Morra Aarons-Mele

Morra Aarons-Mele

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Trainer; Podcast Host & Author of "The Anxious Achiever"; Marketing Leader & Advocate for Workplace Mental Health

Morra Aarons-Mele Biography

Morra Aarons-Mele is an expert in helping people turn hard things into leadership excellence. When leaders, teams, and organizations work with Morra, they find the freedom to unlock hidden parts of themselves, becoming better leaders.

An anxious achiever herself, Morra knows that taking your mental health seriously is a leadership strength. Her ongoing work has been recognized by Mental Health America with their Media Award (2023). Morra is a LinkedIn "Top 10 Voice" in mental health and was shortlisted for the Thinkers50 2023 Distinguished Achievement in Leadership Award.

Morra’s consulting clients include Fortune 500 companies, startups, and U.S government agencies. In her decades-long career as a political, public health, and issue advocacy strategist she has helped the world’s largest organizations change minds and behaviors. Her speaking audiences range from executives to frontline workers, and startups to associations. Learn more about Morra’s keynotes and workshops here. Her media coverage is extensive.

Alongside speaking and consulting, Morra hosts a Top 10 Management podcast, “The Anxious Achiever,” for LinkedIn Presents. Guests range from CEOs to leading psychologists and leadership colleagues. This popular podcast is a Webby Awards Honoree and a “Best Commute” Signal Award winner.

Morra Aarons-Mele is an entrepreneur and marketing leader. In addition to her work in workplace mental health, Aarons-Mele founded the public health and issue advocacy consulting agency Women Online and created its database of female influencers, the Mission List, which she sold in 2021. Morra was named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year at the Iris Awards, created to recognize excellence among digital content creators. She has helped US presidential candidates and a range of global organizations create communications, marketing, and fundraising campaigns. Morra was on the founding team of #GivingTuesday and has launched campaigns for the United Nations, CDC, President Obama, and more. Her work has won the Halo Award for best American cause marketing campaign of the year, the Webby Award for best parenting site, the Iris Award for best sponsored content campaign, and the Silver Anvil for branding, PR’s highest honor, all for different projects and clients.

Morra is a prolific writer. Since 2004 she has covered beats as diverse as campaign trails, the White House, the lactation room, and the office cubicle. She has written for The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Slate, InStyle, O, The Wall Street Journal, and the Guardian. Her first book, Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You’d Rather Stay Home, was a bestseller (HarperCollins, 2017). Her second book, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, was published by Harvard Business Review Press in April 2023 and won the bronze medal for Best Leadership Book at the 2024 Axiom Awards.

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Morra Aarons-Mele Videos

Morra Aarons-Mele speaker's reel
The Anxious Achiever | Morra Aarons-Mele | Talks at Google
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Speaking fees for Morra Aarons-Mele, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Morra Aarons-Mele are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Morra Aarons-Mele, 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 Morra Aarons-Mele speak about?

Morra Aarons-Mele is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, College, Social Activism, Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, TED, Social Media, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Business Coaching, Human Resources and Corporate Culture.

Where does Morra Aarons-Mele travel from?

Morra Aarons-Mele generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Morra Aarons-Mele?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Morra Aarons-Mele 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 Morra Aarons-Mele for your next private or corporate function.

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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.


Morra Aarons-Mele is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Morra Aarons-Mele for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Morra Aarons-Mele generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are America Ferrera, Allyson Felix and Adora Svitak. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Morra Aarons-Mele for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/03/2025.

Morra Aarons-Mele Videos

Morra Aarons-Mele speaker's reel
The Anxious Achiever | Morra Aarons-Mele | Talks at Google
What is an Anxious Achiever?
  • How do I book Morra Aarons-Mele to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Morra Aarons-Mele, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Morra Aarons-Mele are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Morra Aarons-Mele, 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 Morra Aarons-Mele speak about?

  • Where does Morra Aarons-Mele travel from?

    Morra Aarons-Mele generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Morra Aarons-Mele?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Morra Aarons-Mele 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 Morra Aarons-Mele 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 Morra Aarons-Mele 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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