Bobbi I. Booker

Bobbi I. Booker

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Journalist, Host of "Spirit Soul Music" & Cultural Advocate; Driving Force Behind AP's Move to Capitalize "Black"

Bobbi I. Booker Biography

Bobbi I. Booker is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and media consultant whose work has shaped the landscape of American journalism and culture. A driving force behind the Associated Press’s adoption of capitalizing “Black” when referring to race and culture, Booker’s advocacy continues to influence standards of equity and representation across the media industry.

Born into abandonment but raised by her father and a resilient community, Booker’s journey fueled her passion for storytelling that uplifts marginalized voices. As the founder of the Spirit Soul Music genre—a transformative blend of spiritually grounded and socially conscious sound—she has carved out a new space in music, reflecting her lifelong commitment to cultural expression and empowerment.

Booker’s dynamic career spans decades in radio, print, and digital platforms, including her celebrated roles at WHYY News, WRTI, and the Black Press. A sought-after speaker and educator, she inspires audiences with powerful insights on journalism, culture, and community resilience.

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Bobbi I. Booker Speaking Topics

Embracing Forgiveness: Reclaiming Your Power

Forgiveness is often misunderstood as a weakness, but it’s one of the most powerful acts of self-liberation. In this transformative talk, Bobbi I. Booker shares her deeply personal journey of finally meeting—and eventually forgiving—her mother after years of absence. Through this intimate experience, she reveals how embracing forgiveness can break the cycle of resentment, reclaim inner peace, and open the door to healing.

Drawing from personal insight and cultural wisdom, Booker guides audiences through practical steps to release emotional burdens while honoring their own complex healing journey. Participants will leave with tools to cultivate resilience, rebuild trust, and create space for new opportunities, proving that forgiveness is not about forgetting but about freeing yourself to move forward with clarity and strength.

Writing Therapy: Healing Through the Power of Words

Writing can be more than just storytelling—it can be a lifeline for emotional healing and self-discovery. In this session, Bobbi I. Booker shares how journaling, creative writing, and reflective exercises can help process trauma, clarify thoughts, and spark personal growth. Drawing from her decades as a journalist and educator, she provides accessible techniques for using writing as a therapeutic practice. Attendees will leave with a renewed appreciation for the written word’s ability to soothe the mind, strengthen resilience, and illuminate the path forward.

The Power of Collective Support

Born into abandonment but raised by her father and a resilient community, Bobbi I. Booker understands the power of collective support in shaping personal success. This talk explores how communities—whether family, neighborhoods, or professional networks—can provide the strength needed to overcome adversity. Booker shares stories of how connection, mentorship, and cultural roots can transform struggles into stepping stones. Attendees will gain strategies for building and nurturing their own support systems while embracing the value of showing up for others.

Blowing Bubbles for Stress Relief: The Power of Mindful Play

Stress relief can be as simple as a breath and a bubble. In this uplifting talk, Bobbi I. Booker explores how the playful act of blowing bubbles becomes a powerful mindfulness practice. Combining intentional breathing with childlike joy, this technique helps calm the mind, ease tension, and spark moments of peace. Attendees will discover how embracing mindful play can transform stress management, offering a lighthearted yet effective tool for navigating life’s challenges.

Spirit Soul Music: Joy Through Music

As the founder of Spirit Soul Music, Bobbi I. Booker explores how music can be a powerful tool for social change, personal empowerment, and cultural preservation. This talk dives into the intersection of sound and spirit, demonstrating how uplifting, socially conscious music can fuel resilience and joy in challenging times. Audiences will gain insight into how music transcends entertainment, becoming a form of healing, resistance, and connection. Booker inspires participants to find their own “soundtrack for resilience” and embrace music as a force for good.

Bobbi I. Booker Videos

Bobbi Booker receives Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Lifetime Achievement Award

How do I book Bobbi I. Booker to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Bobbi I. Booker for a speaking engagement?

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

Bobbi I. Booker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Culture, Journalist, Broadcasting, News & Media, Music, Resilience, Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity and Personal Growth.

Where does Bobbi I. Booker travel from?

Bobbi I. Booker generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bobbi I. Booker?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bobbi I. Booker 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 Bobbi I. Booker 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 Bobbi I. Booker 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.


Bobbi I. Booker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Culture and Journalist. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bobbi I. Booker for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Bobbi I. Booker generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jessica Chen, Lauren Sisler and Sharon Delaney McCloud. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bobbi I. Booker for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/02/2025.

Bobbi I. Booker Speaking Topics

  • Embracing Forgiveness: Reclaiming Your Power

    Forgiveness is often misunderstood as a weakness, but it’s one of the most powerful acts of self-liberation. In this transformative talk, Bobbi I. Booker shares her deeply personal journey of finally meeting—and eventually forgiving—her mother after years of absence. Through this intimate experience, she reveals how embracing forgiveness can break the cycle of resentment, reclaim inner peace, and open the door to healing.

    Drawing from personal insight and cultural wisdom, Booker guides audiences through practical steps to release emotional burdens while honoring their own complex healing journey. Participants will leave with tools to cultivate resilience, rebuild trust, and create space for new opportunities, proving that forgiveness is not about forgetting but about freeing yourself to move forward with clarity and strength.

  • Writing Therapy: Healing Through the Power of Words

    Writing can be more than just storytelling—it can be a lifeline for emotional healing and self-discovery. In this session, Bobbi I. Booker shares how journaling, creative writing, and reflective exercises can help process trauma, clarify thoughts, and spark personal growth. Drawing from her decades as a journalist and educator, she provides accessible techniques for using writing as a therapeutic practice. Attendees will leave with a renewed appreciation for the written word’s ability to soothe the mind, strengthen resilience, and illuminate the path forward.

  • The Power of Collective Support

    Born into abandonment but raised by her father and a resilient community, Bobbi I. Booker understands the power of collective support in shaping personal success. This talk explores how communities—whether family, neighborhoods, or professional networks—can provide the strength needed to overcome adversity. Booker shares stories of how connection, mentorship, and cultural roots can transform struggles into stepping stones. Attendees will gain strategies for building and nurturing their own support systems while embracing the value of showing up for others.

  • Blowing Bubbles for Stress Relief: The Power of Mindful Play

    Stress relief can be as simple as a breath and a bubble. In this uplifting talk, Bobbi I. Booker explores how the playful act of blowing bubbles becomes a powerful mindfulness practice. Combining intentional breathing with childlike joy, this technique helps calm the mind, ease tension, and spark moments of peace. Attendees will discover how embracing mindful play can transform stress management, offering a lighthearted yet effective tool for navigating life’s challenges.

  • Spirit Soul Music: Joy Through Music

    As the founder of Spirit Soul Music, Bobbi I. Booker explores how music can be a powerful tool for social change, personal empowerment, and cultural preservation. This talk dives into the intersection of sound and spirit, demonstrating how uplifting, socially conscious music can fuel resilience and joy in challenging times. Audiences will gain insight into how music transcends entertainment, becoming a form of healing, resistance, and connection. Booker inspires participants to find their own “soundtrack for resilience” and embrace music as a force for good.

Bobbi I. Booker Videos

Bobbi Booker receives Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Lifetime Achievement Award
  • How do I book Bobbi I. Booker to speak at my event?

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

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

    Bobbi I. Booker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Culture, Journalist, Broadcasting, News & Media, Music, Resilience, Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity and Personal Growth.
  • Where does Bobbi I. Booker travel from?

    Bobbi I. Booker generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bobbi I. Booker?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bobbi I. Booker 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 Bobbi I. Booker 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 Bobbi I. Booker 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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