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Speaking & conversations

Ideas worth sharing.
Conversations worth having.

I bring a perspective shaped by scholarship, entrepreneurship and the conviction that good ideas should be understandable, useful and accessible.

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What I speak about

Human questions.
Practical implications.

Topics can be tailored to your audience, from community entrepreneurs to academic and professional groups.

01

Business literacy & economic empowerment

Practical knowledge, entrepreneurship and what meaningful access to opportunity can look like.

02

Purpose-driven entrepreneurship

Building ventures with a clear why, practical strategy and a commitment to people.

03

The psychology of consumer decisions

How trust, identity, experience and culture shape what people choose — and why.

04

AI, personalization & consumer trust

What emerging marketing technologies mean for consumer experiences, fairness and decision-making.

05

Education, access & generational progress

The role of learning, mentorship and economic mobility in creating new possibilities.

06

The scholar, the builder & the advocate

Connecting intellectual curiosity with practice, service and public impact.

Ways to connect

Different rooms. Shared purpose.

Keynotes & featured conversations

Community workshops

Panels & moderated discussions

University & professional sessions

Dr. Ronell Pugh delivering a keynote on stage

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meaningful.

Share the event's purpose, audience, date, location or format, and the conversation you hope to create. I'll consider how the topic could serve your audience.

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