Explorer, documentary filmmaker, keynote speaker, STEM ambassador, global ESG advocate.
Corporate ESG teams, sustainability leaders, academic institutions, youth innovation programs, environmental organisations, global development forums and conferences seeking transformational, high-impact storytelling.
Sarah Begum is a pioneering Amazon explorer, STEM ambassador and international speaker whose work spans environmental protection, cultural preservation and human empowerment. Her career began with her groundbreaking documentary Amazon Souls, in which she immersed herself in the lives of the Huaorani tribe, was named a real-life Amazon Warrior Queen, and helped the community amplify their message about defending their ancestral lands. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and later secured global distribution, establishing Sarah as a bold and empathetic voice in modern exploration.
Her advocacy extended beyond filmmaking: she was selected to represent the tribe in proposing a bilateral conservation agreement to the Ecuadorian government, further strengthening her reputation as a bridge between indigenous communities and global institutions. The Guardian’s San Miguel Rich List recognized her as one of the world’s leading trailblazers, and she has received personal endorsements from Bear Grylls, Sir David Attenborough, Dr. Jane Goodall, Kevin Hart and other prominent figures for her contributions to environmental and humanitarian causes.
As a STEM Ambassador, Sarah champions the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in shaping the future, encouraging young people to innovate responsibly and sustainably.
Sarah is an international ambassador who has worked on multiple projects worldwide. Her talks have been mostly about inspiring the future.
Sarah has explored Planet Earth on adventures with the purpose to document important stories about other cultures as well as the environment whilst becoming a pioneering face of exploration.
Her first film, ‘Amazon Souls’, where she immersed in the lives of the Huaorani tribe and was made a real-life Amazon Warrior Queen to spread their message about protecting their land premiered at the Cannes Film Festival then was distributed worldwide. Later, she was chosen to be an advocate for the tribe to propose a bilateral agreement to the Ecuadorian government.
Sarah Begum has been highlighted by the press for her work in the Amazon Rainforest. The Guardian’s San Miguel Rich List named her as one of the world’s top trailblazers as an enriching explorer who has been helping others. She is endorsed by Bear Grylls, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Hollywood Actors Cylk Cozart and Kevin Hart as well as others for her positive contributions to the world.
Sarah was made a STEM Ambassador to inspire others into the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors as she believes it is important to work harmoniously towards creating a beautiful and innovative future for us all.
Sarah Begum’s objectives are to positively impact others by working for as well as with organisations who are aligned with protecting the planet whilst helping humanity along the way.
Topics: Cultures, Climate Justice, Exploration and Empathy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), Space, ESG, Women empowerment.
Past clients include: Tedx, Special Forces Club, International Women’s Day, Cruises, Film Festivals, Schools/ Educational Institutions and Corporate events.
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In this powerful and visually striking speaker reel, Sarah Begum demonstrates her unique ability to merge exploration, science, storytelling, and activism. Opening with global statistics on environmental health, she highlights the urgency of addressing air pollution and sustainability challenges.
The video transitions to Ghana, where Sarah investigates local solutions to pollution—such as plastic-bottle housing, upcycled water-sachet baskets, bamboo bicycles, and the region’s first solar plant—spotlighting Ghana’s rise as a renewable-energy innovator.
Interwoven throughout are scenes from Sarah’s Amazon expedition, where she immerses herself in the Huaorani tribe’s way of life, hunting and gathering with them, and undergoing a traditional initiation in which she becomes a symbolic Amazon Warrior Queen.
Her message emphasizes how exploration and cross-cultural understanding expand empathy, enhance leadership, and deepen global awareness—ultimately inspiring audiences to think differently about sustainability, innovation, and human connection.
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