Speaking

"Every bold move I’ve ever made looked risky on the outside but has life-changing on the inside.” - Angela Betancourt

SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

  • Carbon Unbound – May 2026- Moderator

  • EarthX 2026 — April 2026 — Fireside Chat, Communications is Climate Infrastructure
  • BITE-CON Conference —  April 2026 — Panelist

  • Smart City Expo Miami 2025 — Keynote Speaker, Smart Cities Need Smart Communications

  • SunCon Florida 2023 — Panelist 

  • Seaworthy Collective 2022 and 2023 — Speaker & Moderator

  • Jada Art Fair 2019 — Miami Art Week — Panelist

  • Modu Doherty Foundation 2018 — Keynote Speaker

  • National Television Appearances, including The Katie Couric Show 2017, Telemundo 2019, Univision 2022

  • Girls’ Leadership & Empowerment Program, Sierra Leone 2016 — Keynote Speaker

KEYNOTE TOPICS

Big Bold Moves: Creativity, Courage, and Momentum

Some of the most transformative moments in Angela Betancourt’s life came after making big, bold moves. In this keynote, she shares the Big Bold Moves philosophy and explores how intentional risk-taking, stepping outside comfort zones, and listening to what she calls the “silent pull” can unlock creativity, build trust, and create lasting momentum.

Drawing from global experience across industries and cultures, Angela adapts this talk to resonate with each audience—whether creatives, founders, leaders, or teams navigating change, offering practical insights on how bold decisions can spark innovation, deepen connection, and open unexpected doors.

Reinventing Yourself at 40 (and Beyond): Why You’re Just Getting Started
If you are 40, congratulations! Life is just getting started. This keynote is about living life on your own timeline and why starting new things later in life is about your own path. Whether it’s motherhood, marriage, or joining the military in your late 30s, Angela encourages anyone who feels “behind” to embrace change, trust their own timing, and move forward with confidence.
Modern Leadership: Military Lessons for Everyday Life & Work
As a U.S. Air Force Reservist, Angela has a unique view on leadership. In this keynote, she shares practical lessons from military discipline, technical training, and teamwork, and shows how these ideas can help in business, communication, and everyday life.
Smart Cities Need Smart Communications
Based on Angela’s TED-style keynote for Smart City Expo Miami, this talk shows why communication is key for the cities of the future. She looks at how trust is built, how people adjust to new technology, and why focusing on people in communication is vital for smart city success. This presentation is a great fit for audiences in government, technology, sustainability, and urban development.
Storytelling for a Changing World: Communications in the Age of AI
As AI changes how we create content, real storytelling matters more than ever. This keynote helps organizations face the challenges of AI-generated content by focusing on clear stories, emotional connections, and messages with purpose. Angela explains why founders, leaders, and brands need to take back their stories, and how good storytelling can build trust, inspire action, and make a bigger impact.
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