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Palesa

Mosiea

DEI| MC| Motivation| Wellness

An award-winning speaker, entrepreneur, actor, and inclusion activist whose powerful story has inspired audiences across Africa and around the world. With more than two decades of speaking experience, she challenges individuals and organisations to rethink inclusion, embrace change, and lead with purpose. Combining authentic storytelling with practical insight, Palesa leaves audiences empowered to create workplaces, communities, and cultures where everyone belongs.

Travels from: Johannesburg, South Africa

Diversity & Inclusion

Inspiration & Motivation

Empowerment

Entrepreneurship

Leadership

Communication

Personal Development

Palesa Mosiea's Story:

Palesa Mosiea is an award-winning keynote speaker, entrepreneur, actor, and inclusion activist committed to creating meaningful social impact through courageous conversations and authentic leadership. Recognised as one of South Africa's leading voices on diversity, accessibility, and inclusion, she inspires organisations to move beyond awareness and create cultures where every individual can thrive. Her powerful story demonstrates that it is our choices—not our circumstances—that ultimately define our future.

With more than 20 years of professional speaking experience, Palesa has delivered keynote presentations, moderated executive discussions, and hosted prestigious conferences across Africa and internationally. She has partnered with leading global organisations including The Valuable 500 and the BBC, where her involvement in the "All In" campaign helped advance the global conversation around disability inclusion and accessibility. Her clients span the corporate, public, education, and non-profit sectors, while her engaging presence has made her a sought-after MC for major international events including Inclusive Africa, Africa Manufacturing Indaba, SYNC25, and diplomatic celebrations.

Palesa's professional journey reflects exceptional versatility. At just 24 years old, she became General Manager of an international boxing promotion company, helping lead the organisation to national and international recognition. She has since held leadership positions across industries including sports management, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, communications, and property, while continuing to build successful entrepreneurial ventures. Holding a degree in International Communications, she combines business insight with lived experience to deliver practical, relevant, and highly relatable presentations.

Alongside her speaking career, Palesa is an accomplished actor whose work has earned international recognition, including a Best Actor award at the International Presentation of Performers in Los Angeles. She has also appeared in a Netflix global original production and collaborated with globally recognised brands including Canva, Vogue, Nestlé, and Vodacom on campaigns promoting disability inclusion and representation.

Whether addressing executive leadership teams, women in business, youth audiences, or global conferences, Palesa captivates audiences through compelling storytelling, infectious energy, and practical takeaways. Her keynote presentations challenge limiting beliefs, inspire resilience, and demonstrate why inclusive leadership is no longer optional—it's essential for innovation, growth, and sustainable success.

Keynote Speaker

MC & Host

Programme Director

"Palesa's ability to keep an audience engaged from start to finish is a gift and the versatility makes her easy to work with."

SML Xulu - Minjonet Residence

"Palesa is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits."

Tinyiko B Sithole - Tassie Foundation(TAF)

"Palesa’s talk was a turning point for our team. Her courage and authenticity inspired us to foster a more inclusive workplace."

Janet Pillay - SunBioTech SA

WHAT DOES A SOCIAL ALCHEMIST MEAN TO Palesa Mosiea?

“Someone committed to making a difference in an impactful way.”

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