Ramona J. Smith
Keynote Speaker: World Champion Public Speaker & Communication Skills Expert; Toastmasters International World Champion; Author & Certified Public Speaking Coach
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Ramona J. Smith Biography
Ramona J. Smith is recognized in the professional speaking industry for winning the Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking title, a competition that draws more than 30,000 participants worldwide. Her speech, "Still Standing," delivered at Chicago's McCormick Place convention center, used a boxing metaphor to illustrate her journey through adversity, resonating with an audience of nearly 2,000. Smith became the first woman in a decade, the fifth woman overall, and the second African-American woman to earn the title since the contest's inception. Alongside the second- and third-place finishers, Smith contributed to the first all-female top-three sweep in the championship's history.
Smith's route to the world stage included multiple college withdrawals before completing a bachelor's degree in public relations with a minor in marketing from Baldwin Wallace University. She incorporated her experiences with academic challenges and personal setbacks into "Still Standing," emphasizing resilience in public speaking. Smith previously competed in the International Speech Contest, advancing through club, area, and division levels before a district-level loss motivated her return to the championship.
Smith has delivered keynote addresses across five continents, including engagements in the Middle East, South Asia, South America, and throughout the United States. As a certified public speaking coach and author, she hosts the podcast "I Dream of Speaking," where she mentors aspiring communicators. Through workshops, individual coaching, and keynote presentations, Smith provides communication skills training to individuals and organizations, focusing on confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Smith is committed to helping others overcome the fear of public speaking and develop effective communication skills. As an educator with teaching certificates in speech and family consumer science, she emphasizes the importance of communication as both a professional and life skill. Smith's approach combines stage presence, storytelling, and personal experience to support audiences in enhancing their public speaking abilities.
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Ramona J. Smith Speaking Topics
- Women's Empowerment
- Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
- Youth Empowerment
- Basics of Interpersonal Communication
- Boosting Confidence & Unconditional Self-Love
- What Every Business Woman Must Know About Public Speaking
- Best Practices for Effective Public Speaking
- Speech Development, Organization & Structure
- A Journey of Self-Discovery: Embracing Your Persistence, Resilience & Inner Strength
- Sealing the Deal & Ensuring a Positive Customer Experience
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Speaking fees for Ramona J. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ramona J. Smith are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ramona J. Smith, 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 Ramona J. Smith speak about?
Ramona J. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Educational Motivational, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Influential Women, Women's Rights, Emotional Intelligence, Women's Empowerment and Storytelling.
Where does Ramona J. Smith travel from?
Ramona J. Smith generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ramona J. Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ramona J. Smith 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 Ramona J. Smith for your next private or corporate function.
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Ramona J. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Educational Motivational and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ramona J. Smith for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ramona J. Smith generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Naila Amin, Kristie Kennedy and Jordan Chiles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ramona J. Smith for an upcoming event.
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Ramona J. Smith Speaking Topics
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- Women's Empowerment
- Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
- Youth Empowerment
- Basics of Interpersonal Communication
- Boosting Confidence & Unconditional Self-Love
- What Every Business Woman Must Know About Public Speaking
- Best Practices for Effective Public Speaking
- Speech Development, Organization & Structure
- A Journey of Self-Discovery: Embracing Your Persistence, Resilience & Inner Strength
- Sealing the Deal & Ensuring a Positive Customer Experience
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How do I book Ramona J. Smith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ramona J. Smith 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 Ramona J. Smith, 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 Ramona J. Smith or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ramona J. Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ramona J. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ramona J. Smith are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ramona J. Smith, 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 Ramona J. Smith speak about?
Ramona J. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Educational Motivational, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Influential Women, Women's Rights, Emotional Intelligence, Women's Empowerment and Storytelling. -
Where does Ramona J. Smith travel from?
Ramona J. Smith generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ramona J. Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ramona J. Smith 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 Ramona J. Smith 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 Ramona J. Smith 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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