Meera Manek is a Kenyan born writer, comedian, and real estate professional based in Southern California, CA. She has a unique way of hearing a story and translating it into a message that has humor, feeling, and emotional depth resonating with audiences worldwide. 

While completing her MBA in Washington D.C., Manek studied speechwriting with Vice Presidential Speechwriters and has since founded her own consulting practice. She has written for Oscar and Emmy winners and nominees for major televised award acceptances, commencement addresses, keynote speeches, toasts, treatments, tributes, eulogies, introductions, and lectures. She is regularly hired to coach and write - speeches, stories, articles, book entries, treatments, background, press kits, and strategic plans. She is also asked to develop soundbytes and messaging, punch up material, perform interview prep, and present workshops on speechwriting and public speaking. Manek also entertains audiences with her charm and quick wit as a speaker, master of ceremony, and stand-up comedian. Since 2000, she has been an active member of Toastmasters and was featured in their International magazine.

  • Masters in Business Administration, American University, Kogod School of Business, Washington D.C.

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of California, Irvine

  • California Real Estate Sales License #DRE 01991576

  • Toastmasters, Advanced Communicator Gold