In a year full of seemingly interchangeable virtual sessions, Shaylyn's clarity and intelligence, and the sheer moral force of her message really stand out. In reflecting on the event she did with us, which featured several other prominent and able speakers too, it was to Shaylyn's message and points that we and our audience kept recurring. She's someone we definitely want to hear from again.
Hosting Shaylyn at our Young Foundation event was transformational. Her insights and ideas from The Upswing were entirely relatable to a UK audience; and her nuanced and thoughtful arguments kept us talking and debating her work long after the event concluded. The audience came away enthused, empowered, inspired. Not something that many speakers can achieve in the midst of a global pandemic!
Having shared considerable air-time with Shaylyn Romney Garrett, I can testify that she is the Real McCoy. She handily pulls off the difficult trick of wedding her fresh, youthful voice with the perspective and presence of a seasoned professional.
Shaylyn Romney Garrett mesmerized our audience in discussing her book, The Upswing. She has this wonderful ability to take a complex subject and capture its essence and paint a picture for the way forward. I cannot recommend her too highly.
Shaylyn Romney Garrett’s “Author Talk” was Missouri Humanities’ most popular event of the year. Even in a virtual format she engaged our audience with masterful storytelling and a wealth of knowledge. Less than a week after January 6, 2021, Shaylyn’s presentation left our audience feeling overwhelmingly hopeful and inspired.
Shaylyn Romney Garrett is one of our nation’s brightest up-and-coming public intellectuals. Her textured field work and scholarship defy easy categorization, but she shares her rich mix of experience and ideas with memorable lucidity, clarity and idealism. Garrett’s presentation created genuine “buzz” and was one of the highlights of our year.
Shaylyn is not only a respected scholar, but she is also a gifted speaker. She is simultaneously warm, authoritative, and accessible. Shaylyn has that special ability to present complex material in a way that not only educates her audience, but delights them as well. I recommend her without reservation.
We could not have been happier with Shaylyn’s virtual visit to our campus. She combined the warmth and professionalism of an experienced presenter with a topic that could not be more timely for our community and for our nation. We would welcome her back to Providence College in an instant!
Shaylyn Romney Garrett communicates so clearly and powerfully about the complex trends and forces that have shaped American civic life. She can make history feel timely and turn graphs into stories, and all with an openness to questions and new ideas.
Shaylyn was our favorite presenter this past year. From our first meeting about the event she was attentive to our program's focus and demographic sensitivities. Her presentation was engaging, well-researched, and understandable by our diverse audience. Shaylyn is passionate about her research and it shows beautifully in her presentation. We can't wait to bring her back!
Shaylyn was like an accomplished jazz musician, able to seamlessly pick up and beautifully build on any conceptual riff within any time constraint. I was in awe watching a professional in action, helping the whole semester close naturally and I give Shaylyn credit for it ending on a perfectly pitched high note.
Shaylyn Romney Garrett is an engaging and inspirational speaker. She is an objective and passionate voice for how America can once again pull out of our polarization and how we can work together to save our democracy.
Shaylyn was impeccably prepared --and a delight to work with. She took our audience through more than a century’s worth of social, political, moral, and economic trends in just an hour. In addition to being an insightful and well-crafted summary of her work, Shaylyn's presentation was a masterclass in how to distill complex topics for general audiences.
I was fortunate enough to host Shaylyn Romney Garrett as a featured speaker at one of our Dialogues in Democracy. She really overdelivered. Her knowledge—and ability to communicate that knowledge with ease and good humor—both enlightened and entertained the audience. Since the event, many people have asked me when we can host her again. When we do, it is sure to be standing room only.
Shaylyn Romney Garrett speaks directly to the heart of the matter with clarity and conviction. Avoiding the jargon that can sometimes surround and misplace a message, she offers insight into what the direct root of the problem is and how it can be solved by giving each audience member a sense of their own power and influence in that effort. Her certainty is inspiring and empowering.
Shaylyn Romney Garrett engaged our audience with thoughtful reflections on her fascinating new book. With a historical perspective on past periods in our history, Romney Garrett provides a hopeful connection on how we can move from an ‘I’ society to a ‘We’ society that is more unified and better prepared to tackle problems.
Shaylyn’s visit was a highlight of the semester. The US Air Force Academy’s Department of Political Science capstone class was deeply impressed by the generous time Shaylyn spent with each of the cadets, and her willingness to listen and offer thoughtful responses to their questions.
Shaylyn is an extraordinarily effective speaker, distilling mind-numbingly complex scholarship into clear, smart, and utterly engaging presentations. She has the wisdom and skill to tailor the material to the wide range of audiences and perspectives [The Upswing] is so well-positioned to reach.
Shaylyn is an extraordinary and compelling speaker on histories she has thoughtfully mined and made relevant for today. Participants told us her presentation was revelatory and inspiring, reminding them of the power of grassroots action and creating hope for change.
Shaylyn has tremendous clarity and mastery of subject matter, is thoughtful and precise when answering attendee queries, and moves through the content with ease and expertise. It’s clear that she leads with compassion and integrity, and we’d be honored to host her again.
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As a professional public speaker I have delivered dozens of addresses at major corporations, universities, nonprofit organizations, foundations, and think tanks both in the United States and abroad. I’ve been honored to share a stage with luminaries from all walks of life including academics, journalists, Congresspeople, Members of Parliament, CEOs, leading philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, youth, and faith leaders.
Through keynote addresses, virtual talks, and interactive presentations I bring a message of hope and optimism during a dark time in America’s history, offering a fresh perspective grounded in statistical data, personal experience, and the lessons of history. I address a wide variety of topics including political polarization, social isolation, economic inequality, culture change, and personal transformation.
My passion is helping individuals and organizations realize their own ability to create positive change—right now, right where they are.
Event hosts have called my presentations “transformational,” “empowering,” “masterful,” and “the highlight of our program year.”
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