Thought Leadership

Over the past decade, I have written and placed 100+ Op-eds, delivered over 500 keynote speeches across four continents, received over 3,500 media features, published 3 bestselling books, received 50+ awards of significance for my work in marketing/communications, diversity and inclusion, and civic engagement.

Op-eds

Since 2016, I have written and published over 100 Op-eds and guest essays under my own name as well as on behalf of other national leaders. This includes wide-audiences such as:

  • The New York Times

  • The Los Angeles Times

  • USA Today

  • Wall Street Journal

  • The Atlantic

  • The Washington Post

I’ve also landed significant coverage in niche industry publications that focus on specific sectors as well, including:

  • Stanford Social Innovation Review

  • The 74/74 Million

  • The Hechinger Report

  • Billboard

Developing Keynotes

As a professional who has delivered over 500 keynote speeches and set the world record on TEDx stage appearances, I’ve helped many executives, authors, and leaders develop their own presentations/speaking style as well.

I have written dozens of speeches for university presidents, CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofit leaders for major industry conferences and public appearances. I’ve also helped pitch and secure presentation slots at key events, including:

  • TED

  • SXSW

  • INTA (International Trademark Attorneys)

  • Comic-Con

  • National Council for the Social Studies

  • National Conference for Marketing and Public Relations

  • American Marketing Association

  • National Association of Asian American Professionals

Book Publishing

To date, I have published 3 bestselling books (in law, nonprofit leadership, and the music industry) and have been featured in dozens of others for my work. In addition, I’ve secured long-term impact for many organizations and leaders by having them profiled in highly visible leadership books.

Some of these titles include:

  • Millennial Game Plan: 6 Secrets in Today's Economy by Lauren Shin (FORBES)

  • Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals by Darian Heyman (Jossey-Bass)

  • The Bill of Rights: A User’s Guide by Linda Monk (Hachette Books)

  • Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should…and What to Do About It by Laura Gassner Otting (Ideapress)

  • Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom by Andrew McConnell (Matt Holt Books)

  • Relationships Raise Money - A Guide to Corporate Sponsorship by Roberto C. Candelaria (Yorkshire Publishing)

  • HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship by Nadine Strossen (Oxford University Press)

  • Constitutional Law in a Nutshell by Jerome A. Barron, C. Thomas Dienes (West Academic Publishing)

  • The Soul of the First Amendment by Floyd Abrams (Yale University Press)

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