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.
Want to book Cleo Wade for your next event?
Email cleo.wade@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Cleo Wade directly.
What topics does Cleo Wade specialise in?
Cleo Wade specialises in talking about poetry, mental health advocacy, public art installations and more.
What is Cleo Wade's speaking style like?
Cleo Wade inspires audiences with her empowering poetry and activism, delivering impactful presentations that encourage positive change and self-reflection, resonating deeply with diverse groups worldwide. __
Does Cleo Wade offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Cleo Wade offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Book Cleo Wade as a speaker to inspire your team with her powerful messages on mental health, wellbeing, and activism. Her unique blend of poetry, advocacy, and personal storytelling will leave your audience motivated and ready to embrace positive change. Cleo's impactful presentations have resonated with people worldwide, making her an ideal choice for any event.
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