Manya is a passionate advocate and keynote speaker committed to reshaping leadership to foster genuine well-being. Drawing from her own experience of surviving the Boston Marathon bombing, where she was an invisible victim due to the absence of physical injuries, she empowers individuals and organizations. Her mission is to guide them past stigma, raise awareness of the mental and emotional effects of violence and tragedy, and reveal the immense value of compassion and inclusiveness.
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Price Range: $5000 and up
Gig Length: 40 - 70 minutes
Languages: English
Manya checks in early with the event organizers--the day before when possible for live events. She likes to do a technical run-through or talk with the tech team prior to the audience being let into the room for live events to ensure video and audio are working properly.
She will stay after the talk for at least 30 minutes (for one-time presentations) to talk with the audience and event planners. Longer by agreement.
ABOUT MANYA
Manya is a keynote speaker and advocate. Her life took an unexpected turn when the Boston Marathon bombings left her with deep emotional scars and post-traumatic stress. Her healing journey led her to help individuals and organizations reimagine leadership with a focus on empathy and well-being.
A communication expert with a background in writing, research, and marketing, Manya shares her powerful insights and helps individuals and organizations understand the mental and emotional effects of trauma and build resilience during times of change and crisis. She shared her wisdom on stages like SXSW and TEDx, on CBS, NPR, and in The Boston Globe.
Manya’s honest and down-to-earth approach when addressing challenging topics resonates with diverse audiences. Her passion lies in advocating for those affected by psychological wounds, emphasizing the importance of validation and visibility on the path to recovery and growth. She empowers her audiences to discover their inner strengths and take practical steps toward compassionate leadership.
Manya uses a MacBook pro and prefers to use her own computer to present.
Audio requirements include a quality sound system which has been tested for proper operation. Microphone preferences are a lapel or a cordless, hand-held microphone if available.
Video requirements include a projector and appropriate cords to connect the MacBook pro to the projector.
Please sit the audience directly in front of Manya in a theater-style setting. No seating behind or to the sides of Manya while she speaks.
The audience should be seated as close to the stage as possible.
Video projector
Microphone
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