Lola Akinmade Åkerström
Keynote Speaker: International Author of " Due North: A Collection of Travel Observations, Reflections, And Snapshots Across Colors" & Award-Winning Travel Photographer
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Lola Akinmade Åkerström Biography
International bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning travel photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström has photographed and dispatched from 70+ countries for various publications. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, Travel + Leisure, Slate, Travel Channel, Adventure.com Magazine, AFAR, Lonely Planet, and many more.
She has collaborated with high profile commercial brands from Mercedes-Benz and Dove to Intrepid Travel and National Geographic Channel. She is a Hasselblad Heroine.
Her book, "Due North", received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Travel Book, and she is also the author of international bestselling "LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well" available in 18 foreign language editions. Her latest internationally-acclaimed novel, "In Every Mirror She's Black", was a Good Morning America (GMA) Buzz Pick, Amazon & Apple Editor's Pick, The Independent UK "Best Thought-provoking Story", was shortlisted for the Bad Form Review Book of the Year, and published as a lead hardcover around the world through 4 publishers (including German, 2023). Film/TV rights are represented by UTA.
In 2018, she was recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in media and as a mentor, she runs her own online academy, Geotraveler Media Academy, which is dedicated to visual storytelling and helping the next generation of travel storytellers put the heart back into the craft.
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Lola Akinmade Åkerström Speaking Topics
Society loves to put us all in neat cultural boxes that often don't overlap seamlessly. When they do overlap, it sometimes feels like two continental plates colliding and seething. The idea I want to spread through my talk is for our creative lives to be metaphorical representations of the rhetorical question • "Why not?".
When society tries to stuff us into specific boxes and tell us we can't play in certain sandboxes creatively, this should be the question we subconsciously demand an answer to, while living passionate lives that don't actually wait for the answer.
This inspirational keynote will provide key takeaways when we consciously and subconsciously ask "why not?" through our words and actions.
So, the word “extraordinary”, how do we define it? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines extraordinary as "going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary." The Oxford Dictionary defines extraordinary as "very unusual or remarkable". The usual, The regular, The customary, are all that society has collectively placed value on physically and culturally.
"The messages we get as women in society is that we are not extraordinary"• Yomi Abiola
The work we do is ordinary, and sometimes unnamed. The contributions we make are undervalued. We strive to be seen and represented in areas that are traditionally eclipsed by men.
This inspirational keynote presentation, filled with personal anecdotes, visuals and imagery spanning my career as a travel photographer, is broken down into three steps • Discovery, Amplification, and Maturity • and I summarize how these three areas of reflection can help you along that journey to finding your own extraordinary voice.
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How much does it cost to book Lola Akinmade Åkerström for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lola Akinmade Åkerström, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lola Akinmade Åkerström are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lola Akinmade Åkerström, 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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström speak about?
Lola Akinmade Åkerström is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Adventure, Animals & Wildlife, Art & Design and Photography.
Where does Lola Akinmade Åkerström travel from?
Lola Akinmade Åkerström generally travels from Stockholm, Sweden and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Lola Akinmade Åkerström?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lola Akinmade Åkerström 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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström 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.
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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.
Lola Akinmade Åkerström is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth and Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lola Akinmade Åkerström for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Lola Akinmade Åkerström generally travels from Stockholm, Sweden and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Tererai Trent, Erin Brockovich and Sucheta Rawal. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lola Akinmade Åkerström for an upcoming event.
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Lola Akinmade Åkerström Speaking Topics
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The power of asking “Why not?”
Society loves to put us all in neat cultural boxes that often don't overlap seamlessly. When they do overlap, it sometimes feels like two continental plates colliding and seething. The idea I want to spread through my talk is for our creative lives to be metaphorical representations of the rhetorical question • "Why not?".
When society tries to stuff us into specific boxes and tell us we can't play in certain sandboxes creatively, this should be the question we subconsciously demand an answer to, while living passionate lives that don't actually wait for the answer.
This inspirational keynote will provide key takeaways when we consciously and subconsciously ask "why not?" through our words and actions.
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Finding Your Extraordinary Voice
So, the word “extraordinary”, how do we define it? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines extraordinary as "going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary." The Oxford Dictionary defines extraordinary as "very unusual or remarkable". The usual, The regular, The customary, are all that society has collectively placed value on physically and culturally.
"The messages we get as women in society is that we are not extraordinary"• Yomi Abiola
The work we do is ordinary, and sometimes unnamed. The contributions we make are undervalued. We strive to be seen and represented in areas that are traditionally eclipsed by men.
This inspirational keynote presentation, filled with personal anecdotes, visuals and imagery spanning my career as a travel photographer, is broken down into three steps • Discovery, Amplification, and Maturity • and I summarize how these three areas of reflection can help you along that journey to finding your own extraordinary voice.
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How do I book Lola Akinmade Åkerström to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lola Akinmade Åkerström 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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström, 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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lola Akinmade Åkerström for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lola Akinmade Åkerström, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lola Akinmade Åkerström are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lola Akinmade Åkerström, 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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström speak about?
Lola Akinmade Åkerström is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Adventure, Animals & Wildlife, Art & Design and Photography. -
Where does Lola Akinmade Åkerström travel from?
Lola Akinmade Åkerström generally travels from Stockholm, Sweden and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lola Akinmade Åkerström?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lola Akinmade Åkerström 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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström 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 Lola Akinmade Åkerström 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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