DISMISSED BY SIX. SAVED BY SEVEN.
Platinum Award-Winning Speaker | Cancer Survivor | Fortune 500 Veteran | Author of "Unshakable Resilience"
Angelia Malbrew: Keynote Speaker for Bold Leadership & Brand Presence
When I Speak, Leaders Rise, Rooms Shift, and Resilience Becomes Unshakable.
Meet Angelia Malbrew
After being dismissed by six doctors, I was finally diagnosed with aggressive thyroid cancer by the seventh doctor decided to LISTEN.
From losing my father to gun violence at 18, to surviving cancer while building a business, to navigating workplace adversity as a Black woman in corporate America—my journey isn't just inspiring. It's a blueprint for leading with unshakable authority when everything tries to break you. I help leaders, executives, and survivors transform their greatest challenges into their most powerful platforms.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
Every keynote is tailored to your audience's needs. I blend transformational storytelling with real-life resilience and proven frameworks that create lasting impact.
Resilience
Unshakable: How to Lead with Authority When Everything Tries to Break You
This is for leaders who've been tested—by loss, by adversity, by systems that tried to break them—and still had to show up, lead, and build something meaningful. Drawing from my journey of losing my father at 18, surviving cancer after being dismissed by six doctors, and navigating workplace challenges in Fortune 500 corporate America, I teach the Lead Like a Brand™ framework for building unshakable authority.
Audiences walk away understanding how to:
→ Command respect even when you feel most vulnerable
→ Transform setbacks into strategic advantages
→ Build executive presence that can't be ignored
→ Lead with confidence when everything tries to shake you
This isn't just inspiration—it's a proven methodology for resilient leadership.
Key Takeaways:
The 4 pillars of Lead Like a Brand™ framework
Strategies for rebuilding credibility after major setbacks
How to make people see your authority, not just know your credentials
Practical tools for maintaining leadership presence under pressure
Audience: Leaders, executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, anyone navigating workplace adversity or career transitions
Length: 45-60 minutes keynote | 90-minute extended version | Half-day workshop available
Best For:
Corporate leadership conferences | Resilience summits | Professional development events | Women's leadership conferences | Executive retreats
Advocacy
The Seventh Doctor: Why Patient Advocacy Saved My Life
Six doctors told me I was "just tired." Six doctors dismissed my concerns as a Black woman who knew something was fundamentally wrong. Dr. Theodore Haley was the seventh doctor. He listened when others didn't. He diagnosed aggressive thyroid cancer that would have killed me if I had stopped at doctor number six.
This powerful keynote addresses the life-and-death consequences of healthcare disparities, the importance of patient advocacy, and how one listening doctor can save a life. I share my story with raw transparency to teach both healthcare professionals and patients how to bridge the gap between dismissal and diagnosis.
For Healthcare Professionals:
→ Understanding implicit bias in patient care
→ Why listening is a life-saving medical skill
→ The cost of dismissing patient concerns
→ Building trust with marginalized communities
For Patients & Survivors:
→ How to advocate for yourself when dismissed
→ Strategies for persistence in healthcare settings
→ Building resilience through medical trauma
→ Finding doctors who truly listen
Key Takeaways:
The warning signs that your voice isn't being heard
Practical self-advocacy strategies for patients
How healthcare systems can reduce diagnostic disparities
Building trust between providers and patients
Audience: Healthcare professionals, cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, medical students, patient advocacy organizations
Length: 45-60 minutes keynote | Can be customized for medical vs. patient audiences
Special Note: Proceeds from this keynote can support thyroid cancer research
Best For:
Healthcare conferences | Cancer awareness events | Women Empowerment Conferences and Events | Patient advocacy conferences | Medical education events | Health equity programs | Nursing conferences
Leadership
Owning the Room: How to Build Unshakable Confidence as a Woman in Leadership
As a Black woman who navigated Fortune 500 leadership, survived cancer while building a business, and refused to shrink to make others comfortable—I know what it costs to own your space. This keynote is for women who are done playing small, done apologizing for their expertise, and ready to command the authority they've earned.
I teach women leaders how to show up with presence, speak with power, and lead without apology—even in spaces that weren't designed for them.
