Discover some of the most unique voices.
Discover some of the most unique voices.
These artists are on the cutting edge of today’s most vital conversations.
We prioritize speakers who give voice to topics often ignored by the mainstream.
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In the pursuit of social justice, these activists and entertainers are fighting for human rights around the world. Inequalities exist in every sector and in every nation. These courageous social justice speakers shine a light on racism, ageism, sexism, heterosexism, and ableism. Sharing stories from the front lines, our roster…
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With rapidly changing demographics, the world is becoming more diverse.The human condition is improved when we hear from underrepresented voices. Diversity is more than just boxes checked on an application or census form. The intersectionality of social identities contributes to discrimination and disadvantages for anyone with one or more marginalized…
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Throughout history, people around the world have faced violence and discrimination because of who they love, how they present themselves, or who they are. Sexual orientation and gender identity should never lead to inequality or abuse. These artists work for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples’ rights. Collectively, they seek…
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Racial equity can only be achieved when identity no longer predicts outcomes. With so many of our systems lacking justice, as well as common sense, striving for merely racial equality is insufficient. Organizations must consider a myriad of factors (socioeconomics, geography, culture) in order to level the playing field. Those…
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Belonging is a fundamental human need. We all desire the feeling of being accepted, valued, and connected within our personal and professional communities. When individuals feel excluded because of their identity, they experience loneliness, isolation, and mental health issues. Organizations that strive for inclusive and accessible environment foster personal growth,…
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True freedom can only be achieved when every citizen has access. Still, many basic services and activities are off limits to those with vision, hearing, mobility or neurological impairments. Proper accommodations require education, awareness, and empathy. Headlined by the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony award, these…
We believe in the power of the spoken word. We know great stories, well told, can inspire hearts and minds.
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LA TimesGrief changes you. Michael Arceneaux is writing through it
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TIMETaraji P. Henson Knows Her Worth
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TIMEHow Angelica Ross Is Breaking Down Barriers in Tech
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OutsportsCeCé Telfer chronicles her journey in upcoming autobiography
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New York PostTaraji P. Henson Is Tired of Fighting
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The Hollywood ReporterTaraji’s Turn: With ‘The Color Purple,’ Will Henson Get Her Due?
Dynamic Individuals Working for the Greater Collective
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Addison Rose Vincent
Addison Rose Vincent (they/them) is a 30-year-old transgender and nonbinary advocate, educator, and influencer based in Los Angeles, CA.
Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Addison moved to California in 2010 to come out as their more authentic self. They garnered national attention in 2013 as the first openly transgender participant in the Chapman University sorority rush process, and again in 2014 as the first openly transgender candidate in the Delta Queen pageant, leaving with the title of Miss Congeniality.
Since graduating from Chapman in 2015 with a BA in Peace Studies, Addison has worked with various nonprofit organizations across the state and country advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, including the Victory Fund, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Strength United, TransLatin@ Coalition, Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team, and Nonbinary & Intersex Recognition Project.
Addison currently serves as the Founder & CEO of Break The Binary, their consulting firm which provides DEI and LGBTQ+ training and supportive services to organizations, schools, and businesses around the world. Addison also serves as a Board Member for LA Pride and as the Project Director for History Reimagined, an organization focused on breaking cycles of domestic violence and the school-to-prison pipeline by empowering youth with their own family and community history.
As a social media influencer on Instagram and TikTok, Addison uses their visibility as a gender-nonconforming person to normalize LGBTQ+ existence and empower followers to explore their own identities.
In their free time, Addison enjoys creating interesting pieces on the pottery wheel, hiking with their dog Xena, caring for their houseplants, and spending quality time with their friends and family.
