Hamed Amiri
Author. Speaker. Tech Leader.

Author of The Boy With Two Hearts.
From refugee to the National Theatre.

Now speaking about leadership, identity and what it takes to keep going when life changes.

Work with Hamed

I speak at events, work with organisations and visit schools.

Talks on leadership, identity and resilience, told through real stories that connect and stay with people.

Speaking

For organisations, conferences and events looking for a talk that connects.

Stories on resilience, leadership and identity that people remember.

The Story

From refugee to National Theatre, Hamed’s journey has reached audiences across the UK and beyond.

A story of resilience, family and finding a place to belong.

Books

Explore The Boy With Two Hearts and the upcoming The Other Boy.

Stories that have connected with readers, students and audiences worldwide.

The Boy With Two Hearts
A true story of family, survival and love, told through my journey from Afghanistan to the UK. Adapted for the stage and performed at the Wales Millennium Centre and the National Theatre.

The Other Boy (coming August 2026)
A story for younger readers about identity, belonging and growing up between worlds.

“I’m thrilled that The Boy With Two Hearts has been adapted into a theatre production, currently showing in Cardiff and London. It’s an emotional journey, now brought to life on stage.”

“Alongside my brother Hessam, I co-host a podcast where we dive into life’s challenges and triumphs, sharing stories of resilience and hope.”