Experience DeShelia as a speaker
Inspiring stories. Actionable strategy. Transformational results.
Passionate about public speaking
Inspire your audience to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
DeShelia Spann is a marketing strategist, professional brand coach, and storyteller who helps entrepreneurs and leaders clarify their message, elevate their brand, and lead with purpose.
As a seasoned marketing and brand expert, she brings over two decades of experience shaping brand stories that inspire connection, trust, and impact.
Through her speaking and coaching, she empowers audiences to uncover their “why” and confidently live the story they were created to tell.
What clients say
“She is a natural! DeShelia guides you to see the opportunity to do more and reach your goals.”
— Mary Beth, Marketing Operations, Tech Industry
From corporate stages to creative workshops, DeShelia is known for translating complex marketing insights into relatable, actionable strategies that spark transformation. She helps audiences uncover their “why,” align it with their brand story, and share it with confidence — turning clarity into momentum and purpose into growth.
Where strategy meets storytelling
Corporate Events | Keynotes | Workshops | Webinars
Clarify Your Story — Craft authentic brand stories that connect and convert.
Lead with Purpose — Communicate your message with clarity and confidence.
Build Your Brand — Cultivate a professional presence aligned with your goals.
Grow with Intention — Turn your vision into an actionable brand strategy.
Seen & Heard
Duke University Presidential Ambassadors - Guest Speaker
Women Lead from the Heart Panel - Children’s Home Society Galentine Event
Uplevel Your Professional Brand - Leadership Raleigh & Leadership Triangle
Women in Marketing Networking Event - John Deere
From Digital Campaigns to Omnichannel Experiences – Where Do You Begin?- Click Z Collective
7 Experts on Flawless Campaign Execution - Mighty Guides
Overcoming the Fear of Success - North Carolina Central University
Impact Luncheon - StepUp Ministry
Building Your Brand: New Year’s Feature - WRAL-TV
Addressing Systemic Racism in Volunteer Organizations - Now Look Inward with Angel Connor
Scale Your Business By Crafting A Compelling Narrative Song - Yeukai Business Show
Building Your Brand: Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Young Professional Networking Conference
JLR TedTalk: On Branding - Junior League of Raleigh
Building a Personal Brand - Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy Conference
The Vibrancy of the Triangle: Our Marketing Community - Triangle AMA
Lifecycle Marketing with Eloqua - Modern Customer Experience presented by Oracle
Teen Social Media Workshop - The Sisters Inspiring Sisters Incorporated (The SISI)
Bring clarity, confidence, and purpose to your next event.
If you’re looking for a speaker who blends inspiration with strategy — and leaves your audience ready to take action — DeShelia is the one to bring to your next event.
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