Angela Chee

Keynote Speaker / Moderator / Emcee

Angela helps individuals and organizations Own Your Only™ by communicating to connect and thrive in any environment. She draws on her rich storytelling background as a journalist, TV and podcast host to spark inspiration and empower meaningful change.
Keynote Topic and Outcomes
KEYNOTE #1
Own Your Only™
Own Your Opportunities, Redefine Success and Thrive in Any Environment
In this uplifting and energizing keynote, media and communication coach Angela Chee shows your team how to embrace their individuality and transform feelings of being the “only” one in the room into a powerful advantage.
KEYNOTE #2
YOU, Amplified!®
Own Your Voice and Power, Step Into Your Leadership
In a world that’s increasingly noisy and divided, thriving organizations need empowered leaders who can rise above and create connection. The key to creating impact and driving success begins with one transformational shift: helping individuals own their voice and power.
KEYNOTE #3
The Power of The Only™
Transforming Leadership, Culture and Innovation in Today’s Business Landscape.

Every organization faces challenges, and in every room, there’s often someone who feels like “The Only”—the only woman, the only person of color, the only voice questioning the status quo, or the only one seeing solutions others overlook.

More about Angela

Angela connects with every level of your organization—whether she’s addressing C-suite executives, front-line employees, women’s leadership groups, or specialized affinity groups. Her approach is tailored to resonate with each unique audience, delivering inspirational insights, practical science-based strategies, and the confidence people need to fully own their voice and power and step into their YOU, Amplified!® leadership.

In March 2025, Angela’s new book, The Power of The Only, will be released. Over the past five years, she has devoted herself to researching and interviewing “Onlys” across diverse backgrounds, collecting invaluable insights on what it takes to stand out and thrive when you’re the “only one” in the room. She brings this depth of knowledge to every keynote, guiding audiences on how to leverage their uniqueness through her signature Power Of The Only™ principles, turning what may feel like a weakness into a powerful advantage.

Angela started speaking at 15. When she was the first Asian American “Miss California National Teenager,” a platform for engagement and impact from the stage opened up through roles as event host, emcee, and speaker. Today, she continues to deliver inspiring keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies, universities, and professional associations, focusing on leadership, communication, women’s empowerment, and media.

Supporting your organization’s leaders—at every level—is key to driving innovation, collaboration, productivity, and overall success. Backed by corporate development insights, scientific research, and over 20 years of experience in the TV news and entertainment industry, Angela equips audiences with real-world tools to amplify their leadership.

Angela understands what it’s like to be in the spotlight, but also knows what’s it’s like to struggle to find one’s voice and break through barriers. Raised as a shy Asian American girl by immigrant parents, she was taught to not “rock the boat” and to play it safe, which fuels her empathy and passion for helping others break through limiting beliefs. Angela connects deeply with her audience and leaves them energized, motivated, and ready to Own Their Only™.

If you’d like Angela to inspire your team at your next event, we’d love to connect.

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Testimonials
“Angela’s dynamic energy, personality and insights added so much to our Microsoft Inspire, our largest global partner event of the year. We have heard nothing, but a positive response from our events team. We appreciate her professionalism and time to ensure a smooth experience, and we absolutely look forward to working with her on future events!”
Microsoft
“Angela was a pleasure to work with and made our event a success. Her keynote left the audience inspired, energized and ready to explore a critical topic focused on championing women in leadership. She added so much value, both in the planning process and as a host/moderator and keynote speaker. Both our team members and those in the audience shared how much they appreciated her enthusiasm, energy and were inspired by her story. She was super helpful in shaping the event, set a perfect tone and ensuring our panelists were prepared and comfortable was an added bonus.”
Melissa AndersonMichigan Ross School of Business/Gatesman
"From the moment we connected with Angela we could tell she understood exactly what we needed to accomplish. She has a strong core message, but worked with us to figure out exactly what our teams needed and partnered with us to tailor her keynote to make sure it resonated with our teams. While we were disappointed initially that our in-person event shifted to virtual, with Angela as our partner we created something even better that we would not have accomplished in a typical year.”
Mark DompierBelonging and Diversity-Pet Smart
"We were sitting on the edges of our seats listening, hanging on your words and all left, with a huge smile. You guys exemplified what we know about best teams: you had a common purpose, played to your strengths in an environment of safety and trust."
Multinational Technology Corporation
"Angela is an exceptional speaker. Her personality and energy are great. Her professionalism in her preparation and presenting was thoughtful and audience specific. We had a difficult group to please and had extremely positive feedback about her keynote and session. She was a motivational kick off for the rest of the day. Our audience not only enjoyed her story, but she opened everyone up to have more meaningful and connecting conversations. We look forward to seeing her again soon!”
Kim Lanham“Break The Glass”-Executive Women’s Summit
"It was great working with Angela and having her as our virtual keynote for the RISE Women In Healthcare Leadership Summit. She received excellent ratings, was effective, engaging, knowledgeable, and met our learning objectives. The audience said she was “amazing and inspiring”, “a force for women” and “a wonderful way to open the day”. They appreciated hearing her personal experiences and her key takeaways. They said, “It was refreshing to hear from someone who has actually experienced being “The Only”. One participant said, ”Being in an industry where there isn’t always a lot of representation, she inspired me to stay the course and own my seat at the table.”
Altair GonzalezExecutive Director., FRA, RISE & ARK Group US
“Angela is a very powerful speaker—eloquent, insightful and motivating. We loved her poise and the way she connects with the audience through her personal stories and delivery. She was very approachable before and after the talk and connected with our diverse audience.”
Asian Connection For Excellence (ACE) CommitteeExxon Mobil
“We were so grateful for Angela’s talk at Urban Rebound LA. She was inspiring, clear, cogent and generous with her wisdom and information. She helped us see how the qualities of Zen can guide us in our approach to life and business. Her generosity is matchless and we look forward to seeing the ways in which she makes a difference in the world.”
Isisiara BeyCount Me In For Women’s Economic Independence
“Angela is a dynamic, inspirational and fun speaker. She drew in our audience and they were inspired by her presence. In fact, the most frequent response I heard was “Wow!” Angela is just amazing. She has created a strong brand identity for herself and I know she can do the same for others.”
Karen MyersAssociate Professor and UCSB American Marketing Association Advisor
“I knew I would get concrete tips and skills, but I didn’t know how deep and insightful Angela’s training would be. I feel like it’s going to take me to the next level, not just in my presentations, but my leadership, my business, my personal life and give me more clarity and connection. I’m deeply grateful and appreciative.”
Sam LunaFreddie Mac
“Angela Chee was an excellent speaker who was very effective at getting her point across and keeping the audience engaged and involved. She fulfilled everything we wanted and then some. You feel like you can relate to her.”
Arvin HernaezPresident, Grand Valley State Asian Student Union
“Her ability to reach out to her audience was experienced first-hand when she spoke to our group of paralyzed athletes and sponsors at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Her comments struck a chord with the audience who knows first hand how challenges can either be seen as an obstacle or rather something to empower them to become all that they can be.”
Michael DelaneyParalyzed Veterans of America
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KEYNOTE #1
Own Your Only™
Own Your Opportunities, Redefine Success and Thrive in Any Environment

In this uplifting and energizing keynote, media and communication coach Angela Chee shows your team how to embrace their individuality and transform feelings of being the “only” one in the room into a powerful advantage. Drawing on her pioneering media career, compelling real-world examples, and stories from trailblazing leaders, she shares “The Power Of The Only” principles and offers practical science-based tools and steps to help people own their opportunities, speak up with confidence, connect more authentically, and step into their leadership.

Through reflective exercises, authentic storytelling, and strategies grounded in psychology and neuroscience, participants will leave inspired to claim their voice and realize that by owning who they are, they unlock new levels of collaboration, innovation, and impact. This keynote empowers teams to thrive together, igniting a deeper sense of purpose and creating lasting impact both within your organization and beyond.

Angela’s The Power of The Only™ Principles help organizations discover new possibilities, inspire clear and confident action, transform unique perspectives into competitive advantages and create authentic connections that last. Ultimately, her teachings are the keys that will take you from merely surviving to successfully thriving.

Key Outcomes for Your Audience:
  • Learn why every unique perspective is vital and how tapping into our “Only” moments promotes forward-thinking leadership.
  • Discover how authentic communication—rooted in confidence and clarity—can strengthen relationships and energize team dynamics.
  • Uncover simple shifts that transform self-doubt into self-belief, fostering a culture of encouragement and personal leadership at every level.
  • Break through communication barriers to create an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to contribute.
  • Inspire teams to move from “surviving” to “thriving,” embracing growth, curiosity, and a drive to shape a more innovative future.

Angela’s relatable style and interactive approach spark genuine excitement and meaningful insights. By celebrating and elevating every individual’s voice, your organization fosters deeper trust, collaboration, and a stronger sense of belonging. Participants leave feeling equipped and motivated to continue growing—both personally and as a unified team—well beyond the keynote.

Bring your organization together under a shared vision of empowerment. When people dare to Own your Only™, everyone thrives.

KEYNOTE #2
YOU, Amplified!®
Own Your Voice and Power, Step Into Your Leadership
In a world that’s increasingly noisy and divided, thriving organizations need empowered leaders who can rise above and create connection. The key to creating impact and driving success begins with one transformational shift: helping individuals own their voice and power.
How will we lead? How will we innovate? How will we thrive?

The answers start with personal evolution—breaking through barriers and stepping fully into leadership to inspire teams, energize organizations, and shape the future.

Angela Chee, a dynamic media and communication coach with over 20 years as a TV news anchor and industry leader, brings her powerful story of resilience and reinvention to the stage. Through this inspirational and interactive keynote, she will guide your audience to uncover their authentic leadership potential, transform self-doubt into strength, and amplify their presence and impact.

Key Outcomes For Your Audience
  • Inspiration to Lead with Confidence and Presence: Discover how to own your voice and power to create exponential impact.
  • Tools to Redefine Barriers: Learn how to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Practical and Powerful Strategies for Visibility and Connection:Amplify your message and foster deeper relationships for greater influence.
  • Empowerment Through YOU, Amplified!® Principles: Gain actionable leadership strategies to ignite transformation within yourself and your organization.
  • A Guided Visualization Experience: Step into your future with clarity and purpose, ready to live your legacy.
Angela Chee’s keynote will empower your leaders to break through limits, embrace their authentic power, and create lasting, meaningful change. When individuals step into their leadership, the impact ripples through teams, organizations, and beyond—fueling innovation, connection, and success.
YOU, Amplified!® isn’t just a talk—it’s a call to action to lead boldly and live your legacy.
KEYNOTE #3
The Power of The Only™
Transforming Leadership, Culture and Innovation in Today’s Business Landscape.

Does your team have what it takes to thrive in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world?

Every organization faces challenges, and in every room, there’s often someone who feels like “The Only”—the only woman, the only person of color, the only voice questioning the status quo, or the only one seeing solutions others overlook. These moments of feeling different can either hold us back or propel us forward.

Angela Chee’s keynote, “The Power of The Only,” is designed to empower individuals and organizations to embrace what makes them unique, drive innovation, and create cultures where everyone thrives. By redefining leadership and unlocking the potential of “The Only,” Angela provides practical strategies to build resilient, agile teams and foster transformative leadership that moves organizations forward.

In today’s business environment, effective leadership starts with connection and cultivating people who can adapt, innovate, and inspire. This keynote equips audiences with actionable strategies to harness their unique strengths, build stronger teams, and lead with clarity and confidence.

Key Outcomes for Your Audience:
  • Turn Challenges into Strengths: Learn how to reframe barriers and obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Lead with Confidence and Clarity: Empower individuals to own their voice, presence, and power in any setting.
  • Enhance Communication and Collaboration: Gain tools to break down silos, foster trust, and strengthen team connections.
  • Foster Resilience and Adaptability: Equip leaders with strategies to navigate change and thrive in uncertain times.
  • Redefine Leadership for Today’s Needs: Discover inclusive leadership principles that inspire innovation, productivity, and impact.

This isn’t just an inspirational talk—it’s a roadmap for leaders and organizations to thrive.

When individuals and organizations learn to own their Only, they unlock exponential growth, collaboration, and success. Let Angela Chee show your team how to embrace The Power of The Only.