Sophia Nelson

Sophia Nelson

Keynote Speaker: Award-winning Author & Journalist; On-Air Commentator for CNN

Sophia Nelson Biography

Sophia A. Nelson, Esq. is an award-winning American author, journalist, corporate trainer, and global women’s conference speaker. She is a frequent on-air Commentator for CNN and is an OPINION columnist for USA TODAY, a contributing editor at theGrio.com and writes freelance for The Washington Post About Us Section. She is the 2011 Best-Non Fiction AA Literary Book Award prize-winner for her debut book "Black Woman Redefined." Just a year later, she won the prestigious Bernardine Stoneham Smith Bailey Journalism award for her groundbreaking feature Essence magazine article in 2013 on the lives of mega-church Pastor’s wives.

Nelson is the award-winning author of three nonfiction books: "Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama" (2011), "The Woman Code: 20 Powerful Keys to Unlock Your Life" (2014), and "E Pluribus One: Reclaiming Our Founders’ Vision for a United America" (2017). Nelson’s second book, The Woman Code, is a global bestseller and was named in 2016 as one of the top 40 inspirational books for women of all time by Woman’s Day magazine.

Sophia is presently a frequent CNN legal analyst and political commentator. She was formerly with MSNBC and NBC News as a contributor. Sophia has appeared on every major network, media platform, and cable news platform in the world. From Canada’s The Leon Show, to the BBC, SkyNews, to Australia’s ABC News Australia.

Sophia’s work and advice are routinely endorsed and shared by top writers, journalists, celebrities, and business leaders. In 2018, Sophia was named by UK’s The Guardian Magazine, as one of the most influential women leaders in the world. Sophia counts her service as JET Magazine’s first White House Correspondent covering the historic Obama administration from 2010-2012, as her most cherished professional achievement. She also serves as a corporate coach to the senior leadership of Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and major universities. Sophia is a corporate diversity champion award winner (2012), and a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author in letters (2011). She regularly nurtures and grows her strong female base of supporters across racial, religious, and socio-economic lines with events, live streaming, social media posts, and on her popular "One America Podcast" on Apple Podcasts.

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Sophia Nelson Speaking Topics

  • Building your workplace EIQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)
  • The three Questions Every Person Should Ask and
  • Answer for a healthier work and life balance
  • Managing your emotions 101: Navigating conflict and stress in the culturally diverse workplace
  • Taking care of the care-taker in your life (you):
  • Planning for family and self-care costs financial and emotional
  • Creating healthier workplaces and spaces by putting personal self-care and wellness into practice first
  • Managing viewpoint diversity on the college campus, in the classroom, and in the workplace to create courageous conversations and team building
  • Managing DEI policy objectives, workplace wellness and viewpoint diversity in the 21st century
  • Recognizing the “intersectionality” of wellness, stress and microaggressions and how they impact the workplace
  • Engaging remote workers for better health and wellness connectivity with colleagues in the office
  • Reframe your thoughts, to positively reframe your life

Sophia Nelson Videos

Sophia A Nelson GSWG 2019 Keynote
Sizzle Reel IWD 2018: Be Bold Seattle
Sophia Nelson Speaks at Women of Walgreens

How do I book Sophia Nelson to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Sophia Nelson for a speaking engagement?

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

Sophia Nelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Black Heritage, College, Journalism, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Women, Influential Women, Business, TED, Female Leadership, Broadcasting, Political and Culture.

Where does Sophia Nelson travel from?

Sophia Nelson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Sophia Nelson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sophia Nelson 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 Sophia Nelson 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 Sophia Nelson 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.


Sophia Nelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, Black Heritage and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sophia Nelson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Sophia Nelson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angela Rye, Donna Brazile and Nia-Malika Henderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sophia Nelson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/05/2024.

Sophia Nelson Speaking Topics

    • Building your workplace EIQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)
    • The three Questions Every Person Should Ask and
    • Answer for a healthier work and life balance
    • Managing your emotions 101: Navigating conflict and stress in the culturally diverse workplace
    • Taking care of the care-taker in your life (you):
    • Planning for family and self-care costs financial and emotional
    • Creating healthier workplaces and spaces by putting personal self-care and wellness into practice first
    • Managing viewpoint diversity on the college campus, in the classroom, and in the workplace to create courageous conversations and team building
    • Managing DEI policy objectives, workplace wellness and viewpoint diversity in the 21st century
    • Recognizing the “intersectionality” of wellness, stress and microaggressions and how they impact the workplace
    • Engaging remote workers for better health and wellness connectivity with colleagues in the office
    • Reframe your thoughts, to positively reframe your life

Sophia Nelson Videos

Sophia A Nelson GSWG 2019 Keynote
Sizzle Reel IWD 2018: Be Bold Seattle
Sophia Nelson Speaks at Women of Walgreens
  • How do I book Sophia Nelson to speak at my event?

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

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

    Sophia Nelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Black Heritage, College, Journalism, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Women, Influential Women, Business, TED, Female Leadership, Broadcasting, Political and Culture.
  • Where does Sophia Nelson travel from?

    Sophia Nelson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sophia Nelson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sophia Nelson 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 Sophia Nelson 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 Sophia Nelson 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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