Speaking

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As a motivational speaker, L’Oreal brings energy, insight, and inspiration to every event. Whether delivering a keynote address, moderating a panel discussion, or leading a workshop, she leaves a lasting impression with her dynamic presence and thoughtful insights.

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Keynote Addresses, Panels, Workshops, and More

Dynamic, engaging, and insightful—L’Oreal Thompson Payton’s speaking engagements are designed to leave a lasting impression. Whether you need a keynote speaker to inspire your audience, a moderator to steer a panel discussion, or a workshop leader to provide hands-on learning, L’Oreal delivers.

As a certified yoga and meditation teacher, L’Oreal also offers personalized yoga sessions and corporate wellness programs to help you find balance and peace in your busy life.

Popular Topics

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You have Big Dreams for living a Big Life, but you have one Big Problem—you don’t trust yourself. Learn how to let go of that self-doubt and change your life in this talk led by Stop Waiting for Perfect author and award-winning journalist L'Oreal Thompson Payton.
This session will force you to stop playing small and encourage you to fully step into your power and walk in your purpose. It will awaken the dreams you buried deep within your soul long ago because you thought they were impossible, unattainable—available to other people, but not you. Until now.
Key Takeaways:
- Real-life tips for navigating feelings of self-doubt and how to minimize its impact on your pursuit of success
- Effective methods for embracing accomplishments, accepting vulnerabilities, and thriving in the here and now
- Strategies for overcoming chronic perfectionism/“perfect moment” syndrome and acting on dreams and goals with confidence and immediacy
In today's fast-paced world, ambitious career women often find themselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, which can take a toll on their mental health and overall well-being. This workshop aims to empower and equip ambitious career women with the tools and strategies they need to prioritize and nurture their mental health while pursuing their professional and personal goals.
Key Takeaways:
- Better understand the mind-body connection
- Learn effective stress management techniques
- Explore strategies for prioritizing self-care with a busy schedule
- Learn how to recognize a toxic workplace and advocate for a healthier one
- Develop a long-term wellness plan for a thriving career and life
Infertility can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for anyone, but it can be particularly complex for Black women. This workshop aims to provide an insightful overview of the unique factors that affect infertility in Black women, including cultural, social, and medical aspects. We will explore the challenges they face, dispel common myths, and provide valuable information to help participants better understand and navigate this journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize the impact of cultural beliefs, taboos, and stigmas related to infertility within the Black community
- Address the emotional toll of infertility and how it can be amplified by societal expectations and stereotypes
- Provide coping strategies and mental health resources to support Black women during their infertility journey
- Highlight support networks, advocacy organizations, and communities that can provide emotional support and resources for Black women dealing with infertility.
- Empower participants to take proactive steps in their own fertility journeys, whether it involves seeking medical treatment, seeking emotional support, or advocating for improved healthcare access.

What People Are Saying

“Working with L'Oreal has been an absolute delight and a game-changer for our organization — Sista Afya. As a co-facilitator for a few different workshops - intention setting as well as yoga - both focused on Black women's wellness, L'Oreal brought an unparalleled level of energy, engagement, and connection to the event that resonated deeply with our participants. We are immensely grateful for her contributions and eagerly look forward to collaborating with her again in the future!”
Carlyn LaGrone, Program & Events Manager for Sista Afya Community Care
“Our high school was blessed to have L’Oreal provide a student assembly that was incredibly inspirational and motivational, which was the perfect way to kick off the school year. L’Oreal’s message resonated with the students and each of them were impacted by her powerful words and stories. She was very prepared for this unique all-female audience and kept them engaged the entire time. I have never seen the students attend so well to a school-wide presentation! Hosting a question and answer session afterwards, L’Oreal was quick-thinking, age-appropriate, and REAL in her responses which solidified her credibility with the students. I would highly recommend her to any high schools considering hosting her!”
Christen Purcell, Director of Counseling at Mount de Sales Academy for Girls
“L'Oreal led a virtual workshop for my community on overcoming impostor syndrome, and it could not have gone better. Her style incorporates the perfect blend of honesty, humor and inspiration. The environment she creates, even with a virtual audience, feels supportive, connected and energizing. I've never seen the chat section come alive in such a beautiful way. When I heard about her new book, Stop Waiting for Perfect, I knew we had to have her back to talk about escaping perfectionism. If possible, this session was even better than the last. I was buzzing for days following the event and walked away with both inspiration to take action and practical tools to know where to get started. I highly recommend L'Oreal as a speaker for any corporate or community event. Can't wait for her next book so we can have her back again!”
Nicole Wood, CEO & Co-founder of Ama La Vida
"When L'Oreal gave her presentation about not focusing on being perfect and being your authentic self, it lit up so many faces in the room. She was able to inspire youth and adults alike to love themselves in a deeper and more wholesome way. Her discussion was an awesome reminder of the importance of being yourself, unapologetically."
Jauzlyn Hardy, Program Manager of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
“It was such an honor to have L'Oreal speak for our women's community on impostor syndrome. Her ability to break down the topic into something very tangible for our audience, to connect with our audience by telling her story and then to be not only actionable but engaging as she navigated the conversation with ease was exactly what we were looking for. Her professionalism and willingness to work with us on the topic and execution made her a dream to work with. It was clear she put a lot of time and thought into her presentation and we've been getting rave reviews from our women since. We would recommend her time and time again!”
Stef Caldwell, CEO & Founder, Manifest
“A group of us had the pleasure of taking a yoga class with L'Oreal hosted at Pulling Down the Moon. It was refreshing to have an instructor who looked like us and provided a safe space to share our journey, shed a few tears, and provide a breath of fresh air via her yoga session. We took away tips on how to pause the world and give ourselves the gift of focused movement. L'Oreal is knowledgeable about her craft and able to connect to attendees so each person gets what they need.”
Brandi Peterson, Fertility for Colored Girls Chicago Facilitator