was the day I stopped trying to be someone else on stage, and just let people see me for who I am.” – Fleassy Malay, 2025
Meet Fleassy,
Fleassy Malay is an award-winning poet, two-time TEDx speaker, and internationally renowned spoken word artist. A queer, neurodiverse parent and advocate for LGBTIQA+ rights and women’s empowerment, they blend vulnerability and power to inspire change. Founder of Mother Tongue Poetry, Fleassy mentors in public speaking and authenticity. Their poem Witches went viral in 2018, and they’ve published multiple books and albums. Fleassy has performed globally, was a 2017 Slam finalist, and won Reciter of the Year in 2022. Their show Fierce-Gentle won two Judges Picks at the 2023 Melbourne Fringe. Based in Melbourne, they studied at The BRIT School.
🎤 Fleassy is an Expert in:
- Education and Equity
- LGBTIQA+ Awareness and Inclusion
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
Fleassy Malay speaks on creativity and communication, LGBTIQA+ advocacy and visibility, and women’s rights. They blend lived experience with powerful storytelling to inspire social change and personal empowerment.
Book Fleassy for Your Next Event!
Planning a workplace inclusion workshop, school assembly, or community gathering? Fleassy’s story inspires meaningful change. Discover more about their journey by exploring their profile here: https://pridecentre.org.au/speakers/fleassy-malay/
Based: Melbourne/Naarm
Available for: In-person / Virtual bookings
📬 Bookings & Info: To learn more about Fleassy and to book them for your next event, please head to the following link: Fleassy Malay
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