Storyteller & Creative Entrepreneur; CEO & Founder of C She Does It Enterprises; TEDx Speaker Known for "A Celebration of Natural Hair"

Washington, DC, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Cheyenne Cochrane Biography

Cheyenne Cochrane is a storyteller, keynote speaker, and creative entrepreneur whose work explores the intersection of culture, identity, and empowerment. A graduate of Howard University, Cochrane has developed a career focused on engaging diverse audiences, drawing on her experience in nonprofit development, integrated marketing, and digital media to craft narratives with broad resonance. As CEO and founder of C She Does It Enterprises, she brings more than a decade of experience in business development and communications across nonprofit and corporate sectors, supporting organizations from community groups to Fortune 100 companies.

Cochrane gained widespread attention with her TEDx Talk, "A Celebration of Natural Hair," at TEDxBeaconStreet. The talk, which surpassed one million views, examines the history of Black hair in America, from the post-Civil War era—when hair texture became a racial identifier—to the growth of the multibillion-dollar hair care industry shaped by societal pressures on Black women to straighten their hair. She addresses the ongoing stigma Black women encounter in workplaces and schools when wearing their hair naturally, challenging Eurocentric beauty standards through historical context and personal experience.

Cochrane's interest in this subject is rooted in her personal journey. After years of using heat and chemicals on her hair, she launched a public "No Heat Challenge," documenting her natural hair journey on social media. This experience positioned her as a prominent advocate within the natural hair movement. As founder of "The Level Up" blog and the social media brand @onmylevel_chey, she engages a large following with content focused on natural hair care, self-acceptance, and empowerment for women of color.

In addition to her work as a content creator and speaker, Cochrane has contributed to nonprofit development, with an emphasis on K-12 education and fundraising to support educational equity for underserved students. Her ability to navigate social impact, digital media, and public speaking has established her as a credible voice in authentic storytelling, cultural insight, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Cheyenne Cochrane Videos

A celebration of natural hair | Cheyenne Cochrane - YouTube

A celebration of natural hair | Cheyenne Cochrane - YouTube

Cheyenne Cochrane explores the role that hair texture has played in the history of being black in America -- from the heat straightening products of...

Social Justice Is In Fashion | Cheyenne Cochrane | TEDxYouth ...

Social Justice Is In Fashion | Cheyenne Cochrane | TEDxYouth ...

What Happens When You Ask Me About My Hair | Myliek Teele ...

What Happens When You Ask Me About My Hair | Myliek Teele ...

Growing up, Myleik Teele's parents tried to shield her from all the dangers of the world, but they couldn't protect her from her hair. Myleik shares...

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