There's no simple formula for becoming a paid, successful public speaker. My road involves radio hosting, a TEDx talk & book writing. My other tips inside.



Not Everyone Hates Us, Just Lots of People

(This is the text of a speech delivered at Mercer University’s Center for Collaborative Journalism on January 26, 2019 while accepting the Media Changemaker award.) I had intended, at first, to give a speech on communication. You won’t hear it … Continue reading


On Bias: Stop. Breathe. Think.

“That’s why I always tell people when they’ve said something offensive: willful ignorance about one’s own biases can be dangerous and, in some cases, deadly. This is why, when someone accuses you of racism, perhaps the best response is not immediate denial, but thought and consideration.” Continue reading







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