Mikki Taylor

Beauty & Style Expert, Former Essence Editor, Founder of Mikki Taylor Enterprises

Travels From Travels From:
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Categories Categories:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Mikki Taylor Biography

Mikki Taylor is widely recognized for her expertise and influence in beauty and style. Throughout her career, she has been an essential resource for a diverse range of women, from high-profile celebrities and models to everyday consumers. Taylor has dedicated her career to promoting both inner and outer beauty and empowering women to embrace their lives fully.

For three decades, Taylor was at the helm of Essence magazine as the Beauty & Cover Director and continues her involvement as the Editor-at-Large. She is also the Founder and President of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC, which encompasses several ventures including Satin Doll Productions, an image building and consulting firm, and MT Communications, a company focused on strategic communications and branding.

Taylor's insights have significantly influenced the beauty industry through her publications, "Self-Seduction: Your Ultimate Path to Inner and Outer Beauty" and its sequel, "Commander in Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady." Additionally, Taylor has effectively used various media platforms to offer expert advice on beauty and style, enhancing her role as a prominent voice in this sector. She further strengthened her impact by partnering with AMBI Skincare, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, serving as their national spokesperson to promote empowering messages to women of color.

Taylor's extensive television appearances have included shows like "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The View," and "The Today Show," among others. She also hosted "Makeover Manor" on TV One and participated in VH1's "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School," reaching a broad audience with her empowering messages. Her commitment to nurturing future generations was evident during her role as an instructor at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in 2007, where she conducted workshops on beauty and style.

Taylor has been honored multiple times with the CEBA Award and the Associated Black Charities Image Makers Award for her contributions to the beauty industry. She also plays a significant role in philanthropy, notably organizing an annual beauty event to support homeless and underprivileged women through the Cosmetic Executive Women's (CEW) Women in Need. Moreover, as a member of the President's Council of Fashion Group International, Inc., Taylor continues to influence the fashion industry at a strategic level.

Through her work, Taylor remains a trusted authority for companies targeting the informed African American consumer, guiding them on both style and substance.

BOOK Mikki Taylor

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/11/2024.

Mikki Taylor Speaking Topics

  • The Sharper Image: Taylor's Top 10 Tips for Polishing Your Image

    From breaking through the glass ceiling in style to becoming an "it girl," here's what you need to know to become a standout! This presentation from style speaker Mikki Taylor covers inner and outer beauty, social etiquette, and more.

  • Style 101: A Checklist to Phenomenal Style

    Looking to create your checklist to phenomenal style? This info-taining presentation from Essence editor-at-large Mikki Taylor will show you how with a well edited look at the top trends and how to take them from "runway to real-way" in bankable style.

  • The Power of the Black Consumer

    As a media veteran for more than three decades at Essence magazine, the nation's premier source of beauty intelligence for African American women, Mikki Taylor has been responsible for reflecting the culture's definition of beauty as well as shaping it. She has served the needs of over eight million readers firsthand on a monthly basis, helping them to put away their "wishlists" and live out a reality they desire to know. She continues to be their most trusted authority as they seek to micromanage every aspect of their style with an informed intent; as a result, she is a go-to authority for companies everywhere as they seek to serve this consumer.

    The Power of the Black Consumer is a presentation that shares insights on this next level—how she thinks, what informs her purchases, why she is recession-proof, and the language and marketing that gets her attentio

  • How to Be a Commander in Chic

    Based on her newest book, Commander in Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady, Mikki Taylor shares what you need to know to own your life, master your style, and celebrate your beauty. In this time of purpose, we all want to master the simple and ensure that we are living out the lives that keep us affirmed, fulfilled, and fabulous!

FAQs on booking Mikki Taylor

  • How do I book Mikki Taylor to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mikki Taylor for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mikki Taylor, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mikki Taylor or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Mikki Taylor

    Speaking fees for Mikki Taylor, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mikki Taylor are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mikki Taylor, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mikki Taylor speak about?

    Mikki Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Beauty, Fashion, Journalism, Lifestyle, News & Media.
  • Where does Mikki Taylor travel from?

    Mikki Taylor generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Mikki Taylor’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mikki Taylor for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mikki Taylor for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mikki Taylor or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Mikki Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Sharper Image: Taylor's Top 10 Tips for Polishing Your Image, Style 101: A Checklist to Phenomenal Style, The Power of the Black Consumer and How to Be a Commander in Chic. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mikki Taylor for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Mikki Taylor generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Giuliana Rancic, Kate White, Nicole Richie, Elaine Welteroth and Kylie Jenner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mikki Taylor for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP