Public Speaking

Anna has spoken about…

Crowdfunding.

  • Attendees learn some key strategies to help them hit their fundraising goal 
  • Attendees receive tips and hands on training on how to make an effective “ask”
  • Attendees leave with tools to help kickstart their campaign 

When Two Media Companies Collide: The Power of Collaboration

During this talk, Anna DeShawn & Adell Coleman discuss DCP Entertainment & The Qube coming together to create the cult classic podcast “The Head Nod”.

Other topics Anna has discussed…

  • The Power of Building Diverse Communities
  • Amplifying the voices of the unheard
  • Holding It Down: The Challenges of Minority Podcast Start-Ups

What Are Other’s Saying About Anna

Whenever Anna speaks, I listen especially when it is on the topic of crowdfunding!!! With a large project coming up, I knew that crowdfunding will be our best option. However, I had no idea where to begin! I am so glad that Anna offered this comprehensive breakdown of not only the mechanics of crowdfunding but all the emotional junk that comes along with it. This session has absolutely helped me be prepared to use crowdfunding for my project and I know her knowledge will help you to do the same! – Bethany Hawkins, Founder of Crackers and Soup

Anna’s crowdfunding presentation provided me with insight on how to better strategize my campaign. I’m currently in a crowdfunding accelerator and found that Anna’s presentation provided more strategic insights in an hour than in the weeks spent with my cohort. Her transparency, first-hand experience, and creativity gave me a framework to reevaluate my strategy for success. Lastly, ‘don’t deny people the opportunity to bless you’ was exactly what I needed to hear to reframe my mindset. Anna’s session not only provided actionable insights for a successful campaign but also powerful words to help people get past the fear of asking. Overall a GREAT session and would highly recommend to anyone thinking of launching a crowdfunding campaign!

– Cassandra Dunbar, Creator of Be Well, Sis: The Podcast