Grounded, transformative talks on siblinghood, belonging and community
Minaa B. is shifting the cultural conversation about what it means to belong by examining one of our most underexplored peer relationships: the one between siblings. Through keynotes, lectures, and community conversations, she explores siblinghood as both a familial and social bond, shaped by culture, systems, and the environments we grow up in. She speaks to clinicians, educators, and institutions about what brings people together, what pulls them apart, and our shared responsibility to protect the ties that hold families and communities together.
Drawing on her training as a social worker and her experience in clinical and community settings, Minaa equips every audience with the language and tools to understand themselves more deeply, ease loneliness and disconnection, and build healthier relationships, workplaces, and communities.
Every talk includes:
A clear, memorable framework audiences can immediately apply
Grounded psychological insight, delivered through storytelling
Practical tools for building connection in families, workplaces, and communities
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What Minaa Speaks On
Formats include keynotes, workshops, lectures, and fireside chats.
Sibling Relationships
A clinical understanding of the systems that shape sibling relationships, informed by The Siblinghood Theory.
Belonging & Inclusion
Understanding what it means to belong, and how systems such as race, class, gender, and ability shape who is included or excluded.
Peer Bonds & Community Care
How friendships and peer networks shape our well-being, how systems can isolate us from one another, and how mutual aid helps communities care for one another.
Culture, Race & Systems
How culture, race, and the systems families move through strengthen or strain our bonds with siblings, peers, and community.
Testimonials
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“93% of team members were very satisfied or satisfied with Minaa’s session. Several team members in the comments said they would love to see Minaa speak again. She was authentic, knowledgeable, and provided tangible takeaways.”
Rocket Central
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“As an ally, I appreciated Minaa’s presentations which gave excellent tools for BIPOC individuals AND tips for being an ally to them.”
Anonymous Employee, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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“To say the response to Minaa’s presentation has been positive would be a gross understatement. We have been flooded with messages about how much Minaa’s messages meant to folks. Many have described it as the most impactful professional development experience they have ever participated in.”
Strive, Leading Inspired Learning
Previous Speaking Arrangements
A dynamic speaker and expert in her field, Minaa partners with organizations to deliver insight into belonging, connection, and community care to their audiences.
Well + Good Talks
Office Dynamics
Aerie x Wondermind
“Minaa B. was incredible! She connected with our audience, made them laugh while also providing real skills and information that they could apply to their lives. She was incredible to work with too - authentic and kind, participated in other parts of our event, and took the time to meet and talk with attendees. She customized her content to our audience, which we always love! Would definitely recommend Minaa B. to other groups!”
— Tri-delta
Aerie Real Talk Event
Minaa B. collaborated with Aerie for their Real Talk NYC event at their flagship storefront in Soho, NYC, to discuss the significance of mental fitness, fostering community, and prioritizing mental health care. In this video, Minaa shares a simple, accessible tool for combating anxiety.
Looking to have Minaa speak at your campus, conference, or company?
Click below to submit a speaker request. Minaa kindly requests that interested parties reach out 6-8 weeks in advance of the event date.