Audiences walk away knowing how to: → Command authority in male-dominated spaces
→ Build executive presence that demands respect
→ Stop shrinking yourself to make others comfortable
→ Own your expertise without apology
→ Navigate microaggressions while maintaining composure
This is the talk that makes women stand taller before they even leave their seats.
Key Takeaways:
How to stop being interrupted and start being heard
The art of executive presence for women leaders
Building confidence that can't be shaken by others' opinions
Navigating power dynamics while staying true to yourself
Audience: Women leaders, aspiring executives, professional women, women entrepreneurs
Length: 45-60 minutes keynote | Half-day workshop available
Best For:
Women's leadership conferences | Women in business events | Professional women's associations | Women's empowerment summits | Corporate women's ERG events
MY SIGNATURE WORKSHOP:
LEAD LIKE A BRAND™
This is more than a talk—it's an interactive deep-dive into my proprietary Lead Like a Brand™ framework. Participants learn how to align their personal brand, communication style, and leadership presence to command authority in any room.
Through hands-on exercises, personal brand audits, and real-time feedback, leaders walk away with actionable strategies they can implement immediately.
What We Cover:
Leadership Identity: Defining your unique leadership brand
Executive Presence: How you show up, speak, and carry yourself
Alignment & Authority: Matching your message to your mission
Delivery & Development: Communicating with confidence and clarity
Format:
Half-day (3-4 hours) or Full-day (6-8 hours)
Group Size: 20-100 participants
Includes: Workbook, personal assessments, group exercises, action planning
Best For:
Corporate training programs | Leadership development events | Executive retreats | Team offsites | Professional development conferences
I'm also available for:
✓ Custom keynotes tailored to your specific theme
✓ Panel discussions on resilience, leadership, healthcare equity, or women's empowerment
✓ Fireside chats about cancer survivorship and professional success
✓ Q&A sessions following keynotes
✓ Virtual presentations (all topics available remotely)
Tailored Talks. Aligned Strategy.
Every audience is different—and so is every keynote. I don't just deliver a message—I customize a transformational experience designed to meet your organization's goals. Whether you're hosting a corporate retreat, women's leadership summit, healthcare conference, or personal branding workshop, I'll meet with your team in advance to ensure my content aligns with your mission and creates lasting impact long after I leave the stage.
Signature Speaking Themes:
→ Resilience & Leadership Authority
→ Patient Advocacy & Healthcare Equity
→ Women's Empowerment & Executive Presence
→ Personal Branding & Professional Confidence
ORGANIZATIONS
THAT BOOK ME
I've spoken for audiences across industries and sectors, including:
✓ Corporate Leadership Conferences & Executive Retreats ✓ Healthcare & Medical Conferences
✓ Cancer Awareness & Survivorship Events (ThyCa, patient organizations)
✓ Women's Leadership & Empowerment Summits
✓ DEI & Equity Programs
✓ Faith-Based & Church Events
✓ Professional Development Conferences
✓ Higher Education & Academic Institutions
✓ Nonprofit Leadership & Community Organizations
From leadership summits and healthcare conferences to intimate retreats and corporate workshops—I've empowered audiences in finance, healthcare, real estate, higher education, nonprofit, creative sectors, and beyond.
FROM DISMISSED TO UNSHAKABLE: MY STORY
Multi-award-winning speaker, branding strategist, and photographer, Angelia Malbrew blends transformational storytelling with real-life resilience and branding mastery. At 18, I lost my father to gun violence. Years later, six doctors dismissed my concerns as a Black woman, telling me I was "just tired" and that my symptoms were "just stress." However, the seventh doctor I saw, he listened when others didn't. He examined when others dismissed. He diagnosed aggressive thyroid cancer that would have killed me if I had stopped at doctor number six.
I thank God for Dr. Haley he helped to save my life—not just with his medical expertise, but with the simple act of listening to his patient. While undergoing cancer treatment, I also faced infertility challenges and workplace adversity in Fortune 500 corporate America. I could have let these experiences break me. Instead, I became unshakable. I refused to be invisible. I refused to let my qualifications be dismissed. I built a multi-faceted brand—consulting, speaking, and photography— while fighting for my life.
