$2,500 - $5,000 Speakers
Lawrence Watkins
Founder of Great Black Speakers Bureau and Leading Entrepreneurship & Personal Achievement Expert
- 100 Black Men, Alpha Phi Alpha, Black Student Union , Business Development, Business School, College Orientation, College Success, Discovering your Passion, Entrepreneurship, NPHC Fraternities/Sororities, High Achieving Youth, Internet Marketing, Marketing, Networking, NSBE, Personal Productivity , STEM, Technology, Upward Bound, Young Black Men, Youth Entrepreneurship
- $2,500 - $5,000
- Georgia
Lawrence WatkinsLawrence Watkins is one of America’s leading entrepreneurship and personal achievement experts. His journey has taken him from an ultra-underachiever in high school to a graduate of an Ivy League business school as well as the Owner of Great Black Speakers, Great Pro Speakers, Co-Founder of Ujamaa Deals, and Principal of Sachs Technologies. Lawrence was born and raised in Louisville, KY to a police officer father and a mother who...
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John W. Marshall
John Marshall, son of Thurgood Marshall, our nation's first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice, specializes in motivational speeches dealing with his father's role in our nation's civil rights movement and his place in American History.
John W. Marshall is the younger of two sons of Thurgood Marshall, the lead attorney in Brown v Board of Education, and our nation’s first African-American Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. John specializes in motivational speeches dealing with his father’s role in our nation’s civil rights movement and his place in American history. He has also been the featured speaker for numerous law enforcement and fire and rescue rel...
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Sil Lai Abrams
Inspirational speaker, domestic violence awareness & prevention activist, and relationship expert for the online version of EBONY Magazine
Sil Lai Abrams is a NABJ award-winning New York City based writer,inspirational speaker, domestic violence awareness activist, and relationship expert for the online version of EBONY magazine. Her passionate belief in the transformative power of greater self-awareness and personal accountability is the motivating force behind her work to empower others to create empowered lives, healthier relationships and end violence against women and children....
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Towanna Freeman
Award Winning Author | Life and Career Strategist | Advocate for Teen Girls
Towanna B. Freeman is one of those rare “Triple Threat Women.” She is an entrepreneur, mother of two, and a military wife. She is a successful life coach, inspirational speaker and advocate for young women. Freeman conducts workshops and conferences where she imparts a life-changing message that presents hope and inspiration. It is her purpose. It is her success. So much, in fact, that she has co-authored an award winning book, Purposeful Action,...
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Clay Cane
Radio Personality and Journalist
Clay CaneClay Cane is a New York City-based, radio personality and award-winning journalist. His work covers various topics: pop culture, sexuality, race, religion, social networking and personal branding. Raised in both Washington State and Philadelphia, his diverse racial and socio-economic background has fueled him to consistently deliver edgy commentary, which has garnered a strong following on his social commentary website, ClayCane.net, a 2...
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Kaneisha Grayson
Founder of The Art of Applying and CEO of Crazy Girl Nation
Kaneisha Grayson is an entrepreneur, writer, and speaker who provides practical tips for achieving one’s dreams despite the odds. She founded her business “The Art of Applying” to coach non-traditional applicants as they apply to top MBA and other graduate programs. She uses the power of effective storytelling to propel people to achieve their most audacious goals and dreams. Kaneisha Grayson has been featured on MBAPodcaster as well as Vault.com...
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Robert L. Greene
Principal at Syncom Ventures
Robert L. Greene (Bob) is an accomplished business executive, investment professional, public servant, and philanthropist with deep expertise and broad experience at transforming opportunities into successes! Bob is a Principal with Syncom Venture Partners; a leading venture capital firm focused on multistage equity investments in high growth segments of the Media & Communications industry. Bob leads Syncom’s Investor Relations and Business D...
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Dr. Ricky Jones
Academician, Author and Thought Leader on Politics, Black Greek Letter Organizations and Black Male Identity
Raised by his maternal grandmother in Atlanta, Georgia's Carver Homes housing project, Ricky L. Jones not only became the first member of his immediate family to graduate high school, but by age 29 he also earned a Ph.D. Currently, he is full professor (the youngest at his University when appointed), past chair, and Director of the "Center on Race and Inequality" at the University of Louisville. He is a Morehouse College alumnus and was only the ...
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Rohan Murphy
Entrepreneur | Inspirational Athlete | Motivational Speaker
Rohan MurphyRohan Murphy, who lost his legs at birth, started to wrestle his freshman year of high school. After a successful high school wrestling career he went on to wrestle at Penn State University. In addition to wrestling, Murphy is also an accomplished powerlifter, competing in international competitions all over the world representing the USA. Rohan has been featured in publications such as ABC news, Sports Illustrated, and many more....
