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Bofta Yimam

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Corporate Trainer & News Correspondent

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Corporate Trainer & News Correspondent

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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Bofta Yimam Biography

Bofta Yimam is an Emmy® & Edward R. Murrow Award-Winning Journalist, DC-based National TV Correspondent, International Speaker, Executive Coach & Digital Course Creator. She was recently honored with the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry International Leadership Award and the Black Business Review’s Top 40 Under 40 Professionals. From London to Washington, D.C., Bofta has captured global crowds with her dynamic style and presence.

For more than a decade, Bofta has reported and anchored live on the morning and evening news for TV affiliates around the country, including CBS and ABC. Most recently, she reported on the impeachment inquiry from Capitol Hill as well as the White House.

She is the first Ethiopian-American newscaster to receive an Emmy® and has been honored for her work nearly every year in her career. In 2013, she won a Midsouth Regional Emmy® for excellence in “Continuing Coverage.” A year later, she received the Pennsylvania AP Broadcasters Association award for Outstanding Investigative Report.

As a seasoned speaker, executive coach and corporate trainer, Bofta mixes high energy storytelling and insightful content that will motivate your audience into action. From teenage depression to an award-winning broadcasting career to building a successful business from scratch, Bofta now works to inspire others that anything is possible. Bofta firmly believes that adversity has its advantages and there’s incredible power in owning your story -- that's what her clients learn to embrace, too.

From commanding executive presence to implementing savvy storytelling techniques to help your leadership team standout from the crowd, Bofta's value-packed corporate trainings will leave your team with memorable and powerful action steps to reach your goals.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/11/2024.

Bofta Yimam Speaking Topics

  • Speaking Topics

    • Inspirational
    • Health and Wellness
    • Journalism
    • Empowerment
    • Networking

Bofta Yimam Videos

  • Professional Speaker Bofta Yimam: Highlight Reel 2020
    Bofta Yimam is an Emmy® & Murrow Award-Winning Journalist, DC-based News Correspondent, International Speaker and Executive Coach. From London to...
  • Bofta Yimam Emmy Award Acceptance Speech 2013
    Ethiopian American Journalist Bofta Yimam, a reporter for Fox 13 News in Memphis, Tennessee, won the Regional Emmy Award by the National Academy of...

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  • What topics does Bofta Yimam speak about?

    Bofta Yimam is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Broadcasting, Business, Culture, Entertainment, Health, Inspirational, Journalism, Motivational, Networking, News & Media.
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    Bofta Yimam generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
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Bofta Yimam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Speaking Topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bofta Yimam for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Bofta Yimam generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Laurie Dhue, Robin Meade, Juan Williams, Brian Kenny and Montel Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bofta Yimam for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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