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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Sir Richard Branson
(1 rating)

Businessman & Founder of Virgin Group

Deanna Singh
(4 ratings)

Social Entrepreneur, Change Agent & Author of "Purposeful Hustle"; Advocate of Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace

Tim Tebow
(11 ratings)

ESPN College Football Analyst; Heisman Trophy Winner; Former Quarterback for NFL's Denver Broncos & Baseball Outfielder for the New York Mets

Elie Mystal
(3 ratings)

Justice Correspondent, Attorney, Writer & Political Commentator

Josh Altman
(3 ratings)

CEO of The Altman Brothers & Author of "It's Your Move"

Tracy Tutor

Top Real Estate Agent, US Ambassador for Royal Atlantis, Star of "Million Dollar Listing"

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(8 ratings)

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

Barbara Corcoran
(1 rating)

NYC Real Estate Queen, Shark Tank "Shark", Host of "Business Unusual" & "888-Barbara" Podcast

Tom Voss
(6 ratings)

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

Trevor Noah
(1 rating)

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Podcast Host & Bestselling Author; Former Host of "The Daily Show"; Grammy Award Show Host

Gabrielle Bernstein

NYT Bestselling Author; Founder of HerFuture.com; Spiritual Teacher; Podcaster & Forbes' "20 Best-Branded Women"

Iliza Shlesinger

Comedian, Actress & Writer; Winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing"

Daniel Gilbert

Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University

Fran Hauser
(40 ratings)

Media Executive, Startup Investor, Founder of Bedford Books, Women's Empowerment Speaker & Best-Selling Author of "The Myth of the Nice Girl"

Jay Shetty
(3 ratings)

CEO at Launchship Technology Solutions; NY Times Bestselling Author; Award-Winning Storyteller; Podcaster & Former Monk

Retta
(2 ratings)

Actress, Comedian, Television Host & Author Known for "Parks and Recreation," "Good Girls" & "Ugliest House in America"

Chip Conley
(6 ratings)

Hospitality Executive, Bestselling Author & Founder of Modern Elder Academy

Jim Craig
(3 ratings)

Gold Medal Olympian, Hockey Legend who Inspired the Disney Film "Miracle"; Entrepreneur, Sales & Marketing Executive

Sean Astin
(11 ratings)

Actor, Director, Voice Artist & Producer Known For "Lord of the Rings"; Sought-After Mental Health Speaker