Female Speakers

Female speakers bring diverse perspectives, inspiring stories and practical business insights that help organizations develop stronger leaders, foster innovation and create more inclusive workplace cultures. From accomplished CEOs and entrepreneurs to Olympians, scientists, authors and changemakers, these keynote speakers deliver engaging presentations that inspire audiences and drive meaningful business outcomes.

At Speakers Inc., we represent an exceptional roster of female keynote speakers from South Africa and around the world who are recognised for their expertise across leadership, innovation, artificial intelligence, customer experience, resilience, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and future trends. Their presentations combine real-world experience with actionable strategies that resonate with executives, leadership teams and professionals across every industry.

Popular keynote topics include leadership, women in business, innovation, resilience, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, emotional intelligence, workplace culture, customer experience, future trends, artificial intelligence, personal development and organisational transformation. Every keynote is tailored to your audience, industry and event objectives, ensuring a memorable and impactful experience.

Lisa Powell Graham - Image 01 (April 24, 2026)

      She mobilizes communities and drives meaningful, mission-focused change.

      • Motivational Speaker
      Diana Kander - Image 07 (June 5, 2026)

          Helping businesses turn curiosity into innovation and competitive growth.

          • Innovation Speaker
          Dale Smith Thomas - Image 03 (May 18, 2026)

              She empowers audiences to embrace positivity, purpose, and personal transformation.

              • Motivational Speaker
              Pardis Mahdavi - Image 01 (June 23, 2026)
                • Promoted

                Bringing human insight to complex global and technological shifts.

                • Anthropologist
                Dr. Heidi Hanna - Image 03 (May 5, 2026)

                    She helps leaders manage stress and sustain peak performance.

                    • High Performance Expert
                    Kerry Bodine - Image 05 (January 27, 2026)
                    • (1 reviews)

                      She helps organizations design truly customer-centered experiences.

                      • Customer Experience
                      Farrah Khan - Image 05 (April 14, 2026)

                          She helps teams create safer, healthier workplace cultures.

                          • Workplace Wellness
                          Shari Levitin - Image 04 (April 28, 2026)

                              She helps sales teams close deals with clarity and confidence.

                              • Sales Speaker
                              Pamela Barnum - Image 04 (January 27, 2026)
                              • (4 reviews)

                                She teaches leaders how to build trust and read people.

                                • The Trust Agent
                                Risha Grant
                                    • Diversity Speaker
                                    Joy Buolamwini - artificial intelligence

                                        She exposes AI bias and drives ethical, human-centered innovation.

                                        Marilyn Sherman - Image 01 (March 25, 2026)

                                            Empowering people to lead boldly and achieve their full potential.

                                            • Peak Performance Expert
                                            Michelle Poler - Image 07 (May 8, 2026)
                                            • (4 reviews)

                                              She empowers audiences to turn fear into confidence and action.

                                              • Fear Facer
                                              Jen Bricker - Image 04 (January 27, 2026)

                                                  She inspires audiences to redefine limits and achieve the impossible.

                                                  • Inspirational Speaker
                                                  Dr. Catriona Wallace - Image 07 (May 13, 2026)

                                                      She helps leaders balance AI innovation with ethics, trust, and accountability.

                                                      • Artificial Intelligence
                                                      Linda Edgecombe - Image 03 (June 7, 2026)

                                                          Turning change into opportunity through humor, resilience, and action.

                                                          • Leadership & Change
                                                          Susan Feniger - Image 05 (May 7, 2026)

                                                              She inspires creativity, entrepreneurship, and bold culinary innovation.

                                                              • Culinary Chef
                                                              Candace Nelson - Image 03 (May 12, 2026)

                                                                  She turned a simple cupcake into a globally recognized lifestyle brand.

                                                                  • Celebrity Baker
                                                                  Amy Eliza Wong - Image 03 (May 13, 2026)

                                                                      She helps leaders build trust, clarity, and purpose-driven team alignment.

                                                                      • Leadership Strategist
                                                                      Jessica Long - Image 01 (April 27, 2026)

                                                                          She inspires resilience, perseverance, and belief in what’s possible.

                                                                          • Paralympian Legend
                                                                          Elizabeth Smart - Image 20 (January 20, 2026)

                                                                              Discover hope, resilience, and healing through extraordinary courage and purpose.

                                                                              • Inspirational Speaker
                                                                              Elatia Abate - Image 03 (January 23, 2026)

                                                                                  She helps leaders reimagine work and lead through future disruption.

                                                                                  • AI Futurist
                                                                                  Eva Longoria - Image 01 (May 21, 2026)

                                                                                      She empowers communities through advocacy, storytelling, philanthropy, and cultural leadership.

                                                                                      • Celebrity Actress
                                                                                      Dr. Trisha Smith - Image 05 (July 16, 2026)

                                                                                          Unlock healthier performance through science-backed wellbeing and resilience strategies.

                                                                                          • Wellness Speaker

                                                                                          Why Choose Speakers Inc. for Your Event?

                                                                                          Finding the right keynote speaker is about more than selecting a well-known name. Every event has unique objectives, audiences and budgets, and our experienced team works closely with clients to recommend speakers whose expertise and presentation style align with those goals.

                                                                                          Unlike online speaker directories, Speakers Inc. provides personalised recommendations and manages the complete booking process—from speaker selection and briefing through to contracts, logistics and event delivery. Whether you’re planning a leadership summit, sales conference or executive forum, we help ensure your event is both seamless and memorable.

                                                                                          With a carefully curated roster of business leaders, futurists, Olympians, entrepreneurs and industry experts from Africa and around the world, Speakers Inc. connects organisations with speakers who deliver genuine business impact.

                                                                                          Need help choosing the right speaker?

                                                                                          Contact our team for personalised recommendations based on your audience, objectives and budget.

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                                                                                          Frequently Asked Questions

                                                                                          Speaker fees vary based on experience, demand, and event requirements. We work with a wide range of budgets and can recommend options that fit your goals.

                                                                                          We make the process simple. Our team works closely with you to understand your audience, objectives, and budget, then recommends speakers who are the best fit to deliver a meaningful and memorable experience.

                                                                                          Yes. Most of our speakers tailor their content to align with your event theme, audience, and objectives—ensuring the message is relevant, engaging, and impactful.

                                                                                          Absolutely. We provide end-to-end support, from speaker recommendations and contracting to coordinating logistics, so you can focus on delivering a successful event.

                                                                                          Yes. Many of our keynote speakers and event hosts are available for virtual, hybrid and in-person events worldwide. Our team can recommend the best format for your audience and event objectives.

                                                                                          Browse our selection of speakers below or contact our team for personalized recommendations. Whether you’re planning a conference, leadership event, annual meeting or sales kick-off, we’ll help you find the perfect speaker for your audience.

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