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Speaking fees for Michelle Li, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michelle Li are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michelle Li, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Michelle Li speak about?

Michelle Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Broadcasting, Business, Business Leadership, Culture, DEI, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Family & Parenting, Journalism, Leadership, News & Media, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Thought Leadership

Who is Michelle Li's agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Michelle Li for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michelle Li for your next private or corporate function.

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Michelle Li Biography

Michelle Li is an award-winning, veteran journalist who co-launched The Very Asian Foundation in January 2022 alongside friend and fellow journalist Gia Vang.

Her response to a racist voicemail became a global movement of unity and caught the attention of "The Ellen Show." Ellen Degeneres’ monetary gift of $15,000 helped start the seed money to create a nonprofit focused on shining a light on Asian life through advocacy and celebration. Not only has The Very Asian Foundation raised tens of thousands of dollars for AANHPI nonprofits in its first 100 days, it is also launched a national awareness campaign called "The May Book Project" designed to help schools and libraries build and maintain robust Asian American youth literature collections for all readers.

A Korean adoptee, Li spent many years supporting adoptees through heritage camps and volunteer tours to Korea. She also launched a program to support Missouri children in foster care. This work led to a congressional award in 2010.

Li’s reporting has been honored with a national Peabody Award, four national Murrows, and multiple regional Emmys -- often for covering topics related to race or gender inequities. She resides in St. Louis, where she is a news anchor and reporter at KSDK, the NBC affiliate. She is also an author, having released a children’s book called "A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food."

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Michelle Li Speaking Topics

Resilience

How do you handle adversity? When Michelle Li received a racist voicemail, she could have internalized it and moved on. Instead, her reaction sparked a global moment of unity and launched a foundation that now helps all people bring their full humanity to the table with a "Very Asian" experience.
Leadership

How do you lead when you've never seen anyone like you lead in a particular role? What challenges do you experience making space for yourself and for others? How do you show up? There are actionable ways you can create more opportunities for yourself and others.

Equity

Mothers and women of color specifically still fall behind in terms of pay equity, gender equity, and growth opportunities. Women fell behind in historical ways during the pandemic. How do we find ways to continue to work in a more equitable way?

Media Matters

Let's talk about representation in the media, the power of journalism, and the key to owning narratives in your own community. Why is this so important and what can we do to ensure that our communities are represented with more compassion. How does this shape the society in which we live? How can we be better storytellers?

Media Consulting

How do we own our own narratives? How do we talk to people with a camera? Why would my story be of value? It's important to understand the importance of storytelling in a way that supports your brand.

Michelle Li Videos

Michelle Li - "Today in St. Louis"

The FBI surprises Michelle Li/The Very Asian Foundation with a Community Leadership Award.
The Very Asian Foundation Turns 1!

Many thanks to Vicky Nguyen and Savannah Sellers from NBC to talk about the foundation's first anniversary.
It's an honor just to be #VeryAsian

KSDK supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in its journalism coverage. This is an example of its commitment to DEI through an Asian American lens...

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A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food

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FAQs on booking Michelle Li

How do I book Michelle Li to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michelle Li for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michelle Li, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michelle Li or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Michelle Li

Speaking fees for Michelle Li, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michelle Li are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michelle Li, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Michelle Li speak about?

Michelle Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Broadcasting, Business, Business Leadership, Culture, DEI, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Family & Parenting, Journalism, Leadership, News & Media, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Thought Leadership.
Where does Michelle Li travel from?

Michelle Li generally travels from St. Louis, MO, 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.
Who is Michelle Li’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Michelle Li for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michelle Li for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michelle Li or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Michelle Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Resilience , Leadership , Equity, Media Matters and Media Consulting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michelle Li for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Michelle Li generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Laura Ling, Tiffany Yu, Tracy Chou, Lydia X. Z. Brown and Steven Lim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michelle Li for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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