Cole Williams
Keynote Speaker: Recording Artist, Radio Host & Documentary Producer; Social Activist & Founder of The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team
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Cole Williams Biography
Cole Williams is a dynamic leader, artist, and advocate specializing in music, media, and community-driven initiatives. As the founder of The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team, she spearheads strategic efforts to support marginalized communities.
A respected voice in broadcasting, Williams serves as a host on WWOZ 90.7 FM and has produced impactful projects such as the documentaries "Irma’s Story" and "Up Close: Tank and The Bangas." Through House The Houseless: Music & Action, she merges advocacy with artistry, using music as a catalyst for change.
A sought-after speaker and consultant, Williams has led discussions on leadership, culture, and social impact at institutions and organizations including Tulane University, Dillard University, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Music Policy Forum, WBOK, and Greater New Orleans Foundation. She has also contributed her expertise to industry events like NOLA Musicon and the Big Easy Cruise. Her work bridges entertainment and advocacy, positioning her as a thought leader at the intersection of music, media, and social responsibility.
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Cole Williams Speaking Topics
Music has the power to inspire change, build community, and drive social movements. In this talk, Cole Williams explores how artists can leverage their platforms for advocacy, sharing insights from her work with House The Houseless: Music & Action and The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team. She discusses how musicians and creatives can engage with policy, grassroots organizing, and storytelling to create meaningful impact. Attendees will learn how to balance artistic integrity with activism, develop strategic partnerships, and use music as a tool for awareness and change.
Effective leadership in social impact work requires vision, resilience, and adaptability. Drawing from her experience founding The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team and collaborating with organizations like Greater New Orleans Foundation and WBOK, Cole Williams breaks down the principles of sustainable leadership. She explores how to cultivate long-term impact, build trust with communities, and navigate challenges in advocacy and nonprofit work. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for developing purpose-driven projects that create lasting change while avoiding burnout and mission drift.
Media and storytelling play a critical role in shaping narratives, preserving culture, and uplifting underrepresented communities. As a producer, host, and cultural curator, Cole Williams shares how platforms like WWOZ, Irma’s Story, and Up Close: Tank and The Bangas highlight important stories and voices. She discusses the responsibility of media professionals in amplifying diverse perspectives, fostering community engagement, and ensuring authenticity in storytelling. Attendees will gain insight into how to craft compelling narratives, build meaningful media projects, and use storytelling as a vehicle for education, advocacy, and empowerment.
Investing in young people through service, storytelling, and songwriting cultivates the next generation of changemakers. Drawing from her work with organizations like Community Works of Louisiana, Arise Academy, and The Action Center, and her personal initiative Cole’s Kids, Cole Williams explores how mentorship, creative expression, and hands-on activism empower youth to lead. She shares strategies for engaging young people in community organizing, using music and storytelling as tools for self-expression, and fostering leadership skills that drive real impact. Attendees will gain practical methods for creating youth-centered programs that inspire civic engagement, build confidence, and equip young leaders with the tools to shape their communities through service and creativity.
Cole Williams Videos
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How much does it cost to book Cole Williams for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cole Williams, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cole Williams are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cole Williams, 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 Cole Williams speak about?
Cole Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Social Activism, Black Heritage, Storytelling, Culture, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Youth, Television & Film and Belonging.
Where does Cole Williams travel from?
Cole Williams generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Cole Williams?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cole Williams 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 Cole Williams 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 Cole Williams 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.
Cole Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Social Activism and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cole Williams for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Cole Williams generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Liz Dozier, Abby Dobson and STORRY. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cole Williams for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Cole Williams Speaking Topics
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The Power of Music in Advocacy: Creating Impact Through Art
Music has the power to inspire change, build community, and drive social movements. In this talk, Cole Williams explores how artists can leverage their platforms for advocacy, sharing insights from her work with House The Houseless: Music & Action and The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team. She discusses how musicians and creatives can engage with policy, grassroots organizing, and storytelling to create meaningful impact. Attendees will learn how to balance artistic integrity with activism, develop strategic partnerships, and use music as a tool for awareness and change.
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Leadership & Legacy: Building Sustainable Community Initiatives
Effective leadership in social impact work requires vision, resilience, and adaptability. Drawing from her experience founding The Greater New Orleans Citizens Relief Team and collaborating with organizations like Greater New Orleans Foundation and WBOK, Cole Williams breaks down the principles of sustainable leadership. She explores how to cultivate long-term impact, build trust with communities, and navigate challenges in advocacy and nonprofit work. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for developing purpose-driven projects that create lasting change while avoiding burnout and mission drift.
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Amplifying Voices: Media, Storytelling & Cultural Preservation
Media and storytelling play a critical role in shaping narratives, preserving culture, and uplifting underrepresented communities. As a producer, host, and cultural curator, Cole Williams shares how platforms like WWOZ, Irma’s Story, and Up Close: Tank and The Bangas highlight important stories and voices. She discusses the responsibility of media professionals in amplifying diverse perspectives, fostering community engagement, and ensuring authenticity in storytelling. Attendees will gain insight into how to craft compelling narratives, build meaningful media projects, and use storytelling as a vehicle for education, advocacy, and empowerment.
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Empowering Youth Through Service: Community Organizing & Storytelling
Investing in young people through service, storytelling, and songwriting cultivates the next generation of changemakers. Drawing from her work with organizations like Community Works of Louisiana, Arise Academy, and The Action Center, and her personal initiative Cole’s Kids, Cole Williams explores how mentorship, creative expression, and hands-on activism empower youth to lead. She shares strategies for engaging young people in community organizing, using music and storytelling as tools for self-expression, and fostering leadership skills that drive real impact. Attendees will gain practical methods for creating youth-centered programs that inspire civic engagement, build confidence, and equip young leaders with the tools to shape their communities through service and creativity.
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How do I book Cole Williams to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cole Williams 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 Cole Williams, 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 Cole Williams or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Cole Williams for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cole Williams, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cole Williams are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cole Williams, 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 Cole Williams speak about?
Cole Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Social Activism, Black Heritage, Storytelling, Culture, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Youth, Television & Film and Belonging. -
Where does Cole Williams travel from?
Cole Williams generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Cole Williams?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cole Williams 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 Cole Williams 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 Cole Williams 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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