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Bofta Yimam

Founder & CEO
Royal Empire Lifestyle, LLC
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Columbia, MD
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
No

Personal Details

Current position (1)

Founder & CEO

Royal Empire Lifestyle, LLC

Degrees (1)
Communications
University of Maryland
2000 to 2004

Bio

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Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Bofta Yimam is an Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Former TV Anchor, Media Personality, Speaker and Coach. She has been honored for her work nearly every year in her career, including a Regional Emmy award and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. Bofta is the first Ethiopian-American newscaster to receive an Emmy for her work. For more than a decade, she’s reported live on the morning and evening news for TV affiliates around the country, including CBS and ABC.

As a coach, Bofta works to help you craft a compelling story to use in multiple channels. Using her signature P.O.W.E.R. Story Formula, Bofta helps you communicate your message to your target audience, craft your unique story, develop deeper connections with your audience and deliver with power.

Bofta is a dynamic motivational speaker and emcee who mixes high energy storytelling as well as strong content to empower people. Previous speaking engagements include Global Thinkers Forum (London), IMTC (Miami), and Your Ethiopian Professionals Gala (Washington, D.C.). Watch her Speaker Sizzle Reel Below.

She’s frequently tapped as a guest speaker on podcasts and currently hosts her own segment, Rise & Shine With Bofta Yimam, available to listeners worldwide through Urban Media Today radio.

Bofta enjoys a laptop based lifestyle (designed to fit her love of globe-trotting).

Contact: info@boftayimam.com

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Presentations

Presentations (4)
How To Communicate Your Value & Stand Out From The Pack

In this prolific keynote presentation, Bofta Yimam offers actionable steps and critical insight for your audience to communicate their value in any situation. While society focuses on "worth," Bofta explains how communicating value is what will help you in nearly every facet of life. From hitting new levels in corporate America to building a business, the top performers consistently place high value on the game changing skills: langauge and presence. It's time to communicate your brilliance with the masses. Don't miss out.

Signature Workshop: Speak & Influence

In her dynamic interactive style, Bofta Yimam shows you the best tips to speak and inflluence on any platform, including the stage. Learn tips to engage your audience, command the room and rock with confidence. These are skills that Bofta has personally developed from more than a decade as a journalist and speaker around the country. You won't want to miss her signature Speak & Influence workshop that will leave you transformed and empowered.

FIVE Strategies to become a Powerful Speaker and Effective Storyteller

You will learn how to... CRAFT a dynamic message, BOOST your confidence, CAPTURE your audience, DELIVER with power and FREE yourself of FEAR

Maybe your job is asking you to do more public speaking.
Or you secretly dream of rocking a stage and sharing your personal message.
Maybe you're struggling with how to confidently pitch your business.
Or maybe you feel you're not quite nailing your message in your digital platform- like social media, podcasts or YouTube.

It can be nerve-wracking trying to figure it all out on your own. And the truth is, improving your public speaking can help you in nearly every facet of life.

My career has been a journey, and thankfully, I've learned my way through public speaking both live on-air and at various live events. Now, I want to use what I've learned to help you speak with influence- whether for a business presentation, large speak

Dynamic & Warm Emcee

Bofta Yimam is a dynamic emcee who mixes high energy and smooth transitions to help create a flawless experience for your audience.

As a television personality, she understands the importance of catering the message to your particular group and matching the tone of your experience. Using her demonstrative abilities, storytelling and natural charisma, Bofta effectively engages your audience and keeps the event pace moving smoothly.

She is available for your next event and you'll see her there arriving early, taking photos with the crowd and staying late. She also engages on social media throughout the event and cross-promotes to her large audience of followers. Bofta wants to help your event be a smashing success and over delivers to make that happen.

Past talks (14)
Gala Emcee
London Gala Emcee: Global Thinkers Forum Award For Excellence Gala
London
December 6, 2018
Gala Emcee
Gala Emcee: Coro Pittsburgh 20th Anniversary Gala & Leadership Awards
Pittsburgh, PA
February 2, 2019
Conference Host
Conference Host: International Money Transfer, Remittances & Cross-Border Payments
Miami, FL
November 13, 2018
Gala Emcee
Your Ethiopian Professionals
Washington, D.C.
November 18, 2018
Panel Moderator & Conference Host
Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit
Washington, D.C.
June 17, 2019
Event Emcee
EQT Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Event
Pittsburgh, PA
August 15, 2018
Keynote: How To Step Into Leadership & Stay On Course
Ethiopian Community In Seattle Gala
Seattle, WA
October 27, 2017
Speak & Influence
Vistage Worldwide
Pennsylvania
July 19, 2018
Women in Film & Television
Women in Film & Television International Summit
Pennsylvania
May 15, 2014
Business Communication Workshop: Speak & Influence
African American Chamber of Commerce
Western Pennsylvania
July 12, 2018
Gala Emcee
NAACP Human Rights Dinner & Centennial Celebration
Pittsburgh
May 10, 2017
Keynote: Journey To Success & Communicating Your Value
Keynote: Virginia Heritage and Cultural Event
Virginia
July 18, 2013
Communicating Your Value & Storytelling Techniques To Help You Soar
Keynote: Your Ethiopian Professionals, "Change Agent Cultivating Social Impact Through Media,"
Washington, D.C.
October 11, 2013
“From Ferguson to Baltimore: How Facts, Fairness & Firsts Can Collide in Storytelling," Panelist
“From Ferguson to Baltimore: How Facts, Fairness & Firsts Can Collide in Storytelling,"
Pennsylvania
May 16, 2014
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Books & Articles (6)

Journalist Bofta Yimam Wins Emmy Award For Excellence In Continuing Coverage
University of Maryland Alumna Wins Emmy
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 Reporter Bofta Yimam Promoted To Weekend Morning Anchor
2016 Woman of Excellence Leaves Pittsburgh
Urban Media Today Presents Rise & Shine With Bofta Yimam
http://www.realtimesmedia.com/index.php/pittsburgh/42581-pgh-black-media-federat…

Expertise (9)

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Awards & certifications (9)

Emmy Award Winner
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Nashville Chapter
2013
2019: Black Business Review Top 40 Under 40 Nominee
Black Business Review
2019
Edward R. Murrow Winner
Radio Television Digital News Association
2011
Three Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Nominations in the following categories: Investigative Report, Historical/Cultural Special, Best Specialty Assignment Reporter
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
2015
Women of Excellence Awardee
New Pittsburgh Courier
2017
Robert L. Vann Award Winner, Best Investigative Report
Pittsburgh Black Media Federation
2016
Top Finalist Tropics Changemakers list
Tropics Changemakers
2018
Outstanding Investigative Report
Pennsylvania AP Broadcasters Association
2014
Three Mid-South Regional Emmy Nominations
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Nashville Chapter
2012

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • “The first word that comes to mind when I think of this workshop is ‘wow’ … I know we all left here with so much more than we came… I thought about wanting to elevate and propel my gifts and desires and talents forward and I’m leaving here truly empowered and excited and ready to do that… so if you’re thinking about attending one of her workshops or hiring her as a coach… I would highly highly recommend you to go ahead and take that leap, take that jump.. I’m telling you it’s going to be so worth it.” -Rebekah Sharpe, Business Development Specialist at Ford Motor Company
    Rebekah Sharpe
  • I had an opportunity to take Ms. Yimam’s workshop and what she taught me was that preparation equals empowerment. I know work to prepare a solid and interesting message, prepare for the audience that I’m speaking to; practice my delivery. This leaves confident in front of a crowd and helps me deliver. I feel empowered to give my message.
    Dr. Ervin Dyer
    Verified
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