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Alicia Roth Weigel
Alicia Roth Weigel is a Forbes and New York Times published change agent, working to improve the political and social landscape for marginalized populations in the South and around the world. As a partner for the Pride Fund, Alicia raises and invests capital to grow LGBTQIA-led companies. As a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Austin, she has contributed to legislation to reduce sexual assault and human trafficking, mandate paid sick leave and abortion funding, and target other social determinants of health. Most notably, Alicia continually advocates for the rights of intersex people like her, for which she was awarded the Ceci Gratias Guardian Award by the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce in 2019. Her work will be featured in a film directed by Julie Cohen (of the RBG documentary) and a book published by Harper Collins, both to release in 2023.
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Amina AlTai
Amina AITai (pronounced AH-MIN-UH) is a business and career coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable female leaders and impact-driven celebrities-Amina’s mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day. As a woman of color of Iraqi descent, she often works with underrepresented communities to help them realize possibilities in a way that honors their particular lived experiences. She’s a Success Magazine 125 Leaders Finalist, A Forbes Contributor, an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence and has been featured In The New York Times, goop, NBC, Entrepreneur and more. She is working on her first book The Ambition Trap in collaboration with Penguin and The Open Field and is the host of the Amina Change Your Life Podcast. For her corporate work, Amina has partnered with progressive companies such as Deloitte, Roku, Snapchat, Google, Y&R, Outdoor Voices, NYU and HUGE.
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Amy Nelson
Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a modern union of women and allies. A graduate of Emory University and the NYU School of Law, Amy practiced corporate litigation with a focus on high-profile First Amendment matters for over a decade in New York City and Seattle. She also served on President Obama’s National Finance Committee where she co-chaired Gen44, the under 40 fundraising arm of the campaign. Additionally, Amy previously worked with President Carter’s The Carter Center.
Change is hard. Change is disruptive. Change is necessary.
After two decades in the speaking industry, we knew it was time for a change. We believe in the power of the spoken word. We know great stories, well told, can inspire hearts and minds. We maintain that one person, with nothing more than a microphone and a mission, can expand our world view and our capacity for empathy.
The professional speaking circuit, despite it’s considerable capability to do good, has become stagnant. We’ve grown weary of speakers with similar stories, derived from similar places of privilege, delivering speeches that yield little more than inspirational quotes for a coffee mug. We have seen firsthand that the most powerful orators are the ones that make us a bit uncomfortable.
In 2018, Collective Speakers was founded with an unwavering commitment to offer an alternative to existing speaker bureaus. The world is evolving more rapidly than ever. We are solely interested in promoting artists that make positive contributions to this transformation. The status quo is no longer acceptable. There is enormous potential for a more just society if we amplify the voices that have been marginalized for so long.
While our roster features radical thought leaders, activists, and trailblazers, we do still offer all the essentials required by meeting planners and talent buyers. We have a savvy core of industry veterans who understand that attention to details still matter. We are a full service speakers bureau, and we provide 24/7 support – from the first brainstorming session to the inevitable standing ovation. As we remain client centric in our approach to customer service, we also have embraced emerging technology. As virtual events have become the new normal for many, we have the tools and experience to deliver a first class production. When the occasion calls for a live performance, we ensure the travel and logistics are handled with precision so there are no unpleasant surprises.
The changing demographics of our world has created space for new conversations. While we represent an eclectic and diverse group of artists, our core focus is on areas of justice. While many speaker bureaus offer a broad range of subjects, we have narrowed our programming to the issues that we feel matter most urgently. We prioritize speakers who give voice to topics often ignored by the mainstream, including education, racial justice, gender equality, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.
We also believe we can make a difference by weaving social impact into our revenue structure. Through our partnership with PLUS1, we are proud to announce that one percent of all agency revenue will go to organizations working towards equity, dignity, and access to justice. Currently, these donations will be shared with Crisis Text Line, Equal Justice Initiative, College Track, and The Trevor Project.
In a short period of time, we have already established a loyal following as a resource for theaters, universities, trade associations and corporate clients. While we wish our commitment to compassionate dialogue wasn’t still considered so revolutionary, we are glad it’s contagious.
We aren’t chasing hashtags…we are pursuing justice. We look forward to collaborating with you as we work towards the greater collective.