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Princess Sarah Culberson

Princess of Sierra Leone, Author, Podcast Host

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Topics

Women In Business Speakers Belonging in the Workplace Social Entrepreneur & Causes Leadership and Inspiration Campus & University Graduation and Commencement Activism Inspirational Speakers Empowerment Speakers Motivational Leadership Speakers Women Empowerment Women In Leadership Speakers Women's Issues Education Speakers Social Causes Hot Motivational Speakers

Princess Sarah Culberson

Princess of Sierra Leone, Author, Podcast Host

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Why Book

Princess Sarah Culberson uses her personal story of being adopted and growing up in a biracial family as well as understanding cultural differences as a real-life princess of Sierra Leone.
Strong empowering keynote for organizations for Black History Month, Women’s History Month and throughout the year.
Disney is adapting her book “A Princess Found” into a movie.

Biography

Princess Sarah has an extraordinary journey that has been featured on CNN, GMA, BBC, and numerous other media outlets. Her story inspired the book she co-wrote, A Princess Found, which is being adapted into a live-action movie with Disney. With over 15 years of experience in education, Princess Sarah has presented and created curriculum for schools, universities, and corporations. As a keynote speaker, the President and Co-founder of her nonprofit, Sierra Leone Rising, and a businesswoman in the entertainment industry, her work spans the globe.

Through Sierra Leone Rising, Princess Sarah has helped young girls stay in school with a sanitary pad program, provided clean drinking water by building wells, and bridged the gap between cultures through coding initiatives. Her efforts in education and technology have led to upcoming projects that connect children to cultures worldwide. In connection with her impactful work, she connects with global royalty and leaders in her new podcast called, Modern Royalty Podcast

Programs

Better Together: How To Build a Culture of Belonging

The landscape of leadership and organizations have changed. Whether in a corporate or volunteer setting, team members want a sense of community and belonging. However, building this kind of culture doesn’t happen on its own, rather it’s based on action. Princess Sarah’s keynote is for groups who are serious about belonging and allyship, and recognizing differences and taking on people challenges to solve and innovate.

Princess Sarah uses her personal experience as an adopted child growing up in a bi-racial family, as well as understanding a whole new culture when she discovered that she was a real-life princess in Sierra Leone. In addition to this inspiring journey, she draws from her business side as an entrepreneur (in entertainment and gaming).

In this keynote, filled with stories and value , Princess Sarah covers three areas:

Embrace your assumptions to elevate yourself and those around you.
Be willing to get uncomfortable and have the challenging conversations.
Navigate with compassion and use humanity to listen and learn to drive decisions.

Building a culture of belonging is more than top-down leadership and operating on the mindset that it’s someone else’s responsibility. Princess Sarah focuses on empowering YOU, the individual, to take action and build a tribe that is meaningful, passionate, and sustainable. Princess Sarah customizes her talks for each group based on their needs.

Princess Found: You Are More Than Your Title

Raised in West Virginia by her adopted parents, Sarah Culberson had little knowledge of her ancestry. She grew up in a loving, white household, but she had questions about her identity and biracial roots that led her to hire a private investigator in 2004. When she began her unforgettable journey to find her family, she never imagined what she would discover or how it would change her life: she was related to African royalty. Her biological grandfather is the Paramount Chief of a village in Sierra Leone, West Africa and Sarah is considered a Mahaloi, with the status of a princess.

Princess Sarah takes an audience on her journey from princess to humanitarian. She shares that everyone has to earn their title, whether it’s that of being a mother, a company leader, or new team hires. The title alone does not give a person success. Sarah’s talk focuses on core values that attendees can use both personally and professionally:

Build a community and culture
Embrace who you are
Overcome your fears to live your dreams

From a dancer to princess, to humanitarian (where she co-founded a non profit, Sierra Leone Rising, to support rebuilding education, public health, and female empowerment), to being an educator (as director of Outreach at the Oakwood School in LA), Princess Sarah uses warmth and humor in her keynote to provide a unique experience filled with stories, images, art, and above all, kindness.

