Sekou Andrews
Keynote Speaker: Grammy-Nominated Creator of "Poetic Voice" & 2x National Poetry Slam Champion Transforming Audiences Through Word Art & Leadership
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Sekou Andrews Biography
Sekou Andrews is the Founder/CEO of SekouWorld, Inc., the innovator of “Poetic Voice” and one of the most successful spoken word poets in the world. On any given day, this school-teacher-turned-entrepreneur, who built a 7-figure company on poetry, can be found keynoting at a Fortune 500 company, inspiring thousands at a concert, or performing for Barack Obama in Oprah’s backyard. Andrews is the creator of “poetic voice” – a cutting-edge speaking category that seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry, like “Hamilton” meets “TED”. This innovative blend of strategic storytelling, thought leadership, spoken word, theater and comedy humanizes content, making it entertaining, moving and memorable. Andrews’s accomplishments include an ABA “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, two Independent Music Awards, two National Poetry Slam championships, three Helen Hayes Awards, six CLIO awards, the most JPF music awards in history, and the first GRAMMY nomination for “Best Spoken Word Album” awarded to a spoken word poet in over 30 years.
It is no surprise that Forbes has called Andrews a “polymath” and “the de facto poet laureate of corporate America.” His “wow-factor” is in high demand with the world’s most successful organizations, including Google, Viacom, Toyota, Nike, Cisco, Linkedin, Capital One, L’Oreal, Global Green, Paypal, GE, The Gap, Paypal, General Mills, the ACLU, and the NBA to name but a few. Andrews’s work has been featured on ABC World News, CBS, Fox, MSNBC, HBO, "Good Morning America," Showtime, MTV and BET, and he has given private performances for such luminaries as Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Larry King, Hillary Clinton, Norman Lear, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Coretta Scott King. Andrews has also emerged as a powerful voice for health and wellness, routinely evoking tears, cheers, and standing ovations at events for Johnson & Johnson, United Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, TEDMED, Life Itself, Northwell Health, Genentech, Humana, and the American Medical Association.
Andrews is a multi-talented entertainer with over two decades of experience inspiring audiences across industries and genres. He has shared event stages with such heavyweights as Drake, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Carlos Santana, Kendrick Lamar, Maroon 5, Jill Scott and John Legend. He is also a voiceover artist and actor with several national commercials, four feature films, and a critically-acclaimed, two-man play on his resume. With creative partner Steve Connell, Andrews has inspired audiences from the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival to The Pasadena Pops Orchestra. He has even returned to the classroom, teaching his rockstar secrets to public speakers through his highly-effective Stage Might speaker training system that helps influencers and leaders become more dynamic communicators. With all of the innovation and inspiration that is poetic voice, Andrews is accomplishing the seemingly impossible – bringing spoken word poetry to the world’s largest stages, while redefining the notion of what a speaker is, and what a poet can be.
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Sekou Andrews Speaking Topics
“Innovation is the difference between ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ and ‘Why didn’t I think LIKE that?’” As businesses scurry in pursuit of “big I” Innovation – A.I., robotics, and other exponential technologies - Sekou focuses on empowering your leadership with “little i’” innovation, helping you to innovate from within. Offering incredibly fresh perspectives on embracing failure, bold thinking and the innovator’s mindset, Sekou teaches how to harness the power of collaboration, purpose, storytelling, community, and inspirational leadership to create a culture of innovation. This insightful and inspiring talk promises to surprise you with its ability to delight, discomfort, and disrupt you on a business and personal level.
“What if Business came to us for Human lessons? What would we teach it?”
As TED Talks, consumer centrism and storytelling trend in business, industries are getting in touch with their humanity now more than ever. With over 15 years of speaking and consulting for global organizations on how to humanize messaging and galvanize communities, Sekou Andrews shares his diverse practices and concepts that help leaders with this charge. Spoiler alert: It begins with you having the audacity to ask... “What if there is a better way?” This speech teems with the kind of strategy and emotion that leaves even the stodgiest of audiences simultaneously swelling with valuable insight... and tears.
"“The next level is not about reaching new heights, but reaching new depths.”
Ever since we were little, we’ve been obsessed with growth. But in order for the transformational leader to keep reaching the proverbial “next level,” you must first transform your concept of the word “growth” in a sustainable way. This unique keynote experience will help you unlock your ability to adapt and innovate, fortify your well-being, connect more deeply with your community and purpose, and lead with inspiration. You will learn how to win by losing, how to go higher by going deeper, and how to remind yourself, and your team, that you already have everything you need to perpetually reach your next level. Prepare to supercharge your resiliency through an energetic and inspiring keynote like no other.
“It’s not that we don’t understand the science behind waves... it’s just that we like YOUR version better.”
Big ideas and bold thinking are not traits exclusive to pioneering leaders. They have been lying dormant within each of us since childhood, waiting to be reignited. This speech is the spark that rekindles your access to the imagination and creativity required to stir the waters and make waves in your industry. Inspired by hilarious grade school theories on how waves are made, Sekou delivers a highly inspiring and informative keynote on why leaders must challenge convention to maketransformational change. Sharing pivotal moments and insights from barrier-breaking companies and individuals, Sekou shows leaders how to spark the big ideas that make a big splash.
