Madison Butler

Madison Butler

Keynote Speaker: DEI Truth Teller, HR Change Maker, Builder of Inclusive Cultures & Startup Enthusiast

Madison Butler Biography

Madison Butler is an unapologetic advocate for authenticity, vulnerability, and creating workplaces where people feel safe to show up as their true selves. A New Englander turned Austinite since 2017, Butler is passionate about helping organizations embrace the power of human connection and psychological safety as the cornerstones of a thriving culture. As the founder of Blue Haired Unicorn, she focuses on designing spaces and crafting scalable strategies with this intention in mind.

Known for building bold, ethical, and authentic brands through storytelling, tough empathy, and data, she facilitates conversations that many shy away from—conversations about mental health, trauma, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable at work. Butler believes that embracing humanity in leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have; it's a business tenet. Humanity is the key to building resilient teams and sustainable organizations that empower people to show up fully.

Butler partners with companies to break free from outdated norms and build environments rooted in trust, transparency, and authenticity. Her mission is to help individuals and teams unlock their potential by creating spaces where they can live, work, and exist out loud.

Her work and thought leadership have been featured in prominent outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, and many others. She has been recognized by Linkedin as a top Black voice to follow and also as Austin’s rising star by DivInc in 2021. Her first book, “Let Them See You: Empowering Change Through Authenticity,” will be released in Summer 2025, offering a powerful guide to fostering change and creating space for people to show up fully.

As a start-up enthusiast, Butler thrives on building intentional cultures from the ground up. She is committed to redefining what it means to be “human at work,” challenging the status quo and empowering leaders to lead with compassion, authenticity, and truth.

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Madison Butler Speaking Topics

Authentic Leadership: Vulnerability First

Leaders are often expected to project confidence and certainty, but in today’s workplace, authenticity has become the defining characteristic of impactful leadership. Vulnerability is no longer a liability—it’s a strength that fosters trust, deepens relationships, and drives real connection.

Yet, many leaders hesitate to embrace vulnerability, fearing it may make them seem weak. The truth? Your authenticity is your strength. Being open and authentic makes you human, and will allow your teams to feel human too. If you want teams who feel safe, we must be willing to put down your own walls first. This keynote will provide the insights and tools leaders need to make vulnerability and safety a cornerstone of their leadership style. By honoring their own humanity, leaders will empower themselves and their teams to tackle challenges with trust, safety and humanity.

Leave this session inspired to lead from the heart and embrace the power of who you really are, not who you think you have to be.

Key Learnings:

  • Understand why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership and long-term success.
  • Learn techniques to foster trust, openness, and accountability within teams.
  • Discover how to balance vulnerability with confidence to build stronger, more engaged teams.
  • Gain strategies to model authenticity and create a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

The Future of Work: Designing Your Organization for Scale

In today’s fast-moving world, organizations often chase short-term wins at the expense of long-term success. But building for longevity requires a different mindset—one that prioritizes people, purpose, and adaptability. Happy people stay with our organizations, and happy requires safety.

When leaders embrace human-centered design, they create environments that are not only sustainable but also empowering. By focusing on the well-being and growth of individuals, organizations can foster safety, resilience, drive innovation, and achieve meaningful, lasting impact.

To design our organizations for longevity, we must design for humans, not resumes. People are people, and the future of work requires us to prioritize people over all else.

This conversation arms leaders with actionable strategies to align human needs with organizational goals, creating systems that endure and evolve in an ever-changing landscape and dive into how to connect with our teams as humans, and not just peers or managers.

Leave inspired to design for longevity and lead with purpose, empathy, and a vision for the future.

Key Learnings:

  • Understand the principles of human-centered design and their role in fostering sustainable success.
  • Discover how to integrate empathy and purpose into leadership practices to drive long-term impact.
  • Learn how to build adaptable teams that thrive amid change and uncertainty.
  • Explore strategies to balance performance and well-being for greater organizational longevity.

Build For You: Authentic Personal Branding

Your network is your net worth, but your personal brand is your asset. Everyone wants to build a brand, but too often they want a brand that leans to trends and algorithms, instead of one that leans inward. You have to be your biggest fan, your brand has to be a brand you would want to consume. True success lies in building a brand that reflects who you genuinely are, not just who you think the world wants you to be.

Authentic personal branding is about aligning your values, strengths, and vision to create a powerful and memorable message. You have to paint a picture that looks like the person you see in the mirror. You are your superpower. Everyone can make recyclable content, but no one can tell your story. This keynote will guide you through the process of building a brand that empowers you, helps you find your voice, and honors your individuality You will walk away empowered to show up as exactly who you are and ready to share it with the world around us.

Key Learnings:

  • Discover the core elements of authentic personal branding and why it matters in today’s world.
  • Learn how to identify and communicate your unique strengths, values, and vision effectively.
  • Gain tools to create a personal brand that feels aligned, purposeful, and impactful.
  • Explore strategies to maintain authenticity while growing your influence and visibility.

Coloring Outside of the Lines: Living Your Life for You

This talk will focus on the process and liberation in breaking away from societal expectations. It is easy to feel trapped when society creates a mold for you to stay within, but life is beautiful when you determine what it looks like. Madison Butler is a fierce advocate for being human at work, and this talk centers on just that- being human without expectations of those around us but being you for you.

