Hill Harper
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur
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Categories:College, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Acting, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Authors, Educational Motivational, Law, Political, Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Black History Month, Literacy, Disability, Education, Literary, Celebrity, Commencement, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Cancer Survivors, Cancer, Finance, Culture, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Business Leadership, Youth, Technology, Virtual, Non-Profit, Entertainment, Business, Motivational, DEI, Education Reform
Hill Harper Biography
Hill Harper is a humanitarian, award-winning actor, bestselling author, and entrepreneur who gained widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes on the hit CBS series "CSI: NY" and more recently, for his portrayal of Dr. Marcus Andrews on ABC's "The Good Doctor." Harper’s acting career spans over two decades, with notable appearances in films like "He Got Game," "Lackawanna Blues," and "The Skulls." He has also been featured in "Concussion," "All Eyez on Me," and "A Sun Is Also A Star."
Additionally, Harper has authored several books that focus on self-empowerment and personal growth, including "Letters to a Young Brother," which won the American Library Association’s Best Book for Young Adults award, and "The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place," where he shares financial advice for achieving economic independence. His literary works also include "Letters to a Young Sister," "Letters to an Incarcerated Brother," and "The Conversation," all aimed at inspiring individuals to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams with confidence and determination. Harper has been recognized with seven NAACP Image Awards for his writing and acting.
As an investor and business owner, Harper owns a successful coffee franchise in downtown Detroit called The Roasting Plant; is co-owner of A-Frame Brands and the award-winning New Orleans hotel, International House; and owns several commercial and residential rental properties. His entrepreneurial ventures extend to his involvement with LOVED01, John Legend’s skincare brand, and The Architect & Co., a health and wellness company. His passion for economic empowerment, financial literacy, job creation, and social justice keeps him as an in-demand thought leading consultant for public and private institutions. Harper ran in the Democratic primary for the 2024 United States Senate election in Michigan, centering his campaign on key issues such as healthcare reform, economic equity, and criminal justice reform.
Harper graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was named valedictorian of his department. He graduated with a JD (cum laude) from Harvard Law School, as well as with a master’s degree in public administration, with honors, from the Kennedy School of Government. He holds honorary doctoral degrees from a range of institutions including Howard University, Winston-Salem State University, Cheyney University, Le-Moyne Owen College, Westfield State College, Dillard University, Philander Smith College, and Tougaloo College. He is a proud Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and in 2004 and 2014, was named one of the Sexiest Men Alive by People Magazine.
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Hill Harper Speaking Topics
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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, Television & Film, Acting, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Authors, Educational Motivational, Law, Political, Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Black History Month, Literacy, Disability, Education, Literary, Celebrity, Commencement, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Cancer Survivors, Cancer, Finance, Culture, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Business Leadership, Youth, Technology, Virtual, Non-Profit, 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 Television & Film. 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 Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hill Harper for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Hill Harper Speaking Topics
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hill Harper Videos
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Hill Harper Reviews
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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
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Urban League Central Carolinas - Apr 27 2022
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We had a fantastic event with Hill Harper!
A2mend - Mar 15 2022 -
Medtronic - Feb 22 2022
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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, Television & Film, Acting, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Authors, Educational Motivational, Law, Political, Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Black History Month, Literacy, Disability, Education, Literary, Celebrity, Commencement, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Cancer Survivors, Cancer, Finance, Culture, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Business Leadership, Youth, Technology, Virtual, Non-Profit, 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.
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