Deona
Marie
Emmy®-Nominated Performer Expert Storyteller Film Actor + Classically-Trained Vocalist
With every story and every song, Deonna Marie reminds us:
your voice is your power, and it’s time to use it.
Deonna Marie is a powerhouse performer and expert storyteller whose work spans stage, screen, and song. Emmy-nominated and classically trained, she has captivated global audiences with her transformative voice and unflinching honesty.
Trained by musical legends Duane Shields Davis and Florence Birdwell, Deonna Marie has wowed audiences worldwide with her voice and profound performances. Touring alongside NPR’s The Moth, her acclaimed one-woman show, "The Deonna Marie Experience: From the Crack House to the Opera House, Blooming through Brokenness," unfolds a compelling narrative of resilience. Blending poignant reflections with soul-stirring melodies, she leads audiences on a transformative journey from the depths of addiction to the pinnacle of success.
Recently, her artistic prowess transitioned her into the realm of film, embracing starring roles, vocal coaching, musical production, and delivering lead vocals on the theme song of the feature film Cricket. Additionally, she graces the screen in the upcoming documentary Finding Crickets Choir, while also starring in the recently debuted short film, Boy Mode.
Deonna Marie has cemented her status as a multi-industry powerhouse, consistently transforming lives, reshaping perceptions, and igniting hope through her boundless talents and impactful narratives.
Deona’s Speach Topics
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WTF:
WHERE’S THE FUN?! EXPERIENCE
Looking to go deeper? Andrea offers fully customizable WTF workshops designed for leadership retreats, offsites, team luncheons, and culture-building experiences of all kinds. Whether it’s a 90-minute immersion or a full-day activation, she partners with you to co-create an energizing session that brings the WTF question to life in your workplace—tailored to your team, your goals, and your culture.
Deona’s Speach Topics
A VOICE THAT MUST BE HEARD: THE INTERSECTION OF IDENTITY AND INCLUSION
In this powerful keynote, Deonna Marie—Emmy®-nominated performer, storyteller, and vocal coach—takes audiences on a journey of radical self-discovery and truth-telling. From the depths of addiction to the heights of artistic acclaim, Deonna weaves together narrative, performance, and personal reflection to explore the ways identity, trauma, and resilience shape how we show up in the world.
Her story is one of survival and transformation—but it’s also a call to action. Deonna invites audiences to reframe their understanding of inclusion, not as a corporate checkbox, but as a soul-level commitment to recognizing the humanity in ourselves and others. Through her lived experience and moving performance, she challenges us to confront bias, rewrite internal narratives, and build cultures rooted in empathy, equity, and belonging.
Why this keynote lands:
Reframes adversity as a source of strength and leadership
Inspires deeper empathy through raw, real storytelling
Sparks honest conversations around identity and inclusion
Leaves audiences with tools to lead and live more authentically
Whether on a stage or in the workplace, Deonna Marie proves that when we make space for authenticity, we make room for real change.
Fee & Travel
In-person fee
$10,000 - $15,000
Virtual fee
$5,000 - $7,500
Travels from
Oklahoma City, OK
Listed fees are base range and may vary based on event specifics like location, duration, or requirements. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Praise for Deonna
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”
Laurie Payton
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”
Jamie Kokot
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”
Lindsey Beumer
