Erika Gilchrist

Erika Gilchrist

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Speaker, 13X Author, Personal Development Savant & Abuse Survivor

Erika Gilchrist Biography

Assaulted as a little girl, domestically abused as a young adult, living in a women’s shelter, and survived a suicide attempt, Erika Gilchrist has earned the title of “The Unstoppable Woman.” She is regarded as one of the most energizing, engaging, and captivating speakers in the industry.

She is the creator of the brazen brand, W.T.F. – Women Thriving Fearlessly!™. As a published author of 13 books, and a 24-year speaking veteran, Ms. Gilchrist is an expert in personal development, leadership training, abuse prevention escape, DEI+B, and conflict management skills for women. She has built a thriving business from absolutely nothing to now being the owner of the largest expo for women in business in Chicagoland appropriately called the Women Thriving Fearlessly Expo™. She’s been featured as one of the “15 Most Powerful Women on the South Side of Chicago,” Chicago Woman Magazine, WCIU, CLTV, and Rolling Out Magazine.

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Erika Gilchrist Speaking Topics

DEI+B

We bring to the surface the cohesive likenesses - and unique differences - of your team or group to better "see" through the lens from which others view the world. We help you put into practice solutions to ensure that people feel a strong sense of belonging to the organization and each other.

Domestic Violence Prevention & Escape

Erika dives deeply into the murky waters of partner violence and sheds light into the dark spaces of abuse. This topic outlines in great detail exactly what abuse looks like, how to prevent it, and how to escape it unharmed. In business, Erika shows companies how partner violence negatively impacts the bottom line and offers tangible solutions to protect the company and its staff.

Resilience in Entrepreneurship

The resilience of the entrepreneur is truly the 8th wonder of the world. Erika will show you how to decipher if entrepreneurship is right for you, getting started in the process, how to expand, and how to overcome mental and emotional roadblocks in the process. It also covers how to turn your idea into a sellable product. You'll get marketing strategies (including media), funding resources, and where to find free stuff to help your business grow.

Influential Artistry - Moving Others Into Action

At some point in your life, you will have a desire to influence others into specific courses of action. This topic offers fundamental strategies, tactics, and tools to do just that. Learn what inspires others to make decisions, the influential process, and keywords & phrases that persuade.

Mission NOT Impossible

This topic shows how to manage conflict with challenging personalities to reach a respectful understanding of the positions of all parties involved. We provide tangible solutions that can be implemented right away to begin the process of de-escalation.

Erika Gilchrist Videos

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How much does it cost to book Erika Gilchrist for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Erika Gilchrist, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Erika Gilchrist are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erika Gilchrist, 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 Erika Gilchrist speak about?

Erika Gilchrist is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity, Female Leadership, Inspirational, Empowerment, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Business, Authors, Women in Business, Sexual Assault Recovery, Mental Health, Black Heritage, Health, Women's Health, Literary, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Leadership and Motivational.

Where does Erika Gilchrist travel from?

Erika Gilchrist generally travels from South Holland, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Erika Gilchrist?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erika Gilchrist 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 Erika Gilchrist 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 Erika Gilchrist 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.


Erika Gilchrist is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erika Gilchrist for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Erika Gilchrist generally travels from South Holland, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristie Kennedy, Erika Obando and Theresa Flores. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erika Gilchrist for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/01/2024.

Erika Gilchrist Speaking Topics

  • DEI+B

    We bring to the surface the cohesive likenesses - and unique differences - of your team or group to better "see" through the lens from which others view the world. We help you put into practice solutions to ensure that people feel a strong sense of belonging to the organization and each other.

  • Domestic Violence Prevention & Escape

    Erika dives deeply into the murky waters of partner violence and sheds light into the dark spaces of abuse. This topic outlines in great detail exactly what abuse looks like, how to prevent it, and how to escape it unharmed. In business, Erika shows companies how partner violence negatively impacts the bottom line and offers tangible solutions to protect the company and its staff.

  • Resilience in Entrepreneurship

    The resilience of the entrepreneur is truly the 8th wonder of the world. Erika will show you how to decipher if entrepreneurship is right for you, getting started in the process, how to expand, and how to overcome mental and emotional roadblocks in the process. It also covers how to turn your idea into a sellable product. You'll get marketing strategies (including media), funding resources, and where to find free stuff to help your business grow.

  • Influential Artistry - Moving Others Into Action

    At some point in your life, you will have a desire to influence others into specific courses of action. This topic offers fundamental strategies, tactics, and tools to do just that. Learn what inspires others to make decisions, the influential process, and keywords & phrases that persuade.

  • Mission NOT Impossible

    This topic shows how to manage conflict with challenging personalities to reach a respectful understanding of the positions of all parties involved. We provide tangible solutions that can be implemented right away to begin the process of de-escalation.

Erika Gilchrist Videos

Book Erika Gilchrist as Your Next Powerful Speaker!
Erika Gilchrist Speaker Reel 2022
Erika Gilchrist ViO (Video Biography)
Erika Gilchrist Keynote Speaker Live Streaming

Erika Gilchrist Reviews

  • Everything went EXCELLENT!!!
    Stockton University - Mar 24 2023

  • How do I book Erika Gilchrist to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Erika Gilchrist 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 Erika Gilchrist, 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 Erika Gilchrist or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Erika Gilchrist for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Erika Gilchrist, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Erika Gilchrist are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erika Gilchrist, 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 Erika Gilchrist speak about?

  • Where does Erika Gilchrist travel from?

    Erika Gilchrist generally travels from South Holland, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Erika Gilchrist?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erika Gilchrist 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 Erika Gilchrist 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 Erika Gilchrist 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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