Mallory Whitfield is an artist, keynote speaker and author of We Are the Weird Ones: Embrace Your Weird for a Kinder, More Inclusive World⁣. Through her book and signature keynote performance, she is empowering audiences to redefine what "normal" means, reimagine how we relate to other people, and to be more compassionate and inclusive of others.

She is also an accomplished creative entrepreneur and digital marketer. Mallory is the founder of the Badass Creatives Marketing Accelerator, an educational program for product-based small business owners (such as artists, makers & independent retail shops) to learn how to develop a cohesive brand and market their products. She is the author of How to Make Money at Craft Shows: Art Market and Craft Fair Tips & Tricks, which is based on what she learned during 10+ years of selling her handmade clothing and accessories at craft shows. As an Adjunct Professor for Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement, she has taught and developed classes on digital marketing.

Mallory has appeared on stages across the U.S. as a speaker, actor, and drag performance artist. Her favorite costume moments include dressing as Cher, David Bowie, and a cassowary, the world's deadliest bird.