ELLIE L. H. MACKAY
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You can only speak well if your tongue delivers the message of your heart. 
- John Ford  

ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON

'Heavy Pack and Heartfelt Footsteps'
Ellie was chosen to be one of six speakers for the 2017 RGS Microlectures

She told the story of her 3-year homage to her hero, Sir David Attenborough, and how it led her journey of personal self-discovery in SE Asia. Watch her talk below:
A vibrant and enthusiastic storyteller, Ellie is no stranger to public speaking, and has been i​nvited to talk at numerous prestigious institutions around the world. With a range of topics from Women in Film and Careers in Science Communication, to Conservation Optimism and ​Biology for Everyone, she is an inspiring and engaging speaker.

In her latest speaking tour Ellie is telling the story of her work with her charity The Plastic Tide and how Rethinking the Plastics Problem is crucial for us to make meaningful impact. These talks are incredibly popular and have generated real change from audience members who have pledged a wide range of actions as a result of hearing Ellie speak about this topic.

Ellie is an Ambassador for the Royal Geographical Society and is particularly keen to partner with schools for talks related to Geography and Environment in this role. 

Additionally, Ellie is available for Careers Forums, Q&As and Workshops on Education, Women in STEM, Mental Health, and Higher Education for All.

Ellie also hosts Storytelling Dinners and facilitates Spoken Word Poetry evenings, where she believes in the power of open and honest storytelling to create lasting and meaningful connections with people from all walks of life.

To book Ellie for a talk or screening, please use the contact form to arrange a meeting. 

Ellie's Latest Talks

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Recent 

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'Lessons from A Solo Filmmaker'
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Yestival, UK

A Festival of Positivity run by The YesTribe, exploring how to follow your dreams and make your passions a reality

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Live Stream of All Talks

Adventure Uncovered Live

Presenting the Livestream of this event to countries around the world, including backstage interviews
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'Notes from the Jungle'
​London Ashridge Circle

Detailing the artistic process of filming for conservation documentary
​coming soon
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'A World Free From Plastic Pollution'
 
Adventure Uncovered Live

Speaking and appearing on the panel for a discussion about plastic pollution and adventure
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'Fragmented: Director Q&A'
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Kings College London

One of many academic Q&A Sessions to discuss conservation issues and filmmaking, following a screening of Fragmented
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'Arctic Live 2018'

World's Northernmost Broadcast Studio

Presenting a series of Q&As, interviews and live investigations to schools around the world, from the UK Arctic Research Station, Svalbard

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ellie's quote for LIFE

"Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone should be."

​- Clementine Paddleford (and Ellie's mummy!)

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