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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Colin Jost
(1 rating)

Actor, Comedian, & Writer at "Saturday Night Live" & "Weekend Update" Co-Anchor; Host, "Pop Culture Jeopardy"; Author, "A Very Punchable Face"

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Political Strategist & Producer; Civil Rights & Environmental Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author; CEO of REFORM Alliance

Caroline Adams Miller

Award-Winning Author, Corporate Expert & Executive Coach; Known for "Good Grit" & "Big Goals"; Struggle With Bulimia Detailed in Her Book, "My Name is Caroline"

Stacy London

Style Expert and Media Maven, Former Co-Host of TLC's "What Not to Wear," New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder & CEO of State Of Menopause

Erik Qualman
(12 ratings)

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation Expert, Futurist, Bestselling Author

Bethany Hamilton
(2 ratings)

Professional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film "Soul Surfer"

Rorke Denver
(3 ratings)

Navy SEAL Commander, Bronze Star Recipient, Bestselling Author

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
(1 rating)

Veteran & Former Highest-Ranking Mexican-American Woman in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army; Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development Speaker

Erin Brockovich
(13 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist, TV Host, Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Inspirational Empowerment Speaker on Triumph in the Face of Adversity

Simon T. Bailey
(3 ratings)

Leading Expert in Brilliant Resilience

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

Amelia Rose Earhart
(16 ratings)

Pilot, Author, Podcast Host & Artist; President of the Fly With Amelia Foundation; One of the Youngest Women to Fly Around the World in a Single Engine Aircraft

Bob Costas

Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster & Best-Selling Author

Cheryl Cran
(3 ratings)

Future of Work & Change Leadership Expert; Author of "The Art of Change Leadership," Host of "The Future is Human Podcast"

Paige Hemmis

Interior Designer & Carpenter, Known from ABC's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition"

Charles Blow
(2 ratings)

Visual Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times; CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-Selling Author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones"

Elaine Welteroth
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue & Maternal Health Advocate

Joy Buolamwini
(1 rating)

Founder of Algorithmic Justice League & Researcher at MIT Media Lab

Chris Hansen

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Dateline NBC Correspondent