Literary Speakers

Journeys in Literature: Page-Turning Wisdom from Today's Top Literary Figures

List of Literary Speakers

These bestselling authors, famous screenwriters, and popular bloggers are paving the way for creative thinking, innovation, and think-outside-the-box business savvy. In a fast-paced world, these literary speakers and business authors are popular thought leaders who make their audiences stop to admire, to think, or simply to be entertained. This category includes novelists, poets, and writers with wide varieties of expertise, including philosophy, literature, culture, diversity and gender studies, and activism. Whether they're bestselling authors or leading figures in the art and film industries, there is a creative keynote speaker or performer for every event.

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Antoni Porowski
(2 ratings)

Chef, Model & TV Personality Known for Netflix's "Queer Eye"

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

Olivia Munn

Television & Film Actress Known for "The Newsroom," "X-Men: Apocalypse" & "Magic Mike"; Breast Cancer Survivor & Women's Rights Advocate

Brooke Burke

Former Host of "Dancing With The Stars", CEO of ModernMom.com & Thyroid Cancer Survivor

Billy Porter

Emmy, Grammy & Tony Award-Winning Actor, Singer, Producer & Playwright

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

Jim Gaffigan
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Comedian, Actor, Producer & Author

Suze Orman

Expert Financial Advisor, Former Host of "The Suze Orman Show" & Best-Selling Author

Brent Gleeson
(5 ratings)

CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Best-Selling Author

Coach Ken Carter
(6 ratings)

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Kathy Griffin

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Standup Comedian, Actress & Television Personality

Alexandra R. Levit

Workforce Futurist, Founder & CEO at Inspiration Work; Wall Street Journal Columnist; Bestselling Author, "Humanity Works"

Keith Ferrazzi
(9 ratings)

Bestselling Author, Executive Team Coach & Entrepreneur

Reshma Saujani
(2 ratings)

Lawyer, Politician, Founder of Girls Who Code & Moms First

Arlan Hamilton
(4 ratings)

Founder of Backstage Capital, Venture Capitalist, Tech Inclusion Activist & Host of "Your First Million" Podcast

Shonda Rhimes

Award-Winning Executive Producer, Screenwriter & Author; CEO of Shondaland

Reese Witherspoon

Academy Award-Winning Actress & Producer, Founder of Hello Sunshine & Draper James

Andrew Yang
(1 rating)

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author & Former Democratic Candidate for President; Founder of The Forward Party

Simon Sinek

World-Renowned Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Author & Podcaster