Fleassy Malay

Two times TEDx speaker, award winning poet, Fleassy Malay, is an internationally renowned, evocative and powerful spoken word artist, speaker and educator. They are a global advocate for Women’s and LGBTQI+ rights and a fierce voice for the power of authenticity and courage as a social change tool.

Fleassy is the founder of Melbourne’s acclaimed NFP organisation and Women's Spoken Word event, Mother Tongue Poetry.

As an educator, Fleassy facilitates and mentors on courage, confidence, and public speaking both through their own programs (such as SpeakUP, and RISE - Speaker Training) and through partnering with organisations and groups.

Fleassy has a theatrical and yet deeply authentic performance, writing, and speaking style, renowned for captivating their audiences with depth, honesty, and humour. They are a passionate, powerful, vulnerable and honest performer who's words leave a profound impression.