SPEAKER

D’angelo Thompson

Daytime Emmy Award–Winning Creative | Author | Educator | Speaker

D’angelo Thompson is a Daytime Emmy Award–winning creative artist, published author, and educator with over two decades of experience at the intersection of creativity, culture, and education. With credits spanning television, film, fashion, beauty, and higher education, D’angelo brings a rare blend of industry authority and human-centered insight to every stage.

Having worked on major network productions, partnered with global beauty brands, and taught at leading institutions, D’angelo speaks to creatives, students, and professionals navigating reinvention, confidence, wellness, and sustainable success in high-pressure industries.

His talks are practical, inspiring, and grounded in real-world experience—designed to leave audiences empowered, clear, and ready to act.

SIGNATURE SPEAKING TOPICS

1. Unscripted & Unstoppable: Reinventing Your Career Without Losing Your Identity

Ideal for: Universities, creative conferences, professionals in transition

In an era of constant change, reinvention is no longer optional—it’s essential. Drawing from his Daytime Emmy-winning career, publishing journey, and academic work, D’angelo shares how to pivot with purpose, reclaim personal power, and design a career aligned with values rather than fear.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Learn how to pivot without starting over

  • Gain clarity around identity and purpose

  • Build resilience and confidence through change

2. Enhanced Confidence: Image, Self-Worth, and Power in Creative Industries

Ideal for: Beauty, fashion, wellness, and creative organizations

Confidence is not cosmetic—it’s strategic. This talk explores the psychology of self-image, personal branding, and presence, helping audiences understand how confidence impacts opportunity, leadership, and longevity.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Redefine confidence beyond appearance

  • Understand the connection between image and self-worth

  • Strengthen personal and professional presence

3. Gratitude Is a Strategy: Wellness, Longevity, and Success Under Pressure

Ideal for: Corporate teams, educators, wellness initiatives for children, young adults, and others looking to pivot in their professional or personal lives.

Based on D’angelo’s bestselling gratitude books and podcast, this keynote reframes gratitude as a practical tool for mental health, performance, and sustainability. Audiences leave with actionable strategies to prevent burnout and stay aligned.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Reduce burnout and overwhelm

  • Build sustainable success habits

  • Apply gratitude as a daily performance tool

SELECTED EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

  • Daytime Emmy Award Winner 2010-2011 & Three Times Daytime Emmy Nominated 2009-2011

  • Author of 7+ Published Books: Enhanced Beauty Series (3), Gratitude Series (3), and Unscripted & Unstoppable: The Art of Pivoting

  • Former and Current faculty at leading creative institutions

  • Industry credits across major television networks, film studios, C-suite, red carpet, and platforms

  • Consultant and collaborator with global beauty brands

BOOKING & RATES:

Colleges / Nonprofits: $750 – $3,500+

Corporate / Brand Events: $3,500 – $12,000+

Keynotes / Conferences: $12,000 – $30,000+

To inquire about keynotes, panels, workshops, or brand-aligned speaking engagements:
Email: [HMUDANGELO@GMAIL.COM]