IN-Q
- Named to Oprah Winfrey’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders
- Facilitates an extraordinary and transformative team-building workshop that leaves a lasting imprint on every team
IN-Q’s Speaker Biography
IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world-renowned keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Inquire Within.
His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.
He’s inspired countless audiences around the world, live and virtually, through his performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 60+ million views combined, and his stand-up poetry special, IN-Q – Live at the Ace Theatre, is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Leading organizations including Nike, Instagram, Spotify, Google, Zappos, Lululemon, Live Nation, Shazam, The Grammy Foundation, and many more have brought IN-Q in to motivate their teams through his keynote performances and transformational storytelling workshops. These unique offerings provide a powerful bonding experience for companies that want to learn to lead with vulnerability and share their voice more authentically.
As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has written with renowned artists including Aloe Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, ZHU, Foster the People and has collaborated with RockMafia on 40+ songs for Disney Television. Most recently, he was nominated for a Billboard Award for his contributions on the Descendants 3 soundtrack. His songs have accumulated over two billion views on YouTube alone.
Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large.
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Unlocking Inspiration: Embracing Resilience, Change, and Growth
A poetic keynote that inspires and entertains while exploring topics of growth, possibility, empowerment, and courage.
It will open hearts and minds, shift perspectives, and allow the audience to connect with themselves and each other in a uniquely powerful and entertaining way.
This keynote is an opportunity to break down internal barriers, build trust, inspire beyond imagination, and ultimately create personal and team growth.
All Together: A Team-Building Workshop for Cultivating Trust and Success
This workshop is for teams looking to build trust and connect with each other on a deeper level.
Throughout the interactive experience, IN-Q takes participants on a journey into what’s stopping them from living up to their fullest potential and stepping into their personal and professional power. Workshops prompts and themes can be customized on the pre-event call.
IN-Q motivates the group through his spoken word and life stories, leading them into writing and sharing exercises, specifically designed to create a safe and supportive environment where people can be vulnerable from a place of strength.
It is a truly unforgettable experience that will leave your team or community feeling connected far beyond the session.
Custom Written Poem: Crafting Your Unique Message
IN-Q will create a one-of-a-kind poem for your brand, company, or campaign. He works with your team to craft the vision for this piece by finding the right themes and poetic language to tell your story.
If you have an upcoming event, IN-Q will memorize and perform this tailored poem during a keynote that will motivate your employees and help remind them of their deeper purpose.
Additionally, these custom pieces can be turned into branded content. He has collaborated with companies including VF (Vans), A&E, Cirque du Soleil, Northwell Health, and many others.
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