College Motivational Speaker
Mallory Whitfield's high-energy, entertaining speaking style is a hit with younger audiences. She pairs personal stories with actionable takeaways and interactive activities that are custom designed for your students. Mallory's keynotes are playful and fun, while also being informative and thought provoking. In her signature keynote We Are The Weird Ones, for example, there are moments of guided, reflective questions where students are asked to think about situations in their own life, and near the end of the show there is an interactive dance party moment where a few students are asked to join her onstage to participate.
Through her signature motivational keynote & book, We Are The Weird Ones, Mallory offers an inspirational exploration of how gratitude, self-compassion, allyship and loving kindness can help you be a better human in a technology-driven world. Through her 4-part framework of Curiosity, Compassion, Authenticity & Action, she asks students to think about those concepts as we relate to ourselves & judge ourselves, as well as how we relate to and judge other people who are different than us.
Mallory's message is a great fit for new student orientations and Diversity Week events, as well as programming about bullying, self-esteem and personal growth.
As a multi passionate creative with two decades of entrepreneurial experience, she also teaches workshops on creativity and personal branding. As Adjunct Professor at Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement, she taught & developed classes on Digital Media Principles & Strategy and Creating Digital Content. Mallory is the founder of the Badass Creatives Marketing Accelerator, a mentorship and community for high-achieving, multi passionate creative business owners.
What students are saying…
“Loved your personal stories that connected to the lessons.”
“She makes you feel like you’re not alone.”
“I loved how authentic the show was.”
“The show was dope. I loved it. It was very deep.”
“When Mallory said, ‘social media does not equal connection’ it really shocked me because it is so applicable to our generation.”
“Whitfield presents diversity in a fun, catchy and engaging way to keep students interested. Mallory’s non-traditional approach will definitely appeal to our Generation Z students.”
We Are The Weird Ones: Embrace Your Weird for a Kinder, More Inclusive World
TOPIC: Belonging & INCLUSION, Anti-Bullying, Personal Growth
Perfect for: New student Orientation Keynote, Diversity Week, Anti-Bullying programming
Do you feel like our schools and communities have become toxic, filled with negativity and trolls? Are you tired of all of the bullying, violence, and divisiveness? It's a big problem, and while the idea of overcoming it can sometimes feel impossible, artist & entrepreneur Mallory Whitfield believes that there are things we can all do to make your school a kinder, more inclusive place. Join her for a sequin-filled, entertaining perspective on how we can use curiosity, compassion, authenticity, and action to create a world with less bullying, less violence, and more kindness.
As a result of attending this program, students will learn:
Specific tools and resources for a 4-part foundation for creating a more inclusive environment at school: curiosity, compassion, authenticity, and action/allyship.
How practicing gratitude and self-compassion can make us happier and more inclusive of other people in a technology-driven world.
Why we must begin to work past our own trauma and pain first in order to reduce bullying and be more inclusive of those around us.
Ways to become more aware of the judgements that we have towards ourselves, as well as the judgements that we have towards others, so that we can be kinder and more compassionate to both ourselves and others.
Embrace Your Weird: Cultivating Your Creative Voice & Building Your Personal Brand
TOPIC: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, BRANDING & MARKETING
Perfect for: Student Leaders, Student Entrepreneurs, Marketing & Business Students
In a world where everyone is an influencer, how can you stand out? The answer lies in embracing your unique strengths and differences (your "weird" as artist & entrepreneur Mallory Whitfield calls it), cultivating your authentic voice, and building your personal brand in an intentional, thoughtful way. Discover how to refine your voice and personal brand in a way that reflects your authentic self and be more deliberate about the messages you convey to the world via your social media, online marketing, and other communication tools.
As a result of attending this program, students will learn:
What a personal brand is and why it is essential to develop an authentic brand in order to reach your professional career goals.
Exercises and techniques for tapping into your “weird” in order to refine your personal brand in a way that reflects your authentic self.
How you can be more deliberate about the messages you convey to the world via social media and other communication tools.
How to leverage your unique strengths and personality to unlock networking and career opportunities.
“Mallory Whitfield’s presentation is perfect for all high school students. My students were touched and encouraged and one student said, ‘I finally felt normal.’ Several of them were taking notes and shared quotes with other students as we responded to the presentation the following day. She had a profound impact on them. I would encourage all schools to consider having Mallory’s presentation for their students.”