Diversity & Inclusion Expert, Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, Host of the KJRH NBC Programme ‘JustUs’ & Honoured with the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Changemaker Award
Risha Grant’s Biography:
Risha Grant is a diversity and inclusion expert, entrepreneur, author and internationally recognised keynote speaker known for helping organisations uncover and address unconscious bias. As Founder and CEO of Risha Grant LLC, she has spent more than two decades working with businesses, associations and institutions to create more inclusive workplace cultures and stronger connections with diverse markets. Through her practical approach, engaging storytelling and ability to tackle complex topics with humour and honesty, Risha has become one of the most sought-after voices in leadership, inclusion and organisational culture, making her a highly valued keynote speaker for audiences around the world.
Risha began her professional journey by founding Risha Grant LLC in 1998, establishing a consultancy focused on diversity, inclusion and business growth. Over the years, she built a reputation for delivering actionable strategies that help organisations move beyond intention to measurable impact. Her expertise expanded across leadership development, employee engagement and market growth, leading to international speaking opportunities. In 2014, she further broadened her reach as the host of the KJRH NBC programme ‘JustUs’, where she explored issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. Her career has consistently centred on helping leaders recognise and overcome barriers that limit organisational success.
The impact of Risha’s work has been recognised through numerous awards and industry accolades. She received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Inclusive Leadership Award, reflecting both her business achievements and influence as a thought leader. She was honoured with the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Changemaker Award and was named one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Leaders in HR by PeopleHum. Entrepreneur Magazine also recognised her among the speakers turning crisis into opportunity. Her expertise has earned her inclusion as a Top 100 HR Expert and one of the Engagedly Top 100 HR Influencers across multiple years. She has also been featured in leading publications including The Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Glamour Magazine, Bloomberg Media, HR News and Black Enterprise, demonstrating the broad relevance and authority of her insights.
Why Hire Risha Grant?
Risha is also the author of the influential book ‘That’s BS: How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures and the Power to Attract Diverse Markets’, which examines how personal biases shape workplace culture and business performance. Her ability to combine research, business expertise, real-world examples and humour allows her to engage audiences in meaningful conversations that inspire lasting change. Recognised as one of the Top 40 Women Keynote Speakers by Real Leaders, she delivers presentations that are informative, memorable and highly actionable. Organisations hire Risha because she provides practical solutions, challenges assumptions in a constructive way and empowers audiences to create more inclusive, innovative and successful workplaces.
Risha Grant‘s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Risha Grant’s remarkable career:
- 2021 – Named as one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Leaders in HR by PeopleHum
- 2020 – Awarded the NBA OKC Thunder Changemaker Award
- 2020 – Named as one of the 1 in 9 Speakers Turning Crisis Into an Opportunity by Entrepreneur Magazine
- 2018 – Winner of the Inclusive Leadership Award
- 2017 – Winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- 2017 – Author of That’s BS: How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures and the Power to Attract Diverse Markets
- 2014 – Diversity & Inclusion Expert, International Speaker & Host of KJRH-NBC JustUs
- 1998 – Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC
- Named as one of the 40 Top Women Keynote Speakers by Real Leaders
- Featured in The Financial Times, the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Glamour Magazine, Bloomberg Media, HR News and Black Enterprise
- Named as a Top 100 HR Expert
- Named as one of the Engagedly Top 100 HR Influencers in 2019, 2020 and 2021
Videos
Risha Grant’s Official Keynote Speaking Videos & Showreel:
Testimonials
“We loved having Risha as our Keynote Speaker for our 2020 Professionals of Color Conference. This year came with a lot of challenges, but Risha and her team made going virtual smooth. Risha’s content challenged the cultural norms and we appreciated her openly speaking her truth and experiences” – Amway
“We just completed her session and it was the most well-received of our 3 keynotes, in my opinion. She knocked it out of the park. Or, to use a basketball reference, she was draining 3’s all speech long. She did a fabulous job. I truly appreciated her storytelling and transparency. It allowed our team members to connect with her” – Reginald, Chief Diversity Officer & SVP NA Field Human Resources, Signet Jewellers
“D&I is hard work because we humans are complicated. The bottom line is when you need an extraordinary facilitator–who is clear-eyed, compassionate, and unafraid to work on implicit bias—call Risha. She steered the conversation to illustrate the unacknowledged, unaware white privilege that was underneath many of the exchanges among the participants, yet always created an environment of safety. Risha is uniquely equipped to lead your people forward into better territory where everybody wins” – Tony, Manager, Behavioural Health Service, Studenty Counselling and Mental Health Service, Harvard University
“Nestle Purina’s Women Leaders Forum invited Risha Grant to lead a (virtual) presentation to our members in August 2020. Risha’s presentation, Authenticity is Everything, was a candid discussion on how to identify and get rid of our biases so that we can show up as our authentic selves. The feedback from this discussion was overwhelming! Our members appreciated the safe space for discussion, asked thought-provoking questions that Risha answered truthfully, and walked away with tools on how to examine and overcome their own biases. Risha has such a dynamic personality that was felt even through the virtual environment (although I bet seeing her in person is even better!) and a disarming manner that made it easy for us to engage with her. If you’re looking for an energetic, no BS speaker to engage your organisation on some tough topics, hire Risha” – Leah, Director of Education and Programming, Nestle Purina Women Leaders Forum
Speaking Topics
Risha Grant’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Get Rid of Your BS
- Attract Diverse Markets
- Build an Inclusive Culture
How Much Does Risha Grant Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Risha Grant?
Risha Grant’s speaking fees typically reflect her exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.