Mental health and wellbeing speaker, Cleo Wade, is a truly inspiring individual. Her work as a poet, advocate and speaker has shaped a generation, influencing how audiences view themselves and the world around them. Cleo's activism work has taken her all over the world, sharing her story with people of different ages, genders and ages. From her early beginnings as a young poet, Cleo has presented at a TEDtalk event, where she encouraged her audience to spread a positive influence. Born in New Orleans, Cleo first started writing poetry aged six, after she attended a summer camp. After she completed her education, Cleo hit the runway, walking for such designers as Armani and Cartier.
However, Cleo never stopped writing. From Vogue to People Magazine, she continued to be featured in highly popular publications. Much like in her presentations, Cleo specialises in positive, affirming poetry. Her work is famed for its female empowerment. Such early popularity led Cleo to publish How Are You Showing Up This Year and If I Could Write One Million Love Poems (A Love Letter To Trans Kids), both political in nature they encourage US citizens to embrace politics. Following the 2016 American elections, Cleo published An Open Letter to My Dearest America. Cleo is also an influential artist.
Her work is mainly public art installations in and around New Orleans, like her 25-foot poem Respect and 50-foot tall graffiti, She, by Brandon Odums. Titled Want to Change the World? Start by Being Brave Enough to Care, Cleo's TEDtalk has been viewed millions of times online. It has inspired countless viewers to be the changes that they wish to see in the world. As an activist, she serves on the boards of the Lower East Side Girls Club and the creative council for Emily's List. Alongside her positive social media posts, Cleo promotes social and political movements. In 2017, as a testament to her work, Cleo was listed as one of the Most Creative People in Business, a finalist in Literature at the Shorty Awards and has been coined the Millenial Oprah. For audiences of all kinds, Cleo's inspirational presentations can influence a new perspective.
How to hire Cleo Wade
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