Maisha Beard is a transformational speaker, strategist, and storyteller whose voice moves rooms from awareness to action. Her presence brings clarity, confidence, and connection, leaving audiences grounded and ready to move into action.As the founder of The Maisha Experience, Maisha supports entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals in communicating with intention so their words create alignment, opportunity, and meaningful outcomes. Her work is rooted in a simple truth. Confidence opens doors, Clarity determines what happens once you are inside the room.Maisha holds a Master’s degree in English Creative Writing from SUNY Brockport. This foundation shapes her artistry of language, storytelling, and meaning. She brings academic depth together with lived experience, translating complex ideas into clear, resonant language that moves people forward.Professionally, Maisha serves as the Coordinator of Business Asset Development and Kiva Capital Access Manager with the City of Rochester. In this role, she supports entrepreneurs in accessing capital, resources, and strategic guidance. She also leads the Prepare to Prosper Business Academy, a nationally recognized program dedicated to helping small businesses grow with structure, sustainability, and clarity.Maisha is a sought-after speaker for conferences, leadership gatherings, and women-centered spaces. She is a Rochester Business Journal Woman of Impact and Inclusion Honoree, a breast health advocate, and an Ambassador for Voices of Black Women with the American Cancer Society. She is also a featured speaker at the Chamber’s Women’s Conference, where her message continues to resonate with women leaders who are building, leading, and shaping what comes next.Maisha’s speaking style is grounded, warm, and intentional. She speaks to people who know they belong in the room and are ready for their voice to match their presence. Her talks invite reflection while offering practical insight, helping audiences communicate clearly and show up powerfully in moments that matter.Audiences leave Maisha’s sessions feeling clear, capable, and aligned. They walk away with language they can use, confidence they can trust, and a renewed relationship with their voice.Maisha Beard creates moments of alignment that stay with people long after the room grows quiet.