Sarah Malik is a Walkley Award–winning journalist, author and broadcaster. She has written for The New York Times, The Guardian and The Sydney Morning Herald, and presented and produced programs for SBS and ABC Radio National.
Her books, Desi Girl: On Feminism, Race, Faith and Belonging and Safar: Muslim Women’s Stories of Travel and Transformation, explore feminism, race, faith, identity and diaspora with nuance and insight. She has created award-winning podcasts, hosted national cultural events, and facilitated writing and storytelling workshops across Australia and internationally.
Sarah is a sought-after speaker, interviewer and facilitator, known for her warmth, intellect and ability to connect deeply with audiences.
Speaking Topics:
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), cultural diversity, racism and representation
- Mental health, well-being and creating safe communities.
- Feminism, domestic violence, advocacy and gender equality
- Storytelling, journalism and reporting (ethical & trauma-informed approaches)
- Migration, diaspora and intergenerational identity
- Spirituality, interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding
- Creating safe workplaces and inclusive cultures
- Inspiration & motivation: overcoming challenges, building resilience and EQ
- The role of sport in somatic healing: swimming, running and personal wellbeing
- Inequality and access to justice
Workshops available:
- Media Engagement: Building confidence in interviews and public communication
- Opinion Writing: Crafting persuasive commentary and public writing
- Memoir & Storytelling: Techniques for creative non-fiction and personal narrative
- Reporting: Ethical and trauma-informed approaches in covering DV and minority groups.
- Interfaith & Dialogue: Fostering cross-cultural understanding
- Creating Safe Workplaces: Building inclusive and supportive professional cultures
Testimonials
“Her thoughts on personal essays have given me a whole new way of thinking about my project. I’ve really struggled with the ‘enormity’ of it. And, the subsequent feelings of being overwhelmed has left it sitting on the back burner, slowly stewing! Short, sharp stories with different, distinct themes/aspects appeals to the way my science brain operates. So, thank you Sarah!”
“You held the discussion with such professionalism. Jess and Michael’s amazing responses all started with a thoughtful and perfectly delivered question. Your contributions really elevated the evening and helped the audience connect deeply with the conversation. Really grateful for your time and efforts in maximising last night’s impact as we work towards solutions around gender-based violence.”
“Sarah was a pleasure to work with as MC. She was organised, approachable and really helped bring things together on the day, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere. Her professionalism and energy made a significant difference to the overall flow of the event.”
“We engaged Sarah as the host for our recent International Women’s Day public event… she was warm, insightful and knew how to traverse serious matters alongside when to deftly bring humour to the discussion. Sarah knows her stuff and we will be looking for other opportunities to work with her again.”
“Sarah was insightful and inclusive with participants and created a safe atmosphere for people to be revealing about their memoirs… It gave me ideas and I loved the chance to do some writing.”
“I enjoyed the memoir writing workshop opportunity. It made me think very differently about why and what I’m writing… Sarah taught me a lot about being more creative. She’s clear in message, and compassionate in approach.”
“Sarah Malik spoke so beautifully on topics so close to the hearts of many in our UTS community. She has an exquisite way with words, and her storytelling is a true gift. There was a real joyous buzz and renewed sense of inspiration after she delivered her keynote and spoke at our Q&A panel. We received such positive feedback on the event and would recommend Sarah as a fantastic speaker at future events.”
“Sarah did an outstanding job during the in-conversation. She was very natural in her questioning, striking the perfect balance between casual and professional. Her rapport with both the author and the audience was excellent. She asked insightful, book-specific questions that were articulate and far from general. A truly engaging and thoughtful interviewer!”