Belong.

Thrive.

Succeed.

I’ve spoken at hundreds of virtual and in-person events to tens of thousands of people.

Hi, I’m Michelle Silverthorn

Inclusion + Belonging Keynote Speaker | Founder of Inclusion Nation

I believe we should be able to bring our whole selves to work.

I believe we should thrive.

I believe we should belong.

Because I believe we matter.

Through actionable, step-by-step guidance, I motivate both employees and leadership to make belonging matter for everyone.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be one of Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders honorees. Everyone deserves the chance to thrive and belong and this recognition is validation that the work of inclusion matters.”

— Michelle Silverthorn

“Michelle is one of the most compelling DEI educators I have ever experienced, and her words have had a powerful and enduring impact on my life.”

How Can I Help?

Speaking Engagements

If you’re here, then you’re ready for transformative change centered on people. Good news: I want that too! Give your attendees a customized experience with motivating and practical takeaways that will lead to improved performance, deeper team engagement, and inclusive decision-making.

Diversity e-Learning Suite

Transform your team’s DEI learning experience - on their time, at their speed, with Inclusion LAUNCH, diversity e-learning suite. My interactive, educational courses show you how to build diverse, inclusive, and equitable cultures for workplaces to celebrate and engage the full breadth of personal identity and experience.

“Dynamic presenter! Bring her back for more programs!!”

April Featured Program

From Woodstock to TikTok: How to Manage the Next Generation at Work

Welcome to the next generation! Join me to learn how we can all successfully navigate generational differences at work. In this highly interactive and engaging program, I use news clips, commercials, music, and cultural touchpoints to navigate attendees through a world of inter-generational communication and changing dialogue. We learn the history of the five generations in the workplace, how each generation puts its own unique stamp on their organization, and how best to recognize, engage with, and grow from the challenges presented by these differences. The goal, as always, is to build a workplace centered on inclusion and belonging for all of us.

“Rare is the ability to combine charisma, insightfulness, and approachability, and Michelle has done exactly just that in a compelling talk on authentic diversity.”

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What My Clients Say

  • Our organization has been striving to become a better version of itself in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. We hired Michelle to help us take the next big jump in that discussion and she couldn’t have been more successful. Michelle not only brought her existing expertise to the table, but she sat down with us in advance and listened to where we had been going, the specific conversations our organization had been having, and where we were looking to go. She was able to weave themes we’d been discussing into a cohesive and thoughtful presentation that was thought provoking and impactful (people legitimately cried). The hallways continue to be filled with conversations about Michelle’s presentation, and more and more people are coming forward with new and innovative ideas about how to keep the conversation going and what to do next. We can’t thank Michelle enough!

    — APG

  • "We wanted impact. We wanted lived experiences. We wanted no judgement. We got one of the most powerful and engaging speakers to talk to us about bias, who drove people to go and take action and inspired them beyond anything they could have imagined.

    — Travelport

  • “Our employees described the event as enlightening and sobering, invigorating and inspiring. She made employees feel seen and understood, while challenging others to uncover and confront their own bias and assumptions. Her message, although at times difficult and uncomfortable, united us as a team, challenging us to rise together to higher standard.”

    — Lionsgate Films

  • Michelle worked with us to develop a tailored talk and interactive workshop for our women’s event. From the first time we spoke with her until minutes before she took the stage, she worked to make certain she would deliver a program that was targeted, engaging, and memorable. We were impressed by her willingness to take pieces from various workshops that she offered to create something that was unique to our needs. She listened to our goals, brainstormed with us, and ultimately delivered a very successful program. She was a partner every step of the way and we have received great feedback. She got attendees (over 130 people!) interacting, sharing ideas, and brainstorming solutions. It was a great success and we’re so happy we were able to work with Michelle. Highly recommend!

    — Blank Rome

  • "Michelle is a gifted storyteller who has a unique way of personalizing her own experiences and those of marginalized people, and it leads to greater empathy and compassion in her audience. She is truly one of a kind, and her program will change the hearts and minds of any organization that is lucky enough to have her."

    — Meta

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