Crystal Bui

Crystal Bui

Keynote Speaker: Emmy-Nominated News Reporter, CEO of Spotlight Communications Group & Author of "More To Tell"

Crystal Bui Biography

Crystal Bui is an Emmy-nominated Vietnamese-American news reporter who's covered some of the biggest stories in the last decade including George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, and investigations into hate crimes following the deadly Atlanta spa shootings where eight people were killed including six Asian women.

She is the author of the memoir, "More To Tell." Published in 2023, Crystal Bui's memoir became an Amazon bestseller for biographies of journalists. The memoir is about the moments after George Floyd’s death, the men responsible, and the turbulent experience of an Asian female television news reporter in a traditionally white, male-dominated industry. She is now CEO of Spotlight Communications Group, a video production and media relations firm.

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Crystal Bui Speaking Topics

From Immigrant Roots to Emmy Nominations: A Story of Resilience

Crystal Bui takes audiences on an intimate journey from her childhood as the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants to her rise as an Emmy-nominated journalist and now CEO of a PR firm and working actress. Reflecting on moments of bullying, cultural isolation, and identity struggles, she shares how these experiences shaped her drive. This keynote inspires listeners to embrace their unique paths, no matter how unconventional or challenging they may seem.

Honoring the Voices We’ve Lost: Healing Through Awareness and Action

In this heartfelt keynote, Emmy-nominated news reporter Crystal Bui revisits the Atlanta Spa shootings to examine the systemic issues behind racial and gender-based violence. As an investigative journalist, she reflects on how media narratives shape societal understanding and the steps needed for meaningful change. Her talk not only honors those we’ve lost but also serves as a rallying cry for empathy, justice, and collaboration, reminding us of the power of remembrance in driving meaningful progress.

Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Face of Adversity

Crystal Bui candidly shares her journey of balancing professional success with personal wellness, and navigating the pressures of being a public figure. Drawing from her experiences within the AAPI community and confronting cultural stigmas around mental health, she emphasizes seeking support and building resilience. This keynote empowers audiences to prioritize well-being while pursuing success.

More To Tell: Redefining Resilience and Representation in the AAPI Narrative

Drawing from her best-selling memoir "More To Tell," Crystal Bui delivers a bold keynote reclaiming AAPI stories with honesty and compassion. She reflects on her investigations into hate crimes and her experiences confronting racism and sexism in media. Emphasizing the power of storytelling, Crystal inspires audiences to embrace their identities, take control of their narratives, and turn representation into a call for justice and equity.

Truth, Change, and Accountability: Five Years After George Floyd

On this pivotal anniversary, Crystal Bui reflects on the transformative conversations sparked by George Floyd’s death, examining shifts in policing, racial justice, and the role of diverse newsrooms. Drawing from her reporting, she highlights systemic failures and the urgent need for accountability. This keynote inspires corporations to deepen their commitments to diversity and tolerance and equips employees with tools to build inclusive, equitable communities through personal and collective action.

Crystal Bui Videos

Systematic Racism and a news reporter's memoir - interview on Newsy
Emmy Nominated Feature - Women + Guns
Investigation: Asian hate crimes

How do I book Crystal Bui to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Crystal Bui for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Crystal Bui, 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 Crystal Bui or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Crystal Bui for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Crystal Bui, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Crystal Bui are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Crystal Bui, click the Check Schedule 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 Crystal Bui speak about?

Crystal Bui is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity, Host & Emcee, Television & Film, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Gender Equality, DEI, Female Leadership, Literary, Authors, Motivational, Inspirational, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Self-Improvement, Broadcasting, News & Media, Virtual and Influential Women.

Where does Crystal Bui travel from?

Crystal Bui generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Crystal Bui?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Crystal Bui 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 Schedule 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 Crystal Bui 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 Crystal Bui 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 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.


Crystal Bui is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity, Host & Emcee and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Crystal Bui for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Crystal Bui generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Laura Ling, Lydia X. Z. Brown and Sophie Santos. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Crystal Bui for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/01/2025.

Crystal Bui Speaking Topics

  • From Immigrant Roots to Emmy Nominations: A Story of Resilience

    Crystal Bui takes audiences on an intimate journey from her childhood as the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants to her rise as an Emmy-nominated journalist and now CEO of a PR firm and working actress. Reflecting on moments of bullying, cultural isolation, and identity struggles, she shares how these experiences shaped her drive. This keynote inspires listeners to embrace their unique paths, no matter how unconventional or challenging they may seem.

  • Honoring the Voices We’ve Lost: Healing Through Awareness and Action

    In this heartfelt keynote, Emmy-nominated news reporter Crystal Bui revisits the Atlanta Spa shootings to examine the systemic issues behind racial and gender-based violence. As an investigative journalist, she reflects on how media narratives shape societal understanding and the steps needed for meaningful change. Her talk not only honors those we’ve lost but also serves as a rallying cry for empathy, justice, and collaboration, reminding us of the power of remembrance in driving meaningful progress.

  • Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Face of Adversity

    Crystal Bui candidly shares her journey of balancing professional success with personal wellness, and navigating the pressures of being a public figure. Drawing from her experiences within the AAPI community and confronting cultural stigmas around mental health, she emphasizes seeking support and building resilience. This keynote empowers audiences to prioritize well-being while pursuing success.

  • More To Tell: Redefining Resilience and Representation in the AAPI Narrative

    Drawing from her best-selling memoir "More To Tell," Crystal Bui delivers a bold keynote reclaiming AAPI stories with honesty and compassion. She reflects on her investigations into hate crimes and her experiences confronting racism and sexism in media. Emphasizing the power of storytelling, Crystal inspires audiences to embrace their identities, take control of their narratives, and turn representation into a call for justice and equity.

  • Truth, Change, and Accountability: Five Years After George Floyd

    On this pivotal anniversary, Crystal Bui reflects on the transformative conversations sparked by George Floyd’s death, examining shifts in policing, racial justice, and the role of diverse newsrooms. Drawing from her reporting, she highlights systemic failures and the urgent need for accountability. This keynote inspires corporations to deepen their commitments to diversity and tolerance and equips employees with tools to build inclusive, equitable communities through personal and collective action.

Crystal Bui Videos

Systematic Racism and a news reporter's memoir - interview on Newsy
Emmy Nominated Feature - Women + Guns
Investigation: Asian hate crimes
Crystal Bui - reporter

Crystal Bui Reviews

  • Crystal was an amazing speaker and her story and message really resonated with our Employee Resource Group (ERG). Many people were moved and inspired and we would highly recommend her for future corporate events. Crystal was also very accommodating in changing her slides and messaging based on feedback from our event team and legal team. Her presence and delivery were very professional and impactful for our internal audience.
    Sigma-Aldrich Co., LLC - Jun 06 2024

  • How do I book Crystal Bui to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Crystal Bui for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Crystal Bui, 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 Crystal Bui or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Crystal Bui for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Crystal Bui, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Crystal Bui are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Crystal Bui, click the Check Schedule 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 Crystal Bui speak about?

  • Where does Crystal Bui travel from?

    Crystal Bui generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Crystal Bui?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Crystal Bui 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 Schedule 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 Crystal Bui 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 Crystal Bui 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 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.
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