Speaking

Dr. Berry Pierre is a best selling author, and national speaker who has touches on a range of issues affecting health, wellness, adversity & community building. Dr. Berry Pierre is available for national/local conference and organization speaking engagements, panel discussions as well as various media requests.

Keynote topics

YOUR HEALTH, YOUR CHOICE, YOUR FUTURE

How small changes today determine the life you live tomorrow

Most people feel invincible. Health feels like a future problem, something to worry about after graduation, after residency, after life settles down. But Dr. Pierre knows firsthand what happens when that mindset takes over. He lost his father during his first year of medical school, not to a sudden tragedy, but to years of small, ignored choices. In this keynote drawn from his book, Dr. Pierre challenges students to stop waiting for a wake-up call and start building the habits that will carry them through every season of life.

DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SCROLL

How to identify health misinformation and use your platform for good

People are consuming more health content than any generation in history, and most of it is wrong. One viral post can undo years of public health messaging. In this high-energy, interactive keynote, Dr. Pierre breaks down how health misinformation spreads online, why it is so convincing, and what it costs communities when dangerous content goes unchecked. Students leave with a practical framework for spotting bad information, asking better questions, and using their own digital presence responsibly.

WHY DO WE WAIT?

The psychology behind avoiding your health and how to finally break free

Fear. Denial. Distrust. Procrastination. These are not excuses; they are real psychological barriers that keep millions of people from getting the care they need until it is too late. Dr. Pierre unpacks the internal and external forces that cause people to ignore their health, drawing on powerful patient stories and his own personal losses. This talk creates honest, often uncomfortable self-reflection in students about the habits they are forming right now, before life gets harder and the stakes get higher.

WHERE ARE THE MENTORS?

A Look At The Lack Of Support Through Tough Times

Success is rarely a solo journey, yet more students than ever are navigating their biggest challenges without meaningful guidance. First-generation students, students from underrepresented communities, and high achievers alike are often figuring it out without a roadmap. Dr. Pierre explores what real mentorship looks like, why it is disappearing, and what happens to potential when students are left to go it alone. This talk inspires students to seek support boldly, build community intentionally, and become the mentor they wish they had.

This keynote looks to explore the importance of mentorship in business and in life. Perfect for church groups, high schools, minority based community organizations.

THE DOCTOR IN THE ROOM

What it really takes to navigate medicine as a Black professional

Fewer than 6% of physicians in America are Black. Dr. Pierre speaks honestly about what that path looks like from the inside: the academic grind, the identity pressure, the moments of doubt, and the weight of representing your community every time you walk into a room. This is not a discouraging talk. It is an honest, motivating conversation that pre-med students, Black students, and anyone navigating spaces where they are underrepresented will leave feeling seen, equipped, and ready to keep going.

THE BLACK AUTISM EXPERIENCE: ADVOCACY, EQUITY, AND ACTION

Transforming how we support Black autistic children and families

As a physician, father of two autistic children, and husband to an autistic adult, Dr. Pierre brings a deeply personal and professional lens to autism advocacy. This keynote addresses the unique barriers Black families face, highlights the gaps in culturally responsive support, and provides actionable strategies for schools, organizations, and healthcare systems to reduce harm and create equity.

MINDSET AND MEDICINE: SHIFTING HOW WE APPROACH HEALTH

Why your mindset can be your most important prescription

Health outcomes are shaped as much by mindset as by medicine. Based on his new series Mindset and Medicine, Dr. Pierre inspires audiences to break free from fear, procrastination, and mistrust that often block better health. This keynote shows how changing the way we think about care leads to stronger relationships with providers, healthier choices, and improved outcomes.