As AI continues to advance, we need to build a culture of humanity in the workplace for:
- More meaning
- Deeper Connections
- True fulfillment
As AI continues to advance, we need to build a culture of humanity in the workplace for:
As an around-the-world humanitarian, Mallory Brown uses empathy and a focus on the person, rather than the problem, to create the positive change. Her current documentary series, “Walk A Mile”, embarks on a global marathon for women’s empowerment.
As a keynote speaker, Mallory shares the humanitarian mindset, with real-life stories of human connection, to provide tools to help attendees take one step further to discover a deeper meaning of success.
Mallory Brown is a worldwide adventure traveler, documentary filmmaker, and global humanitarian. She travels the world to tell real-life stories of human connection. Mallory’s goal is to encourage others to add more meaning to their work and reignite their own desire to make a difference. She has traveled to over 60 countries, started two socially conscious businesses, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight international poverty.
Mallory’s latest campaign, “Walk A Mile,” is a global marathon for women’s empowerment. She’s walking a marathon, one mile at a time, with 26 impoverished women around the world. 26 miles. 26 women. 26 stories of strength. Each mile benefits a local women’s charity.
Mallory’s story inspires others to live a passionate, generous, and global life. Her efforts have been featured by the Today Show, The New York Times, Crain’s Detroit Business, the Huffington Post, and Cosmopolitan Magazine. Mallory was born and raised in Michigan and currently lives on the edge of Detroit.
FAQs for Mallory Brown
What topics does Mallory Brown speak on? Mallory Brown speaks on empathy, human connection, corporate culture, leadership, women’s empowerment, goal setting, resilience, and navigating change. Her keynotes are built around real-world stories from her travels across 60+ countries and her work as a global humanitarian filmmaker.
Why is empathy the right topic for organizations right now? As AI takes over more tasks and and there’s continue political, religious, financial challenges in and out of the workplace, empathy has become one of the most strategically important skills a team can develop. Mallory’s keynote makes the case — backed by real stories — that empathy isn’t a soft skill, it’s a competitive advantage. Organizations that lead with human connection retain better talent, build stronger teams, and create cultures where people actually want to show up. Mallory gives audiences a practical framework to put that into action immediately.
What is Mallory Brown’s signature keynote? Her signature keynote is Bringing Humanity Back to Work — a storytelling-driven experience that guides audiences through three phases: Empathy (learning to see each other more clearly), Connection (recognizing we’re stronger together), and Action (taking small, intentional steps that lead to lasting change). It combines powerful documentary film clips with a clear, actionable framework that works for corporate teams, associations, and leadership audiences.
What other keynotes does Mallory Brown offer? In addition to Bringing Humanity Back to Work, Mallory delivers Take the Helm (goal setting, bravery, and navigating uncertainty — drawn from her experience sailing the Caribbean with no prior experience), Walk With Women (a visually stunning keynote on women’s empowerment featuring her Walk A Mile documentary series), and Blaze Your Own Path (a student enrichment program for colleges and universities).
What types of organizations has Mallory Brown spoken for? Mallory has spoken for corporations, associations, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and universities. Her clients include CVS Health, Ford, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Mondelez International, GoFundMe, Habitat for Humanity, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Academy Mortgage Corporation, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Detroit Economic Club, SXSW, and the Associations North Leadership Conference.
What makes Mallory Brown different from other keynote speakers? Most empathy and culture speakers deliver a talk. Mallory delivers an experience. She uses original documentary film clips — produced from her own humanitarian work across 60+ countries — to bring stories to life in a way that is visually stunning and emotionally immersive. Audiences consistently report that her sessions move them to tears and to action in the same hour. She’s been described as “a breath of fresh air” and “the perfect way to start an annual meeting” by event planners who have booked hundreds of speakers.
Is Mallory Brown a good fit for associations? Yes — Mallory is one of the strongest association speakers on the roster. Her topics (empathy, human connection, culture, leadership, women’s empowerment) are perennially in demand at annual meetings, leadership conferences, and member events. Her style is visual, emotional, and broadly relatable — meaning she works across diverse member bases without alienating any segment of the room. She has spoken for Associations North Leadership Conference, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, and the Women’s Leadership Conference of SE Ohio, among others.
Is Mallory Brown available for virtual events? Yes. Mallory is available for both in-person and virtual keynote engagements.
What is the Walk A Mile documentary series? Walk A Mile is Mallory’s current global documentary project — a marathon for women’s empowerment. She is walking one marathon, one mile at a time, with 26 impoverished women across the world. Each mile benefits a local women’s charity. The project spans Tanzania, India, the United States, and beyond. Clips from Walk A Mile are woven into her Walk With Women keynote.
