Keisha Mabry

Keisha Mabry Haymore, also known as heyFRIEND, is a multifaceted professional focused on building genuine, authentic relationships and fostering connections. She is an author, speaker, educator, and entrepreneur based in St. Louis, Missouri.1

Keisha created a curriculum called #heyFRIEND to teach people how to build authentic relationships, drawing from her 10+ years of "Friendworking" experience. She has been featured in various media outlets, including National Public Radio, The Daily Show, Success Magazine, and Huffington Post, among others. Keisha also delivered a TED Talk titled "What I Learned from Meeting 100 People in 100 Days".1

Her professional experience includes:

1. Founder of Heydays Creative & Collaborative Workspace (September 2022 - Present)1
2. Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis (August 2023 - Present)1
3. Adjunct Lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis (August 2017 - Present)1
4. Entrepreneur In Residence at WEPOWER (January 2020 - September 2022)1

As Entrepreneur In Residence at WEPOWER, Keisha led the continuous improvement, recruitment, selection, and support of each cohort of the Elevate/Elevar Accelerator. She worked to drive ecosystem alignment to improve the experiences and resources available to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs across St. Louis.1

Keisha is also a published author. Her book, "Hey Friend: 100 Ways to Connect with 100 People in 100 Days," is available on various platforms, including Amazon and Good Reads.1

Recently, Keisha has been accepted into the Fulbright Specialist roster, which she considers a significant achievement in her career.2