Shavone Charles

Shavone Charles

Keynote Speaker: Head of Global DEI & Multicultural Communications at TikTok; Founder, Future of Creatives & Magic In Her Melanin; Author, "Black Internet Effect"

Shavone Charles Biography

Shavone Charles (stylized as SHAVONE.) is a multi-hyphenate creative, activist and force in music, fashion and tech. She’s internationally known across industries as a renaissance woman who continues to disrupt the norm as a classically-trained musician, Ford model, and change-maker in tech, named on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Marketing & Advertising list.

SHAVONE. is dedicated to disruptive thinking, supporting women in creative fields, and amplifying the stories of underrepresented voices. Whether it’s her influence in fashion or her pursuit to break the mold as a millennial trailblazing a new path for future generations of women in tech and entertainment, SHAVONE. is disrupting industries as a champion of creativity and inclusion.

Her influence and impact in fashion, tech and music have been profiled in outlets like Billboard, Coveteur, DAZED, Complex UK, Hypebeast, PAPER, ELLE, and EBONY, noting her history-making moves as the first African-American woman and trailblazer to create roles held at both Twitter, Instagram and now TikTok. As a tastemaker and founder of her own creative collectives Future Of Creatives and Magic In Her Melanin, SHAVONE. has collaborated with top brands across industries, ranging from Nike to Google, Spotify, Dapper Dan, Twitter and Instagram. SHAVONE. also currently heads up Diversity & Inclusion communications for TikTok out of Los Angeles. And she is now a published author with the release of her her book "Black Internet Effect."

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Shavone Charles Videos

Shavone Charles On Creating Opportunities For Growth In Your Profession
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SHAVONE ‘SITH’

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How much does it cost to book Shavone Charles for a speaking engagement?

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

Shavone Charles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Music, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Business Consulting, Business, Social Activism, Culture, Human Resources, Entertainment, Youth and College.

Where does Shavone Charles travel from?

Shavone Charles 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 Shavone Charles?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shavone Charles 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 Shavone Charles 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 Shavone Charles 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.


Shavone Charles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women in Business, Influential Women and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shavone Charles for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shavone Charles 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 Katrina Jones, Carin Taylor and Candice Morgan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shavone Charles for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/07/2025.

Shavone Charles Videos

Shavone Charles On Creating Opportunities For Growth In Your Profession
Ready For The Change with Shavone Charles - Porsche Design
SHAVONE ‘SITH’
WOMEN IN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 x WOODFORD RESERVE ...
Shavone Charles & The Merger of Culture and Tech

Shavone Charles News

  • Shavone Charles Joins TikTok as Its First Head of Diversity and ...

    Nov 19, 2021 ... Shavone Charles Joins TikTok as Its First Head of Diversity and Inclusion Communications · She had been director of communications and creative partnerships at ...

  • TikTok Hires Shavone Charles as Head of Diversity & Inclusion Communications

    TikTok has tapped Shavone Charles to lead communications around the social platform’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Charles joins TikTok in the newly formed role after serving as the director of communications and creative partnerships at VSCO, where she launched the #BlackJoyMatters campaign. Prior to joining VSCO, she oversaw global music and youth culture communications at Instagram and music and culture communications at Twitter, two positions that she created at both companies.

  • Shavone On Signing With Ford Models And Being A Woman Of Color In The Creative Industry

    Shavone Charles has been paving the way for women of color in the creative industry ever since she landed her dream role as the Head of Global Music and Youth Culture Communications at Instagram in 2015. Prior to her time at Instagram, Charles was a key contributor to Twitter‘s marketing and communications team, and helped grow the platform’s official @TwitterMusic account.

  • Multifaceted Creative Shavone Charles Insists on a Lens of Inclusivity

    “In tech, particularly at the places I’ve worked, Black creators are the pulse of the entire platform—what we do, what we don’t do, what we say, and how we spend,” Shavone Charles says. Charles sits on the other side of the screen in an LA Kings jersey, effervescent in the morning in her sun-speckled home in Los Angeles. The musician, tech executive, entrepreneur and activist has a warm and engaging countenance—like an old friend you haven’t seen in a while—but she’s talking about the serious subject of being a Black creator in the technology space.

  • The 30 Under 30 Rewriting The Rules Of Marketing And Advertising ...

    Instagram's first music and youth culture hire in 2015, Shavone Charles created Instagram's first-ever Black History Month program and a #BlackGirlMagic ...

  • How do I book Shavone Charles to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Shavone Charles travel from?

    Shavone Charles 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 Shavone Charles?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shavone Charles 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 Shavone Charles 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 Shavone Charles 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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