Black Speakers

Navid Nazemian is an Executive Coach with 26 years of professional work experience in some of the world’s most admired companies. e has a professional background in commercial roles before moving to leadership roles in HR in order to elevate the practice of people, leadership, and culture. Navid works as an active thinking partner to his clients […]

Layshia Clarendon is a guard currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. They are known for being the first openly non-binary and transgender WNBA player, serving as an inspiration to many. A San Bernardino native, Clarendon attended the University of California, Berkeley, where they spent the whole four years playing for the Golden […]

Shawn Harper is a former NFL player and now a successful life coach, business owner, and motivational speaker, Shawn’s life has been full of successes. The insurmountable odds he overcame to achieve these successes required instinct and true passion for his goals. These are some of the same qualities that today’s business owners and executives […]

When Quinn Conyers steps onto the stage, her presence commands attention. With over 17 years of experience in in-person and virtual event hosting, moderating, and professional facilitation, she embodies the essence of an Emcee Extraordinaire. Quinn’s journey in the event industry has been marked by versatility, adaptability, and an innate ability to turn chaos into […]

Dr. Dale G Caldwell is not only a professional speaker, author and philanthropist, he is one of the world’s leading experts on the strategic use of influence. Dale, a graduate of Princeton University with an MBA from the Wharton School and a Doctorate from Seton Hall University, has been able to captivate audiences with his […]

A three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Darren Woodson is often recognized as one of the greatest players to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. A native of Phoenix, Woodson played football at Marvale High School as a running back and linebacker. He attended Arizona State University, where he was a converted linebacker […]

Pat Smith is a multifaceted force of inspiration, blending the roles of minister, author, executive producer, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with seamless grace. With a solid foundation in journalism, earning her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, Pat has leveraged her diverse skill set to empower individuals and communities around the globe. As the first […]

Mike Africa Jr is the author of On A Move and Star of HBO documentary 40 Years A Prisoner, Mike was born in a jail cell and freed his innocent parents from 40 years of incarceration. He pushes his revolutionary message with his dynamic stage performances mixing music with speeches. Mike is the son of […]

Van Jones is the Founder and President of President of Magic Labs Media, the award-winning production company developing stories at the intersection of race, culture, social justice, and politics. He is also well known as a CNN host, political commentator, Emmy Award-winning producer, and author of three New York Times best-selling books: The Green Collar Economy, Rebuild the Dream, […]

As a high performance expert, motivational speaker and coach, Dr. Floyd Spence helps business leaders and high achievers to develop high-performance habits, so they may reach their highest potential and experience growth in business and in life. He believes that every single person has the seed of greatness within them. Also, he believes that this greatness often gets buried […]

In the multi-award-winning ABC comedy series “Black-ish,” young scholar, philanthropist, and actor Yara Shahidi plays popular adolescent “Zoey Johnson,” an ambitious, technologically obsessed high school junior. Since the show’s launch in September 2014, Yara has won a 2016 Gracie Award for Female in a Breakthrough Role, been nominated for a Teen Choice Award, and received […]

Transforming  how sales leaders and CEOs sell, retain, and grow key customers. Janice B  Gordon, known as The Customer Growth Expert, uses the approach to modernise  the sales teams to become buyer-focused, customer-centric, and future-proof  sales operations. Janice, will challenge conventional thinking about sales with innovative,  practical strategies that redefine buyer engagement while targeting specific […]

Mike Tyson, one of the most recognized and intriguing figures in boxing history, has transcended the sport to become a global icon. Known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style, Tyson quickly rose to prominence in the late 1980s, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of 20. His career has been […]

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a thought-provoking speaker, author, and advocate whose words resonate with audiences around the globe. With a unique blend of intelligence, charisma, and passion, she captivates audiences, challenging them to think differently and inspiring positive change. As a leading voice on issues of diversity, inclusion, and social justice, Yassmin brings a fresh perspective […]

Tyra Banks is more than just a supermodel; she’s a force of nature. Hailing from California, this iconic figure has not only graced the covers of countless magazines but has also carved her path as a successful businesswoman, television personality, and influential speaker. From the catwalk to the boardroom, Tyra’s journey is a testament to […]