Speaking Engagements.

I'm Shaté, a former VP of career programs turned producer who helps organizations and individuals create authentic connections between personal fulfillment and professional success. My team and I produce conversations and experiences at the intersection of personal and professional development—because the most powerful transformations happen when we finally start listening to what lights us up.

✭ Panel Discussions
‍As both moderator and panelist, I create space for authentic conversations that go beyond surface-level career advice to explore what it really means to build work that lights you up.

✭ Fireside Chats
‍My favorite format - intimate conversations that feel like sitting down with a trusted friend who asks the questions you've been avoiding and helps you listen to what your sole is telling you.

✭ Conference Hosting & Moderation
‍I guide audiences through transformational experiences, weaving together speakers and content in ways that create meaningful connections and lasting impact.

‍✭ Interview & Podcast Formats
‍With 65+ guest appearances and 100+ episodes as a host, I know how to create conversations that both inform and inspire, whether live or recorded.

✭ The Visibility Vault: Unlocking Your Business's Best Stories
‍Transform years of experience into magnetic business presence. Learn the five-step framework for turning your track record into compelling narratives that attract premium opportunities. Perfect for established professionals ready to leverage their success stories.

✭ When Loss Becomes Liberation: Rewriting Your Story for Greater Impact
‍Turn life's unexpected plot twists into powerful professional narratives that create opportunities. This interactive workshop gives you the storytelling framework to transform setbacks into strategic advantage and craft your next chapter with confidence.

✭ Beyond the 'Broke or Beyoncé' Myth: What's Possible for Creative Entrepreneurs
‍Shatter the myth that creatives must choose between stardom and struggle. Discover how to build a purpose-driven creative career that generates both real income and impact through my strategic framework.

✭ The Journey Home to Yourself: A Career Transformation Story (Fireside Chat)
‍An intimate exploration of my path from professional dancer to VP of Career Programs to media producer - and the pivotal moments when I finally started listening to what my sole was telling me. Perfect for deep conversations about authentic career alignment and trusting your inner voice.

✔︎ Custom Topics Available: While these are my signature topics, I'm happy to tailor conversations based on your event's specific theme and audience needs. Every topic can be adapted for different formats, industries, and professional development goals.

The intersection of personal and professional development is what transforms these from typical career talks into meaningful explorations of authentic success. I don't just share strategies - I help audiences explore the internal shifts that make external transformation possible.

Whether we're discussing business storytelling, creative entrepreneurship, or career pivoting, the conversation always comes back to the fundamental question: What happens when you finally start listening to what lights you up?‍

Speaking Experience:
✔︎ 65+ podcast guest appearances across career development, entrepreneurship, and creative industry platforms
✔︎ 100+ episodes produced as host of career and personal development podcasts
✔︎ Conference panels across multiple industries
✔︎ Corporate workshops for Fortune 500 companies and national nonprofits
✔︎ Live event hosting including arts and community events

Professional Background:
✔︎ Former VP of Career Programs leading development for thousands of adult learners
✔︎ Media Producer creating transformational content and experiences
✔︎ Professional Dancer with 15+ years in performance, choreography, and dance education
✔︎ Certified Business Coach with expertise in authentic career development
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