Prince Ea Keynote Speaker and world-renowned spoken word artist, filmmaker and motivational creator

Prince Ea

Spoken Word Artist & Filmmaker | 27M+ Followers Across Platforms | Oprah's Super Soul 100 | Forbes & SUCCESS 30 Under 30 | Founder, Viral Impact | Motivational Speaker

Prince Ea is one of the internet's most widely shared voices — a spoken word artist and filmmaker with over 27 million followers whose individual videos have reached tens of millions of people across the globe. Featured on Oprah's Super Soul 100 and Forbes 30 Under 30, he brings to the stage a rare combination of poetic power and emotional intelligence that leaves audiences not just inspired, but genuinely transformed.

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    Prince Ea biography

    Prince Ea — born Richard Williams in St. Louis, Missouri — is one of the most watched and widely shared spoken word artists on the internet, and one of the rare voices who has turned digital reach into genuine cultural impact. With over 27 million followers across social media platforms, hundreds of millions of views on YouTube alone, and individual videos that have been shared tens of millions of times across the globe, he has built an audience that spans generations, geographies, and every ideological divide — united by a simple hunger for meaning, honesty, and the feeling that someone is saying what they actually believe.

    Motivational speaker Prince Ea graduated Magna Cum Laude in Anthropology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis on a full scholarship before launching a career in hip-hop. He founded the “Make S.M.A.R.T. Cool” movement — an acronym for Sophisticating Minds And Revolutionizing Thought — which used hip-hop music and culture to champion free thinking, creativity, unity, and intelligence, and gained him recognition as the first hip-hop artist ever featured in Discover magazine. In 2014, he pivoted from music toward spoken word filmmaking, and the results were immediate and extraordinary. Videos like Can We Auto-Correct Humanity? (22M+ views) and Dear Future Generations: Sorry (20M+ views) spread across the internet not through advertising but through the oldest mechanism of all: people sending them to people they love.

    His topics — technology addiction, environmental responsibility, education, mental health, purpose, presence, and the human cost of distraction — are not niche. They are the conversations that billions of people are quietly having with themselves, and Prince Ea gives those conversations a voice that is simultaneously poetic and plainspoken, emotionally immediate and intellectually grounded. He draws on ancient wisdom texts — from the Bhagavad Gita to the Tao Te Ching — alongside modern psychology and neuroscience to craft content that feels both timeless and urgently now. His work has earned him a place on Oprah’s Super Soul 100, a Forbes 30 Under 30 listing, and a SUCCESS Magazine 30 Under 30 recognition.

    From Screen to Stage: A Speaker Who Already Has Their Attention

    In 2020 he founded Viral Impact, a production studio dedicated to helping brands, thought leaders, and organizations create video content that moves people — not just informs them. The studio applies the storytelling principles Prince Ea developed across a decade of viral content creation to the commercial and institutional world.

    As a speaker, Prince Ea brings to any stage something that most organizations spend enormous resources trying to manufacture: an audience that is already emotionally present. His keynotes are not conventional presentations — they are experiences that combine spoken word performance, film, and direct conversation in a way that moves people at a level that data, slides, and case studies rarely reach. He speaks on purpose and self-development, the attention crisis, digital well-being, environmental responsibility, the importance of education, and the art of living with intention. For organizations that want their audience to leave not just informed but genuinely moved, Prince Ea is one of the most powerful choices available through Aurum Speakers Bureau.

    Prince Ea Speaking Videos

    Prince Ea - Motivational speech about Coronavirus and Fear
    Prince Ea - Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?
    Prince Ea - The Speech I Gave to our World Leaders

    Prince Ea Keynote Topics

    Most people live inside a story about themselves that was written by someone else — their past, their fears, their family, their culture. In this signature keynote, Prince Ea uses spoken word, film, and direct conversation to guide audiences through one of the most fundamental questions a human being can face: who are you when you strip away everything you've been told to be? Drawing on philosophy, neuroscience, and hard personal experience, he explores how identity shapes destiny, why most people never discover their full potential, and what it actually takes to step into a life that is authentically your own.

