Inspirational Speakers

Inspirational speakers are individuals who possess the unique ability to motivate and uplift their audiences through powerful storytelling, profound insights, and compelling messages.

These individuals draw from their personal experiences, expertise, and wisdom to inspire positive change, personal growth, and a renewed sense of purpose in the lives of their listeners. Whether addressing a small group or a large audience, inspirational speakers use their words and charisma to instill hope, ignite passion, and encourage individuals to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and embrace a brighter, more fulfilling future.

They serve as beacons of motivation and enlightenment, offering valuable guidance and encouragement in various aspects of life, such as leadership, personal development, resilience, and success. Inspirational speakers have the remarkable ability to leave a lasting impact, reminding us of our unlimited potential and the boundless possibilities that await.

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Michael Veltri

Michael Veltri

Leadership keynote speaker and performance strategist Michael Veltri teaches ancient warrior-based decision systems that help executives accelerate growth, sharpen focus, and achieve peak performance.
  • Leadership Speaker
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Minda Dentler

First female wheelchair athlete to finish the Ironman World Championship, Minda Dentler inspires audiences to overcome adversity with grit and grace.
  • Motivational Speaker
Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom

Inspirational keynote speaker and bestselling author Molly Bloom empowers audiences with her extraordinary true story of resilience, reinvention, and integrity from Molly’s Game fame.
  • Inspirational Speaker
Jose Hernandez

Jose Hernandez

José Hernández a migrant farmworker turned NASA astronaut and author inspires audiences with resilience, purpose, and a “reach for your stars” mindset.
  • Hispanic Astronaut
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Kyle and Brent Pease

Kyle and Brent Pease deliver powerful keynote experiences on determination, inclusion and adaptive sports, sharing a transformative story of brotherhood and possibility that inspires every audience.
  • Inspirational Speakers
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Arlan Hamilton

Arlan Hamilton is a trailblazing entrepreneur who defies the odds and inspires countless individuals with her remarkable journey. Rising from homelessness to becoming a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, she is the epitome of resilience, determination, and unwavering belief in her vision. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, Arlan has […]

  • Inspiring Innovation
David Goggins | Inspirational Speaker | Retired Navy Seal

David Goggins

Mental toughness and performance keynote speaker David Goggins challenges audiences to expand their limits, embrace discomfort, and pursue their highest potential.
  • Inspirational Speaker
Jeff Henderson

Jeff Henderson

Jeff Henderson’s journey from incarceration to acclaimed culinary artist is a testament to the transformative power of passion and determination. While serving a nearly decade-long sentence, Henderson discovered his love for cooking, igniting a fire within him that would propel him to the pinnacle of the culinary world. Today, he stands not only as a […]

  • Celebrity Chef
Earvin Magic Johnson

Earvin Magic Johnson

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a globally recognized business leader and keynote speaker whose sports legacy, ownership success, and entrepreneurial vision drive transformative growth and community impact.
  • NBA Legend
Mariana Atencio

Mariana Atencio

Authenticity keynote speaker Mariana Atencio inspires audiences with fearless journalism, compelling storytelling and a transformative message about embracing identity, purpose and the power of being real.
  • Event Host
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Meredith Breitstein

Meredith Breitstein: six-time award-winning motivational speaker, TV host, and leadership trainer inspiring audiences to embrace change, overcome adversity, and SHINE.
  • Motivational Speaker
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Mark Black

Resilience keynote speaker Mark Black, heart and double-lung transplant survivor and marathon pioneer, inspires teams to overcome adversity and achieve breakthrough performance.
  • Motivational Resilience
Chris Waddell

Chris Waddell

Chris Waddell a Paralympic and alpine skiing legend turned motivational speaker inspires audiences with resilience, transformation, and purpose through life’s toughest challenges.
  • Paralympic Sit-Skier
Piers Kowalski

Piers Kowalski

Keynote speaker and corporate inclusivity advocate Piers Kowalski empowers leaders to advance LGBTQ equity, strengthen allyship, and build workplace cultures rooted in authenticity and belonging.
  • Transgender Storyteller
Lily Brasch
  • (5 reviews)

Lily Brasch

Empowers leaders to build stronger cultures using storytelling, practical rituals, and inclusive coaching to increase engagement and measurable performance outcomes.
  • Inspirational Speaker
Hoan Do
  • (2 reviews)

Hoan Do

Inspirational youth keynote speaker and American Ninja Warrior finalist Hoan Do empowers students and leaders to build resilience, create momentum, and achieve lasting success.
  • Inspirational Speaker
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Stephanie Battaglino

Workplace DEI speaker and transgender leadership expert Stephanie Battaglino helps organizations build inclusive, high-performing cultures through lived experience, strategic insight, and transformative LGBTQ+ workplace education.
  • Inclusivity Speaker
Derrick Tennant
  • (2 reviews)

Derrick Tennant

Derrick Tennant is a motivational keynote speaker whose powerful story of resilience and love inspires audiences to overcome adversity, embrace change and choose gratitude regardless of life’s challenges.
  • Funny Motivation
Rebecca Lobo

Rebecca Lobo

Rebecca Lobo is a basketball legend who transformed her passion for the game into an influential career as a motivational keynote speaker and sports analyst. A former WNBA All-Star and NCAA Champion, Rebecca’s experiences both on and off the court have made her a prominent voice in women’s sports. Her in-depth knowledge of basketball, combined […]

  • WNBA Legend
Lisa Ling: Investigative Journalist

Lisa Ling

Journalist and keynote speaker Lisa Ling delivers powerful insight into global and domestic social issues through fearless storytelling, investigative reporting, and decades of frontline media experience.
  • Investigative Journalist
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Tunde Oyeneyin

Motivational speaker, Peloton instructor and bestselling author Tunde Oyeneyin inspires global audiences with powerful wellness leadership, bold storytelling and transformative guidance on confidence, resilience and self-belief.
  • Inspirational Speaker
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Jessica Cox

Jessica Cox delivers powerful keynote experiences on resilience, adaptability, and human potential, inspiring audiences with her record-setting achievements and groundbreaking story.
  • Motivational Speaker
Anna Maria Chavez

Anna Maria Chavez

Inspiring inclusive leadership and youth empowerment by pioneering diversity, innovation, and resilience during decades of nonprofit and executive service.
  • Leadership Speaker
Greg R. Baird
  • (7 reviews)

Greg R. Baird

LGBTQ+ civil rights advocate and educator Greg R. Baird inspires audiences with powerful storytelling on allyship, belonging, and empathetic leadership shaped by 31 years of activism and community engagement.
  • LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, Allyship.
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