AYANNA HENDERSON, MBA
SPEAKER.STRATEGIST. HOST.
Ayanna Henderson, MBA brings 20+ years of marketing, monetization, and creative leadership to every stage.
Available for television, news, radio, podcasts, keynotes, panels, hosting, moderating and live events.
11+
Years Teaching
Southern California & Midwest
$10M+
Revenue Generated
Across client engagements
5
Ventures Founded
Ayanna Henderson Marketing, Higher Ground, My Genius Assistant, Ayanna Beauty, Too Los Angeles, AYANNA (AI-Yanna) Music Artist & Producer
NEED AN EXPERT?
When the Story Breaks, Call Ayanna.
Ayanna Henderson is available as an expert source and on-camera commentator for breaking news, developing stories, feature segments and deeper conversations involving artificial intelligence, social media, digital culture, marketing, monetization, entertainment, entrepreneurship and the creator economy.
She combines executive experience with the ability of an educator to make complicated subjects clear, conversational and useful to mainstream audiences.
Available for live, remote, taped and same-day media commentary.
BOOK AYANNA AS AN EXPERTARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
SOCIAL MEDIA + DIGITAL CULTURE
MONETIZATION + CREATOR ECONOMY
MARKETING + BRANDING
ENTERTAINMENT + MEDIA
BUSINESS + ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ON DEADLINE?
Need an expert quickly?
Ayanna is available for select same-day and breaking-news commentary involving AI, social media, digital culture, marketing, monetization, entertainment, entrepreneurship and creator economics.
CONTACT AYANNA FOR MEDIAWHAT CAN AYANNA TALK ABOUT?
CAN YOU TELL WHAT'S REAL ANYMORE?
How AI-generated content is changing what audiences see, hear and believe online.
WHY DID THIS GO VIRAL?
Breaking down the marketing, psychology and cultural forces behind major viral moments.
WHO'S ACTUALLY MAKING MONEY ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Understanding the economics behind influencers, creators, platforms and brands.
AI JUST CHANGED HOLLYWOOD — AGAIN
What emerging AI technology means for filmmakers, actors, musicians, studios and audiences.
THE BUSINESS BEHIND THE TREND
Ayanna analyzes the strategy and economics underneath major cultural moments.
FROM FOLLOWERS TO REVENUE
How creators and businesses turn audiences into sustainable revenue.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR SMALL BUSINESS?
Ayanna translates major technology, marketing and platform news into practical implications for entrepreneurs.
THE BRAND BREAKDOWN
Analyze a major campaign, celebrity brand, rebrand, marketing controversy or viral advertising moment.
7 WAYS TO BOOK
Keynote Speaker
A signature presentation on marketing, monetization, AI, or creative leadership — tailored to your audience and event theme.
Conferences, summits, corporate events
Panel Moderator or Panelist
Ayanna brings sharp insight and authentic perspective to panel discussions across marketing, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Industry panels, symposiums, forums
Workshop Facilitator
Hands-on, interactive workshops for teams, students, and organizations on brand strategy, content, monetization, and AI.
Corporate teams, universities, chambers of commerce, accelerators
Event Host or Emcee
Professional hosting and emcee services for conferences, galas, award ceremonies, brand activations, and corporate events.
Galas, award shows, brand activations
Brand Partnership
Sponsored content, brand ambassador relationships, and co-created campaigns aligned with Ayanna's audience and expertise.
Consumer brands, beauty, tech, lifestyle
Fractional CMO
Embedded executive marketing leadership for brands, startups, and organizations that need senior strategy without a full-time hire.
Startups, growing brands, nonprofits
Consulting Engagement
Project-based or retainer consulting on brand strategy, digital growth, monetization architecture, and AI-powered marketing systems.
Brands, creators, entrepreneurs
AI SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
Ayanna Henderson is one of the few marketing executives actively building with AI — not just talking about it. Her AI presentations are grounded in real production experience.
