Tamekia MizLadi Smith

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Spoken Word Artist, Known as "The Singing Speaking Poet"

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Columbus, OH, USA
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Tamekia MizLadi Smith Biography

Tamekia MizLadi Smith has over 20 years of experience helping organizations seek mental and creative freedom through her music, storytelling, and provoking keynotes. Affectionately known as “the Singing Speaking Poet,” she utilizes various forms of creative arts to convey a memorable learning experience as the founder of EDU Arts, LLC. Her experience and passion for health equity, DEI and self-care has been instrumental in her approach to creating programming for workplace culture and wellbeing.

With over 20 years of diverse speaking and training experience her practical approach to aiding corporations in creating a psychologically safe space, has made her a sought-after keynote speaker. She is a seasoned thought leader with a universal message of compassion, empowerment and resilience that promotes teambuilding and unity.

After speaking at a TED Conference in Vancouver, Canada, Smith was inspired to write “Take the Stage,” which provides advice, coaching and life lessons for aspiring public speakers.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/12/2024.

Tamekia MizLadi Smith Speaking Topics

  • G.R.A.C.E.D.

    Utilizing an acrostic poem to entitled “G.R.A.C.E.D.” this engaging keynote or master class focuses on the art of communication and storytelling to facilitate difficult conversations. Emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and social skills to team building while focusing on the patient and/or customer experience.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Understanding of how potential cultural communications can create barriers that negatively impacts the patient or customer experience.

    • Engaging activities designed to boost overall morale and rapport among team members.

    • Examine and apply concepts of verbal and non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.

  • Technically I'm Ok!

    Exploring the emotional and mental wellbeing of employees and the benefits of wholeness in the workplace. Through candidate dialogue and engaging activities, this talk will bring components of emotional intelligence, self-care and resilience into a cohesive mandate.

    Audience takeaways:

    • Learn how all stakeholders create a culture of wellbeing in the workplace.

    • The essentials of implementing Peer Supporter best practices to improve wellbeing.

    • Implementing work/life balance tools and principles to reduce stress.

  • I’m just tired! Racial Battle Fatigue in the Workplace

    In times of social unrest and uncertainty it is critical that we address the effects that outside activities can have on workplace environment and personal work performance. This talk is designed to give a broad overview of history, culture awareness and triggers to reduce stress and conflict within teams.

    Audience takeaways:

    • Understand the meaning of Racial Battle Fatigue and its impact on workplace culture.

    • Examine how together we can reduce cross-cultural misunderstandings.

    • Understand how the role, compassion and actions of allies and advocates aid in creating a safe space.

Tamekia MizLadi Smith Videos

  • Finding My Voice | Tamekia Smith | TEDxColumbus
  • Tamekia MizLadi Smith
    It's time to invest in face-to-face training that empowers employees to have difficult conversations, says Tamekia MizLadi Smith. In a witty,...

Tamekia MizLadi Smith Books

  • Take the Stage: Pre to Post Stage Advice Coaching and Life Lessons
    Take the Stage: Pre to Post Stage Advice Coaching and Life Lessons

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Tamekia MizLadi Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as G.R.A.C.E.D., Technically I'm Ok! and I’m just tired! Racial Battle Fatigue in the Workplace. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tamekia MizLadi Smith for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Tamekia MizLadi Smith generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shannon Miller, Nikki Giovanni, Maysoon Zayid, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell and Patrice A. Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tamekia MizLadi Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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