Book Zoe to Speak

Inspire and Empower with Zoe

14-YEAR-OLD ENTREPRENEUR, AUTHOR AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Meet Zoe

14-year-old CEO on a mission to inspire and empower.

Author. Youngest Black TEDx Speaker. Social Entrepreneur. Time and Nickelodeon Kid of the Year finalist. Featured on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Black Enterprise, People and more. Best-selling Author. Youth Advocate.

Whether it's a conference, company meeting, school assembly, or classroom, Zoe will inspire your audience to dream big and soar!

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Praise for Zoe...

Zoe absolutely crushed her keynote. There were literal tears in the audience. So many people have commented on how great she was and how much she inspired them.
Jeff Hilimire, CEO Purpose Group, Founder, 48in48

★★★★★
Zoe was a hit at our company meeting. Our theme for this year’s Company Meeting was “Be Remarkable,” and Zoe was just that!
Zoe did more than speak in front of our employees. She spoke to them. Her message resonated with people, and our meeting was better for it.
Stephen Rosenbaum - CEO, Alliance Spine Centers

Zoe is such an inspiration
Terra Wallace- Hearn, SVP, Elavon

My SCAD students loved hearing your story of love, passion and determination. Students told me how much they loved Zoe! Rock star.
Vincent Donroe-Wells, Professor at SCAD

I could not be more inspired by you Zoe and the example you are setting. This was the highlight of my month.
Sheryl Sandberg, COO Meta

★★★★★
Best feeling all year! Zoe, you continue to inspire us all!
Jay Bailey, CEO Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship

Zoe’s visit to The National Museum ofToys and Miniatures in Kansas City was such a joy! Her inspiring talk and reading from her book deeply connected with the community, and her energy was truly infectious. It was clear that she left a lasting impact on everyone who attended.
Petra Kralickova, Executive Director

★★★★★
Such an inspiring talk! Spoken with so much poise, confidence and clarity.
Uju Okoye, MD

ENTREPRENEUR

Since starting her company at 7 years old, Zoe has grown Beautiful Curly Me into a beloved brand with products on national retail shelves and in the hearts and hands of thousands of girls all over the world.

AUTHOR

Zoe is the author of 4 inspiring Children's books and journals. She visits schools regularly to speak, for book-readings and to deliver literacy and STEAM workshops.

CHANGEMAKER

Zoe believes in using her platform for good.

From donating dolls to thousands of underserved girls, to giving thousands of dollars in grants to youth entrepreneurs, Zoe is on a mission to empower her generation.

Signature Keynote

The Power of Belief

Why Confidence Is the Starting Point for Leadership, Action, and Impact.

Self-doubt, fear of failure, and waiting to feel ready often hold people back from stepping fully into their potential. In this powerful and relatable keynote, Zoe Oli shares how belief is not something you are born with. It is something you build through intention, action, and support.

Through lived experience as an entrepreneur, author, and changemaker, Zoe introduces a simple framework centered on three essential beliefs that shape confident leadership: belief in yourself, belief in others and community, and belief in your purpose. Her message reminds audiences that confidence is not about having all the answers. It is about choosing to show up, even when things feel uncertain.

This keynote is inspiring, grounded, and relevant for audiences focused on leadership, growth, and positive impact.

Audience takeaways include:

How belief influences confidence, initiative, and leadership
Why waiting to feel ready often delays progress and growth
Practical ways to build trust in yourself through small, consistent actions
The role of community and support in staying motivated
How purpose fuels persistence through challenge and change

Customized for corporate events, schools and youth audiences.

Keynote 2

Leading Before You Feel Ready

How Action Builds Confidence, Clarity, and Momentum

Many people wait for confidence, certainty, or permission before taking action. In reality, progress often comes from moving first and learning along the way.

In this keynote, Zoe Oli shares how acting before she felt ready helped her turn an idea into a company, navigate visibility and pressure, and grow as a leader in real time. Rather than offering advice, Zoe walks audiences through the exact behavior patterns she used when she did not have experience, resources, or guarantees.

She introduces a simple but powerful framework leaders and teams can apply immediately: Act, Learn, Adjust.

Audience takeaways include:

How action creates clarity faster than over-planning
Why confidence often follows movement, not preparation
A practical “Act–Learn–Adjust” loop that supports decision-making
How to reduce fear by treating action as information, not failure
Ways leaders can model progress over perfection within teams

Zoe is available for a limited number of paid speaking engagements throughout the year.

- Inspirational Keynote

- Reading & Literacy Workshops

- Author Meet & Greets

- Book Readings & QA

To invite Zoe to speak, send an email to bookzoe@beautifulcurlyme.com with your inquiry or fill out form below with all event details - including date and budget.