WORKSHOPS
Vision Speaks workshops engage leaders in college students, professionals, and creatives. Our topics range from authentic leadership, social impact, civic engagement, and more.
2023 BLACK HISTORY MONTH COLLEGE WORKSHOP SERIES
“BFFR: Let’s Get Real about Resilience & the Black Student Experience”
Being Black at a PWI can feel like an Olympic sport. Being Black in the real world can feel just as exhausting. In environments that demand so much of Black folks, how can they secure the bag & secure themselves? In this workshop series, Shola Gbemi will host an honest conversation about resilience, passion & adversity over food and autographed copies of his novel They Were Chosen.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Testimonial: “Exceptional & Thought Provoking is how I describe Shola Gbemi. He worked with us to provide a book talk workshop around his novel "They Were Chosen". Shola's workshop allowed undergraduate students to interrogate personal experiences and how they shape their purpose. Since we started working with Shola, he has positively impacted our community by providing guidance and mentorship to all students. If you're looking for an engaging facilitator who can create transformative workshops for your students, I recommend working with Shola Gbemi. He provides a beautiful open space for all to participate authentically.” - Kay Lloyd, House Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois College House at the University of Pennsylvania
SUNY OLD WESTBURY
Testimonial: “Thank you for exploring topics of equity & inclusion through discussion with our students, and sharing your own story and experiences. I really appreciated how you connected with our students - this wasn't just a presentation or prescribed content - it truly was a safe space for them to reflect on their own identities and experiences in college and beyond.” - Sam Kloeckener-Soszynski, Director of the Center for Student Leadership & Involvement at SUNY Old Westbury