Michele Thornton Ghee
CEO, Ebony & Jet Magazine
We stand at a politically and culturally tumultuous crossroads – a turning point marked by an uptick in awareness, polarization, and even detachment. Emerging are the challenges organizations and society face in identifying and understanding the full spectrum of our human differences. Change can feel elusive. It takes time. But these diversity and inclusion public speakers know that great things happen when we leave our comfort zone and come together. Spurred by a penchant for action, this band of timely authorities speaks truth to power to enable enlightenment and long-lasting transformation. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
CEO, Ebony & Jet Magazine
Challenging audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.
Global Thought Leader on Leadership and Strategy; Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and Author
Upending the status quo to unleash performance and unprecedented human progress.
Demonstrating ethical leadership and a clear voice amidst the chaos of an unprecedented political environment.
Founder, Katie Couric Media
“Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees.”
Harvard Historian, Author, Leadership Coach
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author
“Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible.”
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
“We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked.”
"So we must be realistic but never hopeless. Much has gone wrong. But it is in our power to put things right."
Governor of Florida (1999-2007)
"In times of crisis a leader needs to be transparent, clear, empathetic, serious, and all in."
Award-Winning Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist
President, JetSuite, Inc.
Attorney, Former Fortune 100 Executive, Diversity and Equity Strategist
Innovation Expert, Author
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Professor of Marketing, Co-Founder of Persona Partners
CEO of The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
Emmy-Award Winning TV Personality, Style Expert, Fashion Designer, and NYT Bestselling Author
Yale’s First Black Student Body President
Bridging the gap between Gen Z and the corporate world with the diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of a new generation.
Award-Winning Author; Founder, One Million Orphans
Advisor, Author, Attorney, Speaker, Angel Investor, “Idea Acupuncturist”
Super Bowl MVP, 2 Time Super Bowl Champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer, NY Times Best Selling Author
Vice President, Multicultural Sales & Community Activation for PepsiCo North America, Author, Philanthropist, Creator of Flamin' Hot Cheetos Brand
Paralympic Silver Medalist
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