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Robyn Benincasa
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Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author
Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, a world champion adventure racer, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full time […]
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California, United States
Dr. Joe Dispenza
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Neuroscientist, Chiropractor, Lecturer and Best-Selling Author
Neuroscientist, Chiropractor, Lecturer and Best-Selling Author Joe Dispenza, D.C. is an international lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and educator who has been invited to speak in more than 32 countries on five continents. As a lecturer and educator, he is […]
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Washington, United States
Jon Dorenbos
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Motivational & Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Magician, America's Got Talent Finalist, and Former NFL Player
Motivational & Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Magician, America’s Got Talent Finalist, and Former NFL Player Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on […]
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Beverly Gooden
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#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer
#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer Beverly Gooden is an award-winning social activist, speaker, women’s health advocate, content creator, and originator of a viral Twitter movement. #WhyIStayed was named by TIME as one of the Top 10 Hashtags […]
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Texas, United States
Bert Jacobs
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Co-Founder & Chief Executive of Life is Good
Co-Founder & Chief Executive of Life is Good Keynote speaker Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work. Life […]
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$50,000 or greater
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Massachusetts, United States
Laura Ling
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Award-Winning Journalist and Author
Award-Winning Journalist and Author Award-winning journalist and author Laura Ling has traveled the world reporting on critical issues ranging from slave labor in the Amazon, to energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, to the challenges faced by military families in the […]
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California, United States
Lucy Liu
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Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director
Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director Keynote speaker Lucy Liu is a star who requires no introduction. Known internationally for her impressive performances across television and film, Lucy is a chameleon of the arts and of different genres, proving […]
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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States
J.R. Martinez
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Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Dancing with the Stars Winner
Actor, Veteran, Winner of Dancing With the Stars, and Bestselling Author J.R. Martinez is an actor, bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He is many things. But perhaps most significantly, he is an inspiration. J.R.’s career […]
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Texas, United States
Allison Massari
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Inspirational Healthcare and Resilience Keynote Speaker
Inspirational Healthcare and Resilience Keynote Speaker Hailed by audiences worldwide as “life-changing”, “riveting”, “extraordinary”, “bold”, and “deeply moving”, Allison Massari’s message of courage, kindness, and resilience resonates with participants long after an event has finished. Listed as one of the […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Story Musgrave
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Legendary NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut, Surgeon, Artist, Educator, and Walt Disney Consultant
Legendary NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut, Surgeon, Artist, Educator, and Walt Disney Consultant Story Musgrave is the only NASA astronaut to have flown on all five space shuttles, a feat he achieved over the course of his 30 year career at […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Florida, United States
Bill Rancic
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First Winner of The Apprentice, Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author, Motivational Speaker & Media Personality
First Winner of The Apprentice, Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author, Motivational Speaker & Media Personality Bill Rancic burst onto the national scene when he was hired by Donald Trump’s as the winner of the first season of NBC’s breakthrough program “The Apprentice”. […]
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Illinois, United States
Mel Robbins
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Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Bestselling Author, and One of the Most Booked Motivational Speakers in the World
Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Bestselling Author, and One of the Most Booked Motivational Speakers in the World Mel Robbins is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, internationally recognized social media influencer, and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world. […]
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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States
Lance Secretan
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One of the World's Foremost Management Strategists, Leadership Speaker & Advisor, and a Bestselling Author
One of the World’s Foremost Management Strategists, Leadership Speaker & Advisor, and a Bestselling Author Dr. Lance Secretan is a spiritual thought leader, the world’s top authority on inspirational leadership, a trailblazing teacher, advisor and expert on corporate culture, whose […]
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Canada
Jay Shetty
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Huffpost LIVE Show Host, Former Monk Turned Mega-Media Influencer and Innovative Filmmaker
Huffpost LIVE Show Host, Former Monk Turned Mega-Media Influencer and Innovative Filmmaker Jay Shetty is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Think Like a Monk. He is on a mission to share the timeless wisdom of the world […]
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Erik Wahl
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Artist, Author and Expert on Creativity and Innovation
