Romona Robinson

Romona Robinson

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award Winning TV Journalist & Author of "A Dirt Road to Somewhere" Your Voice is Your Power" and Poor Girl Rich Life"

Romona Robinson Biography

Romona Robinson is an 8-time Emmy Award-winning journalist with 30 years of powerful public speaking experience. She is a national award-winning author of "A Dirt Road to Somewhere, Your Voice is Your Power" and "Poor Girl Rich Life".

Robinson is a television trailblazer becoming the first black female to anchor an evening broadcast in Cleveland. As a journalist, She has traveled the country, covering presidents and world leaders. In 2011, she garnered a rare, exclusive interview with President Barack Obama.

She was inducted into the Press Club of Cleveland’s Journalism Hall of Fame in 2016. For 21 years, Robinson served as the honorary chair of the Komen Race for the Cure. She is founder of Romona’s Kids, an Emmy nominated television program-turned-institution in Cleveland she started in 1990 to empower and encourage youth to find their path. In our divisive climate Robinson is frequently called upon to deliver her motivational message of hope, unity and faith over fear.

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Romona Robinson Speaking Topics

Finding Your Somewhere You have a career, maybe a family now what? What is your true walk in life? Do you know your greater purpose?

Finding your place in the world can be tricky—especially with today’s loud, divisive noise. You feel pressured to pick a side or be left on the sidelines. This inspirational talk inspires audiences to take a deep look inside their souls and challenges them to find their true purpose for living and how they want to show up and be seen in the world. Most of us were taught to get an education, get married, have kids, buy a home and work. But what does building a fulfilling life truly look like? Audiences are wowed by Romona Robinson's spiritual, inspirational story of growing up in extreme poverty on a dirt road to nowhere to finding her somewhere as a television news giant. More importantly, how along the way she found her true purpose and you can too.

Audience is encouraged to:

  • Push past the challenges of life even when it feels insurmountable
  • Motivated to block out the noise that threatens to derail path to greatness
  • Arm them with nuggets she used to get through devastating times in her career: racism, sexism, sexual harassment, pay equity.
  • Figure out the mark you'd like to leave in this world.

Are You Willing to Do the Head Work and Heart Work to Prosper? : Poor Girl Rich Life: Discover His Plan to Prosper You

Romona Robinson grew up in the bottom 99% of this country, but God would propel her to the top of her television career. She inspires audiences to trust and have faith in the process that their prosperity is possible too. However, there are some changes required--both mentally and emotionally.

Audience results:

  • Motivates you to reimagine your financial future
  • Deal with hidden childhood money traumas
  • Discover your true worth and how it has manifested in what you think you deserve?
  • Stop squandering your money trying to buy society's affection

Your Voice is Your Power : Your Voice is Your Power: Stop Believing Thoughts of Fear and Start Believing Who God Says You Are

Anxiety is threatening the mental health of our society. Recent studies show nearly 60% of our girls are sad or depressed. We are bombarded with thousands of voices from the time we wake up until the time we lay down for bed. Some of them good, but often bad--telling us awful things about ourselves. If you allow it, these voices can wreck your marriage, relationships, your job and even you! They will tell you awful lies about yourself.

Romona Robinson knows, because she used to listen to the negative ones telling her ""who she is, who she should be and who she'd never be."" She challenges audiences to push past the debilitating voices that threaten to block our paths and ruin our futures.

Audience is encouraged to:

  • Stop surrendering to negative thoughts and steps to take back your control
  • Don't allow debilitating voices to to dictate how you show up in the world
  • Use grace, gratitude and self-love to fight the enemy
  • The power is in "your voice" to change your life."

Believe in You

Believe in your abilities. Know that you can compete for any job you apply for and win. Remember failure is not a bad word, but a strength builder.

You've got the degree, now what? A recent LendEDU study found that as students get closer to graduating, they lose confidence in their career outlook. Many become fearful. It's because the "real world" stressors kick in. Will I get a job in my field? How will I provide for myself if I don't? Can I live with my parents? Emmy award winning anchor and trailblazer Romona Robinson lived through all of these scenarios. Fear and not believing she deserved a seat at the table threatened to derail her career path.

Graduates are celebrated and motivated with real talk:

  • Encouraged to push past their fears and focus on their accomplishment
  • It's not a dream denied, just a dream delayed.
  • Deliver motivational nuggets they can use when disappointments arise
  • Be careful who you allow to guide and influence you
  • Kindness always wins

Romona Robinson Videos

Romona Robinson Addresses the Lakeland Community College Class of 2023
Little Detours Episode 2: Romona Robinson
Romona Robinson, Public Speaker

How do I book Romona Robinson to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Romona Robinson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Romona Robinson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Romona Robinson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Romona Robinson, 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 Romona Robinson speak about?

