Keynote Speaking, Workshops & Media
Evidence-Based. Engaging. Memorable.
Some speakers inspire. Others educate. Dr. Brandon Hollie does both.
Whether speaking to corporate leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, students, faith communities, or nonprofit organizations, Dr. Brandon Hollie delivers presentations that blend evidence-based research, compelling storytelling, and practical strategies audiences can immediately apply to their lives and work.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, graduate professor, researcher, and Founder & CEO of Hollie Therapy & Counseling, Dr. Hollie is passionate about helping people build healthier relationships, stronger communities, and better mental health through conversations that continue long after the event ends.
His presentations are engaging, culturally responsive, interactive, and designed to create meaningful, lasting impact—not just motivation.
Request a Speaking ProposalAs Featured By
Mount Mercy University
Spectrum News
The Daily Orange
WAER Public Radio
George Kilpatrick Radio
SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program
CHAMPS Male Mentoring
Why Organizations Choose Dr. Hollie
Great speakers don’t simply deliver information—they change perspectives.
Since beginning his clinical career in 2015, Dr. Hollie has helped thousands of individuals, couples, and families strengthen relationships, navigate conflict, improve emotional wellness, and overcome life’s challenges. At the same time, he has trained future therapists as a graduate professor, conducted research, and built one of Chicago’s growing relationship-focused private practices.
What makes Dr. Hollie different is his ability to bridge clinical expertise, academic research, executive leadership, and lived experience.
Growing up in poverty and overcoming significant adversity, he understands firsthand the importance of resilience, opportunity, and the power of supportive relationships. His journey—from challenging beginnings to earning a Ph.D., becoming a professor, building a successful practice, and speaking on national and community platforms—allows him to connect authentically with audiences from every background.
Organizations appreciate that Dr. Hollie doesn’t simply tell inspiring stories.
He provides audiences with practical, research-supported strategies they can immediately apply to improve communication, strengthen leadership, prioritize mental health, and build healthier relationships.
Every presentation is customized specifically for your audience and organizational goals.
Speaking & Media Highlights
Dr. Hollie has been invited to speak, educate, and share his expertise through universities, media outlets, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and leadership events.
Featured Speaking Engagements
• Commencement Speaker — Mount Mercy University
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
• CHAMPS Male Mentoring
• SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program
• Universities & Colleges
• Corporate Leadership Trainings
• Community Mental Health Initiatives
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Faith-Based Organizations
Media Features
• Spectrum News
• The Daily Orange
• WAER Public Radio
• George Kilpatrick Radio
Signature Speaking Topics
Building Relationships That Last
Communication, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, trust, intimacy, and creating stronger personal and professional relationships.
Mental Health in Black Communities
Reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and promoting culturally responsive approaches to mental health and wellness.
Men’s Mental Health
Creating space for honest conversations around vulnerability, emotional wellness, fatherhood, identity, and healthy masculinity.
Emotional Intelligence & Leadership
Helping leaders improve communication, strengthen workplace culture, increase trust, and lead with empathy.
Burnout, Stress & Resilience
Practical, research-informed strategies for preventing burnout while maintaining high performance and personal well-being.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Creating psychologically healthy workplaces where employees can thrive through improved communication, resilience, and emotional wellness.
Relationships, Communication & Conflict
Helping individuals, couples, and teams understand the patterns that strengthen—or weaken—their relationships.
More Than a Speaker
Dr. Hollie doesn’t simply teach psychology—he has lived the transformative power of resilience.
Growing up in poverty and overcoming significant barriers, he experienced firsthand the challenges that many individuals and communities continue to face today. Those experiences shaped his passion for helping people discover that their circumstances do not define their future.
Today, his presentations combine evidence-based research with authentic storytelling, practical strategies, and genuine connection.
Whether speaking to executives, college graduates, healthcare professionals, students, or community leaders, his goal is always the same:
To leave people with hope, practical tools, and a renewed belief in what’s possible—for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Meet Dr. Brandon Hollie
Dr. Brandon Hollie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, graduate professor, researcher, and Founder & CEO of Hollie Therapy & Counseling in Chicago.
Since 2015, he has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and families while educating future therapists at the graduate level. His work focuses on relationships, leadership, emotional wellness, and helping people navigate life’s most important conversations.
Known for making complex psychological concepts easy to understand, Dr. Hollie blends research, real-world experience, and engaging storytelling into presentations that audiences remember long after the event concludes.
His mission is simple:
To help people become healthier partners, stronger leaders, more connected families, and more resilient communities.
Available For
• Keynote Addresses
• Commencement Speeches
• Corporate Conferences
• Leadership Retreats
• Universities & Colleges
• Professional Development Trainings
• Healthcare Organizations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Community Events
• Faith-Based Organizations
• Panel Discussions
• Workshops
• Podcasts
• Media Interviews
• Continuing Education Trainings
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations do you speak for?
Dr. Hollie regularly speaks for corporations, universities, colleges, healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, government agencies, community organizations, and faith communities.
Can presentations be customized?
Absolutely. Every keynote, workshop, and training is customized around your organization’s goals, audience, industry, and event theme to maximize engagement and impact.
What topics do you speak on?
We offer in-person services in our downtown Chicago location. We also offer telehealth services through our HIPAA compliant zoom based platform.
What Services Do You Provide?
Popular topics include:
•Mental Health
•Healthy Relationships
•Leadership
•Emotional Intelligence
•Men’s Mental Health
•Black Mental Health
•Burnout Prevention
•Workplace Well-Being
•Communication
•Team Dynamics
•Stress Management
•Resilience
Custom presentations are also available.
How long are your presentations?
Presentation options include:
•30-minute keynote
•45–60 minute keynote
•90-minute workshop
•Half-day training
•Full-day professional development
•Conference breakout sessions
•Multi-session engagements
Do you travel?
Yes. Dr. Hollie is available for speaking engagements throughout Chicago, across the United States, and internationally. Virtual presentations are also available.
Do you offer virtual presentations?
Yes. Virtual keynotes, webinars, workshops, leadership trainings, and panel discussions are designed to be highly engaging and interactive.
Can your presentations qualify for Continuing Education (CE) credit?
Depending on the audience and licensing requirements, CE-eligible trainings may be available. Please inquire when requesting your event.
What makes Dr. Hollie’s presentations different?
Dr. Hollie combines four unique perspectives:
•Licensed Therapist
•Graduate Professor
•Researcher
•Business Owner
Combined with his personal journey of overcoming adversity, audiences receive presentations that are both deeply relatable and grounded in science. Rather than leaving inspired for a day, attendees leave with
practical tools they can immediately apply in their work, relationships, leadership, and everyday lives.
How far in advance should we book?
Most organizations book between 2–6 months in advance, although limited dates may be available for shorter notice events.
What is included with a speaking engagement?
Depending on the event, speaking engagements may include:
•Pre-event planning call
•Customized presentation
•Audience Q&A
•Book signing or networking (if applicable)
•Promotional materials
•Coordination with your
event team
How do we book Dr. Hollie?
Click “Request a Speaking Proposal.” A member of our team will contact you to discuss your event goals, audience, date, and presentation needs before preparing a customized proposal.
Ready to Inspire Your Audience?
Whether you’re planning a conference, commencement ceremony, leadership retreat, corporate event, university program, or community initiative, Dr. Hollie delivers presentations that educate, inspire, and create meaningful, lasting impact.
If you’re looking for a speaker who combines clinical expertise, compelling storytelling, and practical strategies your audience will remember long after the event ends, we’d love to partner with you.