A Little Bit About Lilly
Lilly Workneh is an award-winning journalist, C-suite media executive, storyteller, and digital wellness advocate dedicated to shaping stories and online habits that help us thrive in a connected world.
With more than a decade of experience leading digital content strategy across newsrooms, nonprofits, startups, and social impact organizations, she has guided creative teams to harness the power of storytelling for impact, connection, and cultural change.
As a chief content strategist and consultant, Lilly partners with mission-driven organizations to build storytelling ecosystems and content strategies that deepen affinity with their audiences. She also serves as executive producer on select media projects—spanning podcasts, video, and social campaigns—ensuring stories are told with intention, creativity, and measurable impact.
In addition to her advisory work, Lilly is deeply committed to advancing digital wellness. She collaborates with schools, parents, and communities to foster healthier digital habits and teach mindful ways to create, connect, and consume media. Through workshops and keynotes, she equips audiences of all ages with practical tools for intentional tech use, mindful media practices, and stronger digital literacy.
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30, recognized among the Top 25 Chief Content Officers of 2025, and editor of the bestselling Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, Lilly has consistently championed inclusive storytelling and healthier relationships with media.
She believes that purposeful storytelling and mindful technology use create space for balance and deeper connection with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
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Speaking & Consulting Services
From conferences and schools to mission-driven brands and nonprofits,
Lilly helps leaders, educators, and communities navigate the digital age with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Get in touch today to share your needs and discover how her signature talks, workshops, and consulting services can support your goals.
Keynotes &
Speaking
Inspiring and actionable talks on storytelling, media literacy, and digital wellness — equipping audiences, across all ages, to thrive
in a noisy digital world and
build healthier media futures.
Workshops &
Trainings
Interactive, customized sessions on storytelling fundamentals, narrative strategy, media literacy, ethical storytelling, and mindful content creation for schools, nonprofits, brands, and communities.
Strategic Advisory &
Consulting
Fractional CCO services providing high-impact content strategy, ecosystem development, and executive media production for flagship projects serving mission-driven leaders and organizations.
Inspiring The Next Generation of Changemakers
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Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic
is my bestselling debut book celebrating the stories of Black women and girls worldwide.
Named to Oprah's Favorite Things List, the book features a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic creator CaShawn Thompson and artwork by over 60 Black female and non-binary illustrators.
The book honors trailblazers from more than 30 countries, past and present. Featured icons include Naomi Osaka, Jeanette Epps, Toni Morrison, Ava DuVernay, Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, and Ida B. Wells—visionaries who have shaped history and continue to inspire generations to come.
Book Reviews
"What I know for sure is that you will take inspiration from these stories to use your voice in ways that support and uplift all the people around you."
- Oprah
The book was selected as part of Oprah's Favorite Things 2022 List