What is Mallory Brown’s speaking fee? Mallory Brown’s speaking fee is $12,500 (plus expenses). Contact Eagles Talent to confirm current pricing and expenses, availability, and travel requirements.
How do I book Mallory Brown to speak? Mallory Brown is exclusively managed by Eagles Talent. Click the “Check Availability” button on this page to start the conversation.
Adventure traveler and documentary filmmaker Mallory Brown takes audiences on a powerful journey that highlights the extraordinary impact of human connection. Through breathtaking storytelling and real-world examples from her travels around the globe, Mallory shows how meaningful work is created when people feel seen, valued, and connected. More than an inspiring story, this keynote is a clear call to action – an invitation to uplift one another, step outside our comfort zones, and lead with empathy. Audiences leave reconnected to their purpose and empowered to create positive impact within their work and communities.
Drawing from her adventures across 60+ countries, Mallory uses immersive storytelling and compelling documentary clips to guide audiences through a deeply human experience – one filled with empathy, courage, and unexpected moments of joy.
Throughout the keynote, audiences move through three phases of the journey:
With a fun-loving, approachable style and a clear framework, Mallory ensures audiences don’t just feel inspired, they leave ready to act.
When we rediscover our power to lead with humanity, the result is tangible:
Mallory’s keynote is equal parts heartfelt and practical. Her powerful film clips often move audiences to tears, while her approachable delivery and step-by-step roadmap provide practical tools that are easy to understand and apply in a business setting. Attendees walk away with a simple, actionable framework they can use immediately at work and in life.
For Individuals
For Organizations
Organizations, teams, and leaders who want to strengthen connection, elevate culture, and empower people to create meaningful impact. This keynote will restore your faith in humanity and in your audience’s own ability to make a difference. Attendees leave re-energized, motivated, and ready to take action.
What if your greatest accomplishment was one bold decision away? In a leap of faith, Mallory Brown and her husband sold everything to buy a sailboat, despite having no prior sailing experience, and spent two years circumnavigating the Caribbean Sea. Through hilarious, eye-opening, and deeply inspiring stories from life on the open water, Mallory shares powerful lessons on setting ambitious goals, navigating uncertainty, and leading with confidence. Mallory’s keynote will invite you to take ownership of your future, embrace change, and move boldly toward what matters most.
Mallory brings audiences into the heart of the adventure, where plans change, fear shows up uninvited, and progress depends on teamwork and trust. Using vivid storytelling and real moments from her journey, she breaks down how bold goals are set, how fear is navigated rather than avoided, and how forward momentum is built one decision at a time. Her approach is honest, high-energy, and grounded in real experience – helping audiences see that courage isn’t about having all the answers, but about taking the next step even when conditions aren’t perfect.
Audiences leave seeing challenges not as obstacles, but as invitations to grow. They will gain:
This keynote blends humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom from the open sea. Mallory’s stories are engaging and relatable, while her lessons are practical and grounded, designed to help audiences move from dreaming to doing. Attendees can expect moments of laughter, reflection, and clarity, along with tangible strategies they can put into motion immediately.
For Individuals
For Organizations
Leadership teams ready to step outside their comfort zones, take big leaps, and move decisively toward what matters most. Take the Helm empowers audiences to trust themselves, commit to bold goals, and steer confidently through whatever lies ahead.
As a female entrepreneur and humanitarian filmmaker, Mallory Brown is on a mission to amplify the voices and strength of women around the world. In her groundbreaking documentary series Walk A Mile, Mallory is walking a marathon around the globe, one mile at a time, with women overcoming extraordinary challenges. 26 miles. 26 women. 26 stories of strength. In this visually stunning and deeply moving keynote, Mallory invites audiences to step into the lives of women from different cultures, backgrounds, and circumstances, revealing both the universal challenges women face and the remarkable resilience it takes to overcome them.
Through powerful storytelling, breathtaking photography, and awe-inspiring documentary footage, Mallory brings audiences face-to-face with women whose courage and determination redefine what’s possible. Rather than speaking about women’s empowerment, she invites audiences to experience it – walking alongside women whose stories illuminate empathy, strength, and solidarity.
Mallory bridges these global stories to everyday life, helping audiences understand how awareness becomes responsibility and how small, intentional actions can uplift women in their workplaces, communities, and networks.
