Maggie Hamilton
Author, Social Researcher & Speaker on Social Trends
Drawing on decades of research and publishing experience, Maggie Hamilton delivers engaging insights on adolescence, relationships, personal growth and societal change, helping audiences reflect, connect and take meaningful action.
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Maggie Hamilton is an author, social researcher and former publisher whose work explores the social trends shaping modern life. She has held senior roles in publishing and at the ABC and has served on the Executive of the Sydney Peace Foundation, as a Member of the Organising Committee for the Federation Australian Women Speak Conference, and as a Member of the Organising Committee for the Federation Australian Women’s History Project within the Office for the Status of Women, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Maggie’s writing career began with children’s books and expanded into works focused on personal growth, wellbeing and societal issues. She established Allen & Unwin’s Inspired Living imprint, publishing over 75 books in the mind, body, spirit, health, wellbeing and psychology fields, collaborating with a wide range of authors and thinkers.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity about people and life, Maggie conducted extensive research culminating in books such as What Men Don’t Talk About, What’s Happening to Our Girls?, What’s Happening to Our Boys?, When We Become Strangers—on estrangement and loneliness—and What Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up?, exploring how unresolved experiences from adolescence can shape adult life.
Maggie presents her research to audiences ranging from parents and educators to professionals at seminars and conferences, translating complex ideas into practical insights. Beyond her professional work, she enjoys travel, film, theatre, dance, vintage fashion, and cherishes the everyday soulful moments that enrich life.
