Grace Andrews is an award-winning marketing expert, entrepreneur and keynote speaker, best known for her instrumental role in growing Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO into one of the world's most successful podcasts. As the former Head of Content and Marketing Director, Grace helped transform the podcast from 8,000 YouTube subscribers into a global media brand with more than 10 million subscribers and over one billion views. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, she is recognised for her expertise in social media strategy, content creation, personal branding and digital marketing. Grace shares valuable insights into building influential brands, engaging audiences and achieving sustainable growth in the digital landscape.
Grace graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in History in 2018 before completing a Master's in Broadcast Journalism at City, University of London, in 2020. During her early career, she gained experience at Elevate Global and Snap Inc., developing her understanding of content creation, research and digital communications. She subsequently worked as a Social Media Officer at City Students' Union and Social Media Manager at The Social Climber UK. In 2021, Grace began managing Steven Bartlett's social media before becoming Head of Content for The Diary of a CEO. Her success in developing the podcast's content strategy led to her promotion to Marketing Director in 2023.
In 2024, Grace became Editorial and Brand Director at Flight Story, where she helped oversee the launch of podcasts including We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson and Begin Again with Davina McCall. Alongside her leadership responsibilities, she became an Adobe Ambassador and joined the Advisory Board of CLIQ. In 2025, Grace co-founded LAUNCHPAD x My Brand Academy, further developing her work in personal branding and digital marketing education. That same year, she received recognition for her marketing expertise at the GTM10 Awards and was selected as a judge for the British Podcast Awards. Her achievements were further celebrated in 2026 when she was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
As a keynote speaker, Grace draws on her experience scaling globally recognised digital brands to deliver practical insights into marketing, audience development and content strategy. Having worked closely with Steven Bartlett and helped shape the growth of The Diary of a CEO, she offers audiences an informed perspective on building successful brands in a competitive digital environment. Her presentations explore social media growth, personal branding, digital storytelling, podcast marketing and entrepreneurship. Grace is particularly suited to marketing conferences, business events and leadership forums seeking actionable strategies for strengthening brand visibility and audience engagement.
