Amplify Speakers
Black Keynote Speakers
Booking a Black keynote speaker brings powerful, authentic voices to your stage—on leadership, resilience, communication, and culture. Amplify represents accomplished Black speakers who move audiences and deliver takeaways they’ll use long after the applause.
From NFL and pitch-champion stories to leadership and belonging, these speakers headline corporate, association, campus, and community events year-round.
Featured Speakers
Marques Ogden
Former NFL lineman who lost nearly $2M and rebuilt from a janitor’s job—failing forward.
View Marques’s profile →LaPora Lindsey
“Untitled Leadership”—influence and confidence without a title.
View LaPora’s profile →Precious Williams
13-time national pitch champion and Shark Tank alum; communication “from trash to cash.”
View Precious’s profile →Troy Sandidge
TEDx “Strategy Hacker” on growth, marketing, and turning rejection into fuel.
View Troy’s profile →Yanick Hicks
PharmD and Maxwell Leadership director developing leaders through influence.
View Yanick’s profile →Sean Fisher
Military veteran and certified mediator who turns conflict into growth.
View Sean’s profile →Carla Billups
Faith-and-strategy speaker and presentation coach; “Your Gift Will Make Room for You.”
View Carla’s profile →Michael W. Allison
Purple Heart Marine and creator of Adversity Leadership®; how leaders think clearly and perform when pressure is highest.
View Michael’s profile →Maurice F. Martin
Keynote: Show Them Who You Are | Courage, Resilience & Unity
View Maurice’s profile →These speakers are a fit for leadership summits, culture and belonging initiatives, conferences, ERG events, and Black History Month programming.
Tell us your audience and the outcome you want, and we’ll match the right voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics do these speakers cover?
Leadership, resilience, communication, sales, culture, and belonging—each speaker brings a distinct signature story and framework.
Are they available year-round?
Yes—these speakers headline events all year, with Black History Month a popular booking window.
Can they tailor to our organization?
Yes—customization to your audience, industry, and goals is standard.
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Tell us your date, audience, and goals and we’ll send a hand-picked shortlist—usually within one business day.