Kiesha B. Free Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

When the lights come up, Kiesha B. Free is the grounded, magnetic presence that makes everything flow. A sought-after emcee and broadcast host, she transforms conferences, galas, and livestreams into cohesive, unforgettable experiences. Kiesha blends warmth, professionalism, and improvisational skill to engage audiences, navigate complex run-of-show moments, and ensure the tone is exactly right - whether the moment calls for high-energy, reflective gravity, or joy.

Kiesha is renowned for her skill in guiding meaningful conversations on some of the world’s biggest stages. With a rare combination of deep research, cultural fluency, and intuitive presence, she has led talks with icons like Will Smith, Ang Lee, Lenny Kravitz, Megan Rapinoe, and Bozoma Saint John. She leads conversations that invite honesty, insight, and transformation, leaving audiences both inspired and connected to the moment.

As a speaker, Kiesha sets out to ignite curiosity & courage - and change lives. Her talks focus on identity, belonging, and reimagining success. Whether in corporations, universities, or community spaces, she delivers keynotes and interactive sessions that are both deeply human and profoundly practical. Signature talks include: THE KEY TO BEING – Reclaiming your inner authority and learning to live from a place of self-understanding & truth. In this talk, Kiesha explores how harmful societal conditioning shapes our self-perception, and how we can begin to unlearn what no longer serves us. Blending powerful storytelling, compassionate truth-telling, and reflective prompts, she creates a space where audiences can begin to ask: Who am I? And who do I want to become, now that I know better? Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes: - Learn how harmful conditioning shapes self-perception and limits potential - Gain practical tools for building self-acceptance and inner authority - Experience guided reflection that deepens personal clarity and purposeE - Leave inspired to lead, collaborate, and create from a place of authenticity DETOX YOUR DREAMS – Unlearning external definitions of success to build a vision rooted in your own values and wellness. What if the dreams you’re chasing aren’t really yours? What if your vision of success is rooted in someone else’s idea of worth? With humor, compassion, and compassionate clarity, Kiesha helps audiences recognize the difference between dreams born from survival and dreams born from truth. Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes: - Identify the external systems (capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy) that influence personal goals - Distinguish between survival-driven dreams and those aligned with true values - Acquire tools for reimagining success in ways that prioritize well-being and integrity - Leave with a renewed vision for ambition rooted in joy, community, and self-trust RETHINKING BLACK EXCELLENCE – Redefining Black achievement through the lens of liberation, joy, and collective thriving. Too often, Black excellence is defined by how well we survive in systems that were never designed for our thriving. In this powerful keynote, Kiesha B. Free invites audiences to reimagine Black excellence and challenge the harmful metrics of success our community has learned to celebrate. Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes: - Examine inherited definitions of Black excellence and their personal and collective costs - Learn frameworks for shifting from performance-based achievement to liberation-focused thriving - Explore ways to build joy, wellness, and collective flourishing into visions of success - Leave with an expanded, affirming view of what it means to thrive as a Black leader or community member

As an artist, Kiesha works across poetry, comedy, and multimedia production to illuminate truth, joy, and the human experience. She performs and collaborates in settings from intimate salons to major stages, using creative expression as a way to help audiences laugh, reflect, and connect. Tap into the flexibility of a talent that has narrated concerts, produced community storytelling series, performed voiceovers & more!