Richelle Carey on stage at Gastech
Richelle Carey talking on stage at Gastech

A legacy of excellence and empathetic storytelling

As a curious girl from Houston, Texas, Richelle has always had a drive to explore ideas and worlds beyond her own. As an Emmy-winning journalist who worked for CNN and Al Jazeera, she combines decades of journalistic integrity with a hunger for transformative dialogue.

Richelle believes in conducting her work and events with:

  • Accessibility – She makes complex information understandable, enjoyable, and approachable for everyone.
  • Curiosity – She creates spaces for learning and conversation that involve open questions and exploration of diverse topics.
  • Empathy – She facilitates open, compassionate dialogue that lets everyone feel heard and engaged.
  • Integrity – She chooses events, locations, and compensation carefully to align with her personal values and professional worth.
Work With Richelle

Warm, conversational, disarming, and inclusive

In her career holding conversations with everyone from world leaders to corporate professionals, Richelle helps everyone feel at ease, while driving open discussions in both live and virtual settings. Richelle brings a relatable, radiant energy to events and leaves people feeling better than when they arrived. Simply put: her professionalism and authenticity will elevate your event.

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Fast Facts

7 years at CNN

Previous events

Doha Forum, Essence Festival, GasTech, Reuters Momentum AI, Reuters NEXT

7 years at Al-Jazeera

Richelle will help you create events that bridge cultural divides and inspire audiences to engage with today’s complex issues with curiosity and confidence. She facilitates conversations that resonate long after the end of your event and makes nuanced ideas accessible for all.

Bio

Emmy-award-winning journalist Richelle Carey is a moderator, host, and speaker who facilitates real conversations with global changemakers. With a foundation built on journalistic integrity and a relentless pursuit of transformative dialogue, Richelle has engaged audiences from world and civic leaders to corporate professionals at premier events such as the Doha Forum, Essence Festival, GasTech, Reuters Momentum AI, and Reuters NEXT. Her work has consistently showcased her commitment to making complex ideas accessible and understandable, driven by the core values of curiosity, empathy, and integrity. Previously, Richelle worked as a broadcast journalist anchoring newscasts on Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera America, CNN, and CNN Headline News over a decorated career spanning more than two decades. After leaving her dream job as an international news anchor to return home and adopt her son as a single woman, Richelle now shares her personal journey to inspire others to build the lives they want, regardless of life's timing or circumstances. Richelle holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and resides in her hometown of Houston with her son.