Motivational Speakers

Redefining Motivation & Inspiration: Empowering Messages from Visionary Motivators

List of Motivational Speakers

The great motivational speakers in this category are no strangers to adversity, whether it be in their community, their workplace, when pursuing their passions, or after falling victim to what can only be described as fateful circumstance. Survivors, activists, business leaders and celebrity speakers tell incredibly inspirational stories of courage, determination, and endurance in all aspects of life. From tales of abuse, human trafficking, or life-threatening medical conditions, to success stories in business and the entertainment industry, these motivational speakers for hire are sure to impress and empower audiences at your next event. Check out our roster of great inspirational speakers to find the perfect fit for your event today.

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Kimberlé Crenshaw
(5 ratings)

Civil Rights Advocate & Leading Scholar in Critical Race Theory; Professor of Law at UCLA and Columbia

Heather Booth
(1 rating)

Civil Rights Activist, Feminist & Political Strategist

Charlene Carruthers

Writer, Filmmaker; Black Studies Scholar & Founder of BYP100

Valorie Burton

Life Strategist & Bestselling Author; Positive Psychology Expert

Donna Brazile
(6 ratings)

Veteran Political Strategist, Best-Selling Author & Former Interim Chair of the DNC; Professor in Women and Gender Studies at Georgetown

Anthony Munoz
(1 rating)

NFL Hall of Famer; Community Advocate & Philanthropist; Chief Football Relationship Officer at the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Former NFL Player & ESPN Analyst

Elaine Welteroth
(4 ratings)

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

Trent Dilfer

Head Coach at Univ. of Alabama Birmingham Football Team; Former Football Analyst for ESPN; Former NFL Quarterback

Shiza Shahid
(11 ratings)

Entrepreneur, Technologist, Investor, Impact Leader & Co-Founder of the Malala Fund & Our Place

Tamika D. Mallory
(4 ratings)

Social Justice Leader & Movement Strategist

Dr. Leana Wen
(3 ratings)

Leading Authority on Healthcare, Washington Post Columnist, CNN Medical Analyst, Physician, Professor & Author

Julianne Malveaux
(2 ratings)

Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women

Ijeoma Oluo
(8 ratings)

Writer & Social Activist Known for Her Work on Issues of Race & Identity; Author of "So You Want to Talk About Race"

Erik Wahl
(1 rating)

Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Unthink"

Nicole Jain
(1 rating)

Education Policy Advisor, Children’s Book Author, Film Producer & Public Servant

Ben Nemtin
(2 ratings)

Star of MTV's "The Buried Life" & Co-Founder of The Buried Life Movement; New York Times Bestselling Author; Mental Health Advocate

Jenn Lim
(10 ratings)

CEO, Founder, Best-Selling Author & Global Workplace Expert

Taraji P. Henson

Academy Award-Nominated Actress & Mental Health Advocate

Michael Oher
(7 ratings)

NFL Super Bowl Champion, Founder of Oher Foundation, Bestselling Author

Brooke Shields
(3 ratings)

Actress, Model, Author & Entrepreneur; Women's Health, Aging & Mental Wellness Advocate