Thema Bryant

Thema Bryant

Keynote Speaker: Psychologist, Minister, Author & President of the American Psychological Association

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Thema Bryant Biography

Dr. Thema Bryant is a psychologist, author, professor, sacred artist, and minister who is leading the way in creating healthy relationships, healing traumas, and overcoming stress and oppression. Dr. Bryant is the author of "Homecoming," which paints a road map for dismantling fear and shame to live a free and authentic life, "The Antiracism Handbook: Practical Tools to Shift Your Mindset and Uproot Racism in Your Life and Community," and "Reclaim Yourself: The Homecoming Workbook." Expanding her work, Dr. Bryant partnered with Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop on the Audible Original "The goop Pursuit: Coming Home to Yourself," a four-part audio series taking listeners on an intimate journey of learning and unlearning. Dr. Bryant also hosts "The Homecoming Podcast," which is dedicated to helping listeners reconnect with themselves and heal from past wounds. In her newest book "Matters of the Heart", she empowers readers to connect with themselves and to others, delving into topics such as: control issues, emotional unavailability, practical activation activities, case studies, and teaching how to shift mindset and patterns around romance.

Dr. Bryant completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Duke University and her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center’s Victims of Violence Program. Upon graduating, she became the Coordinator of the Princeton University SHARE Program, which provides intervention and prevention programming to combat sexual assault, sexual harassment, and harassment based on sexual orientation. She is currently a tenured professor of psychology in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University, where she directs the Culture and Trauma Research Laboratory. Her clinical and research interests center on interpersonal trauma and the societal trauma of oppression. Most recently, she was the 2023 president of the American Psychological Association (APA), the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology with more than 150,000 members. She is a former president of the Society for the Psychology of Women and a former APA representative to the United Nations. Dr. Bryant also served on the APA Committee on International Relations in Psychology and the Committee on Women in Psychology.

Her notable accolades include a 2013 APA award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest. In 2016, the Institute of Violence, Abuse, and Trauma presented her with their media award for the film "Psychology of Human Trafficking," and in 2018, she received their Donald Fridley Memorial Award for excellence in mentoring in trauma. The California Psychological Association recognized her for Distinguished Scientific Achievement in Psychology in 2015. She is the editor of the APA text "Multicultural Feminist Therapy: Helping Adolescent Girls of Color to Thrive" and is a foundational scholar on the topic of the trauma of racism. In 2022, the International Division of the APA honored her for her International Contributions to the Study of Gender and Women, recognizing her work in Africa and the Diaspora. Dr. Bryant is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and leads the mental health ministry at First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles. Most recently in 2023, she received the Silverman Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Justice in Psychology.

Dr. Bryant has raised public awareness regarding mental health by extending the reach of psychology beyond the academy and private therapy office through community programming and media engagement, including but not limited to Headline News, National Public Radio, CBS, the Washington Post, the LA Times, and CNN.

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Thema Bryant Speaking Topics

Women’s issues

Motivation and empowerment

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Thema Bryant is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Education, Motivational, Psychology, Social Sciences, Authors, Mental Health and Black Heritage.

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Thema Bryant generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Thema Bryant is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth and Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thema Bryant for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Thema Bryant generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Janet Taylor, Montel Williams and Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thema Bryant for an upcoming event.

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Thema Bryant Speaking Topics

  • Women’s issues

  • Motivation and empowerment

  • How do I book Thema Bryant to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Thema Bryant 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 Thema Bryant, 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 Thema Bryant or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Thema Bryant for a speaking engagement?

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

    Thema Bryant is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Education, Motivational, Psychology, Social Sciences, Authors, Mental Health and Black Heritage.

  • Where does Thema Bryant travel from?

    Thema Bryant generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Thema Bryant?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thema Bryant 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 Thema Bryant 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 Thema Bryant 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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