Clare Garner is the founder of the Real & Raw Leaders Movement™, a groundbreaking initiative redefining leadership through authenticity, vulnerability, and soul-deep connection. Known for her unapologetic approach to sharing her journey in real time, Clare has created a global platform where leaders are empowered to step into their truth and inspire others with their unfiltered stories.
At 26, Clare began her entrepreneurial journey while navigating the challenges of an abusive relationship. Over the next seven years, she built a successful six-figure business while raising her family, ultimately finding the courage to leave the relationship at 33. This chapter of transformation ignited a passion for self-leadership, authenticity, and helping others rise beyond their circumstances.
In April 2024, a pivotal breakdown turned into her breakthrough. Clare chose to share her struggles in real time, defying the conventional wisdom of waiting until she had “overcome.” What followed was the birth of the Real & Raw Leaders Movement, an initiative that challenges the polished, unattainable standards of traditional leadership and celebrates raw, human connection.
Through Real & Raw Media, Clare collaborates with TEDx speakers, best-selling authors, and self-made millionaires, spotlighting their real and raw leadership while helping them deepen the connection they create with their audiences. Her platforms, including virtual Summits and Real & Raw Live – London, provide unparalleled opportunities for leaders to share their stories, build movements, and amplify their voices.
At the heart of her work lies the RAW Messaging Framework™, a signature method that helps speakers:
✨ Cultivate Real-Time Relatability, creating soul-level connections with their audiences.
✨ Model Actionable Self-Leadership, inspiring trust and empowerment through their stories.
✨ Deliver Whole-Hearted Invitations, making their audiences feel seen, heard, and compelled to act.
Clare’s mission extends beyond stages and summits. She’s transforming the way leaders connect by shifting focus from polished perfection to raw storytelling that inspires action. Her initiatives, including the co-authored book EXPOSED – Real & Raw Stories of Leaders, the Real & Raw Magazine and her exclusive events are designed to elevate the voices of leaders ready to make an impact that can’t be ignored.
The Real & Raw Leaders Movement has drawn leaders from across the globe who are ready to embrace authenticity, inspire change, and connect on a deeper level. Clare’s work proves that when leaders share their true stories, they don’t just lead—they leave a legacy.
If you’re ready to amplify your story, inspire action, and join a global movement of transformation, The Real & Raw Leaders Movement is where it all begins
Why Real & Raw Matters
Clare says:
'Too often, we hold back from sharing what we truly desire to say. Whether it’s in our content, on podcasts, or on a stage, we second-guess ourselves.
We’re told that showing too much vulnerability will cost us credibility, status, or even clients. That if we share from the messy middle instead of the polished mastery, we’ll lose our authority as leaders. That stepping outside our content pillars or sharing something "irrelevant" to our business will confuse our audience and break the connection.
But here’s the truth: the opposite happens.
When I dared to share my biggest shame—the things I thought I could never say—I liberated my soul in a way that changed me forever.
Sharing the shame is where the alchemy happens.
It’s how we transform our struggles into our superpowers. It’s where our stories stop being a weight we carry and become the permission slips that inspire others.
When we go first, when we share our truth, we show everyone watching that they can do it too. That’s the heart of Real & Raw Leadership.
Here, we don’t just celebrate the polished moments. We celebrate the bravery it takes to share the messy, the vulnerable, and the real.
If you’re ready to lead with your truth and create a ripple effect that inspires others, welcome to Real & Raw.'
- Clare Garner
Founder Real & Raw Leaders Movement