Keynote Speaking Engagemments
Tahira Yvonne Givhan
Keynote Speaker | Author | Advocate | Founder
Tahira Yvonne Givhan is a nationally recognized Sickle Cell advocate, author, certified doula, and founder of Blissful Births by Tahira and Blissful Butterfly by Tahira.
Drawing from her experiences as a Sickle Cell warrior, local and national poster child for SCDAA, mother, educator, entrepreneur, and community leader, she inspires audiences with powerful messages of resilience, faith, purpose, and transformation.
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Her signature talks—including Small Wins Save Lives™, Celebrating Small Wins, Footprints Turning Into Stars™, and The 222→888 Framework™—help audiences turn adversity into action, pain into purpose, and setbacks into meaningful impact.
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Speaking Fees
Local Events & Nonprofits: Starting at $500
Schools, Churches & Community Organizations: Starting at $1,555
Conferences & Keynote Engagements: Starting at $2,555
Custom Workshops & Corporate Events: Contact for pricing
Tahira Yvonne Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker | Tahira Givhan
Turning Pain Into Purpose™ One Small Win at a Time
Available for Keynotes, Conferences, Retreats, Corporate Events, Healthcare Organizations, Faith-Based Gatherings, and Women's Events
For most of my life, sickle cell disease shaped my story.
I have endured chronic pain, hospitalizations, loss, financial hardship, single motherhood, trauma, and seasons when simply getting through the day felt impossible.
But I also discovered something powerful:
Even in our hardest moments, small wins save lives.
Today, I speak not only as a Sickle Cell Warrior, but as a birth worker, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, advocate, and mother who understands what it means to rebuild a life one courageous step at a time.
My mission is simple:
To remind people that their pain does not have the final word.
Through authenticity, humor, vulnerability, and hope, I empower audiences to find purpose in adversity and courage during times of uncertainty.
Signature Speaking Topics
Small Wins Save Lives
How celebrating tiny victories can transform the way we navigate chronic illness, caregiving, grief, and life's unexpected challenges.
Turning Pain Into Purpose™
The journey from surviving to creating impact through resilience, advocacy, and faith.
The Invisible Fight
An honest look at living with Sickle Cell Disease, overcoming misconceptions, and advocating for equitable care.
Beyond the Diagnosis
Reclaiming identity, dreams, and possibility after trauma, chronic illness, or disappointment.
The Courage to Begin Again
A message of hope for women rebuilding after heartbreak, loss, financial setbacks, or major life transitions.
Maternal Advocacy Matters
Improving outcomes through compassionate support, informed decision-making, and honoring every birth story..
Audiences Served
• Healthcare organizations and hospitals
• Sickle cell conferences and advocacy events
• Women's conferences and retreats
• Churches and faith communities
• Nonprofit organizations
• Schools and universities
• Corporate wellness events
• Caregiver support groups
• Leadership and empowerment summits
What Audiences Can Expect
When Tahira takes the stage, audiences can expect:
• Authentic storytelling
• Practical takeaways they can implement immediately
• Inspiration rooted in real-life experience
• A message that acknowledges hardship while cultivating hope
• A renewed belief that their story still matters
About Tahira
Tahira Givhan is the founder of Blissful Births by Tahira, LLC and Blissful Butterfly by Tahira. Known as "The Birth Fairy," she has dedicated her work to supporting families, advocating for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease, and creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered.
As a lifelong Sickle Cell Warrior, solo mother, advocate, and entrepreneur, Tahira's voice offers a rare blend of compassion, strength, honesty, and hope.
Her story reminds audiences everywhere that while pain may shape us, it never has to define us.
Booking Information
Tahira is currently accepting invitations for:
• Keynote presentations
• Panel discussions
• Conference breakout sessions
• Workshops
• Virtual speaking engagements
• Podcast interviews
• Community events
To inquire about availability, speaking fees, or customized presentations, please complete the contact form below or email: BlissfulBirthsbyTahiraYvonne@gmail.com
Let's inspire audiences to find hope, embrace resilience, and believe in the possibility of their next small win.​
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Request a Speaking Engagement
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Bring Tahira to Your Event
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Inquire About Keynote Availability
By contacting Tahira at BlissfulBirthsbyTahiraYvonne@gmail.com
​From Sickle Cell Warrior to Poster Child to Purpose-Driven Keynote Speaker: Inspiring audiences to turn pain into purpose, just one small win at a time.
