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.

Candace Nelson is a celebrity baker, entrepreneur and Sprinkles Cupcakes co founder who transformed the dessert industry and inspires audiences with lessons on innovation, branding and entrepreneurial growth.
  • Celebrity Baker
Afua Hirsch is a journalist, broadcaster and social justice advocate whose incisive reporting and lived expertise on race, identity and human rights.
  • Social Justice

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
  • (2 reviews)
Motivational speaker and champion surfer Bethany Hamilton inspires global audiences with powerful lessons on resilience, courage and overcoming adversity drawn from her extraordinary comeback story.
  • Inspirational Pro Surfer
Social justice keynote speaker and culture change strategist Alencia Johnson helps organizations align values with action, lead inclusively, and drive measurable social impact.
  • Social Justice
Business leader and A-Rod Corp CEO Alex Rodriguez equips corporate audiences with high-impact insights on leadership, strategic growth, innovation and peak performance drawn from his journey from athlete to entrepreneur.
  • Business Celebrity
  • (4 reviews)
Emotional intelligence expert and keynote speaker Tara Renze empowers individuals and organizations to elevate purpose, resilience, and sustainable happiness through actionable strategies rooted in emotional and positive intelligence.
  • Emotional Intelligence
Erin King — Bestselling author and keynote speaker helping leaders and teams unlock “Big Deal Energy®” for next-level confidence, connection, and performance.
  • Motivational Speaker
Jeremy Poincenot is an inspirational blind golf champion and keynote speaker who transforms adversity into achievement, showing audiences how resilience, teamwork, and mindset fuel extraordinary results.
  • Inspirational Speaker
  • (6 reviews)

Charlie “Rocket” Jabaley is a Grammy-winning music mogul and Emmy-winning Nike athlete whose journey from the pinnacle of the entertainment industry to becoming a health and fitness icon is nothing short of extraordinary. Diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor while managing some of the world’s biggest music acts, Charlie was forced to reevaluate his life. […]

  • Dream Bigger
  • (3 reviews)
Mercedes Ramirez Johnson empowers audiences with her Second Chance Living framework, transforming adversity into purpose, resilience and actionable change after surviving a fatal plane crash.
  • Safety Speaker
  • (4 reviews)
Speaker on innovation, teamwork, storytelling, human behavior; award-winning author and entrepreneur helping organizations build breakthrough teams and spark creativity.
  • Human Behavior
First female wheelchair athlete to finish the Ironman World Championship, Minda Dentler inspires audiences to overcome adversity with grit and grace.
  • Motivational Speaker

Abby Johnson has always been fiercely determined to help women in need. This drive led her to a career with Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. However, Abby’s journey took a dramatic turn when she witnessed the reality of abortion during an ultrasound-guided procedure, prompting her to flee the organization and become a vocal […]

  • Inspirational Speaker
  • (1 reviews)
Motivational speaker who turns overwhelming adversity into actionable resilience tactics, using a true DIY home-build story to inspire teams everywhere.
  • Inspiring Motivation
Resilience speaker and three-time Stage IV cancer survivor Caroline Rose empowers audiences to overcome adversity, strengthen hope, and find purpose through unwavering courage and inner strength.
  • Cancer Survivor
  • (9 reviews)
  • Featured
Global adventure and resilience keynote speaker Tom Turcich inspires audiences with transformative lessons from his seven-year, 28,000-mile walk around the world with his dog Savannah.
  • Inspirational Speaker
Actress, author and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete empowers audiences with inspiring insights on diversity, resilience, advocacy and work-life balance shaped by her decades in entertainment and her family’s lived experiences.
  • Inspirational Speaker
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
Hope and transformational leadership keynote speaker Molly Kawahata equips organizations to harness the science of hope to drive culture change, innovation, and collective action for a better future.
  • The Hope Whisperer
Indigenous chef and food sovereignty advocate Sean Sherman revitalizes pre-colonial Native food systems, advancing health, cultural resilience, and sustainable Indigenous agriculture through ancestral culinary knowledge.
  • The Sioux Chef
  • (2 reviews)
Stephanie Decker inspires audiences with her extraordinary story of resilience, turning a life-altering tornado tragedy into powerful lessons on courage, adaptability, leadership, and overcoming adversity.
  • Inspirational Speaker
Inspirational keynote speaker Angela Perez Baraquio empowers audiences with lessons in leadership, education and cultural pride drawn from her trailblazing journey as the First Asian-American Miss America.
  • Empowerment Speaker
Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and tech innovator who turned high-fashion discomfort (heels!) and physical vending into automated retail and Web3 breakthroughs.
  • Serial Entrepreneur

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