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Dezmon Landers
Startup Advisor at StartupExpert.us
Dezmon Landers is a startup entrepreneur, blogger and avid traveler. He specializes in the study and execution of startup businesses and is the founder of Startup Expert, an entrepreneurial advisory service in Atlanta, GA. Dezmon loves startups and has started 8 technology and service based companies since 2003. Along the way, he's gained an immense amount of knowledge on building startup companies. In 2005, he realized there were things he j...
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Mia Wright
Inspirational Speaker, Co-Pastor, Fountain of Praise and Executive Director of the Metamorphosis Women's Empowerment Conference
Mia K. WrightMia K. Wright is inspiring women around the globe to pursue their passion for living. Through her renowned “Metamorphosis” organization, which encompasses a non-profit foundation, a mentoring program for girls, and the world renowned annual women’s “Metamorphosis” conference hosted in Houston, Texas, Mia is helping women and men alike to positively change their lives. She does so with a unique blend of ministry, personal enrichm...
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Jamilah Lemieux
News & Lifestyle Editor at Ebony.com
Jamilah Lemieux is the News & Lifestyle Editor for EBONY.com, a title that cleverly covers many hats. A Chicago native and graduate of Howard University, Jamilah describes herself as “a Hip-Hop Denise Huxtable, who dreams of growing up to be Claire.” In 2005, she created a blog, The Beautiful Struggler, where for more than six years, she galvanized a broad national audience with her meditations on race, relationships and her own less-than-ordin...
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Demetrius Walker
Co-founder of dangerousNEGRO and a leader of a new breed of young entrepreneurs in America.
Demetrius Darnell WalkerDemetrius Darnell Walker is a native New Yorker. Born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, Demetrius represents not only the merits of higher education, but street knowledge as well. Growing up in New York City, Demetrius was exposed to the struggles of the urban community. Avoiding the common pit falls of fellow friends and family members was a daily battle. An exceptionally gifted student, Demetrius left the city turmoi...
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LeRoy Thompson
Uncover Your Purpose. Find Your Passion.
There are plenty of motivational speakers out there but there are precious few MOTIVATING speakers! You definitely want someone engaging who can capture the hearts and minds of your audience, right? But when you also have a speaker whose energy, empathy, and experience ignites people into action, well then that’s an event to remember. Rocky Thompson is exactly that MOTIVATING speaker everyone is looking for. The core of his message is that e...
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Tiphani Montgomery
Learn how to STAND UP + SHINE with unshakable SELF-WORTH.
Tiphani MontgomeryWhen I was 12, they told me I was stupid — and prescribed ‘smart pills’ (aka, Ritalin) to wrestle my brain into a state of submission. I fed them to my Rottweiler. They worked like a charm. When I was 21, they told me I’d never amount to anything — so I took my baby daughter, moved to a new state, self-published a book of poetry, and sold 2,500 copies in less than a month…from behind the bar where I mixed drinks & hustled ti...
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Erica Nicole
Founder & CEO of YFS Magazine
Erica Nicole is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, acclaimed small business expert, dynamic speaker, syndicated columnist, philanthropist and Christian thought leader. As a renowned serial entrepreneur, Erica leads a diverse business portfolio across digital media, national speaking, global business development, and electronic equipment industries. Erica is best known by the entrepreneurial community as the Founder and CEO of YFS Magazine: ...
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Dr. Antoine Moss
BlackEnterprise.com Contributor & America's Top Authority on Internship Mastery & Early Career Achievement
Dr. Antoine MossAs a nationally recognized resource in the fields of internships, early career achievement, leadership, and motivation; Dr. Moss has contributed to career and empowerment articles and stories for media outlets like The Plain Dealer Newspaper, Fox 8 TV News, and WERE News Radio 1490. Most notably, he’s a currently weekly contributor for BlackEnterprise.com’s Career Section where he writes articles that help to advance the careers o...
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Ash Cash
Personal Finance Expert, Financial Literacy Advocate
Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. Ash’s life story reads like an urban “rags-to-riches” classic. A native of Harlem, NYC, Ash grew up in St. Nicholas houses, one of the most dangerous housing projects in New York City. In an era plagued with gangs, drugs and murders, most people growing up in this environment were destined for either d...
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Bruce George
Co-Creator of Def Poetry Jam and Anti-Gang Advocate
Bruce is a visionary, executive producer, writer, poet and activist. He was born and raised in New York City. He has written poetry/prose & articles for over 37 years. His work has been published in major magazines, anthologies, and literary publications. He has written testimonials from the likes of Essence Magazine, Emerge Magazine, Class Magazine, Harlem River Press etc… Bruce has won multiple poetry & talent contests. He has won several awar...
