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Where purpose meets strategy, and vision inspires action.

Shawntal Mallory is a passionate advocate for meaningful change at the crossroads of leadership, culture, and organizational strategy. Through her ventures—The Esquire Group and The Black Girl Memo—she champions community, belonging, and inclusion, empowering professionals and organizations to lead with integrity and create lasting impact.

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Whether you’re seeking expert legal and HR strategy, transformative leadership development, or real talk on Black womanhood, Shawntal provides the insight and expertise to drive purposeful growth.

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Speaking Engagements

Shawntal provides the insight and expertise to drive purposeful growth.

Topics Include:

  • Transformational Leadership

  • Organizational Strategy

  • Workplace Culture

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Recent Clients

Shawntal’s expertise in leadership insight, organizational strategy, and inclusive culture has empowered a wide range of clients to achieve transformational results. From guiding nonprofit organizations through strategic pivots to helping corporate teams foster authentic inclusion, Shawntal’s work has left a lasting impact on leaders and organizations alike.

Northwestern University 

Creighton University

Omaha Chamber of Commerce/ CODE

UNMC

Heartland Workforce Solutions

Nebraska State Bar Association

Nebraska Judicial Branch

Girls Scouts of Omaha

CASA of Omaha

Omaha Symphony

Council Bluffs Chamber

Mirman School (California)

Child Saving Institute

Scoular

I Be Black Girl

New Era Baptist Congress of Nebraska

Midlands African Chamber

United Way of the Midlands

Lamp Rynearson

Voices for Children

International Center for Refugees & Immigrants

One World Health Center

Empowerment Network 

Metropolitan Community College

  • Shawntal’s expert guidance in legal, DEI, and HR is invaluable, providing essential support to executives and managers facing today’s complex challenges.

    Rick Benfield, Mirman School

  • Shawntal is a skilled facilitator who brings content to life, making complex topics approachable and leading with grace and expertise.

    Marti Carrington, Equity Nerd

  • This was the best one of these discussions the Omaha Symphony has been involved with since we began this work. You did such a great job describing everything and engaging this hyper-dynamic group. 10/10 would recommend!

    Josh Tague, Omaha Symphony

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