That's when I learned the most important lesson of my career: Being qualified isn't enough. Being right isn't enough. If you can't make people see you, hear you, and respect your authority—you will be overlooked. Now, as a Platinum Award-Winning keynote speaker with 14+ years of Fortune 500 leadership experience, and a decade in luxury hospitality, I teach others how to build the kind of authority that can't be ignored—even when everything tries to break you.
I speak not just to inspire, but to equip. Not just to share my story, but to teach proven frameworks like my Lead Like a Brand™ methodology that create real, measurable results. I'm the author of the upcoming memoir "Unshakable Resilience: My Journey of Faith, Tragedies, and Triumph," and the creator of The Luxury Brand & Business Elevator™.
Because the world needs leaders who are unshakable. And I'm here to show you how to become one.
Angelia Malbrew- The Luxury Brand and Business Elevator
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU BOOK ME
Working with me is seamless, intentional, and professional.
You'll receive:
→ Pre-event consultation to understand your goals
→ Customized talk titles aligned with your theme
→ Branded promotional graphics for marketing
→ Professional arrival and setup (I arrive early, stay engaged)
→ Follow-up support if needed I don't just speak—I shift atmospheres.
From the moment I take the stage, I create connection, energy, and transformation. Whether it's 25 executives in a boardroom or 2,000 women in an arena, I bring the same fire, focus, and authenticity every time. If your event needs power, presence, and purpose—I'm the one you call.
Trusted by Leaders, Visionaries & Change-Makers
From leadership summits and branding conferences to intimate retreats and corporate workshops—I’ve spoken to rooms filled with entrepreneurs, executives, educators, and emerging voices. My talks have empowered audiences across industries, including finance, healthcare, real estate, higher education, nonprofit, and creative sectors.
Testimonials
"Angelia's journey through cancer transformed her into a powerhouse advocate for women's empowerment. Her 40 over 40 project creates moments of renewal and self-love that go far beyond photography. The energy and passion she brings to helping women who don't always get the spotlight is truly inspiring."
M. STAGLIANO
Host of The Generator Podcast, Renowned Portrait Photographer
"Angelia is a powerhouse networker who builds genuine connections at conferences that transform into business nationwide. Her transition from corporate to full-time photography, combined with her strategic approach to personal branding and premium pricing, is exactly what photographers need to learn."
N. Closser
Host of The Portrait System Podcast (2M+ Downloads)
Angelia Malbrew is the truth. Her keynote on personal branding and presence was the most talked-about session of our conference. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a force. Our audience walked away equipped, inspired, and ready to show up like the leaders they were born to be.
Chris D.
Event Host
FAQS
What is your speaking fee?
My speaking fees are tailored based on the scope and specifics of each engagement, including factors like event format (keynote, workshop, panel), audience size, location, and any customization required. To provide an accurate quote, I prefer to have a brief consultation to understand your event's goals and needs. This ensures that I can deliver a presentation that offers maximum value to your audience. Please reach out through the [Contact] section to schedule a discussion about your event.
What types of organizations do you typically work with?
I’ve spoken for a wide range of organizations including corporate teams, executive leadership groups, women’s empowerment events, creative professionals, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit leaders. If your audience values resilience, confidence, or brand leadership—they’re my people.
Can you speak at healthcare or cancer awareness events?
Absolutely. As a thyroid cancer survivor and patient advocate, I deliver powerful keynotes for healthcare conferences, cancer awareness events, patient advocacy organizations, and medical education programs. My "The Seventh Doctor" keynote addresses healthcare disparities, patient advocacy, and the importance of listening in medical care. I'm particularly passionate about serving the thyroid cancer community and any community that needs an advocate, especially in the healthcare space.
Do you customize your talks for each audience?
Absolutely. Every keynote or workshop is tailored to meet the specific goals of your audience. During our pre-event consultation, I’ll learn about your mission, your people, and your desired outcomes—then deliver a message that’s both aligned and unforgettable.
Do you travel for speaking engagements?
Yes—I travel nationally and internationally for both live and hybrid events. Travel accommodations are typically covered by the client and included in the final agreement. I also offer virtual keynotes and leadership workshops when requested.
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