Confident, Inspirational, Funny, Smart
As someone who studied journalism and marketing and worked as a PR professional, commercial model, and spokesperson, Monique works comfortably in front of a camera or microphone and welcomes media interviews and speaking opportunities. She has participated in a number of business conferences and events and is a regular guest lecturer at colleges and universities.
Recent Speaking Engagements
Moms in Business Unite, Workshop Presenter
National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Luncheon Panelist
Urban Entrepreneurs Summit, Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Urbana University College of Business, Guest Lecturer on Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Portlandia Club, Luncheon Keynote Speaker
University of Oregon, Master of Strategic Communications Program, Managing and Leading People Course, Guest Speaker
Willamette University MBA Program "First Thursday," Keynote Speaker
Portland Female Executives Monthly Meeting, Keynote Speaker
Flossin' Media, Role Model Summit, Speaker
Women Business Owners Annual Convention, "Communications" Panelist
Oregon State University College of Business Professional Business Women's Network, "Sell Yourself, Sell Your Ideas" Presentation
W.O.M.E.N. Conference at Morgan State University, "Women CEO Roundtable" Panelist
National Association of Black Journalists Convention, "Making the Transition from Journalist to Entrepreneur" Panelist
Young Entrepreneurs Business Week, "The Universal Importance of Marketing" Presentation
Women of Color Foundation Executive and Business Women's Retreat, "Mentor or Not to Mentor? That is the Question" Panelist
Madrinas: Latinas Empowering Latinas, "The Art of Networking: Get to the Right People" Presentation
Oregon State University, Austin Entrepreneurship Program, State Farm Visiting Fellow
Topics Include
The Art of Networking: Get to the Right People
The Dos and Don’ts of Organizing Celebrity Charity Events
Can I Really Do Both? Balancing a Corporate Career with Entrepreneurship
Marketing for Small Business: Finding the Niche and Exploiting It
The Myth of Restaurant Failures: Don’t Believe the Hype
Lessons and Insights from the Front Lines for Women Entrepreneurs
For more information or to inquire about booking Monique for your next event, you can reach her directly by phone at 503 590 4329 or by email at monique@nouveauconnoisseurs.com.