AI & the Future of Marketing
How artificial intelligence is reshaping brand strategy, content production, audience development, and the marketing profession itself.
AI-Powered Content at Scale
Practical frameworks for using AI tools to produce high-quality content faster — without losing brand voice, authenticity, or creative quality.
The AI Creative Stack
A behind-the-scenes look at the tools, workflows, and systems AHM uses to produce music, video, visual content, and marketing assets with AI.
Monetizing AI-Generated IP
How creators, brands, and entrepreneurs can build, own, and monetize intellectual property developed with artificial intelligence.
AI Ethics & Authenticity in Marketing
Navigating the creative, legal, and ethical questions that arise when AI is integrated into brand storytelling and content production.
SIGNATURE TOPICS
01
From Attention to Revenue
The AHM monetization framework — connecting audience development, content strategy, and business infrastructure to measurable revenue.
02
Building a Brand That Lasts
The strategic foundations of brand identity, positioning, and narrative architecture that create long-term equity.
03
The Creator Economy & IP Ownership
How creators, talent, and entrepreneurs can build, protect, and monetize their intellectual property in the digital age.
04
Marketing in the Entertainment Industry
Behind-the-scenes insights from 20+ years of entertainment marketing — from record labels to television to digital platforms.
05
Entrepreneurship & the Multi-Hyphenate Career
Lessons from building five ventures while running a full-service agency — on focus, systems, and sustainable growth.
06
Cannabis Business & Marketing
Navigating the unique regulatory, brand, and marketing challenges of the cannabis industry — from compliance to consumer connection.
07
Women in Business & Leadership
Authentic conversations about building a career, a brand, and a business as a woman in marketing, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.
08
Digital Strategy for the Modern Brand
Social media, content, SEO, paid media, and community building — integrated into a unified digital growth strategy.
09
The Future of Work in Marketing
How AI, remote work, the creator economy, and shifting consumer behavior are reshaping the marketing profession and the agencies that serve it.
SPEAKING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Compton's Hub City International Film Festival
Compton, CA
Served as host and panelist at CHCIFF 2026, engaging with filmmakers, industry professionals, and community leaders across the festival's programming.
LBC: The Next Episode
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA
Exhibited Higher Ground at the LBC: The Next Episode pop-up event, connecting with cannabis industry professionals and community members.
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
Santa Monica, CA
Delivered marketing and business strategy workshops for chamber members, covering digital marketing, brand building, and entrepreneurship for small and growing businesses.
College in Southern California
Santa Monica, CA
Teaching Business and Marketing since 2015 — covering brand strategy, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and the business of creative industries.
University in the Midwest
Remote / National
Faculty Lead and Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design since 2026, bringing industry expertise to design education at the university level.
WHY AYANNA
She doesn't just talk about it. She builds it.
Ayanna Henderson brings something rare to every stage: the credibility of someone who has actually done the work — at scale, across industries, and at the intersection of marketing, technology, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.
Her presentations are grounded in real campaigns, real results, and real lessons from 20+ years of building brands, audiences, and businesses. She doesn't speak from theory. She speaks from experience.
"I don't just teach marketing. I practice it — every day, across five ventures, with real clients, in real markets."
SHORT BIO
Ayanna Henderson, MBA is a marketing strategist, producer, creative director, digital strategist, AI practitioner, and monetization strategist with more than 20 years of experience across entertainment, celebrity and consumer brands, beauty, retail, e-commerce, media, education, emerging markets, and technology. She is the Founder and Principal of Ayanna Henderson Marketing, and the founder of Higher Ground, My Genius Assistant, Ayanna Beauty, and Too Los Angeles.
Ayanna Henderson, MBA is a marketing strategist, producer, creative director, digital strategist, AI practitioner, and monetization strategist with more than 20 years of experience across entertainment, celebrity and consumer brands, beauty, retail, e-commerce, media, education, emerging markets, and technology. Her career has been built at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, culture, commerce, creativity, production, and execution. Henderson is the Founder and Principal of Ayanna Henderson Marketing (AHM) — an integrated marketing, production, content, AI, and monetization company. AHM strategizes, produces, shoots, photographs, edits, packages, distributes, and helps monetize content for brands, artists, executives, nonprofits, universities, and cultural institutions. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.
