As a renown speaker and narrative strategist, Sydnye empowers brands and people who want more than visibility—they want resonance, rooted in creativity and bold, authentic storytelling.
Sydnye White is a public speaker and Emmy-nominated producer who is passionate about bringing ideas, images and sounds to life - urging audiences to think bigger and dig deeper. As Vice President of Content and Storytelling at Special Olympics, she leads global teams in creating narratives that champion inclusion and connection. Her broadcast production work includes networks such as Discovery Channel, TLC, BET, National Geographic and TV One. A novelist in the making and Executive Producer of the upcoming reality series America’s Next Great Author, Sydnye is never far from a good story—or a bold new way to tell it.
SPEAKING
Experience Sydnye's impactful speaking engagements, where she shares powerful stories and actionable strategies to inspire positive workplace transformations. Her presentations ignite creativity, encourage diversity, and drive meaningful change.
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Inclusive Storytelling
PHOTOSHELTER
Telling Impactful Stories
MEANGREEN
Storytelling that Drives Change
GREEN BUZZ
ADDITIONAL CLIENT INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL TOPIC TOPICS INCLUDE
Anatomy of Strong Story
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Purpose Driven Storytelling
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How Emotion Centered Storytelling Create Impact
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Unlocking Creativity
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Follow the Fun for Success in Life and Business
AWARD WINNING VIDEOS
PRODUCER​
50 Year with Kojo Nnamdi
Interview Special
2025 Emmy-nomination
WHUT (Howard University Television)
SPEAKING
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic
Short Documentary
Multiple International Film Festival Winner
Special Olympics
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Special Olympics at New York Fashion Week
Video Short
Telly Winner
Special Olympics
RECENT AWARDS&
APPOINTMENTS
Emmy Nomination
2025
Content Marketer
of the Year
2025
Film Festival Judge
2025
COMING UP...
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
America's Next Great Author, Reality Series
Streaming on Kanopy in 2026
6 aspiring authors.
50 days.
1 house.
Can they conquer creativity-testing challenges, writer's block and the intense scrutiny of celebrity judges to produce 50,000 words and earn the chance to become America's Next Great Author?
COMPLETE LIST
SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS
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2025
Brand Storytelling Elevate Conference
Sundance Resort, UT
Workshop co-facilitator
Workshop: Values-Driven Storytelling
2025
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Headquarters
New York City
Panelist
Panel Discussion: Authentic Storytelling through the lens of race and ability
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2025
Solange Film Festival
Pittsburg, PA
Panelist for Q&A about Film
Film: A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic aka Impossible is Just a Word
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2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
Washington, DC
Film Screening Moderator
Film: Camp RickStar
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2023
Special Olympics International
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Presenter at Leadership Conference for Special Olympics Africa national program leaders
Presentation: Uncovering emotionally compelling stories
2022
MeanGreen Productions
Virtual
Presenter
Webinar: Telling Impactful Stories
2022
Brand Storytelling Elevate Conference
Sundance Resort, UT
Panelist
Panel Discussion: Exploring the Brand-Filmmaker Relationship
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2022
Brand Storytelling Elevate Conference
Sundance Resort, UT
Panelist for Q&A about Film
Film: A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic aka Impossible is Just a Word
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2021
Photoshelter for Brands
Virtual
Subject Matter Expert
Webinar: How Special Olympics Creates an Accessible Work Environment for All
2021
Special Olympics International
Johannesburg, South Africa
Presenter at Leadership Conference for Special Olympics Africa national program leaders
Presentation: Emotionally led storytelling
2021
Green Buzz
Virtual
Panelist
Panel Discussion: Create Content that Drives Change and Inclusion
2020
Photoshelter for Brands
Virtual
Subject Matter Expert
Interview: How Special Olympics Reaches Millions Worldwide With A Live Event DAM Strategy
2020
Sydnye White 21-day Workshop
Virtual
Workshop creator and facilitator
Workshop: 21 Day of Fun: Unlocking joy through play
2020
Zombie SquadCAST
Virtual
Subject Matter Expert
Interview: Content and Storytelling
2015
Howard University Television
Washington, DC
Workshop Facilitator
Workship: Reaching Audiences through Impactful Stories
2004
Barnes & Noble
Bowie, MD
Workshop Co-Facilitator
Workshop: Creative Writing
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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2025
DC Area Emmy Nomination, Interview and Discussion Category
50 Years with Kojo Nnamdi
Howard University Television (A PBS Station)
2025
Top Women in Medis Honoree, DEI Dynamos
Cynopsis
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2024
Content Marketer of the Year Award
Organization: Women in Content Marketing
2023
Film: A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic
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Grand Prize Winner: Budva Sports & Arts Film festival (Budva, Montenegro)
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Best Short Documentary: 12th International Sports Film Festival (Zlatibor, Serbia)
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Honorable Mention: International Federation of Cinema Television Sports: Sports Movies & TV Awards (Milan Italy)
2023
Scholarship Recipient
Washington Writers Conference 1st Annual BIPOC Scholars Award
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2021
Bronze Telly Award for Non-Profit video
Video: Special Olympics at New York Fashion Week
2021 Fellowship Recipient
Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing Conference
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2016
NAACP Image Award nomination
Daily Morning News Show: News One Now with Roland Martin
TV One
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2003
National Community Reinvestment Coalition National Media Award
Series: Moneywise with Kelvin Boston
Howard University Television (A PBS Station)
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2000
National Emmy Nomination
Documentary: Great Books: The Autobiography of Malcolm X
TLC
FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS
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FILM SCREENINGS
A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic
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2025 - St. Louis International Film Festival, St. Louis, MO (Upcoming in November 2025)
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2025 - Solange Film Festival, Pittsburg, PA
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2024 - Washington West Film Festival, Washington, DC
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2023 - Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF, Budva, Montenegro
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2023 - 12th International Sports Film Festival, Zlatibor, Serbia)
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2023 - International Federation of Cinema Television Sports: Sports Movies & TV Awards, Milan, Italy
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2022 - Brand Storytelling Elevate Conference at Sundance Resort, UTAH
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Premieres Winter 2027
America’s Next Great Author
Reality Series
Distributed on Kanopy
2024
50 Years with Kojo Nnamdi (Emmy Nominated)
Special
Howard University Television, A PBS station
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2021
Special Olympics at New York Fashion Week (Bronze Telly Award Winner)
YouTube​
Special Olympics
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2019
Game Changers
Broadcast & Social Media Video Series
ESPN & Special Olympics
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EXPERT JUDGE
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2025
Women in Content Marketing
Awards Judge
Categories: Content Marketer of the Year, Marketing Leader of the Year, Pivot, AI Innovator
2024
Brand Storytelling Film Festival (A Sundance Sanctioned Event)
Selection Committee Member
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2024
BIPOC Scholarship Award, Washington Writers Conference
Selection Committee Lead
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2022
PRWEEK Brand Film Awards
Juror
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MEDIA APPEARANCES
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2025
Special Olympics YouTube Feature
Special Olympics Website Feature
Featured for Women's History Month
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2024
Bold Journey Magazine
Article Interview
2022
Face the Nation on CBS
Listening to America on Kids and Vaccines
Interviewee
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2019
50 Game Changers on ESPN and Special Olympics
Interviewee
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