Tareaz Pegues
Keynote Speaker: Conference Facilitator, Host & Emcee; Celebrity, CEO & SME Interviewer
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Tareaz Pegues Biography
When National Football League Hall of Famer Jerry Rice was moved to tears on stage in front of thousands at a MetLife Premier Client Group recognition conference, it was not because of the question he expected. It was because of the one nobody else thought to ask. The interviewer was Tareaz Pegues.
Pegues is a conference facilitator, emcee, and on-stage interviewer whose preparation goes deeper than credentials and career highlights. Before any engagement, Pegues researches what drives her guests — their values, the relationships that shaped them, and what they are still working to prove. That methodology has been applied to scientists, startup founders, association CEOs, and financial services executives across industries.
Pegues sharpened that gift at the University of Florida, where studying advertising gave her a formal language for something she had been doing instinctively her entire life — finding the story inside the story.
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A conference is only as impactful as the person holding it together. A skilled host does not just introduce speakers — she sets the stakes for each session, draws out the practical application of every idea presented, manages the energy of the room, and makes every transition feel intentional rather than incidental. Tareaz Pegues opens programs with purpose, bridges sessions with insight, and closes with the clarity that transforms a schedule of presentations into an experience the audience carries home.
When AAE connected Pegues with Optica's Startup Summit after its Day 2 facilitator cancelled one week before the event, she stepped in with no handoff and ran a full day of presentations and a CEO panel discussion for an audience of scientists and entrepreneurs. Optica Project Coordinator Mohammed Sharieff wrote: "Tareaz truly saved the day. With very little notice, she stepped in seamlessly and handled the sessions exceptionally well."
Attendee Results:
- Leave knowing what the conference stood for — and how your work connects to it
- Gain a through-line that makes every session more meaningful than it would have been alone
- Return to work with content that landed, connected, and gave you something to act on
The gap between a panel that informs and one that genuinely moves an audience is rarely about the panelists — it is about the preparation behind the questions. Before every panel, Pegues researches each panelist’s motivations, values, and defining experiences so she can surface the real tension between perspectives and ask the question that opens the conversation the audience came to hear. The result is a panel that sounds nothing like a panel.
Attendee Results:
- Leave the room having heard something that changes how you think — not just what you know
- Gain perspective that only surfaces when a facilitator understands what drives every voice on the panel
- Return to work with an insight sharp enough to share, apply, and build on
At a MetLife Premier Client Group recognition conference, NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice was moved to tears on stage in front of thousands. He spoke about never wanting to disappoint his coach Bill Walsh — the man who took a chance on an unknown wide receiver from a small school with an unimpressive football program and made him into one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. That moment did not happen by accident. It happened because Tareaz Pegues arrived knowing not just Rice’s career, but what drove him. That same preparation shapes every interview she conducts — regardless of industry, audience, or guest.
Attendee Results:
- Leave with a story that reframes how you think about your own potential, purpose, or leadership
- Gain a reference point from a high-profile guest that you will reach for long after the event ends
- Return to work carrying a truth your guest shared publicly for the first time — because the right question was finally asked
Most facilitators need a full briefing to understand a financial services audience. Tareaz Pegues does not. As a former UBS Financial Advisor who learned her craft alongside some of the most successful advisor teams in the Fort Lauderdale market, she understands how financial professionals think, what they value, and what they need to hear — before she sets foot on the stage. With 25 years of consulting experience serving firm leaders affiliated with New York Life, Guardian, Raymond James, Northwestern Mutual, and MassMutual, Pegues walks into a financial services conference with the credibility of an insider and the skill of a professional facilitator.
Attendee Results:
- Lead conversations with clients and prospects shaped by the candor and clarity that only surface when the room truly trusts the person at the front
- Gain the insight that comes when a financial services facilitator already speaks your language — so the conversation can go where it needs to go
- Return to work with a clearer sense of who you are as a financial professional and why that distinction is your greatest competitive advantage
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How do I book Tareaz Pegues to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tareaz Pegues 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 Tareaz Pegues, 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 Tareaz Pegues or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Tareaz Pegues for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tareaz Pegues, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tareaz Pegues, 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 Tareaz Pegues speak about?
Tareaz Pegues is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee.
Where does Tareaz Pegues travel from?
