Mia Birdsong
Keynote Speaker: Executive Director of Next River, Author of "How We Show Up" & Podcast Host of "More Than Enough"; Former Co-Director of Family Story & Vice President of the Family Independence Initiative
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Categories:Women, Female Leadership, Family & Parenting, Personal Growth, Health & Wellness, Women's Health, Public Health, Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, Black Heritage, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women, Business, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Real Estate, TED, Art & Design
Mia Birdsong Biography
Mia Birdsong is a pathfinder, futurist, author, and facilitator who has spent more than two decades engaging the leadership and wisdom of people experiencing injustice to chart new visions of American life. Blending scholarship, journalism, and cultural analysis, Birdsong works to reconnect audiences with overlooked knowledge and focuses on the ideas and practices needed to build equitable communities. Her work highlights the contributions of everyday people, aiming to expand their influence in cultural and political change and promote collective well-being.
Birdsong is the founding executive director of Next River: An Institute for Practicing the Future, which operates as a think tank and culture change lab dedicated to interconnected freedom. Through Next River, she advances conversations, culture, and resources that support people, practices, and ideas moving society toward liberation. Her major work through the institute, "Freedom's Revival: Research from the Headwaters of Liberation," explores the interconnected nature of freedom. Prior to founding Next River, Birdsong served as co-director of Family Story and as vice president of the Family Independence Initiative, where she promoted new narratives and leveraged data to support low-income families. At the Family Independence Initiative, she created and curated the Torchlight Prize, an award for groups working together to strengthen their communities.
Birdsong is the author of "How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community," which examines community life and explores how individuals can foster belonging and interconnectedness. She is also the creator of "More Than Enough," a podcast miniseries from The Nation, which expands the guaranteed income movement by featuring the voices and perspectives of low-income people.
Birdsong's TED talk, "The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn't True," has reached a wide audience, and her writing has appeared in Stanford Social Innovation Review, Slate, Salon, and On Being. Her public conversations, such as the New America series centering Black women as agents of change, spotlight the leadership and innovation of marginalized communities. Earlier in her career, Birdsong established the first digital department at Sierra Club and served as deputy organizing director for MoveOn.org.
Birdsong is a senior fellow of the Economic Security Project, a Future Good fellow of the Institute for the Future, and an inaugural Ascend fellow of the Aspen Institute. She has also held fellowships at Rockwood Leadership Institute and New America California, and serves as a board member of the California Budget and Policy Center and Liberation in a Generation. Birdsong is a graduate of Oberlin College and is recognized for her contributions to community, freedom, and collective liberation through her work on public platforms and in publications worldwide.
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Speaking fees for Mia Birdsong, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mia Birdsong are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mia Birdsong, 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 Mia Birdsong speak about?
Mia Birdsong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Female Leadership, Family & Parenting, Personal Growth, Health & Wellness, Women's Health, Public Health, Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, Black Heritage, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women, Business, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Real Estate, TED and Art & Design.
Where does Mia Birdsong travel from?
Mia Birdsong generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Mia Birdsong?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong for your next private or corporate function.
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Mia Birdsong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Female Leadership and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mia Birdsong for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Mia Birdsong generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wanda Durant, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Dr. Janet Taylor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mia Birdsong for an upcoming event.
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Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont - Feb 23 2021
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I had a great experience with all parties involved. The coordinators of the event were helpful and friendly. Mia was inspiring and I heard so many wonderful reviews from our guests at the event.
Wright State University - Oct 12 2016
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How do I book Mia Birdsong to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mia Birdsong or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mia Birdsong for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mia Birdsong, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mia Birdsong are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mia Birdsong, 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 Mia Birdsong speak about?
Mia Birdsong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Female Leadership, Family & Parenting, Personal Growth, Health & Wellness, Women's Health, Public Health, Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, Black Heritage, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women, Business, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Real Estate, TED and Art & Design. -
Where does Mia Birdsong travel from?
Mia Birdsong generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mia Birdsong?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong 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 Mia Birdsong 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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