The result of her keynote is a challenge, to all attendees, to make their own discovery of self identity and transformation.

Fear to Fabulous: Overcoming your Fears & Taking on Dreams

In ‘Fear to Fabulous’ Sarah Culberson explores how she achieved her dream of connecting with her biological family: an experience that changed the trajectory of her life for the better. She began her journey faced with the fear of rejection but stepped into a fabulous world where she met her family, connected with her tribe, and accepted the responsibility of supporting those with low visibility. Discovering her heritage revealed a new purpose where she actively works alongside community leaders in order to promote various infrastructure, public health, and female empowerment initiatives throughout Sierra Leone. With both a BFA and MFA in theater, Sarah mastered public speaking and acts as an advocate to campaign for diversity, equity, and self-discovery. Sarah inspires others with her experience of how she embraced the unknown and ventured into a wonderful world where she found what she is meant to do in her lifetime.

Books

A Princess Found: An American Family, an African Chiefdom, and the Daughter Who Connected Them All

Topics

Women In Business Speakers, Belonging in the Workplace, Social Entrepreneur & Causes, Leadership and Inspiration, Campus & University, Graduation and Commencement, Activism, Inspirational Speakers, Empowerment Speakers, Motivational, Leadership Speakers, Women Empowerment, Women In Leadership Speakers, Women's Issues, Education Speakers, Social Causes, Hot Motivational Speakers,

Princess Sarah Culberson Reviews

“Sarah delivered a meaningful message with a lot of key takeaways. We received positive feedback from our employees regarding her presentation. The event was rated high in the survey administered to attendees.”

— Prudential

“Princess Sarah was FANTASTIC! She was engaging, a phenomenal storyteller, and I’ve received really great feedback about her presentation.”

— Danaher

“Sarah, you are so special–we’ve been honored to have you join us! There are already conversations about what else you can do with us.”

— Capital One

“Sarah is AMAZING! She did an awesome job at both events relating both to young girls and to the older donor crowd at night. Everyone loved her and loved hearing about her incredible journey. Sarah is passionate and genuine — just a wonderful person and we loved having her as our guest speaker!”

— Bethany Christian Services

“Although I knew Sarah had an interesting story and that she was a seasoned speaker, I could not have anticipated how compelling and impactful her presentation would be. The room was completely captivated as she walked us through her personal story of discovery, self identity and transformation. Her speaking style is incredibly engaging and her topic spoke to us in a way that made us take a moment of personal reflection and purpose. I would recommend her for a talk to any group.”

— USC

“Princess Sarah engages the audience and has an amazing story!”

— SITE SoCal

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Princess Sarah Culberson and what is she known for?

Princess Sarah Culberson is an African princess, author, nonprofit founder, and inspirational keynote speaker exclusively managed by Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau. Adopted by a white family in West Virginia, Sarah discovered at age 28 that she is of Mende royal descent—her grandfather was the Paramount Chief of Bumpe village in Sierra Leone, making her a Mahaloi (princess). Her extraordinary story of identity, belonging, and discovery has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, BBC, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, People Magazine, and Glamour. She is the author of A Princess Found: An American Family, an African Chiefdom, and the Daughter Who Connected Them Both, which is currently being adapted into a major Disney motion picture. Sarah is also the Co-Founder of Sierra Leone Rising, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, public health, and female empowerment in Sierra Leone, and serves as Director of Outreach at Oakwood School in Los Angeles.

2. What topics does Princess Sarah Culberson speak about?

Princess Sarah Culberson delivers keynotes on belonging, identity, leadership, diversity and inclusion, women’s empowerment, overcoming fear, and embracing your authentic self. Her signature keynote, Fear to Fabulous, uses her remarkable life journey to teach audiences how to transform fear into fuel for personal and professional growth. Sarah’s message resonates deeply with organizations focused on DEI initiatives, cultural transformation, and creating inclusive workplace environments.

