Shama Hyder
Shama Hyder keynote speaker for Women's Conferences

Keynote Speaker · Women's Events

Women Keynote Speaker | Shama Hyder

From $1,500 in Savings to a Multimillion-Dollar Exit. Here's What She Learned.

500+

Keynotes Delivered

26

Countries

98.7%

Avg. Satisfaction

2M+

Followers Across Platforms

Why Women's Events Organizations Choose Shama

Why Event Planners Book Shama for Women's Conferences and Leadership Events

When Shama Hyder pitched her first business plan to 18 firms, every single one told her social media was a fad. She built the company anyway, starting with $1,500 in her savings account, scaling Zen Media into a multimillion-dollar B2B consultancy serving Fortune 500 brands, and successfully exiting.

That instinct for spotting opportunities others dismiss, and acting on them before the window closes, is what she now brings to stages around the world. Named one of the "Top 100 Entrepreneurs in North America" by the White House and United Nations, Shama has delivered 500+ keynotes across 26 countries to organizations including NASA, Microsoft, Chase, Disney, Toyota, and Marriott. She's a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, a 4x LinkedIn Top Voice with over 2 million in reach, and the bestselling author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing.

Shama doesn't deliver feel-good motivation that fades by the time your audience reaches the parking lot. She gives women (and everyone in the room) practical frameworks they can use Monday morning to grow their business, lead through uncertainty, and turn what's happening right now into their next competitive advantage.

Booking Info

Formats

25, 45, 60 min · Workshop · Emcee

Availability

In-person · Virtual · Hybrid

Contact

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Past Women's Events Clients

· Microsoft· Adobe· HubSpot· Verizon· AT&T· NASA· Chase· Mastercard· Prudential· Toyota· Lowe's· Disney· Marriott· YPO· Yale University· American Marketing Association· Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)· Texas Women's Conference

“Shama Hyder spoke at our 2024 Women in Industry Conference on the topic of AI. Her session was engaging, interactive and had lots of tangible takeaways for our attendees. She is wonderful to work with and rated very highly on our post-event survey. If you are looking for a speaker who will make AI learning fun and approachable, book Shama today!”

AnnaMarie Kendall

Marketing and Communication Manager, MHEDA

Topics

Keynotes for Women's Events leaders

AI in Action: Practical Tools You Can Use Monday Morning for Real ROI

For audiences ready to stop dabbling with AI and start using it to gain a real advantage. Shama introduces the 3-P Model (People, Process, Personalization) and shows your audience exactly where AI creates measurable results: elevating team performance, eliminating the manual work that eats into their day, and personalizing customer experiences at a scale that was impossible two years ago. She also walks through the AI Evolution (Assistant to Partner to Operator) and shows what it looks like when AI moves from a tool you use occasionally to a system that works alongside you every day. Your audience leaves with a clear framework for their first 90-day applied AI test and the confidence to lead AI adoption in their organization.

The Strategy of Now: How to Spot Hidden Growth Opportunities

For audiences navigating uncertainty and ready to turn it into their next move. Markets are moving faster than planning cycles. Customer expectations are shifting faster than processes. Shama introduces her See, Interpret, Act framework and shows your audience how to recognize the signals that reveal where opportunities are forming before anyone else sees them, assess which opportunities are right for their specific situation, and act while the window is still open. Your audience walks away with a 72-hour action challenge and the mindset shift from "let's schedule a meeting to discuss this" to "what can we test today?"

Winning Customer Loyalty: Creating Customers for Life

For audiences who want to build relationships that drive lasting growth. This keynote shows how to personalize every interaction so customers feel seen and understood, use process improvements and AI to free up time for the relationship-building work that actually drives growth, and develop the influence skills that turn satisfied customers into active advocates. A strong fit for women in sales, marketing, customer success, and leadership roles who want to move beyond transactional approaches and build the kind of loyalty that becomes a growth engine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Shama speak specifically about women in business or women's leadership?

Shama's keynotes are built around practical business frameworks (AI, growth strategy, customer loyalty) that are valuable for any audience. That said, her personal story as a woman who built a company from scratch, navigated an industry that didn't take her seriously at first, and scaled to a successful exit resonates deeply with women's audiences. She tailors the examples, case studies, and framing to match the goals of your event, whether that's a women's conference, a leadership summit, a women in tech event, or a mixed-audience gathering where strong female representation on stage matters.

Which keynote works best for a women's conference?

It depends on your theme and audience. For conferences focused on technology and innovation, "AI in Action: Practical Tools You Can Use Monday Morning for Real ROI" is the strongest fit. For events about leadership, career growth, and navigating uncertainty, "The Strategy of Now" resonates most. For audiences in sales, marketing, or customer-facing roles, "Winning Customer Loyalty" is the right choice. Shama's team can help you decide.

Can the keynote be customized for our event?

Yes, always. Shama's team works with you ahead of time to understand your audience, your event theme, and what you want attendees to walk away with. Every keynote is tailored to fit.

What makes Shama different from other women keynote speakers?

Shama isn't a motivational speaker. She's a founder, operator, and certified AI trainer who brings battle-tested frameworks from building and exiting her own company. Your audience gets practical, implementable strategies from someone who has done the work, not just studied it. She's also delivered 500+ keynotes across 26 countries, so she knows how to make complex ideas land with any audience.

How long is the keynote?

Keynotes are available in 25, 45, and 60-minute formats. Half-day workshops are also available. Shama is also available as an emcee or moderator for multi-day events.

How do I book Shama for our women's conference or event?

Reach out through the booking form on this page or contact Shama's team directly. They'll walk you through availability, customization, and how to choose the right keynote for your audience.

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