Performance marketing • Speaking • Training

Brighton‑based performance marketer & speaker.

I’ve spent 15+ years in paid media across ecommerce, education, online marketplaces, and health & life science brands. I build performance strategies that are clear, practical, and commercially sound. I also speak on the topics we usually avoid.

Google Partner • MCIM • MBA (Marketing)

Farah Radford headshot
Human. Strategic. Slightly cat‑obsessed.

What I do

I’m here for the messy middle: unclear goals, too many channels, “random feedback”, and the feeling that you’re busy but not moving. I help you cut through the noise and focus on what genuinely moves the needle.

Strategy

Clear, commercial performance plans

Channel strategy, account audits, measurement sanity checks, and prioritised roadmaps your team can actually execute.

  • Paid search / paid social strategy
  • Account audits & quick wins
  • Tracking & reporting simplification
Execution

Hands‑on paid media support

From structure and creative testing to budget pacing and performance analysis, I’m practical, fast, and not precious.

  • Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn
  • Testing plans that don’t waste budget
  • Stakeholder‑friendly performance stories
Training & speaking

High‑energy, human talks

Equal parts “better at marketing” and “better at being yourself while you do it”. Pink hair & bright colours included.

  • In‑house workshops for teams
  • Conference talks (marketing + culture)
  • Practical, usable takeaways

Featured talk

Grief Doesn’t Clock Out at Work: when life collides with KPIs

A story‑led mainstage talk about the reality of showing up to work while carrying loss, and what leaders can do to make space for humanity. without losing performance.

  • Why “professionalism” can silence people
  • What grief looks like in high‑performance teams
  • How to lead with empathy (without fluff)
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Speaker proof

I’ve spoken at marketing events and run training for teams who want the practical stuff and the honest stuff.

  • Conference talks & keynotes (including brightonSEO fringe)
  • In‑house training for brands and agencies
  • Press mentions in UK publications

Want something tailored to your audience? I’ll shape the angle to fit the room.

A bit about me

I bring my whole self to work, unapologetically. I’m comfortable in the numbers and in the messy human parts. I love simplifying complexity, telling a clear performance story, and helping teams focus on what actually matters.

I’m also a proud, unapologetic crazy cat lady. My 10‑year‑old cat, Muffin, is my soulmate and has a better lifestyle than I do. and honestly, she’s earned it.

Farah Radford headshot with pink hair