Meet Yolonda Deon Tyler
Yolonda Deon is a keynote speaker and mindful play consultant who helps professionals connect through and integrate mindfulness and play into their culture.
Blending psychology, mindfulness, movement, and education, Yolonda delivers engaging, interactive keynotes that challenge the belief that play is only for children. Through her signature framework, The 3 C’s of Play — Community, Creativity, and Cognitive Development — she demonstrates how mindful play is a powerful tool for well-being, connection, resilience, and lifelong learning.
Her talks are energetic, reflective, and experiential, inviting audiences to move, breathe, imagine, and reconnect with themselves and each other. Whether speaking to educators, corporate teams, or community leaders, Yolonda leaves audiences feeling inspired, grounded, and empowered to integrate play into everyday life.
Community
builds trust, belonging,
and psychological
safety by strengthening how people connect, communicate, and collaborate.
Creativity
fuels innovation and problem-solving by allowing individuals and teams to imagine possibilities beyond daily demands.
Cognitive Development
supports focus, emotional regulation, and mental clarity, helping individuals perform with greater intention and resilience.
🎤 Signature Keynote
The Importance of Play in Adulthood and Childhood
A transformative, interactive keynote experience
Play is not a break from learning or productivity—it is the pathway to it. In this keynote, Yolonda explores how mindful play supports emotional regulation, stress reduction, connection, and cognitive flexibility across the lifespan. Participants experience Yoga Play and Playful Meditation while learning how the 3 C’s of Play can be applied at home, in classrooms, workplaces, and communities.
🎤 Additional Keynotes
The Power of PLAY
An energizing keynote that reclaims play as a wellness practice. Participants explore how play reduces burnout, strengthens relationships, and restores joy—making it especially impactful for educators, caregivers, and high-stress professions.
3 Ways to Foster a PLAY Lifestyle
A practical and inspiring keynote that introduces three simple, actionable ways to integrate play into daily life. Participants leave with tools to build routines that support balance, creativity, connection, and long-term well-being.
Audience Outcomes & Benefits
Participants will:
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Feel more connected, energized, and engaged
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Gain tools for stress reduction and emotional regulation
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Learn how play supports creativity, focus, and adaptability
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Discover practical ways to integrate mindful play into daily life
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Reframe play as a lifelong wellness and leadership practice
Ideal Audiences
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Conferences & Summits
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Educators & Early Learning Professionals
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Corporate & Organizational Wellness Programs
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Nonprofits & Community Organizations
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Leadership & Professional Development Events
Formats Available
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Keynote Presentation
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Interactive Keynote Experience
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Half-Day or Full-Day Workshops
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Retreats & Professional Development Sessions
All talks can be customized to meet your audience’s needs.
Popular Speaking Engagements
What can Yolonda Deon Do For You?
Before the Event
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Use her social network to help promote her appearance at your event
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Create a promo video or other content for your event, highlighting her session and why people should attend
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Work with you and your team to ensure that her topic and presentation align with your needs
During the Event
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Deliver a customized presentation that fits your audience’s specific needs
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Deliver an entertaining and inspiring performance onstage, as well as connect and engage with attendees on the floor
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Be accessible for on-site video and audio interviews to help increase exposure for your event
After the Event
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Interact with event attendees and coordinators on social media to increase exposure
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Recommend the event to like-minded people and future speakers