Melinda Briana Epler

Melinda Briana Epler

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Change Catalyst (now Empovia); Thought Leader on Diversity and Inclusion in Tech

Melinda Briana Epler Biography

Melinda Briana Epler is an author, TED speaker, and leader with 25 years of experience elevating brands and developing inclusive innovation strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs.

As CEO of Empovia, Melinda works with her clients and partners to solve diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability together. Using her background in storytelling, behavioral science, and large-scale culture change, she is a strategic advisor for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and activists around the world. She also co-founded Tech Inclusion, a series of global solutions-focused conferences where she partnered with over 450 tech companies and community organizations and hosted over 50 solutions-focused diversity and inclusion events. Previously, Melinda was a Marketing and Culture Executive and award-winning documentary filmmaker.

Melinda is a TED speaker who speaks, coaches, and writes about diversity and inclusion, allyship, empathy, and entrepreneurship. She is the author of How to Be an Ally (McGraw-Hill) and hosts the popular "Leading With Empathy & Allyship" podcast. She has spoken on hundreds of stages worldwide, including SXSW, Grace Hopper, Wisdom 2.0, the World Bank, White House, Clinton Foundation, Black Enterprise, Google, Indeed, Capital One, UC Berkeley, and McKinsey

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Melinda Briana Epler Videos

Leading with Empathy & Allyship with Melinda Briana Epler
Nidhi Kalra with Melinda Briana Epler | Fireside Chat | Tech Inclusion
Suzanne Barakat and Melinda Briana Epler | Fireside Chat | Tech ...

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What topics does Melinda Briana Epler speak about?

Melinda Briana Epler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Social Activism, Social Justice, Ethics & Integrity, Innovation, Human Resources, DEI, Climate Change, Finance, Workshop and Storytelling.

Where does Melinda Briana Epler travel from?

Melinda Briana Epler generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Melinda Briana Epler?

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Melinda Briana Epler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melinda Briana Epler for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Melinda Briana Epler generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tiffany Yu, Aubrey Blanche and Lydia X. Z. Brown. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melinda Briana Epler for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/11/2024.

Melinda Briana Epler Videos

Leading with Empathy & Allyship with Melinda Briana Epler
Nidhi Kalra with Melinda Briana Epler | Fireside Chat | Tech Inclusion
Suzanne Barakat and Melinda Briana Epler | Fireside Chat | Tech ...
3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace | Melinda Epler

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  • How do I book Melinda Briana Epler to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melinda Briana Epler 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 Melinda Briana Epler, 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 Melinda Briana Epler or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Melinda Briana Epler for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Melinda Briana Epler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melinda Briana Epler are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melinda Briana Epler, 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 Melinda Briana Epler speak about?

    Melinda Briana Epler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Social Activism, Social Justice, Ethics & Integrity, Innovation, Human Resources, DEI, Climate Change, Finance, Workshop and Storytelling.
  • Where does Melinda Briana Epler travel from?

    Melinda Briana Epler generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Melinda Briana Epler?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melinda Briana Epler 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 Melinda Briana Epler 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 Melinda Briana Epler 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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