Hill Harper

Hill Harper

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur

Hill Harper Biography

Hill Harper is a humanitarian, an award-winning actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and he was the first African American Democratic US Senate Candidate from Michigan in nearly three decades. Harper starred in ABC’s #1 television drama, "The Good Doctor," as well as in numerous television and film projects including "CSI:NY," "He Got Game" and "Lackawanna Blues."

Harper has served as the National Spokesperson for several leading social justice organizations including The Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, The Innocence Project, One Fair Wage; and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the National Black Bank Fund and was named Honorary National Co-Chair of the Redevelopment of Black Wall Street. President Obama appointed Harper to the President's Cancer Panel, where he contributed to shaping cancer policy recommendations to the White House.

Additionally, Harper has authored four New York Times bestsellers: "Letters to a Young Brother," "Letters to a Young Sister," "Letters to an Incarcerated Brother," "The Conversation" and his award-winning book, "The Wealth Cure," that addresses ways to solve the racial wealth gap. "Letters to a Young Brother" and was named “Best Book for Young Adults” by the American Library Association. Harper has been recognized with seven NAACP Image Awards, for his writing and acting. As an extension of his empowerment books, Harper founded the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation and has established The Pierce and Hill Harper Arts Foundation.

Harper graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was named Valedictorian of his department. Harper then graduated with a J.D. (cum laude) from Harvard Law School, as well as with a Master’s Degree with honors from Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He holds ten honorary doctoral degrees including doctorates from Howard University, Providence College, and Dillard University. Harper is a proud Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

As an investor and business owner, Harper owns The Roasting Plant, a successful coffee franchise in downtown Detroit. He is co-founder of A-Frame Brands and is co-owner of the award-winning New Orleans hotel, International House. He sits on the Board of Directors of LOVED01, John Legend’s successful skincare brand. Harper owns several commercial and residential rental properties in Detroit, Los Angeles and Newark, NJ.

Hill Harper’s unwavering commitment to individual empowerment, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and social and economic justice has made him a highly sought-after speaker on the global stage. His passion for uplifting others and creating lasting change continues to place him at the forefront of these crucial conversations. In 2004 and 2014, People Magazine named him one of their Sexiest Men Alive…he is anxiously awaiting the call for 2024!

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Hill Harper Speaking Topics

THE CONVERSATION

Male/Female Relationships in 2015 and Beyond

Harper presents his findings from his #1 bestselling relationship book The Conversation with an interactive discussion between men and women regarding love and relationships. He offers guidance for how men and women can fortify their relationships with clearer and more consistent communication. Harper not only analyzes the misunderstandings that plague men and women in their interactions, but in his presentation he encourages a real time conversation among the audience. The goal of this conversation is to stimulate both active listening, and self-discovery. The audience will leave with key tips for leveraging honest and direct communication to build new loving and lasting relationships, and to protect and strengthen existing relationships.

SAILING THE SEVEN C’S OF SUCCESS

Harper details the principles of one of the most popular themes in his books- The Seven C’s of Success:

  • Creativity
  • Courage
  • Character
  • Confidence
  • Commitment
  • Completion
  • Calm

ENERGY & INNOVATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Reinvigorate Your Mind & Ideas

Harper uses principles from physics and a powerful analogy about energy to explore why many of us experience energy and creativity blocks in the workplace. He explores the power of energy and how critical it is not to let what is going on around you, change what is going on inside of you. Harper will offer a number of methods to stay on course and maximize our highest potential.

THE BLUEPRINT

Being an Active Architect of Your Own Life

We all have the potential to create the life we desire. Harper compares the individual’s ability to build his or her own life, to an architect’s design skills. An architect starts with a blueprint. The building shown on the blueprint is gradually erected and the structure is built. Harper explains how we can develop blueprints with the plans for our own lives. His speech coaches us to be active architects of our own lives, with a few simple tools. Harper leaves his audience inspired to both seek and create opportunities that empower them to use their unique creative skills and abilities.

THE WEALTH CURE

Harper presents themes from his New York Times Bestselling book The Wealth Cure, which melds together personal philosophy, life strategies, and guidance on fortifying a financial future. Harper highlights the importance of identifying our individual wealth factors, in order to create true wealth. Harper’s strategy, infused with personal reflection, helps the individual understand how to diagnose & cure financial impediments to enable him or her to live an abundantly wealthy life. Harper’s advice offers practical application to build financial security. His presentation will demonstrate the importance of investing, budgeting, and saving effectively, but Harper also redefines wealth through a prism of good health and personal relationships.

