Filmed at TEDx Citrus Park Women in December 2019, in this talk, Ryann Richardson confronts the conventional wisdom around the value of beauty, highlights the sociological basis for its use as a vehicle for power, and makes the feminist argument for women stepping into dual roles that reject the requisite, binary decision between beauty and intellect. ====================== Ryann Richardson made history when she became the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America. Before that, the tech marketer-turned-founder and Diversity & Inclusion advocate spent 10 years building brands and culture for companies spanning early-stage startups to billion-dollar "unicorns" to the Fortune500. Her work earned her a spot as the youngest honoree on Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America and set her on the path to discovering her unique purpose as a champion for underrepresented voices. Today, Ryann is a TEDx and Keynote Speaker and host. Through her national speaking tour, she's reached thousands of people of color, women, marginalized people, and allies with talks on social equity, representation, and culture. Ryann leads the TAKE UP SPACE MVMT, a social action campaign focused on building social, political, and economic power for historically marginalized communities through educational programming, grassroots activism, and commercial and non-profit partnerships. Learn more at http://www.ryannrichardson.com

Ryann Richardson, Miss Black America, speaking on embracing black hair, why appearance really matters, and the importance of her decision to wear her natural curls and kinks when competing in the 2018 Miss Black America pageant. Filmed at the 2019 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) ==================== In 2018, Ryann Richardson made history, becoming the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America. Before that, the tech marketer-turned-founder and Diversity & Inclusion advocate spent 10 years building brands and culture for companies spanning early-stage startups to billion-dollar "unicorns" to the Fortune 500. Her work earned her a spot as the youngest honoree on Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America and set her on the path of discovering her unique purpose as a champion for underrepresented voices. Learn more at http://www.ryannrichardson.com FOLLOW on Instagram at @TheRyannRichardson

"Your job is to take up space." How a childhood sports lesson evolved into a life's devotion and a motivational call-to-action for marginalized people everywhere. Watch highlights from this inspiring Wonder Women Tech Conference keynote by Ryann Richardson. ================================== In 2018, Ryann Richardson made history, becoming the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America. Before that, the tech marketer-turned-founder and Diversity & Inclusion advocate spent 10 years building brands and culture for companies spanning early-stage startups to billion-dollar "unicorns" to the Fortune 500. Her work earned her a spot as the youngest honoree on Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America and set her on the path of discovering her unique purpose as a champion for underrepresented voices. Learn more at http://www.ryannrichardson.com FOLLOW on Instagram at @TheRyannRichardson