Celeste Headlee

The Celeste Headlee talk on conversation discusses the power of listening. The writer and radio host relies on her excellent communication skills for her livelihood, and has much expertise to share in the Celeste Headlee talk.

The speaker is the host of the program 'On Second Thought,' airing on Georgia Public Broadcasting based in Atlanta. The radio journalist is also known for previously co-hosting national morning news show 'The Takeaway,' being the Midwest Correspondent for NPR's 'Day to Day' and doing a weekly show on Detroit Public Radio.

In addition to her journalism career, she is known as a singer and classically trained soprano. She graduated from the Idyllwild Arts Academy before going on to receive her BA in vocal performance from Northern Arizona University and Master of Music in vocal performance from the University of Michigan.