I've charmed C-suite skeptics, rewired how creative departments think, and made rooms full of people laugh, take notes, and (once or twice) cry.
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300+ keynotes and workshops delivered worldwide.
From Cannes Lions to corporate boardrooms to virtual classrooms. I bring warmth, wit, and a whole lot of creative energy to every room I'm in.
What Happens When I Show Up
My sessions are personal, provocative, and practical. I tell stories that stick. I share frameworks that reframe your approach to work. And I give you tools and tips you can apply as soon as you step away.
Whether it's a room of 500 or a leadership team of 7, I read the energy, adapt to the audience, and make sure nobody leaves the same way they came in.
"Neisha is a phenomenal facilitator: thoughtful, engaging, funny, and dynamic. I entered the workshop feeling curious and unsure but left feeling energized, focused, and most importantly, hopeful."
— Alecia Page
What I Talk About
My talks and workshops live across four pillars, each grounded in 20+ experience and designed to spark both insight and action.
Creative Direction & Craft I talk about creative direction as a discipline, a lens for all work, and (honestly) a life skill.
AI & The Future of Creative Work I talk about how to use AI as a tool for better thinking, how to maintain your creative integrity and avoid creative apathy.
Culture & Connection I talk about creating with with communities, avoiding the missteps and missed connections, and building teams where people and ideas can actually flourish.
Careers & Professional Storytelling I talk about owning your story, negotiating like you mean it, navigating the unwritten rules, and building visibility that opens doors without making you cringe.
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Who I work with
I bring energy to big stages and make sure the audience leaves with something they can use Monday morning.
Conferences & Industry Events
Companies & Affinity Groups
Offsites, all-hands, and ERG sessions for companies. I help teams think differently about creativity, culture, and collaboration.
Schools & Talent Programs
I love giving the next generation of creative professionals the reality checks and blueprints to navigate what's ahead.
"Her session on building connection and community through social media wasn't just informative; it was fun! School leaders left inspired and equipped with practical strategies they could implement immediately. We had over 450 registrants. A record for our team."
— Marin Smith,
Senior Content Strategist, Grow Schools
Panels to Podcasts to Private Events: Book me for virtual and IRL engagements
StoryCorps · A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine · The Minor Detail · Right Off Track · Don't Get Me Started · Mixed Company · The Courageous Leaders Club
Let's Talk
If you're planning an event or experience and you want someone who's going to say something that actually sticks.
(Fine print: I have once or twice told a room of creatives to quit their job and move to Costa Rica. I meant it metaphorically, I promise.)
Want More Than a Talk?
For workshops and ongoing team training: → Next Level Up Creative
For emerging talent programs and career development: → Baby Food for Creatives
"This was one of the most impactful sessions. The message was simple, everything was directed at drilling it in, and it was immediately applicable."
— Marketing Academy Participant