Book L’Oreal to Speak
L’Oreal is a keynote speaker, award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and founder of Zora’s Place, a Black feminist bookstore and community hub.
Book L’Oreal to Speak
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For nearly two decades, L’Oreal has helped people find, shape, and share the stories only they can tell—first as an award-winning journalist and now through her books, speaking, community-building, and leadership work. Whether she's speaking to a room of executives, educators, entrepreneurs, or emerging leaders, L'Oreal invites audiences to think differently about storytelling, belonging, leadership, and the courage it takes to take up space.
Known for her warmth, honesty, and thought-provoking perspective, L'Oreal creates conversations that leave audiences feeling seen, challenged, and inspired to imagine what's possible when they fully embrace their voice, their story, and their power.
Signature Theme
At the heart of L'Oreal's work is a simple belief: the stories we tell shape the lives we build.
Through keynotes, workshops, and facilitated conversations, she explores what happens when Black women claim their voices, take up space, and build the communities they need to thrive.
Topics Include:
Redefining Success Beyond “Perfection”
Mental Health & Sustainable Leadership
Reproductive Health, Identity, and Visibility
Ambition Without Burnout
Building Cultures That Center Care
What to Expect
L'Oreal brings the heart of a storyteller, the integrity of a journalist, and the perspective of a community builder to every stage she steps onto.
Her talks weave together personal narrative, cultural insight, research, and practical reflection to create experiences that resonate long after the event ends. Audiences are invited to think differently about storytelling, leadership, belonging, creativity, and the courage it takes to take up space.
Participants leave with more than inspiration. They leave with new language for their experiences, deeper clarity about the stories shaping their lives, and practical ways to move forward with intention.
No two audiences are the same. Every keynote and workshop is thoughtfully tailored to the unique goals, challenges, and opportunities facing your community.
Keynotes
Stop Waiting for Perfect
Based on her bestselling book, this keynote explores perfectionism, visibility, and the stories that keep us stuck. Audiences will leave with a renewed sense of possibility and practical tools for moving forward before they feel fully ready.
Building the Soft Place to Land
Why community is not a luxury but a lifeline. Drawing from her experiences as an author, founder, and bookstore owner, L'Oreal explores what it takes to create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to thrive.
Infertility, Identity & the Cost of Silence
Drawing from her own fertility journey, L'Oreal examines the intersection of reproductive health, identity, mental health, and cultural expectations, creating space for conversations that are often left unspoken.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING“When L'Oreal gave her presentation about not focusing on being perfect and being your authentic self, it lit up so many faces in the room. She was able to inspire youth and adults alike to love themselves in a deeper and more wholesome way. Her discussion was an awesome reminder of the importance of being yourself, unapologetically."
Jauzlyn Hardy
Program Manager, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
“Working with L'Oreal has been an absolute delight and a game-changer for our organization. L'Oreal brought an unparalleled level of energy, engagement, and connection to the event that resonated deeply with our participants. We are immensely grateful for her contributions and eagerly look forward to collaborating with her again in the future!”
Carlyn LaGrone
Program & Events Manager, Sista Afya Community Care
▼L’Oreal in Action
Whether she's speaking to corporate leaders, educators, nonprofit professionals, entrepreneurs, students, or community builders, L'Oreal creates spaces where people feel seen, challenged, and inspired to think differently about the stories they carry—and the futures they're capable of creating.
When Black women are given a soft place to land, they don't just survive. They soar.
Let's Build the Room
Whether you're planning a conference, leadership retreat, campus event, workshop, or community gathering, L'Oreal creates conversations that help people think differently about storytelling, leadership, belonging, and the courage it takes to take up space.
Let's create an experience your audience will carry with them long after they leave the room.