Cleo Wade is an incredibly inspiring mental health and wellbeing speaker. Through her work as a poet, advocate, and speaker, she has had a profound impact on her audience, shaping their perceptions of themselves and the world. Cleo's activism has taken her all over the world, where she has shared her story with people of all ages and genders.
Born in New Orleans, Cleo discovered her passion for poetry at a young age, attending a summer camp at the age of six. Despite pursuing a career in modeling, walking for renowned designers such as Armani and Cartier, Cleo never stopped writing. Her work has been featured in popular publications like Vogue and People Magazine.
Cleo's poetry is known for its positive and empowering messages, particularly for women. She has published books such as "How Are You Showing Up This Year" and "If I Could Write One Million Love Poems (A Love Letter To Trans Kids)", both of which have a political undertone and encourage citizens to embrace politics. In response to the 2016 American elections, Cleo published "An Open Letter to My Dearest America".
In addition to her poetry, Cleo is also an influential artist, creating public art installations in and around New Orleans. Her TEDtalk, titled "Want to Change the World? Start by Being Brave Enough to Care", has been viewed millions of times online and has inspired countless viewers to make a difference in the world.
As an activist, Cleo serves on the boards of the Lower East Side Girls Club and the creative council for Emily's List. She uses her social media presence to promote social and political movements. In recognition of her work, Cleo was listed as one of the Most Creative People in Business in 2017 and was a finalist in Literature at the Shorty Awards. She has even been referred to as the Millennial Oprah.
Cleo's inspirational presentations can have a profound impact on audiences of all kinds, offering a fresh perspective and encouraging positive change. To hire Cleo Wade for your next event, you can contact PepTalk. Simply call an official booking agent or email for more information.