Shatter the Beige. Own Your Exclamation Point.
I’m Laurie Ayers, a Keynote Humorist who uses the spirits of Phyllis Diller and Julia Child to give your audience a high-energy 'permission slip' to ditch conformity and lead with radical authenticity.
The Cost of Conformity: Why the "Beige Middle" is Killing Your Culture
"We’ve had speakers talk about culture before, but Laurie actually moved the needle. She used humor to strip away the corporate masks, and for the first time, my team felt they had permission to be real. It wasn't just a keynote; it was a wake-up call, and it was fun!"
THE KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE
Stop Blending In.
The 'Beige Middle' is where productivity goes to die. Through high-energy storytelling and live transformations into icons Phyllis Diller and Julia Child, I show your audience that radical authenticity isn't just a feel-good concept, it’s a high-performance business strategy.
tHE ICONIC EXPERIENCE
Laugh With The Icons.
Looking for entertainment-only? Whether trade shows and expos, food and wine festivals, or company celebrations, I provide high-energy icon appearances for events that require a professional, top-tier guest experience.
tHE ARCHITECT
The Expert Off Stage.
With 30+ years in the trenches of professional performance, I’ve mastered the art of nonconformity. By combining my training from Paul Ekman International with the grit of a lifelong entrepreneur, I offer more than a speech. From TEDx to NPR, I provide living proof that authenticity is your greatest competitive advantage.
THE BEIGE MIDDLE IS KILLING YOUR CULTURE.
In a world of "standardized" expectations and endless "best practices," your team is exhausted by the pressure to fit a specific mold. The "Noise", the critics, the self-doubt, and the "way things have always been done", is the biggest barrier to innovation and satisfaction.
When employees are afraid to be "off-beat," they stop taking risks. They stop speaking up. They stop bringing their full value to the table. They don’t need another lecture on fortitude; they need to see it in action.
THE ANTIDOTE:
Whether you need a high-impact keynote to shift a mindset or world-class entertainment to break the ice, I provide the "permission slip" your audience needs to mute the noise and own their exclamation point.
HOW TO BRING THE ICONS TO YOUR EVENT:
Format | The Experience | Best For... |
|---|---|---|
The Keynote | The Cost of Conformity: Why the "Beige Middle" is Killing Your Culture | Conferences & General Sessions |
Experiential Networking | Phyllis or Julia roaming the room, taking photos, and engaging guests in immersive interludes. | VIP Receptions & Galas |
Live Demos | A "Julia-style" culinary experience—expect dropped whisks, butter, and belly laughs. | Team Building & VIP Dinners |
Event Emcee | Keep the energy high and the transitions seamless with a legend at the helm. | Award Ceremonies & Multi-day Events |
Custom Entertainment | Short-form stand-up tailored specifically to your organization. | Celebrations & Milestones |
With over 30 years as an elite celebrity impersonator and entrepreneur, I know that "standing out" isn't a vanity project—it's a survival strategy. In my signature keynote, I don't just talk about the courage to be different; I demonstrate it through high-speed, on-stage transformations into the icons who redefined the rules: Phyllis Diller and Julia Child.
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