Sep 11

DALLAS, TX – Honoree at 4th Annual Cheryl Magazine Women of Influence Awards – Friday, March 20, 2026

4th ANNUAL CHERYL MAGAZINE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARDS - Friday, March 20, 2026 Location: The Statler Dallas 1914 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 To register, please visit: https://brushfire.com/cherylmagazine/conference/604593/details Kimberla, alongside some truly incredible women, will be honored at the…

Sep 07

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KANSAS CITY, MO – Keynote Speaker at Kept Woman of God Conference – Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2026

KEPT WOMAN OF GOD CONFERENCE - Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2026 Theme: The Great Balancing Act 2.0 Host: Rochinda Pickens Location: Kansas City, MO To register, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kept-woman-of-god-great-balancing-act--20 Kimberla will be speaking and signing copies of her book,…

Sep 02

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ATLANTA, GA – Keynote Panelist at Black Romance Book Fest – May 29 – 31, 2026

BLACK ROMANCE BOOK FEST - May 29 - 31, 2026 Kimberla will serve as a keynote panelist and will also be signing copies of her books. So please join Kimberla, lots of amazing authors, book clubs, and readers in Atlanta,…

Sep 02

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ATLANTA, GA – Speaker at the National Book Club Conference – July 31 – August 2, 2026

NATIONAL BOOK CLUB CONFERENCE - July 31 - August 2, 2026 Kimberla will be speaking and signing copies of her nonfiction book, companion workbook & discussion guide, and her novels (please see below). The Woman God Created You to Be:…

May 15

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TARRANT, AL (Birmingham Area) – Keynote Speaker at First Missionary Baptist Church East Boyles – Annual Scholarship Fundraiser – Saturday, October 4, 2025

Annual Scholarship Fundraiser at First Missionary Baptist Church East Boyles - Saturday October 4, 2025 During the fundraiser event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, Kimberla will serve as the Keynote Speaker. Hosted by: First Missionary Baptist Church East Boyles Scholarship…

Mar 19

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SEDONA, AZ – Keynote Speaker at Vibe Fest 2025 hosted by Paradise + Vibe – Sunday – Wednesday, August 24 – 27, 2025!

VIBE FEST 2025 hosted by Paradise + Vibe - August 24 - 27, 2025! Kimberla will serve as a retreat Keynote Speaker. You also don't want to miss hearing Issa Rae's keynote session either, so please join Kimberla and…

Mar 03

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PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Keynote Speaker at University of Maryland Eastern Shore – Women’s History Month Luncheon – Thursday, March 27, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON - March 27, 2025 Kimberla will serve as the luncheon Keynote Speaker.

Feb 06

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VIRTUAL EVENT – An Evening with Kimberla Lawson Roby – Baltimore County Public Library – Monday, March 10, 2025

Baltimore County Public Library Virtual Event - March 10, 2025 An Evening with Kimberla Lawson Roby Book Lovers Bash - An Annual Celebration of Authors, Books, Readers, and Reading! 7:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM CST Hosted by Baltimore County…

Feb 05

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ROCKFORD, IL – Keynote Speaker for The Woman Who Lead Gala – A Black Tie Event – Saturday, March 29, 2025

THE WOMEN WHO LEAD GALA - A BLACK TIE EVENT - March 29, 2025 Hosted by Women & Wealth Kimberla will serve as the evening Keynote Speaker. To register, please visit: https://www.womenandwealth.org/gala2025.

Oct 06

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Speaking at First Baptist Church North Indianapolis Women’s Day Luncheon – Saturday, October 19, 2024

Celebrating Women's Day Weekend - Saturday & Sunday, October 19-20, 2024 During the luncheon on Saturday, October 19, 2024, Kimberla will serve as the Guest Speaker, and this year's Women's Day theme is, "Are You Dressed for The Battle?"…

Jul 30

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CLEVELAND, OH – Speaking at the Great Lakes African American Writers Conference – Saturday, October 5, 2024

Great Lakes African American Writers Conference - October 10, 2024 Hosted by GLAAWC Kimberla will serve as the Langston Hughes Keynote Speaker with a Q & A Session to follow. She will also be signing copies of her book, The…

Jun 21

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CINCINNATI, OH – Speaking at The Fire Conference – Rekindling Your Passion & Walking In Purpose – Thursday, October 10, 2024

