Rhonda Overby

Rhonda Overby

Chairman & C.E.O.

MD, US

“Rarely have we enjoyed anyone as much as we enjoyed our time with you. We were awed by your intelligence, strength in the face of adversity, and charm. Thanks so much for spending the evening with us!” “You are a legend! Thank you so much for stopping by and gracing us with your unmatched elegance and intellect. Safe travels tomorrow.” (following recent speeches)

Rhonda Overby, Chairman and C.E.O. Camera Ready, Inc., Director, Harbor Bankshares Corporation (HRBK)


She trades equity derivatives, manages a diversified portfolio, serves on the Board of Directors of a bank and a financial institution now, grew up poor. Chief Executive Officer of a Strategic Communications company, training experts to land the message now, started out shy. Overweight from childhood to adulthood, model slim now, and has been for years. Rhonda Overby believes if she can overcome adversities, so can you. She encourages others to properly prioritize to optimize, Propertize®, her trademark.


Having escaped poverty to become a successful entrepreneur, after excelling in the competitive world of live network television, Rhonda Overby commands a room with a presence that audiences enjoy. Her message encouraging the best version of self inspires. Her exposure, from the ghetto to the halls of power, extensive global travel, and lifelong learning afford nuanced insights. In-depth exposure to multiple industries, with keen political and behavioral insights, result in the flexibility to tailor the message specifically to the audience at hand. This has become crucial in today’s rapidly changing world and helps explain why audiences crave more.


A June 2025 event organizer says, “Rarely have we enjoyed anyone as much as we enjoyed our time with you. We were awed by your intelligence, strength in the face of adversity, and charm. Thanks so much for spending the evening with us!” A December 2024 booker offered, “You are a legend! Thank you so much for stopping by and gracing us with your unmatched elegance and intellect. Safe travels tomorrow.”.


A Mindfulness practitioner with a growth mindset, one of Rhonda Overby’s tenets is, “If I can’t be better tomorrow than I am today, why get up?.” Entrepreneurial and board duties and international travel limit speaking availability, but if you can get Rhonda Overby, you will be glad you did.


She advises public companies on the importance of communicating strategically. Directors & Boards Magazine published this piece by Rhonda Overby, in May 2025, entitled, The Importance of Clarity and Authenticity for Boards, https://www.directorsandboards.com/articles/governance/the-importance-of-clarity-and-authenticity-for-boards/


Rhonda is a Virginia native who earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, conducted graduate studies, in Business, at the Johns Hopkins University and at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, studied Creative Writing at Oxford University (England), and Executive Coaching at Georgetown University.

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Rhonda Overby, Chairman and C.E.O. Camera Ready, Inc., Director, Harbor Bankshares Corporation (HRBK)


She trades equity derivatives, manages a diversified portfolio, serves on the Board of Directors of a bank and a financial institution now, grew up poor. Chief Executive Officer of a Strategic Communications company, training experts to land the message now, started out shy. Overweight from childhood to adulthood, model slim now, and has been for years. Rhonda Overby believes if she can overcome adversities, so can you. She encourages others to properly prioritize to optimize, Propertize®, her trademark.


Having escaped poverty to become a successful entrepreneur, after excelling in the competitive world of live network television, Rhonda Overby commands a room with a presence that audiences enjoy. Her message encouraging the best version of self inspires. Her exposure, from the ghetto to the halls of power, extensive global travel, and lifelong learning afford nuanced insights. In-depth exposure to multiple industries, with keen political and behavioral insights, result in the flexibility to tailor the message specifically to the audience at hand. This has become crucial in today’s rapidly changing world and helps explain why audiences crave more.


A June 2025 event organizer says, “Rarely have we enjoyed anyone as much as we enjoyed our time with you. We were awed by your intelligence, strength in the face of adversity, and charm. Thanks so much for spending the evening with us!” A December 2024 booker offered, “You are a legend! Thank you so much for stopping by and gracing us with your unmatched elegance and intellect. Safe travels tomorrow.”.


A Mindfulness practitioner with a growth mindset, one of Rhonda Overby’s tenets is, “If I can’t be better tomorrow than I am today, why get up?.” Entrepreneurial and board duties and international travel limit speaking availability, but if you can get Rhonda Overby, you will be glad you did.


She advises public companies on the importance of communicating strategically. Directors & Boards Magazine published this piece by Rhonda Overby, in May 2025, entitled, The Importance of Clarity and Authenticity for Boards, https://www.directorsandboards.com/articles/governance/the-importance-of-clarity-and-authenticity-for-boards/


Rhonda is a Virginia native who earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, conducted graduate studies, in Business, at the Johns Hopkins University and at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, studied Creative Writing at Oxford University (England), and Executive Coaching at Georgetown University.

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Mindset Determines Outcomes, Set yours for SUCCESS.

Format: ​This keynote address is tailored to be most relevant to the audience.

 It is perfect for anyone who wants to achieve "next level" SUCCESS:

  • professionally
  • financially
  • physically and/or
  • emotionally
The audience will leave with:
  • insight into what has been holding...
MindsetInspirational / Life-changing

NO Excuse(s): Unlock your Block(s) to Achieve your Dream(s)

Having gone from poverty to wealthy, debt-laden to financially free, unable to get a ride to global traveler, Rhonda Overby unlocks the keys to creating riches, however you define them.

This program can be a keynote address, breakout session or workshop designed to achieve "next level" goals.

SuccessAudience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

Living the Dream

Are you living the life you dreamed? Envision the greatest version of you. Prepare to go deep to identify the path to create that reality.

This program is perfect for small groups.

Wealth BuildingAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Race: Perception and Reality

As a bi-racial American, Rhonda Overby has a very nuanced view on this subject. Racial "fluidity" has allowed for extreme and varied experiences, domestically and internationally, proving just how much of a social construct race really is. BOLD, BRAVE honesty sheds light on this controversial topic.
RaceEducational / Informative

Virtual Presentation

I can present any of my programs virtually from a professional setting with high-quality equipment to broadcast my virtual presentation.
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

Former Network TV Newscaster DYNAMIC Moderator

Rhonda Overby does not merely read biographies and topic introductions but rather makes every part of the presentation relevant in order to: Achieve Goals, Attain Outcomes, Incite Action. 

Her dynamic presentation style engages the audience, enlivening the most challenging topics.
Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Mission, Vision, Message, Align to Achieve

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Marketing/Communications 
  • Those needing the Message to Land to Support the Brand

 

The audience will leave with:

  • Align your mission, vision, and your message to achieve your goals.
  • You're communicating all the time.  Are you saying what you think you...
SuccessMediaEducational / InformativeMarketingCommunication