Kalina Silverman

Kalina Silverman

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Big Talk

Kalina Silverman Biography

Kalina Silverman is the founder of Big Talk (makebigtalk.com), a social experiment and video project about skipping small talk to make more meaningful connections instead. Big Talk started with a Youtube video that went viral (https://youtu.be/deScHJGoVc8) when Kalina skipped small talk to ask strangers ""What do you want to do before you die?"" Since then, Big Talk has expanded into a global movement where people around the world have hosted their own Big Talk events - at work, school, and in their communities. Big Talk was also awarded a Fulbright Research grant on "How to use Big Talk to establish empathy across cultural communications."

Big Talk has been featured on Huffington Post, USA Today College, NBC, Forbes, and more. Celebrities like Keith Urban, Lorde, and Billie EiIish have played the Big Talk Question Card Game, and it has further expanded into a global movement. Kalina has delivered a TEDx talk ""How to skip the small talk and connect with anyone"" that has over 5,000,000 Youtube views to date, and delivered speaking engagements for Microsoft, Adobe Women, Elite SEM, Google, USC, MTSU, The US Embassy in Singapore, the Fulbright Program, and more.

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Kalina Silverman Videos

The SECRET To Having Deeper Connections with People | Kalina ...
How To Skip the Small Talk and Connect With Anyone

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What topics does Kalina Silverman speak about?

Kalina Silverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Communication, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Relationships, Journalism, Art, Television & Film, Education, TED and Culture.

Where does Kalina Silverman travel from?

Kalina Silverman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kalina Silverman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kalina Silverman 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 Kalina Silverman 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 Kalina Silverman 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.


Kalina Silverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Storytelling, Communication and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kalina Silverman for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kalina Silverman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cesar Kuriyama, Jimmy Wales and Leslie Dodson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kalina Silverman for an upcoming event.

Kalina Silverman Videos

The SECRET To Having Deeper Connections with People | Kalina ...
How To Skip the Small Talk and Connect With Anyone
  • How do I book Kalina Silverman to speak at my event?

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

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

    Kalina Silverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Communication, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Relationships, Journalism, Art, Television & Film, Education, TED and Culture.
  • Where does Kalina Silverman travel from?

    Kalina Silverman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kalina Silverman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kalina Silverman 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 Kalina Silverman 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 Kalina Silverman 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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