HEART & SOUL SPEAKER PROGRAMS by Eileen
Keynote Presentations
Keynote Presentations That Inspire Kindness, Belonging, and Human Connection
What does it truly mean to feel seen, valued, and like you belong?
Through heartfelt storytelling, lived experience, humor, and honest conversation, Eileen
Tucker Cosby delivers keynote presentations that inspire audiences to lead with empathy,
build meaningful connections, and create cultures where people feel respected and
included.
Drawing from her journey growing up as a Black girl in Utah, her work as an author and
kindness advocate, and her passion for helping people feel heard and valued, Eileen’s
presentations leave audiences both emotionally moved and practically inspired.
Her keynote experiences are ideal for:
- Conferences and associations
- Corporate and workplace events
- Colleges and universities
- Community organizations and nonprofits
- Libraries, faith groups, and leadership events
Audiences leave with:
- A deeper understanding of kindness and belonging
- Tools to build stronger human connection
- Encouragement to lead with empathy and courage
- Inspiration to create positive change in everyday life
Whether speaking to a small community gathering or a large conference audience, Eileen
creates an experience that is authentic, uplifting, and unforgettable.
Explore keynote topics and presentation options in the Meeting Planner Guide.
Community Conversations
Community Conversations That Bring People Together
In a world where so many people feel unheard, divided, or disconnected, meaningful
conversation matters more than ever.
Eileen Tucker Cosby creates interactive Community Conversations designed to encourage
understanding, empathy, reflection, and authentic human connection.
These experiences are more than presentations — they are guided conversations that invite
people to listen, share, learn, and connect through the power of kindness and belonging.
Through personal storytelling, thoughtful discussion, audience interaction, and real-life
experiences, Eileen helps participants explore topics such as:
- Belonging and identity
- Kindness in everyday life
- Human connection across differences
- Respectful dialogue and understanding
- Courage, compassion, and community
Community Conversations are ideal for:
- Colleges and universities
- Libraries and community organizations
- Nonprofits and advocacy groups
- Faith communities
- Cultural and civic organizations
- Neighborhood groups
Participants leave feeling:
- Seen, heard, and valued
- More connected to one another
- Inspired to lead with empathy
- Encouraged to create positive change within their communities
Every conversation is created with warmth, honesty, respect, and the belief that small
moments of understanding can create lasting impact.
Learn more about Community Conversation topics and formats in the Meeting Planner
Guide.
Children’s Story Program
Children’s Story Programs That Inspire Kindness, Inclusion, and Belonging
Through engaging storytelling, meaningful conversation, and heartfelt connection, Eileen
Tucker Cosby brings messages of kindness, respect, and belonging to children in a way
they can truly understand.
Featuring her children’s book series including Be Kind to Every Kind and the Every Kind
series, these interactive programs encourage children to celebrate differences, treat others
with compassion, and recognize the importance of kindness in everyday life.
Designed for young audiences, the program combines:
- Read-aloud storytelling
- Interactive discussion
- Encouragement and positive life lessons
- Themes of inclusion, empathy, and friendship
- Age-appropriate audience participation
Children are invited to reflect on how kindness can make others feel welcomed, valued, and
included — at school, at home, and in their communities.
These programs are ideal for:
- Elementary schools
- Libraries
- Community events
- Literacy programs
- Youth organizations
- Family and cultural events
Children leave feeling:
- Encouraged to be kind and respectful
- Proud of who they are
- More understanding of differences
- Encouraged to create positive change within their communitiesInspired to help others feel includedEncouraged to create positive change within their communities
Every program is designed to create a warm, uplifting experience that helps children
understand that kindness is something we practice every day.
Explore program options and details in the Meeting Planner Guide.
Author Talk & Book Events
Author Talks That Spark Reflection, Conversation, and Connection
Through powerful storytelling and honest conversation, Eileen Tucker Cosby invites
audiences into meaningful discussions about identity, resilience, kindness, and the human
need to belong.
Centered around her memoir, Yes! There Are Black People in Utah. No! I Am Not a
Mormon., and her children’s books focused on kindness and inclusion, these events offer
audiences an opportunity to hear the personal stories behind the books while engaging in
thoughtful dialogue that resonates long after the event ends.
Author Talks may include:
- Readings and storytelling
- Audience Q&A
- Conversations about belonging and identity
- RespReflections on kindness and human connection
- Discussions inspired by the themes within the books
- Optional book signing opportunities
These events create space for audiences to connect not only with the stories, but with one
another through shared reflection and conversation.
Ideal for:
- Libraries and literary events
- Colleges and universities
- Community organizations
- Book clubs and reading programs
- Cultural events and festivals
- Schools and educational programs
Audiences leave feeling:
- Inspired by the power of personal storytelling
- Encouraged to reflect on their own experiences
- More connected through shared humanity
- Motivated to create greater kindness and belonging in their communities
Every Author Talk is warm, engaging, personal, and designed to create meaningful
connection through story.
View event options and speaking details in the Meeting Planner Guide.