let’s be courageous together.
It’s Time to Reconnect with Our Humanity with Courage, Compassion, and Community.
When Michelle speaks,
people exhale
In a world of corporate motivational speeches and hollow inspiration, Michelle cuts through with electric clarity and refreshing honesty.
Her vulnerability and masterful storytelling create rare moments of collective catharsis where unspoken truths finally breathe free and the distance between who we are and who we want to be begins to close.
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Experience the power of conversation without constraints. In these moderated conversations, Michelle engages in the kind of honest, dynamic exchange that makes a large venue feel like an intimate gathering. Through this uniquely engaging format, complex ideas become accessible, and transformation feels personal – even in a full auditorium.
fireside chats
Perfect for opening or closing your most important gatherings, Michelle's keynotes create defining moments that set the tone for transformation. Her rare gift of combining heartfelt stories with practical strategies makes her talks immediately resonant and universally impactful. Through masterful storytelling and strategic insight, she inspires action that ripples long after the event ends.
keynotes
When change requires more than a moment. Michelle's retreats offer the luxury of time and space to dive beneath the surface, allowing deep-seated challenges to transform into breakthrough opportunities. Experience a carefully crafted journey that weaves together experiential workshops, reflective discussions, and practical application.
retreats
Popular TOPICS: leadership & Courage
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Maya Angelous said, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently” So how do we cultivate courage so that we can close the gap between who we are and we want to be? How do we practice courage in every aspect of our lives so we can live our most authentic, fulfilling, and expansive lives? Through vulnerable personal stories and practical frameworks, Michelle shows us how.
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The talk that put her on the map. How do we lead in the midst of so much despair, burnout, and turmoil? Toxic positivity and willful ignorance aren’t the answer. In this timely and transformative talk, Michelle lays out the foundational leadership—and human— skills we need to support our teams and community.
Popular TOPICS: community empowerment
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In this personal yet universally inspiring conversation, Michelle takes you on a journey of unlearning and rediscovering, and leaves you with practical, research-backed tips from the trenches.
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Michelle shares her stories as an Asian American immigrant, and unpacks what it means to be rooted in our heritage while also shaping our narratives in the present. Popular among AAPI audiences and beyond for building interracial solidarity.
Trusted by industry leaders
“The resonance of Michelle’s words is beyond incredible”
the wake up Learning Experiences
Interactive book club Series—6 Weeks
Transform good intentions into meaningful impact through a dynamic 6-week learning journey with Michelle MiJung Kim. More than a traditional book club, this is a guided exploration of "The Wake Up" where theory meets practice, and where your questions and challenges become our collective pathway to deeper understanding. Highly recommended for intact teams.
Limited to 35 Participants per Cohort
Book Talk & Signing
Experience the power of "The Wake Up" brought to life through an unforgettable event with Michelle MiJung Kim. Through masterful storytelling and honest dialogue, Michelle shares the journey behind the book while creating space for the questions that matter most to you. Optional Meet & Greet and book signing offers the rare opportunity to engage directly with the author. Leave with both a treasured book and renewed clarity about your own path forward in creating meaningful change.
“Michelle’s stories made me feel seen and gave me the language to talk about my stories too.
She makes me believe change is possible.”
— victoria l., conference attendee
“Hands down the most impactful speaker I’ve ever come across. And i’ve been in this business for a very, very long time”
— Bryan S., Education conference organizer
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