Speaking

Known for her warmth, wisdom, and wit, Lisa Hurley is a sought-after speaker, panelist, activist, and TV host. She is the Founder of The Great Exhale™, a a private membership community where Black women can relax, lay their burdens down—and exhale. Additionally, she is an Anthem Awards judge, a member of Forbes BLK, the Co-Founder of The Introvert Sisters podcast, and an Advisory Board Member of the DG Sentinel.

Ms. Hurley has been honored as one of pocstock’s Future of Black America Top 50 Leaders, and is one of Favikon’s Top 10 LinkedIn Creators in Inclusion and Diversity worldwide. She has been featured and quoted in Forbes, Adweek, Essence, and Fast Company, and has appeared on numerous podcasts, including Ebony Media’s Black Power Moves.

Known for her warmth, wisdom, and wit, Lisa is a sought-after speaker and panelist.

Her keynote talks are:

✅ 5 Quiet Ways Introverts Can Win

✅ Black Joy: How To Speak It Into Existence

6 Reasons Why Black Women Need Safe Spaces

Exponential LinkedIn Growth: 7 Tips For Building Influence 

✅ Free Is Cancelled: 3 Strategies To Make Sure You Always Get Paid

Lisa leaves audiences inspired, informed, and ready to take action!

The starting fee range for virtual events up to 60 minutes is from $10,000 – $15,000. 

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Speaking Engagements

The Foundation – Hosted by Lola Bakare, Author of Responsible Marketing

Introverting While Black: Lessons Learned – Hosted by Jeri Bingham, Founder of Black Introvert Week, for Black History Month

Discussing Black Joy – Hosted by Shalaura Soliai of Discovery Behavioral Health, for Black History Month

Qweens of Candour – Hosted by Abi Adamson

Caribbean Identity Politics – Hosted by Dr. Kerriann Peart and Dr. Kathryn Tapper

“I’m Tired of Racism” Book Launch – Hosted by S. Hurley Hall, Author of I’m Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black

Professionally Black: Rest For The Strong Black Man and Woman – Hosted by Daryl Perry II

I Am Not Your Strong Black Woman – Hosted by Rachelle Carrié

Twice as Hard: Excellence is Expected for Black People in the Workplace – Hosted by Janelle Benjamin

Normalize Self-Care – Hosted by Vivian Acquah

Why Are We Not Talking About Balancing Extremes – Hosted by Xin Yi Yap


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TV Engagements – Real Talk on Racism

Real Talk on Racism: Sn. 1, Ep. 4 | Host Russ Terry with Guest Lisa Hurley

Real Talk on Racism: Sn. 1, Ep. 13 | Host Lisa Hurley with Guest Ashanti Martin

Real Talk on Racism: Sn. 1, Ep. 15 | Host Lisa Hurley with Guest Ellen Wagner

Real Talk on Racism: Sn. 1, Ep. 17 | Host Lisa Hurley with Guest Sharon Hurley Hall

Real Talk on Racism: Sn. 2, Ep. 1 | Host Lisa Hurley with Guest Madison Butler

Real Talk on Racism: Sn. 2, Ep. 2 | Host Lisa Hurley with Guest Lola Bakare

Real Talk on Racism: Sn. 2, Ep. 3 | Host Lisa Hurley with Guest Jacquie Abram


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Podcast Appearances

“No” Is A Full Sentence – Hosted by K, Absolutely Not!

The Introverted Activist | Lisa Hurley, Hosted by Adam Pacifico, The Leadership Enigma

We’ve Never Met @happyhappyphoenix – Hosted by Charlotte T. Martin, We’ve Never Met

Recovering From A Traumatic Accident with Lisa Hurley M.A., Hosted by Jalonni Weaver, Chit Chats with Lonni

VBB 184 Lisa Hurley – A 2022 Future of Black America Top 50 Leader & Activist!, Hosted by Christopher Kennedy, Virgin, Beauty, B!tch


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Podcast Co-Host – The Tea on Tap, A Hair and Beauty Podcast

Don’t Touch My Hair

TFW Your Hair is “Too Black”

Is Natural Hair Unprofessional

Would You Bedazzle Your Baby Hair?

Nose Hair Extensions?? Just…WHY??!!

There’s a “Texture Tax?” What in the World?!

Would You Ever Go Back to the Creamy Crack?

Racism on the Runway: Comme Des Garçons’ Ratchet Lace Front Wigs

Entanglements – The Hair Edition: Tight Braids, Brassy Color, and other Bad Decisions

Texturism Tribulations: Are Some Black Women *Still* Ashamed of Their Natural Hair?

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