“Diversity is disruption. It is uncomfortable, volatile and disrupts the stasis of “sameness”.
And yet, just like with disruption, the organizations that are facing and embracing diversity end up stronger, smarter and higher-performing than their counterparts. Sekou Andrews is no stranger to tackling discomforting and disruptive topics with an engaging, emotive and highly entertaining presentation style. This interactive presentation delivers proven data and actionable takeaways to help your audience understand how DEI can strengthen performance, stimulate innovation, enhance “belonging” and future-proof your organization. Sekou will create a safe space for your audience to grapple with this troublesome topic, leaving them laughing til it hurts and shifting in their seats as they learn how to include diverse voices in their collective success story.
Sekou Andrews Videos
How do I book Sekou Andrews to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews, 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 Sekou Andrews or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Sekou Andrews for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sekou Andrews, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sekou Andrews are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sekou Andrews, 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 Sekou Andrews speak about?
Sekou Andrews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Healthcare, TED, Innovation, Business, Poetry, Storytelling, Creativity and Art & Design.
Where does Sekou Andrews travel from?
Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews 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.
Sekou Andrews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health & Wellness, Healthcare and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sekou Andrews for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Sekou Andrews 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 Ray Kurzweil, Ben Glenn and Erik Wahl. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sekou Andrews for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Sekou Andrews Speaking Topics
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D.I.Y. Innovation
“Innovation is the difference between ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ and ‘Why didn’t I think LIKE that?’” As businesses scurry in pursuit of “big I” Innovation – A.I., robotics, and other exponential technologies - Sekou focuses on empowering your leadership with “little i’” innovation, helping you to innovate from within. Offering incredibly fresh perspectives on embracing failure, bold thinking and the innovator’s mindset, Sekou teaches how to harness the power of collaboration, purpose, storytelling, community, and inspirational leadership to create a culture of innovation. This insightful and inspiring talk promises to surprise you with its ability to delight, discomfort, and disrupt you on a business and personal level.
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The Audacity of "What If?"
“What if Business came to us for Human lessons? What would we teach it?”
As TED Talks, consumer centrism and storytelling trend in business, industries are getting in touch with their humanity now more than ever. With over 15 years of speaking and consulting for global organizations on how to humanize messaging and galvanize communities, Sekou Andrews shares his diverse practices and concepts that help leaders with this charge. Spoiler alert: It begins with you having the audacity to ask... “What if there is a better way?” This speech teems with the kind of strategy and emotion that leaves even the stodgiest of audiences simultaneously swelling with valuable insight... and tears.
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The NEXT, Next Level
"“The next level is not about reaching new heights, but reaching new depths.”
Ever since we were little, we’ve been obsessed with growth. But in order for the transformational leader to keep reaching the proverbial “next level,” you must first transform your concept of the word “growth” in a sustainable way. This unique keynote experience will help you unlock your ability to adapt and innovate, fortify your well-being, connect more deeply with your community and purpose, and lead with inspiration. You will learn how to win by losing, how to go higher by going deeper, and how to remind yourself, and your team, that you already have everything you need to perpetually reach your next level. Prepare to supercharge your resiliency through an energetic and inspiring keynote like no other.
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The Science of Wavemaking
“It’s not that we don’t understand the science behind waves... it’s just that we like YOUR version better.”
Big ideas and bold thinking are not traits exclusive to pioneering leaders. They have been lying dormant within each of us since childhood, waiting to be reignited. This speech is the spark that rekindles your access to the imagination and creativity required to stir the waters and make waves in your industry. Inspired by hilarious grade school theories on how waves are made, Sekou delivers a highly inspiring and informative keynote on why leaders must challenge convention to maketransformational change. Sharing pivotal moments and insights from barrier-breaking companies and individuals, Sekou shows leaders how to spark the big ideas that make a big splash.
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Power Through The People
“Diversity is disruption. It is uncomfortable, volatile and disrupts the stasis of “sameness”.
And yet, just like with disruption, the organizations that are facing and embracing diversity end up stronger, smarter and higher-performing than their counterparts. Sekou Andrews is no stranger to tackling discomforting and disruptive topics with an engaging, emotive and highly entertaining presentation style. This interactive presentation delivers proven data and actionable takeaways to help your audience understand how DEI can strengthen performance, stimulate innovation, enhance “belonging” and future-proof your organization. Sekou will create a safe space for your audience to grapple with this troublesome topic, leaving them laughing til it hurts and shifting in their seats as they learn how to include diverse voices in their collective success story.
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How do I book Sekou Andrews to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews, 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 Sekou Andrews or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sekou Andrews for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sekou Andrews, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sekou Andrews are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sekou Andrews, 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 Sekou Andrews speak about?
Sekou Andrews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Healthcare, TED, Innovation, Business, Poetry, Storytelling, Creativity and Art & Design. -
Where does Sekou Andrews travel from?
Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews 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 Sekou Andrews 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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