Artist, Author and Expert on Creativity and Innovation Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized graffiti artist, # 1 bestselling author and entrepreneur. Erik redefines the term “keynote speaker.” Pulling from his history as both a businessman and an artist, he […]
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California, United States
Alice Walker
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist Alice Walker is an internationally celebrated writer, poet and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry. She won […]
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California, United States
Dr. Peggy Whitson
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Biochemistry Researcher, Historic NASA Astronaut Keynote Speaker; One of TIME's Most Influential People; Leadership and Teamwork Expert
Biochemistry Researcher, Historic NASA Astronaut Keynote Speaker; One of TIME’s Most Influential People; Leadership and Teamwork Expert Precious few human beings are able to say they’ve been lucky enough to travel to space. Peggy Whitson, however, is in a league […]
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Texas, United States
Captain Sandy Yawn
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World Renowned Superyacht Captain and Star of Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean
World Renowned Superyacht Captain, Keynote Speaker, and Star of Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean Captain Sandy Yawn continually uses her experience and life’s trials and tribulations to educate and help others. She survived a life-threatening motorcycle accident, a fire onboard a […]
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Florida, United States
Jim Abbott
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian Famed Major League Baseball player Jim Abbott overcame the birth defect of having only one hand to become an amazing professional pitcher and ball player. Through stories, anecdotes, jokes, some self […]
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California, United States
Stacy Allison
Businesswoman, Adventurer, Author, Motivational Speaker First American Woman to Summit Mt. Everest
Businesswoman, Adventurer, Author, Motivational Speaker First American Woman to Summit Mt. Everest Stacy has climbed the world’s most famous mountains; now she is helping organizations around the globe scale their own monumental challenges. Keynote Speaker Mountains, though seemingly a planet […]
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Oregon, United States
Shawn Amos
Founder and CEO, Freshwire; Chief Innovation Officer, ContentWorks; and Digital Content Expert
Founder and CEO, Freshwire; Chief Innovation Officer, ContentWorks; and Digital Content Expert Shawn Amos, founder and CEO of the digital content studio Freshwire and chief innovation officer of FleishmanHillard’s ContentWorks (both part of marketing giant Omnicom), wears many hats: executive, […]
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California, United States
Casey Anderson
Naturalist, Conservationist, and Animal Rights Activist.
Casey Anderson is an expert in animal rescue and rehabilitation best know for his best friend “Brutus” an orphaned North American Grizzly Bear Anderson rescued in 2002. At that time if the bear had survived he might have been euthanized […]
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Montana, United States
Cathrine Ann
Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Inspirational Speaker & Author
Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Inspirational Speaker & Author Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Cathrine has achieved a level of success few would have expected: She divides her time between two businesses; she heads Consumer Connection Inc. and as such, has […]
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Canada
Patty Arvielo
Inspirational Latino Entrepreneur and CEO & Co-Founder of New American Funding
Inspirational Hispanic Entrepreneur and CEO & Co-Founder of a Top Mortgage Lender Patty Arvielo started her career in the financial industry at 16 years old with a hard work ethic, boundless curiosity, and a thirst to succeed. Over forty years […]
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Nevada, United States
John Baumann
Internationally-Recognized Inspirational, Motivational and Educational Speaker with Parkinson’s Disease
Internationally-Recognized Inspirational, Motivational and Educational Speaker with Parkinson’s Disease John Baumann, a Motivational Speaker with Parkinson’s, offers a unique perspective that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. Despite living with Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years, John leads a fulfilling life, […]
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Florida, United States
John Beltzer
Founder of Non-Profit "Songs of Love Foundation" and Inspirational Speaker
Founder of Non-Profit “Songs of Love Foundation” and Inspirational Speaker For over 16 years, John Beltzer has provided captivating moments of joy and hope for audiences all across the country. His non-profit organization founded in 1996, the “Songs of Love […]
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New York, United States
Dr. Lonise P. Bias
Social Services Advocate, Community Activist and Inspirational Speaker
Social Services Advocate, Community Activist and Inspirational Speaker Dr. Lonise Bias has moved from grief to empowerment, passing on over thirty years of wisdom inspiring, encouraging and empowering her audiences. She has become a internationally known motivational speaker, trainer, certified […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Maryland, United States
Molly Bloom
Award-Winning, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game, an Oscar-Nominated Film
Award-Winning, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game, an Oscar-Nominated Film Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted […]
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California, United States
Wendy Booker
Author, Speaker, Mountain Climber, Marathoner, and Adventurer with Multiple Sclerosis
Author, Speaker, Mountain Climber, Marathoner, and Adventurer with Multiple Sclerosis Wendy Booker is on an amazing journey. Not only has she tackled marathons, mountains and ice… she’s doing it with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS in 1998, […]
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Massachusetts, United States
Dana Bowman
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker Dana Bowman has astounded the nation and the world with his drive, determination, and will to succeed. He is a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. […]
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Texas, United States