Rakia Reynolds

Rakia Reynolds is an accomplished thought leader and proven authority in branding, creative strategy and business development. As a Partner at Actum and former Founder/Executive officer of Skai Blue Media, she guides clients across multiple verticals with inspiration, and strategic guidance on how to navigate increasingly complex cultural landscapes and heightened consumer expectations. Rakia routinely interacts with a diverse mix of creators and key opinion leaders who are affecting the world and require her unique insight to guide them as they navigate their ever-changing needs while the landscape continues to shift.

Reynolds, a recognized branding expert, and advocate for equitable storytelling, has spent nearly two decades advising some of the world’s most influential companies, creatives, and change-makers. A Professor in Residence at TikTok and a visionary leader recognized in Forbes Next 1000, Inc.’s 27 Business Leaders Aiming to Change the World, Dell’s “Inspire 100” list, and recipient of New York Women in Communications’ 54th Annual Matrix Awards, she brings a proven track record of transforming high-potential brands and personalities into cultural icons. Under her leadership, the agency became a go-to partner for launching, revitalizing, and amplifying brands at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce.

An influential change agent and keynote speaker, Rakia is in demand from companies and entrepreneurs to address topics that will affect the future of their industry and how they might operate differently. She captivates audiences as her talks span branding, media, multicultural business, economic development, and the entrepreneurial journey, all of which are relevant to the recent turbulent times. These include discussions on how marketers need to preserve their authenticity while embracing the powers of AI, distinguishing Your vision And mission through storytelling and other hyper-focused topics challenging organizations. A spirited moderator, Rakia is also called upon by high profile brands including Fast Company, TikTok, Adweek and more to bring intriguing topics to the stage.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

•Navigating Economic Development, Storytelling and the Entrepreneurial Journey during Turbulent Times
•The "A" word: How marketers need to preserve their authenticity while embracing the powers of AI
•Distinguishing Your Vision And Mission Through Storytelling
•The Future of Creative Strategy and Marketing