When we choose to truly see and support one another, the impact ripples outward:
This keynote is immersive, emotional, and empowering. Mallory’s visual storytelling will bring audiences to meet three women from around the world (Tanzania, India, and the United States), hear their stories and reflect on powerful lessons learned. Attendees can expect moments of awe, tears, and inspiration paired with simple, tangible strategies to take action.
AUDIENCE OUTCOMES
For Individuals
For Organizations
Women in Business conferences, leadership events, and organizations committed to empowering women and creating meaningful change. Walk With Women is an unforgettable journey of resilience, courage, and human connection, inviting audiences to lift one another up and take action for working women globally.
Since her college graduation, Mallory Brown has charted an unconventional path – one guided by curiosity, courage, and purpose. She has traveled to 60+ countries, launched two socially conscious businesses, produced 40+ documentary films, delivered two TEDx Talks, sailed the Caribbean Sea, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity, and spoken to audiences across the country.
In this student-focused keynote, Mallory shares her journey honestly, pulling back the curtain on how big dreams are built through small, intentional steps. She offers students practical guidance on goal setting, career exploration, navigating transitions, and building meaningful relationships. Through relatable stories, real-world lessons, and a contagious sense of optimism, Mallory empowers students to take ownership of their future and design a life that feels meaningful to them.
Mallory meets students where they are, at a moment filled with possibility, questions, and uncertainty. By sharing both her successes and missteps, she helps students see that there is no single “right” path after graduation. Through storytelling and reflection, Mallory encourages students to get curious, take initiative, and start moving forward, even without having everything figured out. Her message is clear: progress comes from action not perfection.
When students begin to trust themselves and take small steps forward, powerful shifts happen:
Students leave seeing their future not as something to fear but something to shape.
This keynote is engaging, motivating, and highly relatable. Mallory’s stories spark laughter, reflection, and inspiration, while her practical insights give students tangible ways to move forward. The experience is energizing and encouraging, designed to help students feel excited about what comes next.
For Students
For Institutions
Colleges, universities, and academic programs seeking to inspire students to take ownership of their future. Blaze Your Own Path equips students with the mindset, tools, and confidence to move forward with intention.
WHY MALLORY?
Mallory Brown is an adventure traveler, documentary filmmaker, and keynote speaker whose work centers on human connection and social impact. Her films and global experiences highlight the extraordinary ways people uplift one another across cultures, industries, and communities. Mallory has inspired organizations around the world to lead with empathy, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change – proving that empathy isn’t a soft skill, it’s a strategic advantage.
“Mallory was very well received both in the room and virtually. Her story inspired many to want to go out and do more. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room. She was also so personable and enjoyed having her speak at our Women’s History Month event. She is truly making history for so many women globally.”
“The buzzing around the office all day was positive and energized. Mallory’s presentation was amazing, and we cannot thank her enough.”
“Mallory created such a groundswell of inspiration, motivation, and action through our business. I know she must hear it a lot – but she was phenomenal. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better session.”
“I have never been so moved by a presenter in my life. Her message inspires me to do more than just my to-do list and focus on being a better listener, mentor, and leader.”
“Mallory immediately draws audience members deep into her world and moves them to action. She is thought-provoking, inspirational, and provides a unique speaking experience.”
“We couldn’t be more pleased with Mallory and her presentation last week! It was the perfect way to start our Annual Meeting and had a very positive impact.”
“I love that you are able to feel a sense of wonder and authenticity as Mallory speaks. Every interaction with her is positive for all she engages!”
“A breath of fresh air. Mallory brings a breath of fresh air to her audience. Her story is authentic, moving, and inspires people to connect with others empathetically. To hear her message is a gift.”
“Mallory was awesome and our group loved hearing from her. She is an incredible person and speaker!”
“We THANK YOU, Mallory for joining us today and sharing your incredible journey and story! You touched our hearts in a very difficult time in this world.”
“Mallory is an incredible speaker who is able to convey her message of empathy in an impactful way. The message moves from your head to your heart and stays with you.”
Mallory Brown speaks to the desire inside all of us to make an impact in the world. Her story inspires audiences to live a passionate, generous, and global life.
Mallory has spoken to corporations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and associations on the importance of empathy, compassion, and giving back. Clients include Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, CSC Platinum Circle, GoFundMe, Habitat for Humanity, Ford, BEMA, Sustainable Brands, Coalition for Collegiate Women, Women’s Leadership Conference of SE Ohio, SXSW, and TieCon Detroit.
Mallory has been featured on The Today Show, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Ambassador Magazine for pioneering a new, engaging approach to philanthropy. She has published over 40 humanitarian films directly raising over $300,000 for grassroots charities around the world.
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