THE FIRE CONFERENCE - October 10, 2024 Hosted by BTS RISE Kimberla will serve as the afternoon Keynote Speaker, and she will be speaking about her personal journey of Spirituality and Authenticity. She will also be signing copies of her…

Feb 27

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CHARLOTTE, NC – Speaking at the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat (CBLR) – October 3, 2024

CHRISTIAN BOOK LOVER'S RETREAT (CBLR) - October 3, 2024 Faith. Fun. Fellowship...and a whole lot of books! Fireside Chat: Thursday, October 3, 2024 HOW I DISCOVERED MY TRUE CALLING AND PURPOSE AND HOW OTHER WOMEN CAN DO THE SAME Kimberla…

Feb 16

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Book Signing – SOAR Awards 2024 – Monday, March 4, 2024

Book Signing SOAR AWARDS 2024 - Monday, March 4, 2024 Get Your Tickets Today! The Soar Awards in just 7 years have become the second largest Award show in the genre of gospel music. The Soar Awards have a great…

Jan 06

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ATLANTA, GA – Speaking at the National Book Club Conference 20th Anniversary Celebration – August 2 – 4, 2024

NATIONAL BOOK CLUB CONFERENCE - August 2 - 4, 2024 Kimberla will be speaking and signing copies of her nonfiction book and latest novel (please see below). The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and…

Jan 06

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MILWAUKEE, WI – Speaking at the 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest – Saturday, June 22, 2024

16th ANNUAL GREAT MIDWEST BOOK FEST - Saturday, June 22, 2024 Presented by: Radiah Hubbert, founder of Urban Reviews Location: Xchange Event & Creative Space To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-great-midwest-book-fest-tickets-858266788067! Kimberla will be speaking and signing copies of her…

Jan 06

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Kept Woman of God Conference – Kansas City, MO – Friday & Saturday, April 5-6, 2024

KEPT WOMAN OF GOD CONFERENCE - Friday & Saturday, April 5-6, 2024 Theme: Chosen, Cable & Called Host: Rochinda Pickens Co-Host: Michelle Gines Location: Greater Works Church 5902 Bannister Rd Kansas City, MO 64134 To register, please visit: https://www.rochinda.com/event-details/2024-kwog-conference-chosen-capable-called Kimberla…

May 12

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Lombard, IL – Booksigning at Barbara’s Bookstore – Saturday, June 17, 2023!

Kimberla's June 2023 Booksigning Event at Barbara's Bookstore in Lombard, IL! Kimberla will be signing copies of the following books, and she looks forward to seeing you! Sister Friends Forever The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success…

Jan 27

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Charlotte, NC – Speaking at the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat (CBLR) – October 26-29, 2023

CHRISTIAN BOOK LOVER'S RETREAT (CBLR) - October 26 - 29, 2023 Faith. Fun. Fellowship...and a whole lot of books! Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 8:30 AM Session: BECOMING THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE Kimberla will be speaking…

Jan 18

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Newport News, VA – Author Talk with Virginia Peninsula Literary Consortium (VPLC) – Thursday, October 12, 2023!

Virginia Peninsula Literary Consortium (VPLC) Annual Author Talk at David Student Union at Christopher Newport University Thursday, October 12, 2023! On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Kimberla will be speaking and signing copies of her latest books, including Sister Friends…

Dec 08

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Atlanta, GA – Speaking at the National Book Club Conference – July 27 – 30, 2023

NATIONAL BOOK CLUB CONFERENCE - July 27 - 30, 2023 Kimberla will be speaking and signing copies of her latest novel and nonfiction book (please see below). Sister Friends Forever The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through…

Nov 30

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Birmingham, AL – Featured Author for Behind the Ink’s Annual Event – Saturday, April 22, 2023!

BEHIND THE INK - Friday and Saturday, April 21 - 22, 2023! On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Kimberla will be speaking and signing copies of her latest novel and nonfiction book (please see below). Sister Friends Forever The Woman…

Nov 30

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Orland Park, IL – Booksigning at Barbara’s Bookstore – Saturday, December 10, 2022!

Kimberla's Final Book Signing Event of 2022! Kimberla will be signing copies of the following books, and she looks forward to seeing you! Sister Friends Forever The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally…

Oct 03

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Little Rock, AR – Six Bridges Book Festival – Saturday, October 22, 2022!