3. What makes Princess Sarah Culberson different from other motivational speakers?

What sets Princess Sarah apart is her literally one-of-a-kind story—a discovery that reads like a fairy tale but is absolutely true. Unlike speakers who share theoretical frameworks, Sarah lived an extraordinary transformation: from an adopted child wondering about her origins to discovering she was African royalty and reconnecting with her birth family and heritage. Her unique perspective bridges cultures, continents, and identities in ways that create profound connections with diverse audiences. She also backs her message with real-world impact through Sierra Leone Rising, demonstrating how personal discovery can become global service.

4. What are the key takeaways from a Princess Sarah Culberson keynote?

Audiences leave Sarah’s presentations with a renewed sense of their own identity and belonging, practical strategies for embracing fear and uncertainty, deeper appreciation for diversity and inclusion, and inspiration to discover their own unique purpose. Her core lessons include: how to transform not knowing into an adventure of discovery, the power of embracing multiple identities, why belonging starts with self-acceptance, and how personal transformation can drive meaningful impact in the world.

5. What types of events and audiences does Princess Sarah Culberson speak to?

Princess Sarah Culberson speaks at corporate conferences, diversity and inclusion summits, women’s leadership events, university commencements, association meetings, and nonprofit gatherings. Her message particularly resonates with organizations undergoing cultural transformation, companies focused on DEI initiatives, healthcare and education institutions, and any audience seeking authentic stories of identity, resilience, and purpose.

6. Does Princess Sarah Culberson customize her presentations for different industries?

Absolutely. Princess Sarah takes the time to understand each organization’s unique challenges, culture, and goals before every engagement. She tailors her story and lessons to connect directly with audience members—whether she’s speaking to corporate leaders about inclusive leadership, healthcare professionals about cultural competency, educators about belonging, or sales teams about authentic connection. Clients consistently praise her ability to make her message feel personal and immediately relevant.

7. Is Princess Sarah Culberson available for virtual keynotes and hybrid events?

Yes. Princess Sarah Culberson is available for both in-person and virtual keynote presentations. Her compelling storytelling and warm presence translate powerfully to virtual formats, and she can deliver engaging virtual keynotes, workshop sessions, or recorded video messages depending on your event’s needs.

8. What is Princess Sarah Culberson's speaking fee?

Princess Sarah Culberson’s speaking fee varies depending on the event format, location, and specific requirements. To get an exact quote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau by calling 973-313-9800, emailing info@eaglestalent.com, or completing the Check Availability form on her profile page.

9. Has Princess Sarah Culberson written any books?

Yes. Princess Sarah is the author of A Princess Found: An American Family, an African Chiefdom, and the Daughter Who Connected Them Both. The memoir chronicles her remarkable journey of discovering her royal African heritage after being adopted by a white family in West Virginia. The book has received widespread acclaim and is currently being adapted into a major Disney motion picture.

10. What is Sierra Leone Rising?

Sierra Leone Rising is the nonprofit organization co-founded by Princess Sarah Culberson, dedicated to creating lasting change in Sierra Leone through education, public health initiatives, and female empowerment programs. Through her work with Sierra Leone Rising, Sarah has helped build schools, fund scholarships, and create opportunities for the people of her ancestral homeland, demonstrating how personal discovery can translate into meaningful global impact.

11. What media coverage has Princess Sarah Culberson received?

Princess Sarah Culberson’s extraordinary story has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, BBC, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, People Magazine, and Glamour. Her book A Princess Found is being developed into a Disney movie, further amplifying her inspiring message of identity, belonging, and transformation.

12. How do I book Princess Sarah Culberson for my event?

Princess Sarah Culberson is exclusively managed by Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau. To check her availability or request a quote, call 973-313-9800, email info@eaglestalent.com, or visit her speaker profile at EaglesTalent.com and complete the booking inquiry form.