Tareaz Pegues generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Tareaz Pegues?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tareaz Pegues 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 Tareaz Pegues 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 Tareaz Pegues 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.
Tareaz Pegues is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Host & Emcee. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tareaz Pegues for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tareaz Pegues generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joan Lunden, Kanika Chadda Gupta and Georgia Lewis Anderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tareaz Pegues for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Tareaz Pegues Speaking Topics
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Conference Host, Emcee & General Session Facilitator — The Thread That Holds Your Program Together
A conference is only as impactful as the person holding it together. A skilled host does not just introduce speakers — she sets the stakes for each session, draws out the practical application of every idea presented, manages the energy of the room, and makes every transition feel intentional rather than incidental. Tareaz Pegues opens programs with purpose, bridges sessions with insight, and closes with the clarity that transforms a schedule of presentations into an experience the audience carries home.
When AAE connected Pegues with Optica's Startup Summit after its Day 2 facilitator cancelled one week before the event, she stepped in with no handoff and ran a full day of presentations and a CEO panel discussion for an audience of scientists and entrepreneurs. Optica Project Coordinator Mohammed Sharieff wrote: "Tareaz truly saved the day. With very little notice, she stepped in seamlessly and handled the sessions exceptionally well."
Attendee Results:
- Leave knowing what the conference stood for — and how your work connects to it
- Gain a through-line that makes every session more meaningful than it would have been alone
- Return to work with content that landed, connected, and gave you something to act on
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CEO & Executive Panel Facilitation — The Conversation Behind the Panel
The gap between a panel that informs and one that genuinely moves an audience is rarely about the panelists — it is about the preparation behind the questions. Before every panel, Pegues researches each panelist’s motivations, values, and defining experiences so she can surface the real tension between perspectives and ask the question that opens the conversation the audience came to hear. The result is a panel that sounds nothing like a panel.
Attendee Results:
- Leave the room having heard something that changes how you think — not just what you know
- Gain perspective that only surfaces when a facilitator understands what drives every voice on the panel
- Return to work with an insight sharp enough to share, apply, and build on
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Celebrity & Executive Interviews — What Happened When Tareaz Pegues Interviewed Jerry Rice
At a MetLife Premier Client Group recognition conference, NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice was moved to tears on stage in front of thousands. He spoke about never wanting to disappoint his coach Bill Walsh — the man who took a chance on an unknown wide receiver from a small school with an unimpressive football program and made him into one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. That moment did not happen by accident. It happened because Tareaz Pegues arrived knowing not just Rice’s career, but what drove him. That same preparation shapes every interview she conducts — regardless of industry, audience, or guest.
Attendee Results:
- Leave with a story that reframes how you think about your own potential, purpose, or leadership
- Gain a reference point from a high-profile guest that you will reach for long after the event ends
- Return to work carrying a truth your guest shared publicly for the first time — because the right question was finally asked
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Financial Services Conference Facilitation — Fluency You Cannot Brief Into a Facilitator
Most facilitators need a full briefing to understand a financial services audience. Tareaz Pegues does not. As a former UBS Financial Advisor who learned her craft alongside some of the most successful advisor teams in the Fort Lauderdale market, she understands how financial professionals think, what they value, and what they need to hear — before she sets foot on the stage. With 25 years of consulting experience serving firm leaders affiliated with New York Life, Guardian, Raymond James, Northwestern Mutual, and MassMutual, Pegues walks into a financial services conference with the credibility of an insider and the skill of a professional facilitator.
Attendee Results:
- Lead conversations with clients and prospects shaped by the candor and clarity that only surface when the room truly trusts the person at the front
- Gain the insight that comes when a financial services facilitator already speaks your language — so the conversation can go where it needs to go
- Return to work with a clearer sense of who you are as a financial professional and why that distinction is your greatest competitive advantage
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REVIEWS
Tareaz Pegues Reviews
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Optica - Oct 14 2025
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How do I book Tareaz Pegues to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tareaz Pegues 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 Tareaz Pegues, 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 Tareaz Pegues or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tareaz Pegues for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tareaz Pegues, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tareaz Pegues, 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 Tareaz Pegues speak about?
Tareaz Pegues is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee. -
Where does Tareaz Pegues travel from?
Tareaz Pegues generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tareaz Pegues?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tareaz Pegues 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 Tareaz Pegues 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 Tareaz Pegues 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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