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Eboné Bell
Effective Leadership
Diversity and Inclusion
LGBTQ+
Build stronger, more inclusive workplace cultures with Eboné Bell, Forbes-recognized inclusion and leadership specialist. Eboné equips organizations with practical approaches to strengthen leadership, courageous communication, and belonging, drawing on her experience as founder of the award-winning Tagg Magazine and trusted partner to organizations including Microsoft, Deloitte, and World Pride.
Workshop Facilitators
Black History Month
Juneteenth
Pride
Human Rights
Event Hosts
Business Consulting
Award Hosts
Professional
Inclusion
IDAHOBIT
Emcee
Motivational
Eboné Bell is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and event host who helps organizations build the confidence to have the conversations that create stronger leaders, stronger teams, and real belonging. Her work focuses on leadership, allyship, and courageous communication that centers empathy and action.
Eboné founded Tagg Magazine, an award-winning national publication that amplified LGBTQ+ women's voices for over a decade, and the Tagg Scholarship Fund supporting queer women of color in higher education. Forbes named her an "Inspiring Black Entrepreneur Changing Our World", and her work has been recognized by the LGBTQ+ DC Chamber of Commerce and Rainbow History Project.
Eboné has spoken at hundreds of institutions including Microsoft, Deloitte, Penn State, and World Pride, where she recently served as mainstage host for the Human Rights Conference. Eboné is also a professional voiceover artist whose work spans commercials, internal branding, audiobooks, and live events, with clients including the NBA, AT&T, United Airlines, Veradigm, and Grand Valley State University.
Eboné translates complex topics about diversity and inclusion into accessible conversations that move people to action. She guides participants with humor and transparency, helping them examine how they show up in their communities. Drawing on storytelling, interactive dialogue, and practical frameworks, she equips people to approach difficult conversations with empathy while building cultures where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued.
Audiences leave Eboné's sessions with specific strategies for becoming better allies, tools for facilitating civil discourse in their own spaces, and confidence to engage in conversations they previously avoided.
Book Eboné to bring clarity, connection, and purpose-driven dialogue to your organisation.
Topics, sessions and talks
Eboné Bell emphasizes that everyone has the potential to be a leader, regardless of their background. Drawing from her journey as a young leader and entrepreneur, she reveals that effective leadership doesn't rely solely on traditional skills. Through engaging discussions and real-life examples, Eboné will explore the essential traits of intentional leadership, addressing fear, belonging, and authenticity. Attendees will learn how to cultivate empowerment, advocate for themselves and their communities, and embrace a collective approach to leadership.
Eboné Bell emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all community members. In this tailored workshop, participants will engage in collaborative discussions and activities to explore allyship, belonging, and respectful communication. Attendees will enhance their understanding of how their actions impact others, learn practical strategies for effective allyship, and develop initiatives to foster a sense of belonging within their organization. This session empowers individuals to share perspectives and work together towards inclusivity.
Eboné Bell addresses the challenges of supporting others in today's complex social landscape. This program equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate uncertainties in allyship confidently. Eboné will explore practical ways to embody allyship in both social justice movements and everyday interactions. Attendees will learn to differentiate between effective and ineffective ally activism, confront discomfort, and cultivate resilience. By the end, participants will understand allyship's importance, develop diverse skills, and gain confidence in engaging in difficult conversations for positive social change.
Eboné Bell's presentation offers a comprehensive guide to civil discourse, focusing on allyship, empathy, and active listening. Attendees will learn to create a supportive environment for productive conversations and understand diverse perspectives. Bell introduces a structured three-step process for navigating difficult discussions, emphasizing preparation, engagement, and follow-through. Additionally, participants will explore a four-step framework for resolving conflicts. By the end, attendees will gain practical strategies to enhance their communication skills and foster respectful dialogue in challenging situations.
In this special Pride Talk, Eboné Bell emphasizes the importance of allyship for the LGBTQ+ community, especially during Pride month. She explores the history of the LGBTQ movement and offers actionable ways to support this community within organizations and personal circles. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of LGBTQ terminology, the significance of allyship, and how to effectively advocate for LGBTQ rights, fostering a commitment to being better allies year-round.
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Jude Guaitamacchi
Mental Health
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Leadership Development
Company Culture
Behavioural Science
Jeffrey Marsh
LGBTQ+
Diversity and Inclusion
frequently asked questions
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Eboné Bell structures sessions around interactive dialogue combined with practical frameworks, drawing on her own experience as a founder and entrepreneur to ground abstract concepts in real-world context.
Eboné Bell speaks on intentional leadership, allyship and belonging, and courageous communication in diverse and inclusive environments. She founded Tagg Magazine, a national LGBTQ+ publication recognised by Forbes as the work of an "Inspiring Black Entrepreneur Changing Our World", and has spoken at organisations including Microsoft, Deloitte, and World Pride.
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