Feminista Jones

Avoiding hard conversations doesn’t keep the peace—it keeps us stuck. Dr. Michelle Taylor challenges audiences to lean into the discomfort of dialogue and use it as a pathway to understanding, growth, and connection. In a time marked by deep division around identity, politics, and lived experience, Dr. Taylor offers a practical and human-centered approach to engaging across difference. Drawing on her work as an educator, activist, and cultural critic, she equips audiences with the tools to listen without defensiveness, speak with intention, and stay grounded when conversations get difficult. This keynote reframes dialogue not as something to avoid, but as a skill to build—one that can transform relationships, strengthen communities, and move us forward together.

Audiences will learn:

• How to navigate difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and accountability
• Why discomfort is a necessary part of growth and meaningful dialogue
• Practical tools to build trust, understanding, and connection across differences