    Based on one of his most-watched videos, this keynote examines the paradox of the digital age: we are more connected than at any point in human history, and more lonely. Prince Ea uses spoken word performance and research-grounded insight to lead audiences through an honest reckoning with their relationship with technology — not to condemn it, but to ask what we are trading away when our screens become more real to us than the people in the room. A session that resonates equally with executives navigating culture and focus, parents worried about their children, and individuals trying to reclaim their own attention.

    Inspired by his landmark environmental and human responsibility video, this keynote expands the question of environmental stewardship into a broader meditation on what it means to live purposefully — to leave something better than we found it, not just for the planet, but for the people around us. Prince Ea weaves together spoken word, personal story, and philosophical insight to challenge audiences to ask: what will the next generation say about the choices we are making today? A powerful session for organizations working on sustainability, corporate responsibility, or culture transformation.

    In this high-energy keynote designed for corporate and educational audiences alike, Prince Ea delivers a masterclass in the psychology of motivation — not the kind that fades after a weekend seminar, but the kind that gets built into the daily architecture of how a person thinks, chooses, and acts. Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern science, he breaks down the mental habits that separate those who consistently produce their best work from those who remain trapped in cycles of procrastination, self-doubt, and comparison — and gives audiences practical tools to start making the shift immediately.

    FAQs on Booking Prince Ea

    Why Prince Ea?

    Booking Prince Ea for your event is a decision to bring one of the world's most emotionally resonant voices to your audience. Prince Ea doesn't just give a talk — he creates an experience. With over 27 million followers across platforms, individual videos seen by tens of millions of people, and a place on Oprah's Super Soul 100, he has demonstrated that his message connects across cultures, generations, and backgrounds in a way that few speakers can claim. His keynotes blend spoken word performance, film, and direct human engagement to leave audiences with something rare: a genuine shift in how they feel about their work, their purpose, and their lives. For organizations that want their event remembered, Prince Ea is an exceptional choice available through Aurum Speakers Bureau.

    What is Prince Ea's most famous video?

    Prince Ea has produced many videos that have individually reached tens of millions of views. Among his most celebrated works are Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?, a spoken word poem warning about technology addiction and the erosion of real human connection, which has accumulated over 22 million views on YouTube. Dear Future Generations: Sorry is another landmark video — an emotionally powerful apology to future generations about environmental destruction, which has also surpassed 20 million views. Both videos have been widely shared by educators, corporations, and individuals around the world and are regularly used in classrooms and corporate workshops as conversation starters.

    What is Viral Impact?

    Viral Impact is a production studio founded by Prince Ea that helps brands, thought leaders, influencers, and organizations create video content with genuine emotional resonance. Drawing on over a decade of experience building one of the internet's most widely shared content libraries, Prince Ea and his team apply the storytelling principles behind viral video to commercial and institutional contexts — helping clients communicate in a way that moves people rather than simply informing them. Organizations interested in commissioning custom content or video productions for their events or campaigns can inquire through Aurum Speakers Bureau.

    What topics does motivational speaker Prince Ea cover?

    Prince Ea's keynotes and speaking engagements span the full range of his creative and philosophical work: purpose and self-development; mental health, mindfulness, and intentional living; digital well-being and the attention crisis; environmental responsibility and our relationship with the natural world; the importance of education and lifelong learning; overcoming fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs; and the human need for authentic connection in a distracted world. His sessions are highly customizable and can be tailored to specific organizational themes, audience demographics, or event goals. He speaks to corporate audiences, schools, universities, and large public events with equal effectiveness. To discuss the right format for your event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.

    How to book Prince Ea as a keynote speaker?

    Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Prince Ea as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Prince Ea's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Prince Ea or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.

    How much is Prince Ea speaking fee?

    Prince Ea speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Prince Ea to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Prince Ea.

    How can I contact Prince Ea?

    We only work with Prince Ea on paid speaking engagements. Aurum Speakers Bureau can assist you in booking Prince Ea and will handle all negotiations, contracts, and logistics associated with having Prince Ea speak at your event. We will be your sole point of contact throughout the process. Get in touch with Aurum Speakers Bureau today, and we will reach out to any motivational speaker or celebrity you want to enquire about speaking at your event. If you wish to contact Prince Ea for any other reason, we will be unable to assist you as we are not authorized to provide personal contact information.

    Can I book Prince Ea for a virtual keynote?

    Yes, Prince Ea is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Prince Ea for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.