Peggielene Bartels
Keynote Speaker: Trailblazing African Governance Leader & Community Development Advocate; First Female King of Otuam; Co-Author of "King Peggy"
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Peggielene Bartels Biography
Peggielene Bartels, known internationally as King Peggy, is recognized for her leadership in African governance and community development. Bartels transitioned from her role at the Ghanaian Embassy in the United States, where she worked for nearly three decades, to become the first female king of Otuam, a Ghanaian community of approximately 7,000 people. Following the death of her uncle, Bartels was selected as his successor through traditional rituals. In Otuam, "king" is the customary title for the community's ruler, and Bartels has assumed this position, which carries the highest executive authority.
Bartels balances her responsibilities between her administrative duties at the Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and her leadership role in Otuam, dedicating one month each year to adjudicate matters in the community. She maintains daily communication with her regent and elders in Otuam, often waking at 1 a.m. to fulfill her obligations as king. Her leadership approach emphasizes service, focusing on addressing the community's needs and improving quality of life.
During her reign, Bartels has initiated significant changes in Otuam. She has raised funds and secured donors to establish a water system, reducing the burden on children who previously traveled long distances for fresh water. Bartels has supported families with school fees, introduced computers to classrooms, and facilitated the provision of the community's first ambulance and access to clean, running water. She has also reformed the management of land fees, ensuring they are deposited directly into a rural bank account for community benefit. Bartels is committed to empowering women and advocates for increased female participation in leadership roles across Africa.
Bartels co-authored the book "King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village" with Eleanor Herman. The book details her journey, the challenges she faced, and the impact of her leadership on Otuam. The story has attracted attention from the film industry, with rights acquired for a potential adaptation. Bartels has discussed her experiences on platforms such as The Colbert Report and has addressed audiences at institutions including the Library of Congress.
After retiring from the Ghanaian Embassy, Bartels established a travel agency offering guided tours of Ghana and supporting local development initiatives. Her journey from embassy secretary to community leader highlights themes of leadership, diversity and inclusion, Black heritage, and personal growth. Bartels is a keynote speaker on topics including business, motivational leadership, and community empowerment.
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Nana Amuah-Afenyi VI is Peggy Bartels' new title, but she is better known as King Peggy. This straight-talking powerhouse is the first woman in her fishing community of 7,000 people in Ghana's Central Region to be anointed a king, or "nana."
The story of her journey from American secretary to leader of 7,000 people half a world away is not only astonishing, it's uplifting, empowering and not without humor. Peggy proves that real life challenges and triumphs are often stranger than fiction, and that it is possible to effect change- even in the most inflexible and demanding of circumstances.
In changing Otuam, Peggy was herself transformed, from an ordinary secretary to the heart and hope of her community. King Peggy can speak with her co author, Eleanor Herman.
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Peggielene Bartels is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Business, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Black Heritage, Motivational, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Female Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Empowerment, Influential Women, Business Leadership, Storytelling and Executive Leadership.
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Peggielene Bartels is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Business and Inspirational. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Peggielene Bartels generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristie Kennedy, Jamira Burley and Arlan Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peggielene Bartels for an upcoming event.
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King Peggy: From Secretary to King
Nana Amuah-Afenyi VI is Peggy Bartels' new title, but she is better known as King Peggy. This straight-talking powerhouse is the first woman in her fishing community of 7,000 people in Ghana's Central Region to be anointed a king, or "nana."
The story of her journey from American secretary to leader of 7,000 people half a world away is not only astonishing, it's uplifting, empowering and not without humor. Peggy proves that real life challenges and triumphs are often stranger than fiction, and that it is possible to effect change- even in the most inflexible and demanding of circumstances.
In changing Otuam, Peggy was herself transformed, from an ordinary secretary to the heart and hope of her community. King Peggy can speak with her co author, Eleanor Herman.
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How much does it cost to book Peggielene Bartels for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Peggielene Bartels, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peggielene Bartels, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Peggielene Bartels speak about?
Peggielene Bartels is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Business, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Black Heritage, Motivational, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Female Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Empowerment, Influential Women, Business Leadership, Storytelling and Executive Leadership. -
Where does Peggielene Bartels travel from?
Peggielene Bartels generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Peggielene Bartels?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peggielene Bartels 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Peggielene Bartels 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 Peggielene Bartels 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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