Hill Harper Videos

Honor Juneteenth with The Good Doctor's Hill Harper
Hill Harper Keynote Address | 2020 Detroit Policy Conference
Hill Harper - Keynote at Summer Changes Everything™ 2018

How do I book Hill Harper to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Hill Harper 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 Hill Harper, 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 Hill Harper or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Hill Harper for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Hill Harper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Hill Harper are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hill Harper, 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 Hill Harper speak about?

Hill Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Television & Film, Acting, Entertainers, Authors, Educational Motivational, Government, Law, Political, Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Black History Month, Literacy, Disability, Education, Literary, Celebrity, Commencement, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Cancer Survivors, Cancer, Finance, Culture, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Business Leadership, Youth, Technology, Virtual, Non-Profit, Philanthropy, Entertainment, Business, Motivational, DEI and Education Reform.

Where does Hill Harper travel from?

Hill Harper generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Hill Harper?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hill Harper 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 Hill Harper 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 Hill Harper 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.


Hill Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hill Harper for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Hill Harper generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Bakari Sellers and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hill Harper for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 24/02/2025.

Hill Harper Speaking Topics

  • THE CONVERSATION

    Male/Female Relationships in 2015 and Beyond

    Harper presents his findings from his #1 bestselling relationship book The Conversation with an interactive discussion between men and women regarding love and relationships. He offers guidance for how men and women can fortify their relationships with clearer and more consistent communication. Harper not only analyzes the misunderstandings that plague men and women in their interactions, but in his presentation he encourages a real time conversation among the audience. The goal of this conversation is to stimulate both active listening, and self-discovery. The audience will leave with key tips for leveraging honest and direct communication to build new loving and lasting relationships, and to protect and strengthen existing relationships.

  • SAILING THE SEVEN C’S OF SUCCESS

    Harper details the principles of one of the most popular themes in his books- The Seven C’s of Success:

    • Creativity
    • Courage
    • Character
    • Confidence
    • Commitment
    • Completion
    • Calm

  • ENERGY & INNOVATION IN THE WORKPLACE

    Reinvigorate Your Mind & Ideas

    Harper uses principles from physics and a powerful analogy about energy to explore why many of us experience energy and creativity blocks in the workplace. He explores the power of energy and how critical it is not to let what is going on around you, change what is going on inside of you. Harper will offer a number of methods to stay on course and maximize our highest potential.

  • THE BLUEPRINT

    Being an Active Architect of Your Own Life

    We all have the potential to create the life we desire. Harper compares the individual’s ability to build his or her own life, to an architect’s design skills. An architect starts with a blueprint. The building shown on the blueprint is gradually erected and the structure is built. Harper explains how we can develop blueprints with the plans for our own lives. His speech coaches us to be active architects of our own lives, with a few simple tools. Harper leaves his audience inspired to both seek and create opportunities that empower them to use their unique creative skills and abilities.

  • THE WEALTH CURE

    Harper presents themes from his New York Times Bestselling book The Wealth Cure, which melds together personal philosophy, life strategies, and guidance on fortifying a financial future. Harper highlights the importance of identifying our individual wealth factors, in order to create true wealth. Harper’s strategy, infused with personal reflection, helps the individual understand how to diagnose & cure financial impediments to enable him or her to live an abundantly wealthy life. Harper’s advice offers practical application to build financial security. His presentation will demonstrate the importance of investing, budgeting, and saving effectively, but Harper also redefines wealth through a prism of good health and personal relationships.

Hill Harper Videos

Honor Juneteenth with The Good Doctor's Hill Harper
Hill Harper Keynote Address | 2020 Detroit Policy Conference
Hill Harper - Keynote at Summer Changes Everything™ 2018

Hill Harper Reviews

  • Daybreak Management Group obo Pfizer - Feb 24 2025

  • Stupendous speaking and engagement from Mr. Harper!
    National Association of Black Accountants - Jun 12 2023

  • Modern Life Inc. d/b/a Modern Health - Sep 21 2022

  • Urban League Central Carolinas - Apr 27 2022

  • We had a fantastic event with Hill Harper!
    A2mend - Mar 15 2022

  • How do I book Hill Harper to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Hill Harper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Hill Harper are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hill Harper, 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 Hill Harper speak about?

  • Where does Hill Harper travel from?

    Hill Harper generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Hill Harper?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hill Harper 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 Hill Harper 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 Hill Harper 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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