ELLIOT CARLYLE
the brand. the voice.
Elliot Carlyle is an award-winning brand strategist, creative director, and globally recognized speaker. As the President & Founder of CURRENT•LY Global, Inc., Elliot leads the future of brand innovation across fashion, entertainment, and culture. Named Fashion Innovator of the Year during NYFW 2025, Elliot brings nearly two decades of expertise to stages around the world, inspiring audiences to build legacy-led brands, lead with clarity, and create culture through purpose.
He has been a trusted speaker and guest lecturer at institutions including New York University, SCAD, Hult International Business School, and Kent State. With a signature voice and visionary approach, Elliot connects strategy with soul—equipping leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs to show up powerfully and authentically.
Signature speaking topics
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Learn how to lead from purpose rather than performance and build businesses that outlive the spotlight.
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Discover how to develop a personal brand that positions you for influence, impact, and opportunity.
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Turn your brand story into a magnetic tool for engagement, resonance, and conversion.
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Build brand equity through inclusive storytelling, identity awareness, and intentional community.
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Strategies for navigating transition, self-definition, and brand evolution without losing momentum.
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Elliot Carlyle is available for customized, tailored presentations for your group, company, brand, and/or event. His expertise as a thought-leader ranges the business & media sectors in fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, academia, and faith-based arenas. Reach out today and let’s begin preparing for you!
You may use the button at the bottom of this page to submit a formal booking request.
Due to the volume of inquires, please allow up to 48 hours for a response. A representative from our office will be in touch and you will be connected with Elliot Carlyle’s management team.
“I don't just build brands.
I build SYSTEMS, PROGRAMS, AND PLATFORMS people CAN believe in."
— Elliot Carlyle
Trusted by Brands, Institutions & Platforms
🎓 ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
Hult International Business School
General Assembly
New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering
College of Charleston (CofC) School of Business
Kent State University
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Atlanta
The Art Institute of Atlanta
LIM College
Clark Atlanta University
The Art Institute of Charleston
Parson’s School of Design (Black Alumni Association)
🏛️ INDUSTRY CONFERENCES & ORGANIZATIONS
Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW)
The COUTURE Show
De Beers Group
Fashion Mingle
1stdibs
Orange County Fashion Week
Women in PR Mastermind Summit
Black Public Relations Society (BPRS) Chicago
The Fashion Industry Conference/Columbus Fashion Council
Miami Fashion Week
Texas Fashion Industry Initiative
Magic City Fashion Week
Juneteenth NYC "Lunch and Learn" Series
Las Vegas Fashion Council
Florida Men’s Fashion Week
Making It IN Fashion Conference/Indiana Fashion Foundation
THE INFLUENCE WORKBOOK
Your Blueprint for Engagement
In addition to his speaking and consulting work, Elliot Carlyle is the author of The Influence Workbook: Your Blueprint for Engagement. This guided workbook helps individuals uncover their voice, clarify their message, and activate their unique influence. Blending personal reflection with brand strategy, the workbook has become a go-to resource for aspiring thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to create meaningful impact.
let’s build something worth believing in.
Whether you’re shaping a brand, leading a movement, or curating the future of your industry — you need more than strategy. You need vision. You need voice. You need clarity that moves people. Elliot Carlyle doesn’t just inspire from the stage — he activates purpose, sparks possibility, and helps leaders bring their boldest ideas to life. Watch the video and imagine what’s possible when the message, the moment, and the mission align. Then, let’s talk about what we can build together.
FOR CORPORATIONS & ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS:
Elliot Carlyle is a speaker with the All American Entertainment (AAE) Bureau.