Elizabeth Smart

Elizabeth Smart

Keynote Speaker: Abduction Survivor, News Correspondent, Child Safety Activist & Best-Selling Author of "My Story"

Elizabeth Smart Biography

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Smart was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Smart back to her family on March 12, 2003, after being held a prisoner for 9 grueling months. Through this traumatic experience, Smart has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs, and national legislation.

Smart triumphantly testified before her captor and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered during her abduction, which led to conviction. The founder of the “Elizabeth Smart Foundation”, Smart has also helped promote The National AMBER Alert, The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act, and other safety legislation to help prevent abductions.

Smart has chronicled her experiences in the New York Times best-selling book, "My Story." In addition, she and other abduction survivors worked with the Department of Justice to create a survivor's guide, entitled, “You're Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment.” This guide is meant to encourage children who have gone through similar experiences not to give up but to know that there is hope for a rewarding life. Smart has recently released a new powerful and inspiring book about what it takes to overcome trauma, find the strength to move on, and reclaim one’s life. "Where There’s Hope" is the result of Smart's mission: It is both an up-close-and-personal glimpse into her healing process and a heartfelt how-to guide for readers to make peace with the past and embrace the future.

Smart's abduction and recovery continue to motivate parents, law enforcement and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety. She emphasizes vigilance by "everyday" people and the belief that hope always exists to find every missing child. Smart attended Brigham Young University, studying music as a harp performance major. She married her husband Matthew in 2012, and they now have three beautiful children. Smart's example is a daily demonstration that there really is life after tragedy.

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Elizabeth Smart Speaking Topics

Overcoming Adversity: The Elizabeth Smart Story

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. At the tender age of 14, just before celebrating her middle school graduation, Elizabeth went to sleep in her family home just as she had always done. Awakened hours later to a knife held roughly against her throat, she was taken from her home and family and held captive for nine long months. In this captivating message, Elizabeth shares her incredible story of perseverance in the face of unimaginable adversity. Her speech not only tells her personal story, but also discusses topics such as overcoming extreme adversity, the importance and process of recovery, and not allowing your past to dictate your life's future. Elizabeth knows that there is nothing more important than having hope in a difficult situation. Having lived through an extreme circumstance as a young teenager, Elizabeth gives great insight and hope to all.

Elizabeth Smart Videos

Elizabeth Smart on 20 years since kidnapping: "I felt destroyed"
Elizabeth Smart - Coeur d'Alene Women's Luncheon
Elizabeth Smart says she'll never ask "stupid questions"

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How much does it cost to book Elizabeth Smart for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Elizabeth Smart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elizabeth Smart are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elizabeth Smart, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Elizabeth Smart speak about?

Elizabeth Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Justice, Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, Health, Mental Health, Influential Women, College, Sexual Assault Recovery, Commencement, Addiction & Recovery, Family & Parenting, Youth, Generational Issues, Virtual, Female Leadership, Women, Motivational, Inspirational and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does Elizabeth Smart travel from?

Elizabeth Smart generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Elizabeth Smart?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elizabeth Smart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Elizabeth Smart for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Elizabeth Smart or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Elizabeth Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Justice, Social Activism and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elizabeth Smart for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Elizabeth Smart generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shannon Miller, Erin Brockovich and Laura Ling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elizabeth Smart for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/11/2024.

Elizabeth Smart Speaking Topics

  • Overcoming Adversity: The Elizabeth Smart Story

    The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. At the tender age of 14, just before celebrating her middle school graduation, Elizabeth went to sleep in her family home just as she had always done. Awakened hours later to a knife held roughly against her throat, she was taken from her home and family and held captive for nine long months. In this captivating message, Elizabeth shares her incredible story of perseverance in the face of unimaginable adversity. Her speech not only tells her personal story, but also discusses topics such as overcoming extreme adversity, the importance and process of recovery, and not allowing your past to dictate your life's future. Elizabeth knows that there is nothing more important than having hope in a difficult situation. Having lived through an extreme circumstance as a young teenager, Elizabeth gives great insight and hope to all.

Elizabeth Smart Videos

Elizabeth Smart on 20 years since kidnapping: "I felt destroyed"
Elizabeth Smart - Coeur d'Alene Women's Luncheon
Elizabeth Smart says she'll never ask "stupid questions"
An Inspiring Speech by Elizabeth Smart | Inspiring Women of Goalcast
Elizabeth Smart About Pornography's Role In Her Abduction

Elizabeth Smart Reviews

  • Trinity Health Of New England - Nov 06 2024

  • Elizabeth was a wonderful speaker and our guests truly enjoyed meeting her and hearing her story.
    Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend - Oct 01 2024

  • The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, VitAL - Nov 10 2023

  • Singing River Health System Foundation - Feb 02 2022

  • The whole team was amazing! THANK YOU for a great experience
    Bivona Child Advocacy Center - May 21 2021

Elizabeth Smart News

  • How do I book Elizabeth Smart to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Elizabeth Smart for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Elizabeth Smart, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Elizabeth Smart or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Elizabeth Smart for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Elizabeth Smart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elizabeth Smart are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elizabeth Smart, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Elizabeth Smart speak about?

  • Where does Elizabeth Smart travel from?

    Elizabeth Smart generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Elizabeth Smart?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elizabeth Smart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Elizabeth Smart for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Elizabeth Smart or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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