Carter McKinneySpeaking & Education
Carter teaches how to thrive in the next generation of the creative economy.
Through the McKinney School of Media & Marketing and direct speaking engagements, Carter works with organizations, institutions, and audiences on creative entrepreneurship, personal branding, storytelling, and community-driven business. Topics below are available or customizable — not a list of past appearances.
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Available speaking topics.
Entrepreneurship Beyond Hustle Culture
Hustle without structure leads to burnout and short-term wins. This keynote reframes entrepreneurship around discipline and systems that build sustainable businesses.
Building Community With Intention
Community isn't about attention, it's about trust. This keynote focuses on what it actually takes to build and sustain community that matters.
Your Online Presence Is Your First Impression
Before a meeting, a vote, or a purchase, people search — your digital presence speaks first. This keynote shows how media, branding, and marketing shape credibility and how to align your online presence with who you truly are.
Formats
Program formats.
Keynotes
Full-length keynote presentations for conferences and organizations.
Panels
Panel participation on entrepreneurship, media, or community topics.
Workshops
Hands-on workshops for creative, marketing, or entrepreneurial skills.
Entrepreneurship Programs
Programming for accelerators, incubators, and business programs.
College and University Programs
Guest lectures and programs for higher-education audiences.
Community Conversations
Facilitated community discussions on business and civic topics.
Audiences
Who this is for.
- Corporate teams and leadership groups
- Colleges and universities
- Entrepreneurship and small-business programs
- Creative professionals and students
- Nonprofit and civic organizations
- Chambers of commerce and business associations
Speaker Bio
Short bio for programs and event materials.
Carter McKinney is a Bethlehem-based creative entrepreneur, photographer, filmmaker, marketer, educator, and event producer. He is the founder of McKinney Media, a creative powerhouse spanning visual content, marketing, weddings, events, and education that he's built since 2021, serving businesses, organizations, couples, and communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic. His work connects visual storytelling, strategic marketing, education, and live experiences to help people and ideas become more visible.
Download full media kit (PDF)“Carter McKinney came in as a guest speaker for my Media Literacy through Popular Culture class at Freedom High School. He gave a presentation on what media literacy is as well as what he does professionally and how he can connect students with post-secondary opportunities in the media profession. Carter was engaging, informative, interactive, and funny. He is clearly very knowledgeable of his craft and I very much appreciated him coming in to speak to the students.”
“We loved working with Carter! He provided photos and videography for a huge local conference, the PA Menopause Conference. Carter was personable and professional throughout the day. He took our requests and ran with them. He is a pleasure to work with!”