Inspiring audiences to think boldly and act decisively, Monique King-Viehland is a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker who brings clarity to complexity and vision to action. With a deep understanding of leadership, innovation, and transformative change, Monique engages audiences across nonprofit, government, and private sectors with insights that challenge conventional thinking and spark meaningful dialogue.
Signature Talks
🎥Through the FIRE🔥: How Facing My Death Liberated My Life.
In this powerful and personal talk, I share my transformative journey through a cancer diagnosis that changed everything. Far from my usual topics of housing justice and racial equity, this talk dives into the heart of resilience, self-love, and purpose. This is a story about choosing liberation, even amidst life’s greatest challenges, and an inspiring call to live each day with boldness, love, and unapologetic authenticity.
📢 Housing Justice Requires Amplifying, not Weaponizing, #BlackGirlMagic! ✨
A transformative talk given at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in Washington, DC on the weaponization of #BlackGirlMagic and how housing justice and racial equity-oriented organizations must be intentional about amplifying, not weaponizing, #BlackGirlMagic.
There Can Be No Housing Justice, Without Reparations.
Level setting remarks given at the Housing Justice LA Summit on the need to take a restorative approach to achieving housing justice and addressing homelessness and housing insecurity. The remarks also acknowledged our country’s history of wealth and resource extraction from the Black community and systemic racism.
Example Topics for Speaking Engagements
Managing in a Multigenerational Workplace
Understand generational dynamics, foster collaboration, and develop strategies to leverage diverse perspectives for organizational success.
Redefining Success
Explore how to create a version of success that aligns with your core values, focuses on impact, and fosters authentic fulfillment.
Radical Self-Advocacy:
Owning Your Seat at the Table
Equip yourself with the tools to articulate your value, challenge limiting beliefs, and show up unapologetically.
From Burnout to Balance:
Strategies for Sustainable Leadership
Discover practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and achieve balance while driving meaningful change.
The Power of Joy:
Harnessing Happiness as a Tool for Resilience
Learn how to cultivate environments that foster joy and sustain motivation, even during challenging times.
Customized Presentations and Talks
Tailored content may be developed to best serve your event and audience.
Whether it’s a keynote speech, a panel discussion, or a small group gathering, Monique’s style and approach remain the same.
She speaks truth to power, leveraging her expertise and lived experience, and always walking in her authenticity.
Through powerful storytelling and actionable frameworks, Monique leaves audiences empowered to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Photo by Martin Zamora,
LA County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Photo by Linas Phillips,
Housing Justice LA Summit
Photo by Martin Zamora,
LA County Board of Supervisors Meeting
