Khaliah O. Guillory

You’ll know when Khaliah O. Guillory walks into a room. It’s an energy you don’t just see, you feel it. She radiates an infectious, magnetic presence that commands attention and sparks inspiration from the moment she arrives. And when she speaks, it’s clear why she’s invited to stages worldwide.

Guillory is an award-winning speaker who partners with corporations to transform workplace culture by centering belonging, wellness, and human connection. With a dynamic mix of storytelling and interaction, she engages audiences in ways that spark laughter, reflection, and action. Her insights equip leaders to build environments where people thrive, and performance follows. Khaliah’s impact has inspired organizations like United Airlines, Microsoft, Synchrony Bank, Shell, NASA, and LinkedIn.

With 14 years of experience in corporate America, including her role as Vice President at a Fortune 100 company where she managed a $1 billion book of business and led a team of more than 220 employees, Guillory knows firsthand the pressures leaders and teams face. Today, she is a Forbes-featured Certified Sleep Coach, professional napper, and Founder of Nap Bar – an eco-friendly rest sanctuary and wellness company helping high-stressed humans recharge in spaces designed for real rest, not just surviving on caffeine or willpower.

Her expertise has been featured on Forbes. Sleep.com, The Houston Business Journal, ABC News, Huffington Post, Fox News and NBC. Guillory is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and “40 Under 40” Award from the Houston Business Journal. In recognition of her philanthropic work, October 29th has officially been declared “Khaliah O. Guillory Day” in Houston, TX.

She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.