Kim B Miller
Poet Laureate Emerita | TEDx Speaker | Facilitator
Dumfries, Virginia, United States
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Kim B Miller is a multi-disciplinary performing artist, TEDx speaker, and Poet Laureate Emerita. She captivates audiences with bold spoken word poetry while inspiring leadership, personal growth, and accountability. A former telecommunications and marketing executive, Kim blends real-world business experience with artistry to deliver transformative talks and workshops.
She has delivered keynotes at universities and conferences, including the Women’s Leadership Summit at Rochester Institute of Technology, the S.E.A.L. Awards at Northern Virginia Community College, and the YMS B.O.L.D. Moves™ Conference 2026. Internationally, she has performed at SpokenWord Paris, France, and has graced stages at venues such as The Atlas Performing Arts Center (DC) and La Peña Cultural Center (CA).
Kim also facilitates interactive workshops on leadership, communication, storytelling, parenting, creative expression, and empowerment. Her talks combine spoken word, storytelling, and practical strategies to help audiences connect, grow, and create lasting impact.
Area of Expertise
Parenting, The Job Without Training, Until Now
This session is designed as an alignment for parents, helping them strengthen their connection with their children through intentional awareness and communication. Participants will explore how everyday interactions can impact their children.
Attendees will learn:
• How comparisons affect children
• That their intention matters less than the actual impact
• How the words they use, including nicknames they may find “cute,” can influence a child’s self-esteem.
• How to balance rules with fun, avoiding hyper-criticism or favoring a “golden child.”
• How to recognize parentification, when children take on adult responsibilities too early, and ways to prevent it.
• Listening as an essential form of love and connection with children.
Through reflection and practical exercises, parents will gain strategies to communicate more effectively, feel understood, and create a nurturing environment where their children feel heard, valued, and supported.
Technical requirements: Projector and screen optional; audio system if video or audio clips are used; space for small group discussions.
Format: Interactive session with exercises, reflection, and discussion; adaptable for workshop or keynote.
Preferred duration: 30 to 90 minutes, flexible depending on schedule.
Target audience: Parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone seeking to strengthen parent-child communication and emotional connection.
Previous deliveries: Several times, starting in 2007 to present day.
Additional notes: Participants encouraged to bring a notebook or device for reflection and note-taking during exercises.
From Effort to Excellence: Valuing Every Progress Point
Completion is often seen as the sole measure of success, but this mindset can make long-term goals feel overwhelming and unattainable. In this session, we explore how recognizing and celebrating incremental accomplishments can be a radical act of self-care and motivation. Attendees will learn to:
Break big goals into manageable pre-steps and tasks
Develop realistic, flexible daily or weekly plans that encourage steady progress
Create personalized “victory lists” to acknowledge unrecognized wins
Use music and interval timing as tools to maintain focus and energy
Shift mindset from fixating on end results to appreciating consistent growth
This approach helps participants build sustainable habits, maintain mental well-being, and achieve their goals without burnout.
Technical requirements: Projector and screen for slides; audio system for video or music playback; reliable internet connection preferred but not mandatory.
Format: Interactive presentation with brief exercises and audience reflection. Can be adapted for keynote or workshop format.
Preferred duration: 30 to 90 minutes; flexible depending on event schedule.
Target audience: Professionals and leaders seeking to improve productivity and mental wellness; suitable for all experience levels.
Previous deliveries: Presented at Huami Magazine Community Celebration Awards Gala in Greensboro, North Carolina in June 2023, February 2022 at the Regency Women’s Club Luncheon in Haymarket, VA., and at the Empowering Excellence: STEM, Advocacy, Leadership & Wellness Conference in 2021.
Additional notes: Session includes actionable planning tools; participants encouraged to bring a notebook or device for note-taking.
From Assumed Unworthiness to Empowered Leadership
Women in leadership are often judged by double standards that undermine their confidence and influence. This session guides participants through identifying these assumptions, recognizing harmful self-compensation strategies, and adopting tools to strengthen mental well-being. Attendees will leave equipped to lead authentically, assert their perspectives, and foster a culture that values all voices.
Technical requirements: Projector and screen for slides; audio system for any video or audio clips; optional microphone for larger rooms.
Format: Interactive presentation with discussion and reflection exercises; adaptable as keynote or workshop.
Preferred duration: 30 to 90 minutes; flexible depending on event schedule.
Target audience: Women leaders, emerging professionals, and anyone interested in equity, in leadership; suitable for all levels.
Previous deliveries: Presented in January 2022 at the Women’s Leadership Summit 2022, Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York..
Additional notes: Attendees will examine the difference between their coping behaviors and true problem-solving strategies, and how self-censorship may have limited their voice. A note-taking method is recommended for insights.
Build The Brand, Be The Brand
Your brand is more than a logo or tagline, it’s how people experience and remember you. In this session, Kim explores who really shapes your brand, the essential steps to building a brand that is scalable and consistent.
Topics include:
• Consistency Builds Recognition: Crafting a unified voice, visual identity, and messaging across platforms to create trust and visibility.
• Emotional Intelligence Shapes Brand Impact: Using self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills to connect with your audience and make your brand more relatable.
• Avoid Common Branding Pitfalls: Identifying mistakes like chasing trends over values, unclear messaging, and communication mistakes that limit your brand’s potential.
Through hands-on guidance, participants will learn how to assess their own brand and how to utilize questions to pinpoint branding missteps.
Technical requirements: Projector and screen for slides; audio system for video or music clips; optional microphone for larger rooms.
Format: Interactive presentation with examples and audience reflection; can be delivered as keynote or workshop.
Target audience: Professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking to build or elevate their brand presence.
Previous deliveries: Presented at YMS B.O.L.D. Moves™ Conference in 2026, 2020 at Slam Richmond, on a podcast in August 2021, and in 2019 at a conference in Maryland..
Additional notes: Session activities guide participants in discovering brand strengths, fine-tuning messaging, and connecting more effectively with their audience; bring a notebook or device for maximum benefit.
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