Tamekia Hart
Tamekia Hart inspires audiences through music, storytelling, poetry, and powerful conversations on wellbeing and culture.
Why you should book Tamekia Hart for your next event
- Over 20 years of experience delivering engaging keynotes on wellbeing, DEI, psychological safety, and self-care.
- Combines music, storytelling, spoken word, and practical insights to create memorable and emotionally impactful events.
- TED Conference speaker and author of “Take the Stage”, helping leaders communicate with confidence and authenticity.
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The Singing Speaking Poet transforming workplace culture through creativity
Tamekia Hart is a keynote speaker, creative facilitator, author, and founder of EDU Arts, LLC. Known as “The Singing Speaking Poet,” she blends music, storytelling, spoken word, and practical strategies to create meaningful experiences that resonate long after the event ends. With more than 20 years of experience, Tamekia helps organizations build healthier workplace cultures rooted in wellbeing, psychological safety, self-care, and inclusion. Her engaging and thought-provoking presentations inspire audiences to embrace creativity, connection, and authentic leadership in both their personal and professional lives.
Book Tamekia Hart for your event
Tamekia Hart is a dynamic keynote speaker, creative facilitator, and storyteller who helps organizations unlock mental and creative freedom through the power of music, poetry, and authentic conversation. Affectionately known as “The Singing Speaking Poet,” she has spent more than 20 years inspiring audiences with presentations that combine emotional connection, practical insight, and creative expression.
As the founder of EDU Arts, LLC, Tamekia Hart has developed a unique approach to speaking and training that uses the creative arts as a tool for learning, growth, and transformation. Her work focuses on helping organizations strengthen workplace culture, wellbeing, self-care, and psychological safety while creating spaces where people feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Tamekia’s presentations are known for their energy, honesty, and emotional depth. She creates experiences that encourage reflection while also motivating audiences to take meaningful action. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, or community organizations, she brings a refreshing perspective that blends creativity with real-world application.
A creative voice for workplace wellbeing
Organizations today are searching for new ways to support employee wellbeing and create healthier workplace environments. Tamekia Hart helps leaders and teams understand the importance of mental and emotional wellbeing while encouraging authentic communication and human connection.
Her expertise in Health Equity, DEI, and Self-Care has shaped her approach to workplace culture and employee engagement. Through storytelling, spoken word, music, and thought-provoking dialogue, she helps audiences explore the impact of stress, burnout, communication barriers, and workplace dynamics in a way that feels relatable and accessible.
Tamekia believes that creativity has the power to heal, connect, and inspire change. Her sessions encourage participants to think differently about leadership, collaboration, and personal wellbeing while giving them practical tools they can carry into their everyday work and lives.
Audiences appreciate her ability to balance inspiration with actionable takeaways. Her message resonates with organizations that want to create environments where employees feel psychologically safe, motivated, and supported.
The Singing Speaking Poet experience
What makes Tamekia Hart stand out as a keynote speaker is her ability to merge artistic expression with impactful learning. Rather than delivering a traditional presentation, she creates immersive experiences that engage audiences emotionally and intellectually.
Her sessions often include:
- Music and vocal performance
- Spoken word poetry
- Storytelling and personal reflection
- Interactive audience engagement
- Practical workplace insights and strategies
This creative format allows audiences to connect with her message on a deeper level. Her performances are memorable because they feel personal, authentic, and human. Tamekia’s warmth and presence create an atmosphere where audiences feel comfortable reflecting on important topics and engaging in meaningful conversations.
She understands that every audience is different and tailors her approach to align with the goals and culture of each organization. Whether delivering a keynote at a conference, facilitating a workshop, or leading a leadership discussion, she creates a space that encourages openness, growth, and connection.
TED Conference speaker and author
Tamekia Hart’s voice and expertise have reached audiences on international stages. After speaking at the TED Conference in Vancouver, Canada, she expanded her impact by authoring the book “Take the Stage.”
The book offers guidance, coaching, and life lessons for aspiring public speakers, covering both pre-stage preparation and post-stage reflection. Drawing from her own experiences, Tamekia provides practical advice for individuals who want to communicate with greater confidence, authenticity, and purpose.
Her work as an author and speaker reflects her passion for helping others find and use their voice. She believes that storytelling and communication have the power to create change, build confidence, and strengthen leadership.
This combination of stage experience, creative artistry, and coaching expertise makes her a valuable speaker for conferences, leadership events, employee wellbeing initiatives, and professional development programs.
Why organizations book Tamekia Hart
Organizations book Tamekia Hart because she brings more than inspiration to the stage. She creates meaningful experiences that encourage people to think differently, communicate openly, and reconnect with their creativity and purpose.
Her presentations are especially valuable for organizations looking to:
- Strengthen workplace culture
- Promote employee wellbeing and self-care
- Foster psychological safety and inclusion
- Inspire authentic leadership and communication
- Encourage creativity and innovation
- Create memorable conference experiences
Tamekia’s ability to combine emotional storytelling with practical insight allows her to connect with audiences across industries and professional backgrounds. Her presentations leave audiences feeling energized, understood, and motivated to create positive change.
For organizations seeking a keynote speaker who can blend creativity, wellbeing, leadership, and authentic human connection into one unforgettable experience, Tamekia Hart delivers a powerful message that stays with audiences long after the event concludes.
Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Tamekia Smith:
G.R.A.C.E.D.
Utilizing an acrostic poem to entitled “G.R.A.C.E.D.” this engaging keynote or master class focuses on the art of communication and storytelling to facilitate difficult conversations. Emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and social skills to team building while focusing on the patient and/or customer experience.
Audience Takeaways:
Understanding of how potential cultural communications can create barriers that negatively impacts the patient or customer experience.
Engaging activities designed to boost overall morale and rapport among team members.
Examine and apply concepts of verbal and non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.
Audience Takeaways:
Understanding of how potential cultural communications can create barriers that negatively impacts the patient or customer experience.
Engaging activities designed to boost overall morale and rapport among team members.
Examine and apply concepts of verbal and non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.
Keynote by speaker Tamekia Smith:
Technically I'm Ok!
Exploring the emotional and mental wellbeing of employees and the benefits of wholeness in the workplace. Through candidate dialogue and engaging activities, this talk will bring components of emotional intelligence, self-care and resilience into a cohesive mandate.
Audience takeaways:
Learn how all stakeholders create a culture of wellbeing in the workplace.
The essentials of implementing Peer Supporter best practices to improve wellbeing.
Implementing work/life balance tools and principles to reduce stress.
Audience takeaways:
Learn how all stakeholders create a culture of wellbeing in the workplace.
The essentials of implementing Peer Supporter best practices to improve wellbeing.
Implementing work/life balance tools and principles to reduce stress.
Keynote by speaker Tamekia Smith:
I’m just tired! Racial Battle Fatigue in the Workplace
In times of social unrest and uncertainty, it is critical that we address the effects that outside activities can have on the workplace environment and personal work performance. This talk is designed to give a broad overview of history, cultural awareness, and triggers to reduce stress and conflict within teams.
Audience takeaways:
Understand the meaning of Racial Battle Fatigue and its impact on workplace culture.
Examine how together we can reduce cross-cultural misunderstandings.
Understand how the role, compassion, and actions of allies and advocates aid in creating a safe space.
Audience takeaways:
Understand the meaning of Racial Battle Fatigue and its impact on workplace culture.
Examine how together we can reduce cross-cultural misunderstandings.
Understand how the role, compassion, and actions of allies and advocates aid in creating a safe space.
Tamekia on difficult conversations within the workplace:
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