Bofta Yimam

Bofta Yimam

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Corporate Trainer & News Correspondent

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Bofta Yimam Biography

Bofta Yimam is an Emmy® & Edward R. Murrow Award-Winning Journalist, DC-based National TV Correspondent, International Speaker, Executive Coach & Digital Course Creator. She was recently honored with the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry International Leadership Award and the Black Business Review’s Top 40 Under 40 Professionals. From London to Washington, D.C., Bofta has captured global crowds with her dynamic style and presence.

For more than a decade, Bofta has reported and anchored live on the morning and evening news for TV affiliates around the country, including CBS and ABC. Most recently, she reported on the impeachment inquiry from Capitol Hill as well as the White House.

She is the first Ethiopian-American newscaster to receive an Emmy® and has been honored for her work nearly every year in her career. In 2013, she won a Midsouth Regional Emmy® for excellence in “Continuing Coverage.” A year later, she received the Pennsylvania AP Broadcasters Association award for Outstanding Investigative Report.

As a seasoned speaker, executive coach and corporate trainer, Bofta mixes high energy storytelling and insightful content that will motivate your audience into action. From teenage depression to an award-winning broadcasting career to building a successful business from scratch, Bofta now works to inspire others that anything is possible. Bofta firmly believes that adversity has its advantages and there’s incredible power in owning your story -- that's what her clients learn to embrace, too.

From commanding executive presence to implementing savvy storytelling techniques to help your leadership team standout from the crowd, Bofta's value-packed corporate trainings will leave your team with memorable and powerful action steps to reach your goals.

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Bofta Yimam Speaking Topics

Speaking Topics

  • Inspirational
  • Health and Wellness
  • Journalism
  • Empowerment
  • Networking

Bofta Yimam Videos

Professional Speaker Bofta Yimam: Highlight Reel 2020
Bofta Yimam Emmy Award Acceptance Speech 2013

How do I book Bofta Yimam to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Bofta Yimam for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Bofta Yimam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bofta Yimam, 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 Bofta Yimam speak about?

Bofta Yimam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Motivational, Health & Wellness, Journalist and Broadcasting.

Where does Bofta Yimam travel from?

Bofta Yimam generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bofta Yimam?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bofta Yimam 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 Bofta Yimam 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 Bofta Yimam 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.


Bofta Yimam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Motivational and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bofta Yimam for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bofta Yimam generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tammy Leitner, Deborah Norville and Laurie Dhue. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bofta Yimam for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Bofta Yimam Speaking Topics

  • Speaking Topics

    • Inspirational
    • Health and Wellness
    • Journalism
    • Empowerment
    • Networking

Bofta Yimam Videos

Professional Speaker Bofta Yimam: Highlight Reel 2020
Bofta Yimam Emmy Award Acceptance Speech 2013
  • How do I book Bofta Yimam to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Bofta Yimam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bofta Yimam, 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 Bofta Yimam speak about?

    Bofta Yimam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Motivational, Health & Wellness, Journalist and Broadcasting.
  • Where does Bofta Yimam travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bofta Yimam 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 Bofta Yimam 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 Bofta Yimam 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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