Fit Nation: 📖 Don't Miss Natalia Petrzela’s Critically Acclaimed New Book

Fit Nation: 📖 Don't Miss Natalia Petrzela’s Critically Acclaimed New Book

How did fitness become inescapable and inaccessible all at the same time? How is it that we seem to be more obsessed with exercise than ever, and yet remain unhealthy? Are we overdue for a revolution in exercise culture? In her most recent book, Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession, Outspoken speaker Natalia Petrzela takes on these questions and many more.

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Understanding the Christian Roots of Race Science with Terence Keel

Understanding the Christian Roots of Race Science with Terence Keel

Outspoken speaker, Terence Keel, shares with audiences his meaningful research in, among other things, investigating how pre-modern Christian thought and contemporary scientific perceptions of human difference are linked. Read more from Terence about this topic, including his award-winning book, in this recent interview, originally conducted by UCLA.

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Celebrate AAPI heritage month with our newest exclusive speaker, Nancy Wang Yuen

Celebrate AAPI heritage month with our newest exclusive speaker, Nancy Wang Yuen

Despite being known as the “model minority,” stereotypes about Asian-Americans still hold them back in the workplace; although a valued part of the workforce at large, they are not well-represented as c-suite leaders and often constrained by job roles based on those stereotypes. With her expertise in diversity and inclusion, Nancy Yuen can give your team the right tools to not only know better—but also do better. And for your AAPI celebrations this month? There's still time to book the latest addition to our dynamic, growing roster at Outspoken Agency—meet Nancy Wang Yuen!

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Taking a 360-approach to personal and professional wellness centering underrepresented voices

Taking a 360-approach to personal and professional wellness centering underrepresented voices

February is here, and of course, that means we're thinking about Black leaders' crucial impact on every aspect of society. Whether we talk about access to food, environmental sustainability, financial health, or mind-and-body wellness, Black communities face injustice and inequality in every area—all while often serving as the voices who lead us through essential innovations that leave lasting change in communities big and small. Here at Outspoken, we are passionate about centering underrepresented voices and celebrating the power of diversity. Check out some of our speakers below who are experts in critical topics that matter and are leading discussions that examine our history, impact our present, and will lead us into the future. As we celebrate Black History, let's prioritize the issues that matter for people of color not only this month, but every month, week, and day of the year.

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Kirkus names Crystal Fleming's 'Rise Up!' a 2021 Book of the Year

Kirkus names Crystal Fleming's 'Rise Up!' a 2021 Book of the Year

We're thrilled today to announce some exciting news about Outspoken speaker, Crystal Fleming: Kirkus Reviews has named Rise Up! How You Can Join the Fight Against White Supremacy! a Best Book of the Year for 2021. This book explores the roots of racism and its legacy in the modern-day, all while empowering young people with actionable ways they can help foster a better world and become antiracists.

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