The Six Bridges Book Festival is taking place October 20 - 30, 2022, so please join Kimberla for her author's session with author Claudia Gray at 11:30 AM at Ron Robinson Theater! Sister Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby is…

Oct 03

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Rockford, IL – Ethnic Heritage Museum 1st Annual Book Fair – Saturday, October 8, 2022!

Kimberla will be speaking at 1:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public, and it will be an outdoor event on the museum grounds, taking place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will host speakers…

May 24

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Show Notes: So today marks the end of Season 1 of The Woman God Created You to Be Podcast, and I can’t thank you enough for supporting me over these last few months in such a huge way, as…

May 17

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Show Notes: So, no matter how strong and confident we may have been taught to be…or how strong and confident we may believe we are, the fact of the matter is, we are still human. Which means that, every…

May 10

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Show Notes: Before the year 2014, no one could have told me that I would begin suffering with anxiety or that I would eventually begin having anxiety attacks—one of which became a panic attack that sent me to the…

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DALLAS, TX – Honoree at 4th Annual Cheryl Magazine Women of Influence Awards – Friday, March 20, 2026

KANSAS CITY, MO – Keynote Speaker at Kept Woman of God Conference – Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2026

ATLANTA, GA – Keynote Panelist at Black Romance Book Fest – May 29 – 31, 2026

ATLANTA, GA – Speaker at the National Book Club Conference – July 31 – August 2, 2026

TARRANT, AL (Birmingham Area) – Keynote Speaker at First Missionary Baptist Church East Boyles – Annual Scholarship Fundraiser – Saturday, October 4, 2025

SEDONA, AZ – Keynote Speaker at Vibe Fest 2025 hosted by Paradise + Vibe – Sunday – Wednesday, August 24 – 27, 2025!

PRINCESS ANNE, MD – Keynote Speaker at University of Maryland Eastern Shore – Women’s History Month Luncheon – Thursday, March 27, 2025

VIRTUAL EVENT – An Evening with Kimberla Lawson Roby – Baltimore County Public Library – Monday, March 10, 2025

ROCKFORD, IL – Keynote Speaker for The Woman Who Lead Gala – A Black Tie Event – Saturday, March 29, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Speaking at First Baptist Church North Indianapolis Women’s Day Luncheon – Saturday, October 19, 2024

CLEVELAND, OH – Speaking at the Great Lakes African American Writers Conference – Saturday, October 5, 2024

CINCINNATI, OH – Speaking at The Fire Conference – Rekindling Your Passion & Walking In Purpose – Thursday, October 10, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NC – Speaking at the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat (CBLR) – October 3, 2024

Book Signing – SOAR Awards 2024 – Monday, March 4, 2024

ATLANTA, GA – Speaking at the National Book Club Conference 20th Anniversary Celebration – August 2 – 4, 2024

MILWAUKEE, WI – Speaking at the 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest – Saturday, June 22, 2024

Kept Woman of God Conference – Kansas City, MO – Friday & Saturday, April 5-6, 2024

Lombard, IL – Booksigning at Barbara’s Bookstore – Saturday, June 17, 2023!

Charlotte, NC – Speaking at the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat (CBLR) – October 26-29, 2023

Newport News, VA – Author Talk with Virginia Peninsula Literary Consortium (VPLC) – Thursday, October 12, 2023!

Atlanta, GA – Speaking at the National Book Club Conference – July 27 – 30, 2023

Birmingham, AL – Featured Author for Behind the Ink’s Annual Event – Saturday, April 22, 2023!

Orland Park, IL – Booksigning at Barbara’s Bookstore – Saturday, December 10, 2022!

Little Rock, AR – Six Bridges Book Festival – Saturday, October 22, 2022!

Rockford, IL – Ethnic Heritage Museum 1st Annual Book Fair – Saturday, October 8, 2022!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DALLAS, TX – Honoree at 4th Annual Cheryl Magazine Women of Influence Awards – Friday, March 20, 2026

KANSAS CITY, MO – Keynote Speaker at Kept Woman of God Conference – Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2026

ATLANTA, GA – Keynote Panelist at Black Romance Book Fest – May 29 – 31, 2026

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