Lilly Workneh is an award-winning storyteller and acclaimed speaker and strategist who is passionate about creating meaningful and mission-driven media. She spent nearly a decade as a journalist amplifying underrepresented voices and stories in key leadership roles as the first-ever editor-in-chief of Black millennial news platform Blavity News, editor-in-chief of entertainment site Shadow & Act, and senior editor of HuffPost’s Black Voices. Lilly, who is a 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is the editor of the popular kid’s book 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic. She is also an accomplished content consultant, helping change-making businesses and brands bloom through strategic storytelling. Lilly has spoken to audiences all around the country about a myriad of topics. She is a proud Ethiopian-American who wholeheartedly believes mindfulness and powerful stories can shift perspectives, expand imagination, and deepen understanding, helping to build a better future for all of us.
