Speaking
Bringing Authenticity to the Stage
Tapping into our collective humanity through courageous storytelling.
“I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.”
― Audre Lorde
I was a 20-something youth activist when I gave my first major speech in front of a large audience. With my trembling voice, in front of a discerning crowd of a thousand adults, I delivered my first-ever keynote about what it means to live in alignment with our values with courage and integrity. Ever since, I’ve been a passionate public speaker, delivering urgent and thought-provoking messages to inspire change across the globe. I believe in the power of vulnerability, authentic story telling, and speaking truth—these values have guided me to becoming a highly sought-after and top rated speaker for any occasion and audience.
Popular Keynotes
The Wake Up: Building a Truly Sustainable and Transformative DEI/Social Justice Movement
How We Move Together: Cultivating Real Solidarity Beyond Performative Allyship
Healing and Freedom Now: A Love Letter to Change Agents Everywhere
TOPICS I SPEAK ABOUT
Interracial/Inter-community Solidarity Building
Racial Trauma and Healing
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Principles
Mental Health and Building a Culture of Self- and Collective-Care
Asian American Activism and Identity
LGBTQIA+ Identity and Allyship
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS SAMPLE LIST (2023)
2024 San Diego Equity in Action Conference (upcoming)
2023 Accelerate Her Future Fireside Chat (upcoming)
2023 SHRM NorCal Conference (upcoming)
2023 Partners in Diversity NW Equity Summit Keynote
2023 MSNBC National Day of Racial Healing Live Townhall Panelist
2023 Monterey County Office of Education Equity Conference Closing Keynote
2023 YMCA Multicultural Experience Keynote
2023 Women Donors Network Special Bookclub Series
2023 VMWare DEI Leadership Summit Keynote
2023 Capgemini Pride Featured Speaker
2023 Manchester Public Schools Keynote
2023 L’oreal Texture of Change Special Guest
2023 San Francisco Human Rights Commission Fireside Chat
2023 Synchrony Global Diversity Experience Mainstage Keynote
2023 UC Berkeley School of Information Guest Speaker
2023 Upwork Read Up Fireside Chat
2023 American Booksellers Association Winter Institute Keynote
2023 San Diego County of Education Equity Conference Featured Speaker
2023 International School Services Fireside Chat
2023 Ulta Beauty Podcast Special Guest
2022 Sample List
2022 Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Opening Keynote
2022 Kaiser Permanente BRG Summit Keynote & Panel
2022 Culture Summit Closing Keynote
2022 National Multicultural Women’s Conference Opening Keynote
2022 UC Berkeley Chancellor’s DEI Committee Guest Speaker
2022 Los Angeles County Women in Leadership Conference Closing Keynote
2022 San Diego Festival of Books
2022 Out & Equal Workplace Summit
2022 Red Ventures Fireside Chat
2022 Instacart Fireside Chat
2022 All Raise VC Summit Fireside Chat
2022 IDEO Fireside Chat
2022 Bain & Company Fireside Chat
2022 Asian American Bar Association Keynote
2022 Antiracist Book Festival
2022 UC Berkeley Empowering Women of Color Conference
2022 Haas Business School Women in Leadership Conference
2022 Pixar x Gold House Salon with Domee Shi
2022 SXSW
2021 Sample List
2021 YMCA Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience Opening Keynote
2021 The Wake Up Book Talk at Bridgespan
2021 LinkedIn “In The Arena” Podcast
2021 Commonwealth Club The Wake Up Book Launch
2021 Microsoft Senior Leadership Forum Keynote and Fireside Chat
2021 Culture Summit Opening Keynote
2021 Lesbians Who Tech, Mainstage Keynote
2021 Boston Globe Virtual Event: Brave Dialogues, Presented with the Conference for Women
2021 The Commonwealth Club Virtual Program: Addressing Anti-Asian Violence
2021 Asians @ Amazon AAPI Heritage Month Fireside Chat
2021 Boston Consulting Group AAPI Heritage Month Fireside Chat
2021 Asian Pacific Fund API Summit Closing Fireside Chat
2020 and Prior Sample List
2020 Google Conference for Women: How to Lead Inclusively in Volatile Times
2020 Twitter Business Resource Group Summit: Coalition Building & Intersectionality
2020 Stanford Women in Management Fireside Chat
2020 DEI Tech Conference
2020 Twitter Asian BRG Fireside Chat
2020 Texas Conference for Women: How to Lead Inclusively in Volatile Times
2020 Asians in Tech for Black Lives Matter by Ellen Pao and Michelle Kim
2020 How to Talk to Your Asian Family about Anti-Black Racism with Kim Tran, PhD
2020 DEI Roundtable Discussion: Centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion During COVID-19
2020 UpWork: Conscious Inclusion During Coronavirus
2020 Culture Amp Culture First Podcast: Talking About Politics and Race in the Workplace
2020 Child Life Virtual Conference Keynote: Identity, Power, and Privilege
YWCA Podcast Interview with CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo: Stand Against Racism
2019 Culture First Conference: #nofilter Diversity & Inclusion: How to see through the hype & move towards authenticity
Workday VIBE week Keynote and Executive Panel: Inclusion begins with “I”
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Alumni Conference: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace
2018 Grace Hopper Celebration: It’s Time to Step Up: Amplify. Empower. Innovate. Featured Speaker and Panelist with Professor Anita Hill
Tech Inclusion San Francisco Panelist: Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Determination: Stories of Women of Color Entrepreneurs
Diversity & Inclusion Keynote at Principal Scientists' Summit @ Adobe
"Managing Inclusively: Leading Your Team Through Volatile Times" Talk @ Marketing Nation Summit by Marketo
"Beyond Hashtags and Facebook Filters: Redefining Allyship" Talk @ Women in Leadership Conference by Haas School of Business
"Leadership in 2018: How Managers Can Lead Inclusively" Keynote @ Culture Summit
Navigating the Business Impacts of Social Movements: "Unpacking #MeToo" Panel @ AT&T Headquarters
"Getting Real About Diversity & Inclusion" Opening Keynote at PCMA REBOOT Conference
"Overcoming Our Fears" Interactive Keynote @ Backbone Conference
Empowering Women in Tech Meetup Keynote @ TrueAccord
Ontraport Interview with Ontraport CEO, Landon Ray
KOFY TV "Every Day Conversation About Race" Interview
UC Berkeley Lavender Graduation Commencement Speech 2011, 2017
UC Berkeley Women’s leadership institute Panel
Amnesty international's Annual General Assembly
CORO Social Enterprise Project Pitch Night
500 Startups Lunch & Learn
SF Oasis for Girls
GSA Network YES Conference Panel Talk
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Lifting Words from a Real Audience <3
“Exactly the kind of session I came here to hear!! Thank you for your hard work, thoughtfulness, and honesty! This was wonderful.” - Meredithe G.
“Amazing session.... thanks for connecting vulnerability with accountability to drive change!” - Miriam L.
“This woman in preaching!!!” - Deborah M.
“Thank you for giving us a tangible, everyday suggestion for how to be an ally. Donations and social media only go so far. This is real.” - Caitlin D.
“This woman is full of wisdom, brave and powerful.” - Lupe L.
“Paradigm just shifted” - Cate P.
“The resonance with your words in beyond incredible” - Amy R.
“You are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for sharing your personal experiences, and equipping us with 3 critical questions to ask ourselves! Best talk and advice I have ever seen/heard on these critical topics.” - Charlotte N.