CAREER FOUNDATIONS
VENTURES FOUNDED
AVAILABLE FORMATS
Keynote
30–90 minutes
Panel
Moderator or Panelist
Workshop
Half-day or Full-day
Fireside Chat
20–45 minutes
Virtual
All formats available online
Hosting / Emcee
Events of all sizes
Television / Radio / Podcast
Live, remote or taped
BOOKING INFORMATION
SPEAKING FEES
Speaking fees vary based on event type, format, audience size, and engagement length. Please submit a booking inquiry for a custom quote.
TRAVEL
Ayanna is based in Los Angeles, CA and available for engagements nationwide and internationally. Travel expenses are billed separately.
MEDIA KIT
Request speaker materials for your event program, website, or press materials.
MEDIA BIO
Use the bios below for press materials, event programs, and media packages.
REQUEST FULL MEDIA KITSHORT BIO
Ayanna Henderson, MBA is a marketing strategist, producer, creative director, digital strategist, AI practitioner, and monetization strategist with more than 20 years of experience across entertainment, celebrity and consumer brands, beauty, retail, e-commerce, media, education, emerging markets, and technology. She is the Founder and Principal of Ayanna Henderson Marketing, and the founder of Higher Ground, My Genius Assistant, Ayanna Beauty, and Too Los Angeles.
FULL BIO
Ayanna Henderson, MBA is a marketing strategist, producer, creative director, digital strategist, AI practitioner, and monetization strategist with more than 20 years of experience across entertainment, celebrity and consumer brands, beauty, retail, e-commerce, media, education, emerging markets, and technology. Her career has been built at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, culture, commerce, creativity, production, and execution. Henderson is the Founder and Principal of Ayanna Henderson Marketing (AHM) — an integrated marketing, production, content, AI, and monetization company. AHM strategizes, produces, shoots, photographs, edits, packages, distributes, and helps monetize content for brands, artists, executives, nonprofits, universities, and cultural institutions. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.
FOR PRODUCERS & JOURNALISTS
Everything you need to book, brief, and go live.
AVAILABILITY
Available for live, taped, and remote appearances. Same-day availability for breaking news on select topics. Contact us for current calendar.
TECHNICAL SETUP
Professional home studio with broadcast-quality camera, lighting, and audio. Available for Zoom, Skype, Streamyard, Riverside, and all major remote platforms.
RESPONSE TIME
Media inquiries are reviewed within 4 hours during business hours. For breaking news and urgent requests, use the media inquiry line.
PREP & BRIEFING
Ayanna reviews talking points, segment briefs, and pre-interview materials in advance. She is comfortable going live with minimal prep on topics within her expertise.
WHAT SHE BRINGS
Clear, quotable commentary. Practitioner-level expertise. The ability to translate complex topics — AI, marketing, business — into language that resonates with mainstream audiences.
CONTACT FOR MEDIA
Submit a media inquiry using the form below. Include your outlet, segment topic, air date, and format. We respond to all media requests.
PROFESSOR + PRACTITIONER
SHE TEACHES IT. SHE BUILDS IT. SHE DOES IT.
Ayanna brings the perspective of both an active practitioner and professor — a combination that is rare and valuable for television and live audiences.
Her ability to teach makes her especially effective for television and live audiences because she can translate complex topics into clear, concise explanations without unnecessary jargon.
Adjunct Professor
College in Southern California — Business & Marketing, 2015–present
Faculty Lead & Adjunct Professor
University in the Midwest — Graphic Design, 2026–present
MBA
University of Phoenix
B.A. Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Santa Monica College × Chamber of Commerce — Practical Workshops for Local Business Growth
BOOK AYANNA
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Based in Los Angeles. Available worldwide.