Inspirational

Break out of the box with motivational stories from the inspiring lives of our keynote speakers. Speakers.com is the top source of motivational speakers and proven inspirational leaders, who have overcome extreme adversity, conquered insurmountable obstacles and can engage, re-energize, and motivate.

Amy Purdy

Three-Time World Cup Medalist, Double-Amputee, Dancing with the Stars Runner-Up and the Co-Founder of Adaptive Actions Sports

Three-Time World Cup Medalist, Double-Amputee, Dancing with the Stars Runner-Up and the Co-Founder of Adaptive Actions Sports At 19, after experiencing flu-like symptoms, Amy was rushed to the hospital in a state of septic shock. En route, she experienced respiratory […]

In-Person Fee Range
$50,000 or greater
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Travels From
Colorado, United States


Ashley Rhodes-Courter

International Child Welfare Advocate and National Ambassador, Award-Winning Author of Three Little Words

International Child Welfare Advocate and National Ambassador, Award-Winning Author of Three Little Words Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the quintessential American success story. Born in 1985 to a single teen mother, by the age of 3 she was in Florida’s foster care […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Florida, United States


Felipe Rose

Native American Indian in the Village People, Chef, and Motivational Speaker

Native American Indian in the Village People, Chef, and Motivational Speaker Felipe Rose came to prominence in the 1970’s out of the urban gay clubs and discotheques in New York City,  best known as the Native American Indian he is […]

In-Person Fee Range
$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
New Jersey, United States


Rudy Ruettiger

Famed Football Player from the University of Notre Dame and Inspiration for the Blockbuster Film, Rudy

Famed Football Player from the University of Notre Dame and Inspiration for the Blockbuster Film Rudy Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Nevada, United States


Tim Sanders

Former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo!, Technology Pioneer, Sales and Leadership Expert, and Best-Selling Business Author

Former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo!, Technology Pioneer, Sales and Leadership Expert,  and Best-Selling Business Author Former Yahoo Chief Solutions Officer Tim Sanders has consulted with industry leaders, governments and trade associations on sales processes, new media, leadership development and talent management.  […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Nevada, United States


Dr. David Satcher

16th US Surgeon General, Former Assistant Secretary for Health, Former Director of the CDC & Founder of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse College

16th US Surgeon General, Former & Founder of Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse College Sworn in on February 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher became the second person in history to ever hold the positions of Surgeon General and Assistant […]

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Travels From
Georgia, United States


Mike Schlappi

Four-time Olympic Medalist and Two-Time World Champion in Wheelchair Basketball

Olympic Medalist and World Champion in Wheelchair Basketball At the age of 14, Schlappi was student body president, had been awarded his Eagle Scout and had expectations of a career in sports as a top American athlete when he was […]

In-Person Fee Range
$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Utah, United States


Al Sharpton

Renowned Civil Rights Leader

Renowned Civil Rights Leader The Reverend Al Sharpton is an internationally renowned civil rights leader, founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), which has more than 100 chapters across the country. Hailed by former President Barack Obama as […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


Bernie Siegel

Mind/Body Healing Pioneer & Best Selling author of Love, Medicine, & Miracles

Mind/Body Healing Pioneer & Best Selling Author of Love, Medicine, & Miracles Dr. Siegel, who prefers to be called Bernie, not Dr. Siegel, was born in Brooklyn, NY. He attended Colgate University and Cornell University Medical College. He holds membership […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Connecticut, United States


Tavis Smiley

Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist

Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
California, United States


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