Shawn Rochester
Keynote Speaker: Financial Literacy Expert & Economic Development Advocate; CEO of Good Steward LLC; Author of "The Black Tax"
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Shawn Rochester Biography
Shawn D. Rochester is a financial literacy expert, author, entrepreneur, and economic development advocate whose work focuses on racial equity and personal finance. Rochester is CEO of Good Steward LLC, a financial education and advisory company, and the founder of the Institute of Intra Diaspora Economic Advancement (IDEA Institute), a think tank that facilitates commerce among Black business communities in the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. He holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with a concentration in accounting and finance, and a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Rochester.
Rochester is known as the author of "The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America," a data-driven account of the systemic financial costs Black Americans have endured since the early 1600s. In the book, Rochester examines how the Black Tax—the financial cost of conscious and unconscious anti-Black discrimination—creates a significant financial burden on Black American households, reducing their ability to build generational wealth. He also explores the ongoing and historical costs of discrimination, providing context for why Black Americans own only about 2 percent of American wealth. Rochester introduced the PHD economic framework—Purchase, Hire, and Deposit—to promote job creation, business expansion, and capital access within Black communities. His second book, "CPR for the SOuL: How to Give Yourself a 20% Raise, Eliminate Your Debt and Leave an Inheritance for Your Children's Children," extends his mission into personal financial empowerment.
Before becoming a full-time author and advocate, Rochester worked in corporate finance and global strategy. He held roles at IBM Corporation in Corporate Development, Finance & Planning, and Treasury, and participated in IBM's Emerging Business Opportunities program, which was featured in both a Harvard Business School case study and a Stanford Business School research paper. In this capacity, he contributed to identifying, funding, and monitoring businesses that generated $10 billion in revenue. Rochester also served as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisitions Inc. (MEOA), the first majority Black Special Purpose Acquisition Company to trade on NASDAQ, which raised $126.5 million in its initial public offering.
Rochester is a speaker and economic development advocate who has advised Fortune 100 C-suite executives and presented before state legislatures, county executives, and the United Nations on inclusive and equitable economic strategies using his PHD framework. He has also presented at Talks at Google. Rochester has received citations from the New York State Assembly and the New York City Council for his work in economic development, has been featured as a Black History Maker by Amazon Corporation, and is a recipient of the Difference Maker Award for leadership in economic development from the Urban League of Greater Kansas City. His commitment to economic development led to his selection by the International Human Rights Commission Relief Fund Trust as one of the Top 100 Human Rights Defenders for his efforts to educate on the financial cost of discrimination against members of the African Diaspora in America. Through his writing, speaking, and organizational work, Rochester contributes to the national conversation on racial wealth equity and Black economic empowerment.
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Shawn Rochester is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Economy, Business Leadership, Business Authors and DEI.
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Shawn Rochester generally travels from Southbury, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Shawn Rochester is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Black Heritage and Black History Month. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shawn Rochester for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shawn Rochester generally travels from Southbury, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Everette Taylor, Tonya Rapley and Bola Sokunbi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shawn Rochester for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Shawn Rochester for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shawn Rochester, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shawn Rochester are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shawn Rochester, 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 Shawn Rochester speak about?
Shawn Rochester is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Economy, Business Leadership, Business Authors and DEI. -
Where does Shawn Rochester travel from?
Shawn Rochester generally travels from Southbury, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Shawn Rochester?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shawn Rochester 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 Shawn Rochester 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 Shawn Rochester 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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