Are you ready to be inspired?

Whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind team-building facilitator or you want to empower your audience with an incredible tale of resiliency and renewal, Tamika can do it all. Work with her to tailor a just-right message for your gathering.

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How it all started

After a cancer diagnosis at the age of 25, Tamika reevaluated her life, gave up her job as an award-winning TV host and producer and decided to use her story to motivate and empower audiences.

As a keynote speaker and event emcee or facilitator, Tamika’s true gift is her ability to empower, motivate, and spark action.

Top keynotes

Through laughter, straight talk, and powerful storytelling, Tamika inspires and encourages people to push past their limitations and be their best selves.

Release the Brakes

A high-energy talk that inspires attendees to stop playing it safe. Through mixed-media storytelling, Tamika connects with audience members to remind them to excel in work, life, and play.

Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway

This interactive keynote is filled with audience participation including a series of conversation-sparking questions from “What would you do if money wasn’t an issue?” to “What would you do if you didn’t care what other people thought?” The talk reminds you to dream big, feel the fear, and still go for it.

Share Your Story and Change the World

Every single person has a story to tell. This keynote taps into Tamika’s expertise as a storyteller, cause marketer, community builder, and nonprofit leader. This keynote is great for organizations as well as corporate marketing teams.

Seriously, What Are You Waiting For?

This inspiration keynote is great for groups – large and small. This keynote also offers a facilitated discussion featuring prompted questions and visuals.

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COMPANIES
Amgen
Genentech
Merck
Roche / La-Roche
Becton-Dickinson
Quest Diagnostics

GOVERNMENT
Centers for Disease Control
District of Columbia Department of Health
National HPV Vaccination Roundtable
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
President’s Cancer Panel

ORGANIZATIONS
American Cancer Society
American Society for Clinical Oncology
American Society for Clinical Pathology
American Society for Radiation Oncology
National Cancer Survivors Day
National Cervical Cancer Coalition

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COMPANIES
Advaxis
Amgen
Becton-Dickinson
Digene
Genentech
Hologic
Merck
Roche / La-Roche
Quest Diagnostics
Qiagen

ORGANIZATIONS
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
American Society for Clinical Oncology
American Society for Clinical Pathology
American Society for Radiation Oncology
American Cancer Society
Black Nursing Association
Black Women’s Health Imperative
CancerCon
Cervical Cancer Free America
Coalition of Labor Union Women
Excellence In Pediatrics
Friends of Mel: Art of Living Conference
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
HealthyWomen
Iowa Cancer Consortium
Iowa Immunization Summit
Life Beyond Cancer
LiveStrong Summits & Legislative Days
National Association of Nurse Practitioners
National Black Nurses Association
National Cancer Survivors Day
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
National Council of Negro Women
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
National Hispanic Medical Association
National Press Club
Nebraska Cancer Coalition
Oncology Nursing Society
Partnership to End Cervical Cancer
Planned Parenthood
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Inc.
She’s The First!
Teamsters
Texas Center for Proton Therapy
Texas Oncology Foundation/Survive and Thrive Symposiums
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
The Links, Inc.
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
US Oncology
Wells Fargo Bank
Western Connecticut Health Network
Women In Government
Wyoming Immunization Conference
Young Survival Coalition

UNIVERSITIES
American University
Claflin University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Howard University
Purdue University
Slippery Rock University
Towson University
Trinity University
University of Wisconsin – Madison

HOSPITALS & HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
Fairfax INOVA Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Medical University of South Carolina
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
USA Mitchell Cancer Institute

CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
Healthy Churches 2020
Floris United Methodist Church
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

Watch Tamika in action.

The Atlantic

“I Have a Tumor Where?”

Quest Diagnostics

“The Test That Saved Tamika”

Roche Diagnostics

“My Life Beyond Cancer”

Testimonials

When I am working on a project for the cancer community or anything related to storytelling... Tamika is one of my first calls. She is a masterful storyteller, teacher, advocate, and innovator.

Patient Authentic Lilly Stairs
Founder & Principal

Her ability to be open, honest and true to herself by sharing her story engages an audience to listen, learn and take action.

Family Reach Morgan E. O'Brien
Director of Community Relations

She's knowledgeable, compassionate, quick-witted and honest, which easily connects her to the audience of one or many.

Towson University Mary Sharon Curran
Clinical Assoc. Professor of Nursing

Tamika’s calm, matter of fact and FUN presence helped our attendees reframe their situations and provided a much needed reminder that everything can be an opportunity, but first we must move through it.

Retail Leader

She brings a high level of energy to our events and couples that with a sympathetic ear, which helps create the perfect tone.

Texas Oncology Foundation Event Coordinator

I invited Tamika Felder to Purdue University to speak not once, but twice, about herself and her work. This was my launch of Purdue's Medical Humanities Program. Tamika was just amazing.

Purdue University Wendy Kline, Ph.D.
Professor and Dema G. Seelye Chair in the History of Medicine

She’s been featured at the Foundation’s Dialogue for Action® conferences and recently served as a guest panelist at our Think About the Link® congressional briefing.

Prevent Cancer Foundation Jan Bresch
Former Executive VP & COO

The team at Family Reach is forever grateful for Tamika graciously sharing her story with us at our Imagine Cancer Equity Session: Elevating the Patient Voice.

Family Reach Morgan O'Brien
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Her spark is contagious.

The author of “Seriously, What Are You Waiting For? 13 Actions To Ignite Your Life & Achieve The Ultimate Comeback,” Tamika motivates everyday people to bounce back by equipping them with tools to find perspective after tragedy and loss. During each speaking engagement, appearance, or interview, she mobilizes audiences to address the challenges in their lives, “get unstuck” and live life with purpose.

Tamika also works virtually.

To discuss booking Tamika to speak at your in person or online event, please inquire below and we’ll be in touch.

Contacts

events@tamikafelder.com

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How it all started

As a keynote speaker and event emcee or facilitator, Tamika’s true gift is her ability to empower, motivate, and spark action.