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Shontavia Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Entrepreneurship, Government, Human Resources, Innovation, Law, Marketing, Social Media

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Shontavia Johnson 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 Shontavia Johnson for your next private or corporate function.

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Shontavia Johnson Biography

Shontavia Johnson is an entrepreneurship and innovation expert who has helped hundreds of people build personal brands, businesses, and intellectual property portfolios.

Twice named one of the top young lawyers in America, Johnson is an educator at heart. Johnson was the first African-American woman to receive full tenure and an endowed chair at Drake University Law School, where she also directed the Intellectual Property Law Center. Today, she is the Associate Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Clemson University.

Johnson is also an entrepreneur and creator. She founded the Brand and Business Company to provide women and people of color with greater access to entrepreneurship. The company’s Academy gives professionals a formula for entrepreneurship that allows them to pursue ideas that make an impact while also making money. And, the company’s media platforms provide free education about entrepreneurship, law, and leading a purposeful life.

As a speaker, Johnson has spoken at the Smithsonian, SXSW, and given the closing talk at TEDxAtlanta. She has also shared her message globally in places including Europe, Asia, and across North America.

She has appeared in TIME, the Washington Post, the LA Times, NPR, and on Hear to Slay with Roxane Gay and Tressie McMillan Cottom. She has also been named one of 200 black women in tech to follow on Twitter (@ShontavaJEsq) for the past five years.

Johnson is a Liberty Fellow through the Aspen Institute and served as a Fulbright Specialist to Uzbekistan in 2022.

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Shontavia Johnson Speaking Topics

Own Your Genius: How to Build a Personal Brand Based on What You Already Know

Nearly every adult has developed knowledge and expertise based on their life’s experiences, but not everyone knows how to turn that into a dynamic, engaging personal brand.

In this presentation, Shontavia shares her own story of going from unknown newbie to one of the most sought-after experts in her field by using what she already had. If you’ve ever wondered, “how do I brand myself?,” this presentation is for you!
Don’t Follow Your Passion, Follow the Three i’s of Entrepreneurship Instead

In this informative presentation, Shontavia dispels the common notion that wannabe entrepreneurs need to follow their passion to create a successful business. She shares a roadmap for what to follows instead: the three i’s of entrepreneurship— impact, income, and intellectual property.

Using her own experience founding the Brand and Business Company, she provides a simple but effective formula to move the audience from idea to the genius zone of successful entrepreneurship.

Inclusive Entrepreneurship: the Business Case for Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs

In this powerfully effective talk, Shontavia outlines the economic impact of creating more diversity in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Using data from McKinsey, the Kauffman Foundation, and various federal agencies, Shontavia outlines the current dismal state of DEI among entrepreneurs, the impact of improving diversity among entrepreneurs, and solutions to create positive shifts locally, nationally and globally.

Don’t Get Sued Online: How Content Creators Can Protect Themselves

There has been a seismic shift in the way brands and companies view content. We are in the midst of a content renaissance–blogs, vlogs, podcasts and photos are capturing the attention of nearly everyone with a laptop or cell phone. The people creating this content must be savvy when it comes to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and publicity rights–commonly collectively referred to as intellectual property rights. Shontavia will explain what each of these types of intellectual property protect and how content creators can develop strategies to protect the work they are creating for themselves and others.

Innovation Inside: How to Facilitate Intrapreneurial Thinking/Intrapreneurship With Employees

From Sony’s first Playstation to Google’s Gmail, some of the biggest game-changing products have come from intrapreneurs inside organizations. In this talk, Shontavia will share how companies can support the internal innovators who can take them to the next level. From identifying the best intrapreneurs to creating thriving enviroments, Shontavia unpacks best practices that will help corporate leaders maintain flexible, adaptable environments for the intrapreneurial employees they want to keep.

Follow Your Calling, But Don’t Follow it Off the Cliff: How to Find Personal & Professional Success

At some point, we all wonder why we’re here. Building a meaningful life and career can be tough, but we’re all capable of doing it. In this hilarious and engaging presentation, Shontavia shares her own “cliff” moments, from quitting a prestigous, six-figure job and moving across the world, to giving up a tenured, endowed professorship to found a twice-failed company (though the third time was the charm!). This inspirational talk demonstrates how failing forward can lead to freedom, financial independence, and a life to be proud of.

Shontavia Johnson Videos

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My Realistic Morning Routine | Shontavia Johnson - YouTube

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How do I book Shontavia Johnson to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shontavia Johnson 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 Shontavia Johnson, 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 Shontavia Johnson or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Shontavia Johnson

Speaking fees for Shontavia Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shontavia Johnson are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shontavia Johnson, 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 Shontavia Johnson speak about?

Shontavia Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Entrepreneurship, Government, Human Resources, Innovation, Law, Marketing, Social Media.
Where does Shontavia Johnson travel from?

Shontavia Johnson generally travels from Greenville, SC, USA, 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 Shontavia Johnson’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Shontavia Johnson 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 Shontavia Johnson 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 Shontavia Johnson 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.

Shontavia Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Own Your Genius: How to Build a Personal Brand Based on What You Already Know, Don’t Follow Your Passion, Follow the Three i’s of Entrepreneurship Instead, Inclusive Entrepreneurship: the Business Case for Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs, Don’t Get Sued Online: How Content Creators Can Protect Themselves, Innovation Inside: How to Facilitate Intrapreneurial Thinking/Intrapreneurship With Employees and Follow Your Calling, But Don’t Follow it Off the Cliff: How to Find Personal & Professional Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shontavia Johnson for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Shontavia Johnson generally travels from Greenville, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Michael Time, Elijah Ezendu, Barbara Rozgonyi, Candace Reese Walters and Adora Svitak. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shontavia Johnson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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