Mia Birdsong

Mia Birdsong

Keynote Speaker: Executive Director of Next River & Author, "How We Show Up"

Mia Birdsong Biography

Mia Birdsong is a pathfinder, writer, and facilitator who steadily engages the leadership and wisdom of people experiencing injustice to chart new visions of American life. The founding Executive Director of Next River, an institute for practicing the future, Birdsong moves conversations, culture, and resources to nourish people and communities toward a liberated future.

In "How We Show Up," her book about how we make family and community, Birdsong charts swaths of community life and points toward the promise of a collective vitality. In “More Than Enough,” her podcast miniseries from The Nation, she expands the guaranteed income movement by tapping into the voices and visions of low-income people.

She is the former Co-Director of Family Story and Vice President of the Family Independence Initiative, where she leveraged the power of data and stories to illuminate and accelerate the initiative low-income families take to improve their lives. Birdsong's writing, interviews, and public conversations, such as her TED talk “The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn’t True,” draw targeted attention to the stories of people who are finding their way despite myriad barriers.

Birdsong is a Senior Fellow of the Economic Security Project and a Future Good Fellow at Institute For the Future. She was an inaugural Ascend Fellow of The Aspen Institute, and a New American California Fellow.

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Mia Birdsong Videos

Mia Birdsong - 2023 Building Futures Affordable Housing Symposium
Mia Birdsong - On Reclaiming Community
The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn't True | Mia Birdsong | TED Talks

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How much does it cost to book Mia Birdsong for a speaking engagement?

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

Mia Birdsong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Female Leadership, Family & Parenting, Personal Growth, Health, Women's Health, World Affairs, Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, Black Heritage, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women, Business, Design, Thought Leadership, Manufacturing and TED.

Where does Mia Birdsong travel from?

Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong 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?

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Mia Birdsong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Female Leadership and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mia Birdsong for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Mia Birdsong 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 Liz Dozier, Renee Montgomery and Dominique Dawes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mia Birdsong for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/11/2024.

Mia Birdsong Videos

Mia Birdsong - 2023 Building Futures Affordable Housing Symposium
Mia Birdsong - On Reclaiming Community
The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn't True | Mia Birdsong | TED Talks
How We Show Up: Book Talk with Mia Birdsong

Mia Birdsong Reviews

  • I had a great experience working with All American for the event. They were able to communicate clearly and in a timely manner, especially working as the middle person for Goodwill and Mia Birdsong. Without them, the event wouldn't have been as successful!
    Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont - Feb 23 2021

  • I had a great experience with all parties involved. The coordinators of the event were helpful and friendly. Mia was inspiring and I heard so many wonderful reviews from our guests at the event.
    Wright State University - Oct 12 2016

  • How do I book Mia Birdsong to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Mia Birdsong travel from?

    Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong 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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