Authors Speakers

Literary Inspirations: Engage with These Esteemed Authors & Literary Icons

List of Author Speakers

From fan-favorite fiction books to inspiring true stories, the bestselling authors in this category are celebrated storytellers, activists, educators, industry experts, and business leaders. These award-winning writers have published books in a variety of literary genres, including personal memoirs, biographies, romance, fantasy, business and self-help, poetry, and more. By blending their writing talents with their public speaking skills, authors who do keynote speaking are able to create a unique and impactful experience for their audiences.

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Frank Luntz
(2 ratings)

Political Pollster & Communication Strategist

Bill Hader

Actor, Comedian, Writer, & Director; Known for "Saturday Night Live" & "Barry"

Chris Pratt

Actor Known for "Parks & Recreation," "Guardians of the Galaxy" & "Jurassic World"

Jessica Alba
(2 ratings)

Actress, Entrepreneur, Founder & Former Chief Creative Officer of The Honest Company; Co-Host of "Honest Renovations" & Bestselling Author of "The Honest Life"

Nick Offerman

Actor, Author, Humorist & Woodworker; Best Known for "Parks and Recreation"

Don Cheadle

Actor, Activist & Author; Known for "Iron Man 2" & "Hotel Rwanda"

Emilie Aries
(2 ratings)

Author, Podcaster, Founder & CEO of Bossed Up

Valorie Burton

Life Strategist & Bestselling Author; Positive Psychology Expert

Alexandra Cousteau

Environmental Activist, Ocean Advocate & Storyteller; Co-Founder, Oceans2050 & Senior Advisor, OCEANA

Sean Astin
(15 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; Known For "Lord of the Rings"

Charlie Plumb

Decorated Veteran, Former POW, Resilience Expert

Tom Voss
(7 ratings)

U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Mental Health & Holistic Healing Advocate; Featured in the Award-Winning Documentary "Almost Sunrise"

Vivian Howard
(3 ratings)

Chef, TV Host & Restaurateur Known for Chef & the Farmer & Lenoir; Host of PBS' "A Chef's Life" & "Somewhere South"; Author, "Deep Run Roots"

Daymond John
(20 ratings)

"Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship

Andre Agassi
(2 ratings)

Retired World No. 1 Tennis Player & International Tennis Hall of Famer; Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Val Chmerkovskiy
(1 rating)

Three-Time Dancing with the Stars Champion, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

World Champion Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida; Author, Sports Journalist & Broadcaster; Co-Founder, BravaBody & EverWalk

Brandi Chastain
(5 ratings)

Retired Professional Soccer Player, Two-Time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of BAWSI

Chelsea Handler

Comedian, Television Host, New York Times Best-Selling author & Advocate

Norman Ornstein

Best-Selling Author, Political Analyst & Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute