Book IWD Speaker: Erica Collins

Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Empowerment speaker blending Media & AI-Driven Engagement to inspire women to build, lead, scale & spark purpose-driven action

Erica Collins is a Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Media, AI-Driven Engagement speaker. She inspires women to build, lead, and scale with purpose by bridging leadership strategy, media influence, and emerging AI technologies in today’s digital-first economy.

An Agentic AI founder, publisher, and advocate for small business innovation and AI education, Erica  Collins brings real-world media, entrepreneurial experience and cultural insights to the future of leadership. She was named to the National Small Business Leadership Council, served as a University Program Advisor for Women in Leadership, and developed Global Women in Leadership and Strategies in AI courses that equip women with practical, scalable leadership frameworks. She has also served as a Keynote Speaker for the Business and Professional Women Association (Tennessee).

Erica Collins is an award-winning "Global Influencer" by the International Association of Women. She was recognized by the Influential Women platform which serves women globally; as well as, recognized as on one of the Top 100 Global Black Women in Digital Business. She is a Pioneer Plus model, actress, and beauty queen, Erica uniquely bridges business, media, and technology—demonstrating how visibility, innovation, and purpose intersect to create influence and opportunity. Awarded Walden University National Society of Leadership and Success.

Also, Erica is a podcaster with a distinguished background in legacy media, having worked with HBO/Time Warner, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Broadcast Studios, and the U.S. House and Senate Radio/TV Press Galleries. As a professional plus model, she has walked runways for Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Boscov’s, and Liz Claiborne, and served as a Guest Speaker at African Fashion Week at the Embassy of Nigeria.

She certifies in Agentic AI from Harvard University’s Data Science Institute, a Master of Science in Education from Walden University, Certified in Multimedia Technologies from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Minor Theater/Dance Concentration: Theater Dance from The George Washington University.

Audiences can expect actionable insights on entrepreneurial leadership, inclusive innovation, AI literacy, media authority, and future-ready growth strategies. Erica’s dynamic, relatable delivery sparks confidence, clarity, and immediate action—making her a compelling choice for conferences, corporate leadership programs, entrepreneurship events, and International Women’s Day celebrations.

Author Link: https://linktr.ee/empowermediapublishing
Webinar/Workshop Link: https://linktr.ee/professorericacollins

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