Novelist, Journalist & Broadcaster; Host of "How to Fail with Elizabeth Day"; Author of 10 Books

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Elizabeth Day Biography

Elizabeth Day is an English novelist, journalist, and broadcaster whose career encompasses print journalism, fiction and non-fiction writing, and podcasting. After graduating from Cambridge University with a Double First in history, Day worked for the Evening Standard, the Sunday Telegraph, and the Observer, where she served as a staff feature writer for eight years. She received a British Press Award for Young Journalist of the Year and was highly commended as Feature Writer of the Year. Day's work has been recognized with the Betty Trask Award and has attracted an international readership.

Day is the author of 10 books, including both fiction and non-fiction, and has achieved Sunday Times Number 1 bestseller status. Her debut novel, "Scissors, Paper, Stone," marked the beginning of her fiction career. Her fourth novel, "The Party," became an Amazon bestseller and was selected for the Richard and Judy Summer Book Club. Her fifth novel, "Magpie," reached the Sunday Times bestseller list. In non-fiction, "Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict" entered the Sunday Times bestseller charts at number one. Her novel "One of Us," a follow-up to "The Party," explores themes of power, class, and political ambition in contemporary Britain.

In podcasting, Day launched "How to Fail with Elizabeth Day," a series featuring interviews with guests who discuss the lessons learned from their failures. The podcast has been downloaded more than 40 million times and has featured guests such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Malcolm Gladwell, Stanley Tucci, Gloria Steinem, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The series received the Rising Star Award at the British Podcast Awards. The podcast inspired her memoir, "How To Fail: Everything I've Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong," which became a Sunday Times top 5 bestseller.

Day also co-hosts the podcast "Best Friend Therapy," which addresses mental health topics alongside psychotherapist Emma Reed-Turrell. In broadcasting, Day has presented Sky Arts Book Club Live, BBC Radio 4's Open Book, and programs on Classic FM. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. On stage, Day draws on her experience in journalism, literature, and broadcasting to discuss resilience, relationship-building, and influence.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/29/2026.

Elizabeth Day Speaking Topics

  • Reframing failure: turning setbacks into success

  • Building resilient, purpose-driven teams

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Elizabeth Day Videos

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Emilia Clarke on Imposter Syndrome, Brain Aneurysms

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more ... How To Fail with Elizabeth Day

What's Actually Worth Buying This Autumn? Elizabeth Day

What's Actually Worth Buying This Autumn? Elizabeth Day

In episode one Charlotte is joined by podcaster and author Elizabeth Day to talk about new-season fashion finding your personal style.

ELIZABETH DAY: WHY MY FORTIES ARE MY BEST DECADE YET

ELIZABETH DAY: WHY MY FORTIES ARE MY BEST DECADE YET

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Elizabeth Day is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Reframing failure: turning setbacks into success, Building resilient, purpose-driven teams, Storytelling and influence in the podcast era, Authentic leadership and the power of vulnerability and Friendship, mental health and human connection. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elizabeth Day for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Elizabeth Day generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, Libby Gill, Summer Jelinek, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Jenny Schatzle. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elizabeth Day for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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