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Kishshana Speaks

Keynote Speaker + Session Leader
Subject Matter Expert. Mood Lifter. Spirit Booster. Faith Filled.

Sunshine on a Rainy Day. Practical Joker.
Knowledge dropper. Truth Teller.

Ready to wow your audience with my
smarty pants + common sense approach to management,

leadership and living well.

BOOK ME HERE

If what you want is a dynamo who speaks her mind, knows her stuff, inspires folks and
does it all with humor, great storytelling and a tad bit of irreverence...

THEN HELLO,
I’m Kishshana, it’s nice to meet you!

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So you’ve got a conference coming up?
A company retreat? Continuing Education Sessions?

Bring me in to speak and it’ll be an experience you’ll never forget.
I’m passionate about topics in management, leadership, branding and wellness.
When I speak, every person in the room is not just inspired but ready to take action when they walk out the door.

SO IF YOU...

  • Are ready to hear about how to be the most authentic self and still succeed in your career
  • Are hungry for real talk in real time without all the fuss and jardon
  • Feel a little worn out by the grind but know there’s a spark inside you that’s waiting to be reignited
  • Think no one understands you or the work you do (you better believe I do)
  • Want to steward your own career as well as you steward your donors

Here are my most popular talks and sessions this year

Keynotes:

  • Take Off Your Cape, Superhero!
  • Be Your Own Hype Man
  • Sticky Team: How to Recruit and Retain Talent That Sticks
  • Leading Well + Living Well
  • Power Up! Empower Yourself!

Sessions:

  • Age ain't nothing but a Number: Managing Intergenerational Teams
  • Transformational Leadership + Emotional Intelligence - a deep dive for Senior Leaders
  • How to Hire Your Staff (Right) The First Time
  • Hello? Am I The Only One? - Recruiting Diverse Development Professions To Your Fundraising Team
  • Are You a Generalist or Specialist: Career Pathways for Emerging Fundraisers
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Would you believe me if I told you I don’t even have a favorite? I don’t!
I love creating great content on management, leadership and wellness.
If you have something else in mind...don’t be shy! Let’s chat about your next event, conference or gathering here.

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    I get such a buzz teaching women how to show up as I get such a buzz teaching women how to show up as their dopest selves in the world.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That's why I enjoy recording episodes for @letstakethisoffline. That platform lets me bring forth conversation and revelations that I have been having with my good good co-workers (and girlfriends) for years! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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At this point, it's hard to pick which one is my "fave", but the one that y'all been all up in my DM's about (in a great way) is the episode with @inspiremany aka "Coach Cass"! It's packed full of goodness that you can use RIGHT now to tap into a happy and fulfilling love life, even if you're super busy and driven. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Listen at the link in my bio and get ready 'cause Cass is coming to you real!
    I started my business when I was still working a 9 I started my business when I was still working a 9-5. If I had to tweak a few things I certainly would because, whew chile.... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Doing 12 hour days incorporate was not in the plan, but the idea for my business didn’t spring from a relaxing weekend at a yoga retreat, it came from necessity. I had to find a solution as a single parent with a burgeoning teenager or I would end up missing out on some critical moments and that was not an option! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now, I’m not gonna lie and say I hit it out of the ballpark straight away. I’ve had damn hard days. I’ve questioned myself, thought about giving up and walking away altogether (too many times than I can count!) but there was one thing I did that has made this all possible: decided that success was inevitable for me and come hell or high water I was going to achieve it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And with this belief, I never would have never been able to: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐ Help entrepreneurs and professionals raise money like a boss ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐ Train everyday leaders to build the teams that they love in a role they respect ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐ Work with major organizations to find real-world solutions and provide an authentic, high-impact experience for ALL of their employees. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why am I telling you this? Because you, too, have the power to decide what you want your life and success to look like. You don't deserve to brainwashed into someone else's version of what THEY feel you deserve. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Take a stand for you. Show up for you. WIN. FOR. YOU!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
TGIF, friends!
    HINT: DETAILS ABOUT THE ROOTED RETREAT ARE COMING HINT: DETAILS ABOUT THE ROOTED RETREAT ARE COMING VERY SOON. And we want you to be the first to know! (Because truthfully, the emails I get that start off with "'I missed the info, but..." and then they proceed to ask for information that was sent in the email (make me sad.) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And this information is going to be CLUTCH in getting our coveted Rooted Retreat box so don't miss out! Get on my VIP list today so that you're the first to know when this thing hits! Just click the link in my bio, head to bit.ly/kishcrew, or DM me and I'll send you the direct signup link.
    One of my hardest lessons that I often talk about One of my hardest lessons that I often talk about is the power of advocating for yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a Black, female CEO and founder, resistance, ignorance, and discomfort is (unfortunately) something that I STILL have to deal with on a regular basis. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I don't care what's at stake. I will also advocate for myself to walk away feeling valued and understood when it comes to my money. If I don't, then we can't work together - simple as that. But it wasn't always like this. It took a few unfair negotiations, devaluing conversations, lost promotions (to someone less qualified but more white than me), and overlooked raises for me to recognize that the only person who was going to stand in the gap for me was me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And so after a stern/loving talking to myself in the mirror this is what I did:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⚡ I stopped underestimating my own value and benefit of what I brought to the table. I knew that there were others with more experience, education, and all that jazz, but there was no one who was going to outwork, out benefit, or out leverage like I was. And all of that came with an investment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⚡ I learned to not be afraid to ask for what you want. At the time, I had to educate myself on how to move in these spaces, so if you're not well-versed, begin to educate and read books on the art of negotiation. That's the name of the game in the C-Suite - and as we all know closed mouths don't get fed...or financed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⚡ I began to understand that this journey wasn't about me. It was about the up-and-coming Kishshana's who need to learn and understand their work in the workplace. The goal is never to never undersell or overwork. But I can't teach that to others if I don't learn that lesson myself, right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What advice would you give someone about advocating for yourself? Let's chat about them in the comments! 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
    My sibs @yardieyankee and @labellezaaa are the coc My sibs @yardieyankee and @labellezaaa are the coco bread to my hot pattie. #iykyk 
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