Romona Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Faith & Religion, Spirituality, Author, Journalist, Broadcasting, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Anti-Racism and Finance.

Where does Romona Robinson travel from?

Romona Robinson generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Romona Robinson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Romona Robinson 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 Romona Robinson 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 Romona Robinson 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.


Romona Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Inspirational and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Romona Robinson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Romona Robinson generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Iyanla Vanzant, Amy DuBois Barnett and Sheena Iyengar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Romona Robinson for an upcoming event.

Romona Robinson Speaking Topics

  • Finding Your Somewhere You have a career, maybe a family now what? What is your true walk in life? Do you know your greater purpose?

    Finding your place in the world can be tricky—especially with today’s loud, divisive noise. You feel pressured to pick a side or be left on the sidelines. This inspirational talk inspires audiences to take a deep look inside their souls and challenges them to find their true purpose for living and how they want to show up and be seen in the world. Most of us were taught to get an education, get married, have kids, buy a home and work. But what does building a fulfilling life truly look like? Audiences are wowed by Romona Robinson's spiritual, inspirational story of growing up in extreme poverty on a dirt road to nowhere to finding her somewhere as a television news giant. More importantly, how along the way she found her true purpose and you can too.

    Audience is encouraged to:

    • Push past the challenges of life even when it feels insurmountable
    • Motivated to block out the noise that threatens to derail path to greatness
    • Arm them with nuggets she used to get through devastating times in her career: racism, sexism, sexual harassment, pay equity.
    • Figure out the mark you'd like to leave in this world.

  • Are You Willing to Do the Head Work and Heart Work to Prosper? : Poor Girl Rich Life: Discover His Plan to Prosper You

    Romona Robinson grew up in the bottom 99% of this country, but God would propel her to the top of her television career. She inspires audiences to trust and have faith in the process that their prosperity is possible too. However, there are some changes required--both mentally and emotionally.

    Audience results:

    • Motivates you to reimagine your financial future
    • Deal with hidden childhood money traumas
    • Discover your true worth and how it has manifested in what you think you deserve?
    • Stop squandering your money trying to buy society's affection

  • Your Voice is Your Power : Your Voice is Your Power: Stop Believing Thoughts of Fear and Start Believing Who God Says You Are

    Anxiety is threatening the mental health of our society. Recent studies show nearly 60% of our girls are sad or depressed. We are bombarded with thousands of voices from the time we wake up until the time we lay down for bed. Some of them good, but often bad--telling us awful things about ourselves. If you allow it, these voices can wreck your marriage, relationships, your job and even you! They will tell you awful lies about yourself.

    Romona Robinson knows, because she used to listen to the negative ones telling her ""who she is, who she should be and who she'd never be."" She challenges audiences to push past the debilitating voices that threaten to block our paths and ruin our futures.

    Audience is encouraged to:

    • Stop surrendering to negative thoughts and steps to take back your control
    • Don't allow debilitating voices to to dictate how you show up in the world
    • Use grace, gratitude and self-love to fight the enemy
    • The power is in "your voice" to change your life."

  • Believe in You

    Believe in your abilities. Know that you can compete for any job you apply for and win. Remember failure is not a bad word, but a strength builder.

    You've got the degree, now what? A recent LendEDU study found that as students get closer to graduating, they lose confidence in their career outlook. Many become fearful. It's because the "real world" stressors kick in. Will I get a job in my field? How will I provide for myself if I don't? Can I live with my parents? Emmy award winning anchor and trailblazer Romona Robinson lived through all of these scenarios. Fear and not believing she deserved a seat at the table threatened to derail her career path.

    Graduates are celebrated and motivated with real talk:

    • Encouraged to push past their fears and focus on their accomplishment
    • It's not a dream denied, just a dream delayed.
    • Deliver motivational nuggets they can use when disappointments arise
    • Be careful who you allow to guide and influence you
    • Kindness always wins

Romona Robinson Videos

Romona Robinson Addresses the Lakeland Community College Class of 2023
Little Detours Episode 2: Romona Robinson
Romona Robinson, Public Speaker
WKYC's Romona interviews President Obama
  • How do I book Romona Robinson to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Romona Robinson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Romona Robinson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Romona Robinson, 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 Romona Robinson speak about?

    Romona Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Faith & Religion, Spirituality, Author, Journalist, Broadcasting, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Anti-Racism and Finance.
  • Where does Romona Robinson travel from?

    Romona Robinson generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Romona Robinson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Romona Robinson 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 Romona Robinson 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 Romona Robinson 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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