Our Services
At The First, The Few and The Only, we don’t just spark conversations — we ignite transformation. Each offering is rooted in storytelling, strategy, and soul. Whether you’re a school, corporation, faith community, or nonprofit, these services are designed to honor the lived experience of being “the only” in the room — and help your people lead, live, and liberate more fully.
To book a consult with me, please fill out the form on the contact tab.
Workshops
Where Story Meets Strategy
These immersive, interactive sessions go beyond theory. We blend lived experience, research, and restorative frameworks to foster honest dialogue, skill-building, and practical tools for equity, leadership, and belonging.
Perfect for: Teams ready to confront tokenism, explore anti-racist leadership, build psychologically safe environments, and heal from the unseen costs of proximity to power.
Public Speaking
Unforgettable. Unignorable. Undeniably Real.
Michael Thornhill’s voice has been described as “a balm and a bullhorn.” With a rare mix of fire, tenderness, and cultural clarity, his keynotes command attention and leave audiences transformed. He speaks directly to the soul of systems, calling forth courage, community, and change.
Perfect for: Conferences, commencements, leadership summits, educator trainings, and organizational events that need truth with weight, hope with teeth, and wisdom born of experience.
Consulting Services
Strategic Liberation for Institutions and Individuals
Whether you’re a mission-driven organization or a disillusioned leader in a toxic system, we provide consulting that blends justice, strategy, and culture-shifting design. From DEI audits to leadership retreats, we tailor solutions to align your values with your practices — not just in theory, but in structure.
Perfect for: Nonprofits, schools, startups, and corporations navigating race, leadership, belonging, or burnout — and who are ready to build futures that include everyone