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David Anderson
The Entreprenegro & Founder of Blackanomics
David AndersonDavid Anderson is an Entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA and a 15 year radio veteran. David’s company ENTREPRONEGRO INTERNATIONAL, LLC produces a program entitled “BLACKANOMICS” which is a Business Finance Talk Hybrid in which guest can call in and talk directly to people that are successful in a variety of Business areas. The entire show is step up to exchange entrepreneurial ideas and concepts on a global level. “BLACKANOMICS” not only op...
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Dr. Deborah Stroman
Sports Entrepreneur and Marketing Leadership Professor at UNC Chapel HIll
Dr. Debby Stroman is a faculty member of the Sport Administration specialization of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Her teaching focus is the theory and practical application of economics and finances, leadership, and the marketing of sport. Her research interests are leadership, entrepreneurship, and social issues of sport. Additional responsibilities include faculty advisor to the ...
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Ash Kumra
Entrepreneur, public speaker, and "Dreamer" whose purpose is to make the world better.
Ash Kumra is an award winning entrepreneur and public speaker most recently recognized by the White House as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs making an impact for America. Ash is a founder of DreamItAlive.com; an online community dedicated to guiding people to create, believe and live out their dreams using virtual dream boards. Ash has been recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship from institutions and luminaries such as the White Hou...
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George Duvall
Motivational Speaker, Consultant and Comedian
George DuvallGeorge Duvall is a motivational speaker, consultant and comedian who shares his positive message of success with schools and organizations across America. George spent 15 years of his life in foster care and youth facilities. Now he speaks to audiences about the importance of education, fun, family and fatherhood using humor and his own unique journey from struggle to success. George has presented at over 500 events over the past ...
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Nika Beamon
Television Producer, Writer, Esteemed Journalist and Author
Nika C. BeamonChanneling your independent spirit is the theme of Author Nika C. Beamon's top selling book: I Didn't Work This Hard Just to Get Married: Successful, Single Black Women Speak Out. It, along developing positive self esteem and learning to define your own expectations about life, relationship and career, are topics the veteran journalist talks about when she speaks to women of all ages throughout the country. Her main themes: you can ...
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Nwenna Kai
The Revolution starts at the Dinner Table
Award-winning health expert, Nwenna Kai is revolutionizing America’s dinner tables one mouth at a time through speaking to and teaching individuals, families, and organizations about transforming their food paradigms through her innovative programs and dynamic and life-transforming lectures. Audiences learn how they can transform their lives by making healthier eating choices and shifting their mindsets around health. After being sick in h...
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For Ms. Shannon Leon the journey to achieve success as an entrepreneur included an equity partnership in both a Hampton Inn and a Marriot Courtyard property in Atlanta; the sole proprietor of a Cold Stone Creamery in Atlanta; co-owner of BreathLes Printing and BreathLes Publishing, both based in Miami; owner of Clover Entertainment, a television and film production investment company; and several commercial buildings. Ms. Leon is a member of the ...
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Johnel Barron
ISTRIVE - ISTUDY - ISUCCEED Movement
Johnel BarronIt's a game called, 'Life' - and Johnel Barron has the proven, winning approach to reach into the wandering souls of today's youth. Affectionately referred to as "Mr. B", this powerful speaker, consultant, and mentor is changing the dynamics for how teens across the country define "personal success". Often mistaken as a college student himself, Johnel has the ability to connect with teens and parents with a strong voice of reaso...
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Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder
Sociolgist and Scholar who specializes in Diversity, Race Relations and Gender Issues
Dr. JeffriAnne WilderDr. JeffriAnne Wilder is a sociologist and scholar specializing in diversity, race relations and gender issues.She is currently an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of North Florida. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Florida. In addition to her studies in sociology, JeffriAnne also completed a concentration in Women's Studies and Gender Research. Dr. Wilder completed her MA in Sociology fr...
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Dr. Elwood Watson
Professor, Cultural Critic, HIgher Education and Gender Issues Expert
“ Keeping It Real In Bringing Provocative, Frank and Riveting Commentary on Political, Educational and Contemporary Cultural Issues To The People.” Dr Elwood Watson is a professor, cultural critic, higher education, gender issues and popular culture expert. He is the author and co –author of several books and scholarly articles, among them Outsiders Within: Black Women in The Legal Academy After Brown v. Board and Performing American Mascu...
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Dr. Annie B. Watson
Award-winning Dental Health Professional and CEO of Sure Women Ministries
Dr. Annie B. Watson draws on a versatile skills portfolio in her promotion of women's health and wellbeing, family oral health and social entrepreneurship. She is a dentist, business owner, wife, minister and inspirational conference host and speaker. Her science and health training are the foundation of what has become a multifaceted career. She earned her Bachelor and Master degrees from Hampton University in Biology, and then a Doctor of D...
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