CeCe Espeut

Artist, Brainstormer, Business adviser, Business leader, Business mentor, Christian, Concerned citizen, Entrepreneur, Explorer, Idea generator, Parent, Photographer, Social entrepreneur, Student

CeCe Espeut is a former U.S. Marine, author, two-time TEDx speaker, and five-time Distinguished Toastmaster — with number six on the way. Grounded in her core values of God, Family, and Education, she brings humor, honesty, and heart to every stage. A graduate of Florida International University with a B.A. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, CeCe focuses on change management and personal development. Her talks on Imposter Syndrome, Storytelling, and Second Chances reveal how the stories we tell ourselves shape our confidence and our lives. Drawing from her own journey, CeCe inspires others to silence self-doubt, embrace growth, and believe in the power of transformation. Through her speaking and coaching, she helps people rewrite their stories, rediscover their spark, and step boldly into their potential. Whether on stage or one-on-one, CeCe Espeut is dedicated to helping others rise, rebuild, and live with purpose.

I’m passionate about helping people believe in themselves again, finding that spark of possibility and turning it into real progress. There’s nothing more powerful than seeing someone’s dream start to come alive.

I believe in the power of second chances because I’ve lived them. They’ve taught me that growth often begins where regret ends, in the decision to take responsibility and try again. Each chance I’ve been given has shaped not just who I am, but how I help others believe in who they can become.

Hosting events, Logistics, Motivating others, Photography, Public Speaking, Speech Writing

My world was opened to a new horizon of possibilities when I reached out to organizer Becky Woodbridge via Facebook and asked for an opportunity to volunteer at TEDxBocaRaton 2015. Little did I know that this one decision would be the catalyst in changing my life forever - igniting within me a passion for understanding ideas worth spreading! Now, I have over 10k hours of TEDx experience: 2015 - Volunteer at TEDxBocaRaton 2016 - Volunteer at TEDxBocaRaton 2018 - Speaker at TEDxBocaRaton 2021 - Volunteer Coordinator at TEDxBocaRaton 2023 - Speaker at TEDxEustis 2023 - Registration Coordinator at TEDxMiami 2023 - Attended TEDWomen in Atlanta, GA 2024 - Photographer at TEDxEustis 2024 - Speaker Coach at TEDxColumbusHS 2024 - Volunteer Coordinator at TEDxBocaRaton 2024 - Registration Coordinator at TEDxMiami 
 2024 - Licensee for TEDxMiramar 2025 - Speaker Coach at TEDxBarryU 2025 - Registration Coordinator at TEDxMiami 2025 - Licensee for TEDxMiramar Youth (Nov) 2026 - Licensee for TEDxMiramar (March)

People don't know that I can cook probably because I don't do it very often. I am also good at helping others find their spark, rewrite their story, and embrace the power of second chances.