Speaking & Leadership
Inspiring Leaders to Lead with Purpose
Kelia R. Bazile delivers a powerful message of faith, perseverance, servant leadership, and executive excellence. From her journey as an hourly team member to becoming President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Kelia speaks to audiences ready to grow, lead, and claim their seat at the table.
Limited Availability:
Kelia accepts only two speaking engagements each year. Engagements are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why Kelia Speaks
A Message for Leaders, Teams, Women, and Dreamers
Kelia’s story is more than a professional journey. It is a testimony of resilience, discipline, faith, and purpose-driven leadership.
Her message connects with corporate teams, women’s conferences, faith-based gatherings, leadership events, and organizations seeking to build stronger people, stronger cultures, and stronger results.
“Leadership is not simply about having a seat. It is about serving with purpose once you get there.”
Speaking with a Greater Purpose
Two Engagements. One Meaningful Mission.
Kelia accepts only two speaking engagements each calendar year. These limited opportunities are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Proceeds from Kelia’s speaking engagements benefit her granddaughter, Koko, who lives with diabetes. Every invitation provides an opportunity not only to inspire leaders and organizations, but also to support a cause that is deeply personal to Kelia and her family.
Organizations interested in hosting Kelia are encouraged to submit their requests early, as availability is extremely limited.
Signature Speaking Topics
Topics That Move People to Action
Kelia speaks with authenticity, conviction, and practical insight. Her messages are designed to inspire growth, strengthen leadership, and encourage audiences to rise above limitations.
I Want a Seat at the Table
A powerful message on confidence, preparation, faith, and claiming space in rooms where purpose has called you to lead.
Servant Leadership
Helping leaders understand that true influence begins with humility, service, accountability, and care for people.
From the Floor to the Front
Kelia’s leadership journey from hourly team member to corporate executive, with lessons on perseverance and excellence.
Women in Leadership
Encouragement and strategy for women leading with courage, clarity, faith, and executive presence.
Faith, Work & Purpose
A faith-centered message on honoring God through work, leadership, discipline, and personal calling.
Building a Culture of Excellence
Practical leadership principles for developing people, strengthening teams, and creating consistent performance.
Ideal Audiences
Perfect for Conferences, Companies, Churches, and Leadership Events
Kelia’s message connects across industries and generations because it speaks to the heart of leadership: people, purpose, perseverance, and service.
✓ Corporate leadership events
✓ Women’s conferences and empowerment events
✓ Faith-based leadership gatherings
✓ Business and entrepreneurship events
✓ Hospitality and restaurant leadership conferences
✓ College and professional development programs
✓ Diversity, equity, and representation events
✓ Book talks, panels, and fireside chats
Speaking Formats
Available Engagement Types
Keynotes
High-impact messages for conferences, leadership events, corporate gatherings, and faith-based programs.
Panels & Interviews
Authentic conversations on leadership, career growth, women in business, culture, faith, and executive success.
Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to help teams grow in leadership, service, communication, and purpose-driven excellence.
Book Kelia
Bring a Voice of Faith, Leadership, and Purpose to Your Event
Whether speaking to executives, emerging leaders, women, ministry groups, students, or professional teams, Kelia delivers a message that is inspiring, practical, and unforgettable.
Because Kelia accepts only two engagements each year, organizations are encouraged to inquire early. Requests are considered in the order they are received.
The Kelia Bazile Experience
✓ Executive leadership experience
✓ Authentic personal story
✓ Faith-centered purpose
✓ Practical leadership lessons
✓ Inspiring message for diverse audiences
✓ Professional, polished, and relatable delivery
✓ Speaking proceeds support Koko
Only Two Engagements Per Year
Invite Kelia R. Bazile to Speak
Kelia’s annual speaking engagements are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Proceeds benefit her granddaughter, Koko, who lives with diabetes.
Submit your request today to be considered for one of the two available engagements.