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“This year's NESPRA conference attendees were STILL talking about your keynote last year and how powerful and inspirational it was. You are phenomenal.”
Meghan Baule, Director of Communications
Your keynote speech was one of the best I have ever heard!! Amazing message and amazing delivery!! Thank you!!!
Teresa Jensen, VP Business Banking Officer
I loved your presentation at F&M's Women in Business Luncheon today, thank you for sharing your insight with everyone. I could listen to you speak for hours, I was entranced...! Double high five!
Sarah Watson, Entrepreuner
I was at the Waypoint event yesterday and I just have to say, you blew me away yesterday with your wisdom and grace.
Cassandra Kotek, VP Marketing
Thank you for coming to share your experiences and perspective on leadership! The models you taught us and the stories you used to explain helped me think about inclusivity in a whole new way.
Aaron Fink, Advancement and Giving Specialist
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your seminar. You are really amazing. That was the first time in a while that I have felt inspired to be more creative. In fact, almost everything you said made another idea pop into my head!
Thank you so much. Keep up the amazing work you are doing.
Marti G, Communications Leader
Your presentation today was so impressive! I very much enjoyed the personal stories you shared in such an inspiring way. Thank you!
Jeff Goedken, Senior VP and Senior Counsel
I suffer from conference boredom and overload and wasn't sure I would attend this year. I'm so glad I did, specifically due to the keynote by Akwi Nji. Akwi truly made me think differently about what we are doing in our community. I tend to get lost in the daily grind and she really made me think about the big picture.
Illinois Mainstreet Annual Conference Attendee
Akwi should absolutely be hired for national conferences. She is new, creative, and simply interesting.
Illinois Mainstreet Annual Conference Attendee
Akwi is a wonderful, interesting breath of fresh air. She is dynamic and a skilled speaker that made me really think more about arts/culture.
Illinois Mainstreet Annual Conference Attendee
Your message truly resonated with me! You were captivating, encouraging, and motivating all at the same time. Thank you for your leadership!
Julie Severson, Communications Professional | Iowa
I just have to tell you: that was the most inspiring session I have been to. It fed my soul. Thank you!!
Lesley Bruinton (APR), SchoolSpirit PR Founder | Alabama
My school district got their money's worth just by me attending your session today. Your vision and approach to communication and brand storytelling is so refreshing. And thanks for being an approachable rockstar.
Carl Miller, Communications Director | Missourri
Thanks again for a fabulous presentation on Monday. You're still holding steady at my #1 presentation spot. ...Thank you for all you do and for doing it with passion and style!!
Tracy Habisch-Ahlin, Director Community Relations and Communications | Wisconsin
I just wanted to write to make sure you know that you blew everyone away yesterday. Excellent presentation, and excellent work overall. Thank you!
Beth C, NSPRA Conference Attendee | Wisconsin
You did an INCREDIBLE job in your session. I was blown away by everything you said, presented.
I love your style -- I would like to take my district in that direction (although I don't have the voice to do the voiceovers for video -- can I hire you:)!
Gina L, NSPRA Conference Attendee
Your presentation inspired so many great ideas in my own head and among our membership. I truly appreciate you making the trek all the way out to Massachusetts.
Dan O'Brien, Chief Communications Officer | Massachusetts
You are a GREAT speaker! I am 9 years in schoolPR, 30 in marketing. I needed to hear your presentation today. You gave me some new ideas. I feel like I can add “emotion” to current campaigns and change things up immediately. Thank you!
Kirsten Fitterer, Chief Communications Officer | Washington
Another fantastic presentation - I think I learn something new each time you speak.
Mary Ellen Rowe, Education Sales Consultant | Finalsite
You are an amazing storyteller! I loved your sense of humor and the campaign examples you shared to illustrate your points. Your presentation left me inspired with new ideas.
Anonymous, Statewide Arts Educators Conference
Really great questions to make sure that we aren't just slugging away doing the same thing every day. Making sure to look at our marketing as a whole and think about what our audience wants instead of just what we want to communicate to them. Thank you SO much for coming to our conference and rocking the karaoke mic! You were absolutely incredible.
Anonymous, Statewide Arts Educators Conference
Loved the reminder to think openly about how I teach. Bringing multiple parts of my world together and encouraging the artist in me. Loved your examples of creating community. Inspiring!!!
Anonymous, Statewide Arts Educators Conference
Wow!! Totally inspiring! So many awesome takeaways (even as a mother!) So inspired to cultivate community! Looking forward to challenge how my students think about themselves as artists. My biggest takeaway is “What am I going to do in this moment!? How can I truly make art more accessible. Thank you for being so articulate and energetic!
Anonymous, Statewide Arts Educators Conference
Absolutely amazing!! By far I could listen to this session multiple times a year! This is the great stuff!! THANK YOU
Anonymous, Statewide Arts Educators Conference
Loved the reminder to think openly about how I teach. Bringing multiple parts of my world together and encouraging the artist in me. Loved your examples of creating community. Inspiring!!!
Anonymous, Statewide Arts Educators Conference
“Whether it’s a packed arena or a professional development event, inspiring an audience from the stage and seeing their lightbulbs go off is always an incredible honor."
AKWI NJI
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