Anti-Racism and Allyship: A Guide

Anti-Racism and allyship have become corporate America’s favorite buzzwords. How can we ensure that our actions represent our adjectives? Anti-racism and allyship both center around action rather than performance. We will explore how to create actionable change as any ally/accomplice and what it means to truly be anti-racist.

Madison Butler Videos

Building psychological safety at scale | with Madison Butler
Diversity & Inclusivity | Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Madison Butler

How do I book Madison Butler to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Madison Butler for a speaking engagement?

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

Madison Butler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Future of Work, Futurism, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Ethics & Integrity, LGBTQ, Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Social Activism, Culture, Consulting, Gender Equality, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Corporate Culture, Belonging, Marketing, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Communication, Business Leadership and Social Justice.

Where does Madison Butler travel from?

Madison Butler generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Madison Butler?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Madison Butler 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 Madison Butler 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 Madison Butler 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.


Madison Butler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Future of Work, Futurism and DEI. The estimated speaking fee range to book Madison Butler for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Madison Butler generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Israel Greene, Kylar Broadus and Katrina Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Madison Butler for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/02/2025.

Madison Butler Speaking Topics

  • Authentic Leadership: Vulnerability First

    Leaders are often expected to project confidence and certainty, but in today’s workplace, authenticity has become the defining characteristic of impactful leadership. Vulnerability is no longer a liability—it’s a strength that fosters trust, deepens relationships, and drives real connection.

    Yet, many leaders hesitate to embrace vulnerability, fearing it may make them seem weak. The truth? Your authenticity is your strength. Being open and authentic makes you human, and will allow your teams to feel human too. If you want teams who feel safe, we must be willing to put down your own walls first. This keynote will provide the insights and tools leaders need to make vulnerability and safety a cornerstone of their leadership style. By honoring their own humanity, leaders will empower themselves and their teams to tackle challenges with trust, safety and humanity.

    Leave this session inspired to lead from the heart and embrace the power of who you really are, not who you think you have to be.

    Key Learnings:

    • Understand why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership and long-term success.
    • Learn techniques to foster trust, openness, and accountability within teams.
    • Discover how to balance vulnerability with confidence to build stronger, more engaged teams.
    • Gain strategies to model authenticity and create a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

  • The Future of Work: Designing Your Organization for Scale

    In today’s fast-moving world, organizations often chase short-term wins at the expense of long-term success. But building for longevity requires a different mindset—one that prioritizes people, purpose, and adaptability. Happy people stay with our organizations, and happy requires safety.

    When leaders embrace human-centered design, they create environments that are not only sustainable but also empowering. By focusing on the well-being and growth of individuals, organizations can foster safety, resilience, drive innovation, and achieve meaningful, lasting impact.

    To design our organizations for longevity, we must design for humans, not resumes. People are people, and the future of work requires us to prioritize people over all else.

    This conversation arms leaders with actionable strategies to align human needs with organizational goals, creating systems that endure and evolve in an ever-changing landscape and dive into how to connect with our teams as humans, and not just peers or managers.

    Leave inspired to design for longevity and lead with purpose, empathy, and a vision for the future.

    Key Learnings:

    • Understand the principles of human-centered design and their role in fostering sustainable success.
    • Discover how to integrate empathy and purpose into leadership practices to drive long-term impact.
    • Learn how to build adaptable teams that thrive amid change and uncertainty.
    • Explore strategies to balance performance and well-being for greater organizational longevity.

  • Build For You: Authentic Personal Branding

    Your network is your net worth, but your personal brand is your asset. Everyone wants to build a brand, but too often they want a brand that leans to trends and algorithms, instead of one that leans inward. You have to be your biggest fan, your brand has to be a brand you would want to consume. True success lies in building a brand that reflects who you genuinely are, not just who you think the world wants you to be.

    Authentic personal branding is about aligning your values, strengths, and vision to create a powerful and memorable message. You have to paint a picture that looks like the person you see in the mirror. You are your superpower. Everyone can make recyclable content, but no one can tell your story. This keynote will guide you through the process of building a brand that empowers you, helps you find your voice, and honors your individuality You will walk away empowered to show up as exactly who you are and ready to share it with the world around us.

    Key Learnings:

    • Discover the core elements of authentic personal branding and why it matters in today’s world.
    • Learn how to identify and communicate your unique strengths, values, and vision effectively.
    • Gain tools to create a personal brand that feels aligned, purposeful, and impactful.
    • Explore strategies to maintain authenticity while growing your influence and visibility.

  • Coloring Outside of the Lines: Living Your Life for You

    This talk will focus on the process and liberation in breaking away from societal expectations. It is easy to feel trapped when society creates a mold for you to stay within, but life is beautiful when you determine what it looks like. Madison Butler is a fierce advocate for being human at work, and this talk centers on just that- being human without expectations of those around us but being you for you.

  • Anti-Racism and Allyship: A Guide

    Anti-Racism and allyship have become corporate America’s favorite buzzwords. How can we ensure that our actions represent our adjectives? Anti-racism and allyship both center around action rather than performance. We will explore how to create actionable change as any ally/accomplice and what it means to truly be anti-racist.

Madison Butler Videos

Building psychological safety at scale | with Madison Butler
Diversity & Inclusivity | Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Madison Butler

Madison Butler Reviews

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  • How do I book Madison Butler to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Madison Butler travel from?

    Madison Butler generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Madison Butler?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Madison Butler 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 Madison Butler 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 Madison Butler 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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