Brave Up to inspire courageous leaders.
Students are more than just achievers and doers. They are leaders with boundless passions and hobbies.
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Partners
What the students say!
Shana Somado—Junior
“I learned about values and how important they are. I feel so confident in making decisions to becoming my best version.”
Billal Saidi—University of Minnesota
“His way of presenting and describing his life story was truly inspiring. As he spoke, I could picture his entire journey vividly.”
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Hear More From Students
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"I had an amazing experience listening to and learning from Bert Lee! He is extremely charismatic, kind, funny, and has lots to offer.”
—Lucky Xiong
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"I was thoroughly impressed by Bert Lee’s presentation. His speech was powerful, impactful, and he had an incredible ability to connect with the audience."
—Sumeya
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"Your presentation really resonated with me. I also get anxious and nervous when going to networking events. Your tips really help, thank you!"
—Arafat
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" Bert Lee talked about how to basically network and gave us a cheat sheet to networking effectively! He was outstanding and definitely learned so much from him!"
—Umayma Dahir
I broke my family traditions and left my dream job.
Saying “I don’t know” made me chase a bigger dream. So, I fearlessly led with my heart. I hired a life coach to feel comfortable in my own skin. Then, I hired a business coach to change my sales mindset.
Hmong Speaker, Hmong Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Presenter, Hmong
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Keynote and Workshops
I Don’t Know is Beautiful
Growing up, I dreamed of being the Blue Power Ranger, torn between my mom’s world and my own. A simple phrase, 'I don’t know,' changed my life, giving me the courage to break free from expectations and pursue my dreams. This led to being named one of Minnesota’s 32 brightest young minds in advertising and building a thriving speaking and coaching business.
In this keynote, I’ll share how embracing uncertainty helped me succeed—and how your students can do the same.
Speak & Groove:
Public Speaking
Embrace your personal style in speaking by focusing on the rhythm that drives your voice, the way you move, and how you bring your stories to life. In this workshop, we'll explore how your natural flow, movement, and even a little dancing can elevate your stage presence and speaking skills—perfect for students looking to build confidence in presentations or public speaking.
Workshop Outcome: Engaged communication,
impactful presentations and storytelling
Cheat Sheet to Networking
“Who else can I talk to?” is the key question when networking. In this workshop, students will learn how to confidently approach conversations, overcome social discomfort, and turn networking into a powerful tool for career advancement. No more feeling intimidated at events—start building lasting and meaningful connections.
Workshop Outcome: Career success, energy management, network building and quality connections
Values & Identity
Values are just words without purpose unless we assign them meaning. Let's reimagine values as a catalyst for forging deeper connections, empowering self-expression, and advocating for our truths.
Workshop Outcome: Self-advocate, beautiful conversations, relationships, and emotional intelligence
Bert’s topics are perfect for these events:
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What my partners say!
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“I am so glad we chose to have Bert Lee join us for our 2021 Minnesota TRIO Development and Leadership Conference. He was creative and flexible, finding ways to deliver his keynote and breakout using a virtual platform. I would absolutely book with Bert Lee again!”
Caroline Merkle — Director of Educational Talent Search, Century College
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“Bert speaks with a passion that you can sense care, experience, joy, and wisdom in his voice. He's honest and is blessed with a personality that warms up the entire room…Bert, thank you for your presentation and for taking the time to invest in our students' lives.”
Leng Xiong — Hmong and Chinese Language Program Director, Community School of Excellence
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“Working with Bert was a seamless process. Students commented on Bert’s authenticity and his vulnerability to share his story. Students walked away with tools and the confidence to use their setbacks as stepping stones and look at mistakes and failures as an opportunity to grow 10x. Thank you for your time and dedication to this work.”
Britney Hayes — Cargill thrive Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota
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“Bert is great! He was exceptional at connecting with students & sharing his story. He was realistic, yet positive, & provided many relatable stories by which young people could connect. Bert helped students see themselves outside of high school and encouraged kids to start planning & envisioning the life they aspire for.”
Samuel Neisen — Career Exploration & Work-Based Learning Teacher, Brooklyn Center High School
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"Bert was very intentional about crafting a speaking session that met our vision. He was very engaging with our students, passionate, and enthusiastic. During his presentation, he put a lot of emphasis on the phrase “I don’t know”, implying that it’s okay to not know something."
PaDee Vue — College & Career Readiness Coordinator
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"Thank you for the inspiring presentation at Metro State University's Spring Recovery Conference. As a Community Leader, Organizer, and Director at Metro State, I thought of how your story could inspire many young men and women in our communities."
Georgette Gray — Director of MAIR, Academic & Student Affairs
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"Bert has facilitated a number of impactful sessions for my students ranging from high school seniors to recent graduates in virtual and in-person experiences. He brings knowledge, connection, charisma, and excitement to the career development spaces. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and impactful speaker!"
Tori Rodgers — Talent Development Pipeline Specialist, Genesys Works
