Host & Speaker

Book V Spehar as an expert panelist or moderator on topics including:

TikTok Brand Building

Authenticity in Storytelling 

GenZ & Millennial politics & activism 

American Politics

Civics & History 

Bridge Building with Conservatives 

New Media, Digital Journalism & Podcasting 

LGBTQIA+ Issues & Activism 

Agriculture as a Social Driver

Food Security & Ending Hunger

Monetizing Waste

Recent engagements include:

Read more about V’s #1 Requested Workshop:

◇ The White House (by Invitation of President Biden) ◇ Podcast Movement 2022 ◇ VidCon Mainstage ◇ University of Chicago, Institute of Politics ◇ University of South Carolina, School of Journalism ◇ University of Rochester ◇ Rochester Institute of Technology ◇

  • In this 60 minute keynote V helps get to the heart of how we define success, helps you find your most authentic self, and offers proven profitable tactics to stay motivated to avoid burnout

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    James Beard Foundation

    CUNY School of Journalism

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Live Speaking Engagements

  • Live at 92nd St Y NYC

    New Frontier of Journalism for Women

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  • Chicago Institute of Politics

    Activists, lawyers, and journalists discuss the TikTok ban at the UChicago Institute of Politics

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  • UNESCO

    #InternetForTrust - Youth Talk

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Podcast & Radio Guest Appearances

  • Here & Now

    TikTok creators criticize Congress for TikTok CEO hearing

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  • It Gets Better Project

    V Spehar, Lady Gaga's Shoutout, Bisexual Advice | Perfectly Queer with the It Gets Better Project

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  • Majority 54 Podcast

    Kanye and Elon Walk into a Bar

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  • Advocate Now

    Advocate Now | V Spehar

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  • Pod Save America

    The Great TikTok Debate: Is it Time to Ban The Chinese Tech Giant? | Offline With Jon Favreau

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  • The Ginsburg Podcast

    Interview with Vitus Spehar from Under The Desk News

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  • Business Casual with Nora Ali

    Unforgettable Lessons in Business From Under the Desk

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  • Girl & The Gov - Politics Rebranded

    From TikTok To DC Tea, A Convo With V Spehar, Host of Under The Desk News and V Interesting

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  • The Bananas Podcast

    Pushin’ Peanuts Up Pepsi Mountain with V Spehar

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