Ranieka W.
Keynote Speaker at Your Next Thought Consulting
Motivational/Self Development
Education: Florida A&M University: B.S. - Seton Hall University: M.A
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Biography
Ranieka is a keynote speaker that offers insight from 20 years of experience, with small, mid-size and Fortune 500 companies. Yahoo, Choice Hotels, Jack and Jill and AICPA are companies she has worked with. She also gained professional experience in operations, sales, and talent management at various companies including Chubb Insurance Group, Eli Lilly, Astra Zeneca and United Therapeutics.
Her diverse professional experience as a business executive, board member, and talent leader provides a unique perspective on critical issues facing leaders and teams. From Sales Manager to VP Talent Management then a career as a coach and consultant, led her to begin inspiring others from the stage.
Passion
Ranieka is passionate about helping leaders thrive during chaos and change, recognizing that turbulent times often test the very core of leadership. She believes that uncertainty can be a powerful catalyst for growth when leaders are equipped with the tools to navigate it with clarity and purpose.
At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to equity and inclusivity. Ranieka understands that underrepresented professionals often face additional barriers during times of change, struggling to have their ideas heard and their contributions valued. She works to bridge this gap by helping leaders build environments where every voice is not only welcomed but actively sought out.
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Best Story
It happened one evening at a dinner with colleagues when Ranieka found myself speaking up, but her comments were completely ignored. In that moment, she realized that the person didn't need a Q-tip to clean their ears, and no she didn't need to speak louder, but she realized she had stepped into a character based on a limiting story She was telling herself—a story that she wasn't enough, that her voice didn't matter. It was a powerful wake-up call because, at that moment, she understood that we all do this. We each carry stories—stories that create characters we unconsciously play.
Origin Story
Ranieka’s resilience and adaptability were shaped by her upbringing across the southern, midwestern, and northeastern regions of the U.S., where each move brought new environments, cultures, and ways of thinking to navigate. This early exposure to diversity in thought and experience became the foundation of her ability to thrive in unfamiliar spaces.
Her professional journey began in the pharmaceutical industry, where she was often the only Black woman at the table. Leaning on her experiences of constant adaptation, Ranieka reframed her difference as a strength. She built relationships across divides. Her journey is not just one of personal growth but of paving the way for others, creating spaces where diversity of thought, background, and identity are not just welcomed but celebrated.
Example talks
Strategies for Building an Inclusive Workplace for All Generations
Ranieka often serves as a moderator for HR topics with Hacking HR. If you are interested in an example of Ranieka leading a great group of thought leaders in a great discussion click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGvaihz884U
Who is Ranieka?
If you want to get to know Ranieka take a minute to hear from her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta8bl8mvdtM
Are You Leading with Inclusivity?
What’s inclusion got to do with it? When leaders build their competence by demonstrating the traits of inclusive leaders. Most leaders don’t intend to exclude others. Yet, leaders can fail to get the best out of their teams due to personal bias and the inability to adapt and listen deeper. In this session, you will gain insight into what it means to be an inclusive leader, including taking on the difference as your own and being courageous in conversation and your actions.
https://aicpaconferences.com/p/s/are-you-leading-with-inclusivity-all-tracks-90315
Break Boundaries and Embrace Change
Success in today’s publishing industry requires more than innovation—it demands breaking through limiting beliefs that hold organizations back. In this dynamic talk, I explore how intrapreneurship—the entrepreneurial mindset within organizations—empowers teams to challenge the status quo, foster creativity, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Audiences will gain insights into how limiting beliefs shape industry practices and learn practical strategies to overcome these barriers. Perfect for those ready to inspire innovation and rewrite their narrative.
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