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Embracing intersectional identities takes courage. You must be a seeker. As part of our moral inventory, we must ask, if we aren’t being our authentic selves with the people in our lives, are we fully living? We must then ensure we are fostering an environment that allows others to show up as themselves.
It may seem easier to go along with what you think people want to hear or act how we think people want us to. But what if it is your authentic and unique voice that someone is waiting to hear? What if the people in your life have been waiting for the true you to show up?
Studies have shown that when people feel they have permission to be more authentic, they are less afraid of being judged negatively. When we approach life with a spirit of discovery, we inevitably show more compassion…to ourselves and to others. This is a journey that will continue throughout our lives, but it will look different every time.
A Grammy-award winning rap artist, poet, lyricist, and actor, Common is also a dedicated community activist who supports animal rights and HIV/AIDS awareness, among many other causes. He is the founder of the Common Ground Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower underprivileged urban youth to become strong and productive citizens. The foundation offers programs that foster the development of leadership skills, creative expression, and a commitment to education. Common engages audiences with stories of his childhood on the South Side of Chicago and the obstacles he overcame. Drawing upon his own hard work and path to success, he helps audiences understand how to strive for and achieve greatness by making a commitment to a greater cause.
Common is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authentic Belonging: The Art of Being You, Greatness, Someday It'll All Make Sense: Catching Up with Common, Common Ground: Empowering Urban Youth and Lessons of Life, the Human Spirit, & Human Nature. The estimated speaking fee range to book Common for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Common generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Issa Rae, Van Jones and Yara Shahidi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Common for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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