Sherry Ann Dixon is a Guyanese-born, award-winning journalist, lecturer, and keynote speaker with a passion for empowering individuals to embrace confidence, assertiveness, and self-improvement. Her career has taken her from Editor-in-Chief of leading magazines to an internationally sought-after Transformational Coach and Public Speaker dedicated to inspiring change and personal growth.
With a background in beauty and public relations, Sherry made her mark in journalism as the editor of Pride Magazine and SHE Caribbean, later serving as Editor-at-Large for Essence Magazine. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications such as:
A dynamic media personality, she has appeared on BBC Worldwide and ITV’s Lorraine Kelly (LK Today), tackling issues affecting women of colour, including health, beauty, and self-empowerment.
Her influence in broadcasting gained momentum when she co-hosted Ladies Room on Choice FM, a platform that paved the way for her to launch her own program, The Sherry Dixon Show. Following her tenure as Editor-in-Chief of SHE Caribbean Magazine, she returned to the UK and was promptly headhunted by Bang FM to lead a new show. There, she tackled complex and often underrepresented issues such as rape, sexism, incest, and domestic violence. Balancing hard-hitting journalism with inspiration, she also highlighted the achievements of prominent entrepreneurs and featured exclusive interviews with celebrity guests.
Sherry is an acclaimed Transformational Speaker and Mentor, celebrated for her unwavering commitment to women's leadership and global empowerment. With a deep-rooted passion for personal growth and social impact, she has delivered powerful keynote addresses on some of the world’s most respected stages, including:
Her work centres on amplifying women’s voices, inspiring confidence, and equipping individuals, particularly women, with the tools to lead with authenticity and impact. Through her global platform, Sherry continues to influence policy discussions, shape thought leadership, and ignite transformational change for women around the world.
Recognised for her unwavering commitment to mentoring, she was honoured by The Mayor of London in 2014 with a Certificate of Appreciation at the London Peace Awards. In 2016, she was appointed Country Committee Chairperson for Motivation UK at ALL Ladies League (ALL), and in 2019, she became a Director of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Guyana.
Creator of Inspirational Events
Sherry is the visionary force behind the AWESOME YOU and BE AWESOME conferences—highly acclaimed motivational events held in both London and the Caribbean. Designed to ignite self-belief and unlock personal potential, these transformative gatherings have empowered countless individuals, especially women, to step into their power, elevate their confidence, and pursue their purpose with clarity and courage. Through these events, Sherry has created not just conferences but powerful communities of inspiration, growth, and lasting change.
Sherry’s impact has earned her numerous prestigious awards, including:
Her work has been featured in The Washington Informer (USA), Keep The Faith, Shabeau, and Conscious Vibes Magazine.