Linda Richman

Linda Richman

Keynote Speaker: Linda is a summa cum laude graduate of the school of hard knocks.

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Linda Richman Biography

Born in the Bronx, New York, she was raised by a well-meaning but depressed mother and a loving father. When she was eight years old, her father was struck and killed by a car. Told by her mother only that he had "gone away", she didn't learn of his death until age 14.

Leaving one dysfunctional family for another, Linda married at age 19 and, during her 30-year marriage, gave birth to two children. Shortly after her children were born she developed agoraphobia and was housebound for a staggering 11 years.

At 47, Linda, newly divorced, started her own casting agency, which she operated, at first, out of a telephone booth in a Manhattan office building. The company, Hidden Talents, went on to great success finding real people to appear in television commercials.

Just as she was flourishing both professionally and personally, life dealt Linda a devastating blow, when her son Jordan was killed in a car crash. From that day forward, she embarked on a search for a meaning to her life and to learn how to laugh again. Her journey, aided by her irrepressible sense of humor brought her to the Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ, where she gave lectures and taught seminars for people dealing with loss and grief.

Her bestselling book I'D RATHER LAUGH: How to Be Happy Even When Life Has Other Plans for You, was featured in Newsweek, The New York Times, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and many other publications. She has appeared on Oprah, Rosie, The Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, Entertainment Tonight and hundreds of radio shows across the country. Her column, "What Can I Tell You", ran monthly in Rosie Magazine.

A certified grief counselor, Linda currently lectures nationwide on the healing power of laughter and is working on her next book.

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Linda Richman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational.

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Linda Richman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Linda Richman for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Linda Richman can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Baumann, Dr. Mache Seibel and Alan Veingrad. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Linda Richman for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book Linda Richman to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Linda Richman, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Linda Richman, 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 Linda Richman speak about?

    Linda Richman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational.
  • Who is the agent for Linda Richman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Linda Richman 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 Linda Richman 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 Linda Richman 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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