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Meagan O’Nan
Storyteller & Multimedia Experience Creator
Meagan O’Nan works with mission-driven organizations, educators, and students who want to help people connect and understand each other - even when they don’t always agree.
Defining Moments
Award-winning inspirational speaker (Speaker Slam®)
Featured in The Social Live, Forbes, NPR, Advocate, Yahoo!, FOX13 Seattle
TEDx talk “What To Do When You Disagree With Someone You Love” (85,000 views)
Fee range:
$10,000 - $20,000
Travels from:
Starkville, Mississippi, USA
Website:
Perfect for:
Keynotes & workshops on company culture, team building, youth motivational speaking, LGBTQ+
Tone & Approach:
Warm and conversational, storyteller, emotionally engaging
Meet Meagan
Outed as gay by a college ex-boyfriend, rejected by family and mentors, and told it was no longer safe for her, Meagan O’Nan left small-town Mississippi and went on a 6 year journey only to return home and face her community head on.
Today, Meagan is an award-winning speaker and author on belonging, inclusion, and human connection, who believes that we can bridge divides by confronting fears, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating inner courage. Her talk at TEDxBelltown Women on “What To Do When You Disagree With People You Love,” is forthcoming.
Meagan has authored three books: Creating Your Heaven on Earth, Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough, and Held and Free. Meagan has worked with numerous organizations including Inspire Brands, Toyota, Red Cross National, and Forbes. She received personal recognition from Desmond Tutu for a talk on forgiveness, and has been featured on Forbes, NPR, Advocate, Yahoo!, Fox 13 Seattle, The Social.
Meagan imagines a world where we can still stay close to people in spite of our disagreements.
She lives in Starkville, Mississippi, with her wife Clare, daughter Merit, and their pets.
Meagan has worked with
Signature Presentation
Bridging the Divide: How To Do Great Work With People You Don’t Always Agree With
Description:
Have you ever struggled to work with someone whose views clash with yours? In this insightful and transformative keynote, Meagan O’Nan uncovers how embracing opposing perspectives can fuel creativity, strengthen relationships, and drive meaningful progress. Through engaging stories and actionable insights, Meagan empowers leaders and teams to embrace differences and transform them into opportunities for breakthrough ideas and stronger collaboration. This talk is perfect for organizations seeking to bridge divides, unlock potential, and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
Attendees will…
Discover how to embrace opposing viewpoints as a catalyst for creativity and innovation, unlocking new opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving.
Gain leadership strategies to cultivate an environment that values diversity of thought, driving stronger relationships, better decision-making, and long-term success.
Learn practical techniques for navigating difficult conversations, including active listening, reframing conflict, and responding with empathy, to foster mutual understanding and respect.
Additional Presentations from Meagan O’Nan
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Multimedia Workshop
The Unify Experience is a transformative journey designed to help organizations build stronger,
more inclusive teams. Drawing on her expertise in empathy, storytelling, and emotional
intelligence, Meagan guides organizations through a process of connection and collaboration.
By fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued, she empowers teams to
break down silos, enhance communication, and unlock their full potential. The Unify Experience
isn’t just about improving workplace culture—it’s about creating a foundation for sustained
growth and innovation in today’s ever-evolving organizational landscape.
Learn how to reframe fear as an opportunity for growth rather than an obstacle, helping teams become more adaptable, innovative, and proactive in the face of uncertainty.
Discover how fostering empathy within the workplace strengthens collaboration, enhances communication, and leads to more cohesive and resilient teams.
Equip leaders and employees with tools to take bold actions, navigate difficult conversations, and step outside their comfort zones, fostering a culture of continuous development.
Attendees will leave inspired and motivated, empowered to transform challenges into opportunities.
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Workshop
In this immersive workshop, Meagan guides participants on a deep dive into the art of
navigating and embracing diverse perspectives. Over 90 minutes—or through a transformative
full-day experience—attendees will explore hands-on techniques to manage difficult
conversations, reframe conflict as a powerful catalyst for innovation, and cultivate a workplace
culture that values and thrives on diverse viewpoints. Through engaging exercises, group
discussions, and actionable strategies, Meagan empowers teams to build trust, spark creativity,
and drive meaningful growth by harnessing the strengths found in their differences.
Develop actionable techniques to approach and resolve difficult conversations with confidence, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for trust-building and collaboration.
Uncover strategies to reframe differing perspectives as assets, using them to enhance team dynamics and drive more effective decision-making.
Acquire tools to create an inclusive and psychologically safe environment where diverse viewpoints are not only welcomed but celebrated, fostering stronger relationships and sustainable growth.
Testimonials
Watch & Learn:
Held and Free
Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough
Creating Your Heaven on Earth
Connect with Meagan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaganonan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meagan.onan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megonan/