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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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.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker | Tahira Yvonne
Inspiring Audiences to Transform Adversity Into Purpose
Small Wins Save Lives™
There are moments in life when giving up would be easier.
Moments when fear is louder than faith.
Moments when the obstacles seem greater than the opportunities.
Tahira Y. Givhan knows those moments firsthand.
A Sickle Cell Warrior, advocate, entrepreneur, mother, founder, and creator of the Small Wins Save Lives™ movement, Tahira shares a powerful message of resilience, hope, faith, and perseverance that leaves audiences inspired long after the event ends.
Through a deeply authentic story of overcoming adversity, navigating uncertainty, and continuing to build purpose through life’s greatest challenges, Tahira reminds audiences that breakthrough is rarely built in one giant moment.
It is built through the small wins that save lives.
Signature Keynote
Small Wins Save Lives™
How Faith, Resilience, and Purpose Can Transform Any Storm Into a Story
In this powerful keynote, Tahira shares how life’s greatest challenges can become the foundation for our greatest purpose.
Audiences will learn:
• How to keep moving forward when circumstances feel overwhelming
• Why resilience is built one decision at a time
• How small wins create momentum for lasting transformation
• The role faith plays during seasons of uncertainty
• How adversity can become a catalyst for leadership and impact
• Why purpose is often hidden inside the very struggles we are trying to escape
Audience Takeaways
✔ Renewed hope
✔ Practical resilience strategies
✔ Increased motivation
✔ Greater confidence
✔ A powerful perspective shift
✔ Inspiration to take the next step forward
Additional Speaking Topics
From Patient to Purpose™
Turning personal challenges into community impact.
Balanced Not Broken™
Finding strength in life’s most difficult seasons.
Hope Is a Strategy™
Building resilience through faith, action, and perseverance.
The Birth Fairy Effect™
How support changes outcomes for mothers, babies, and families.
You Count Too™
The power of advocacy, self-worth, and finding your voice.
About Tahira
Tahira Y. Givhan is the Founder of Blissful Births by Tahira, Founder of Blissful Butterfly by Tahira, creator of the Small Wins Save Lives™ movement, and a passionate advocate for individuals and families navigating life’s most vulnerable moments.
As a lifelong Sickle Cell Warrior, mother, speaker, and community leader, Tahira has dedicated her life to helping others find hope, strength, and purpose through adversity.
Her unique blend of personal experience, faith-centered encouragement, and practical wisdom creates an unforgettable experience that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.
Ideal Audiences
• Healthcare Organizations
• Women’s Conferences
• Hospitals
• Faith-Based Events
• Colleges & Universities
• Community Organizations
• Leadership Conferences
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Maternal Health Conferences
• Sickle Cell Awareness Events
Booking Information
Available For:
✔ Keynote Presentations
✔ Conference Speaking
✔ Panel Discussions
✔ Fundraising Galas
✔ Healthcare Events
✔ Faith-Based Conferences
✔ Women’s Empowerment Events
✔ Virtual Presentations
Speaking Investment
Custom speaking packages are available based on event type, audience size, and travel requirements.
To inquire about booking Tahira Y. Givhan for your next event, please complete the contact form below.
Final Message
“The strongest people are not the ones who never face storms.
The strongest people are the ones who keep building while the storm is still raging.”
— Tahira Y. Givhan
One Prayer.
One Choice.
One Act of Courage.
One Small Win At A Time.
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Speaking Investment
Every presentation is customized to meet the needs of your audience and organization.
Community & Nonprofit Events
Starting at $500
Perfect for:
• Community organizations
• Local awareness events
• Small nonprofit gatherings
• Volunteer appreciation events
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Signature Keynote
Small Wins Save Lives™
Starting at $1,500
30–45 Minute Keynote
Includes:
• Customized keynote presentation
• Audience Q&A
• Event promotion support
• Professional speaker introduction
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Premium Keynote Experience
Starting at $2,500
60 Minute Keynote + Audience Q&A
Includes:
• Customized keynote
• Extended audience interaction
• Meet & greet opportunities
• Event promotional materials
• Social media collaboration
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Conference & Healthcare Events
Starting at $3,500
Ideal for:
• Hospitals
• Healthcare organizations
• Maternal health conferences
• Leadership summits
• Women’s conferences
• University events
Includes:
• Full keynote presentation
• Panel participation (if requested)
• Audience Q&A
• Customized content for organization goals
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Half-Day Workshop Experience
Starting at $5,000
Includes:
• Signature keynote
• Interactive workshop
• Group discussion
• Action planning session
• Resource materials
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Virtual Keynote Presentations
Starting at $750
Includes:
• Live virtual presentation
• Audience Q&A
• Worldwide availability
• Recorded replay option available
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Travel
For events outside the Birmingham, Alabama area, travel and lodging expenses may apply.
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Scholarship & Mission-Based Events
As a lifelong Sickle Cell Warrior, maternal health advocate, and founder of community-focused initiatives, Tahira reserves a limited number of reduced-fee speaking opportunities each year for mission-aligned nonprofits and organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Please inquire for availability.
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Most Popular Booking
Premium Keynote Experience — $2,500
“Small Wins Save Lives™: How Faith, Resilience, and Purpose Transform Adversity Into Impact”
A powerful, standing-ovation-worthy keynote that leaves audiences inspired, empowered, and ready to take their next step forward.
