Ann Kim

Ann Kim

Keynote Speaker: James Beard Award-Winning Chef; Owner of Pizzeria Lola, Hello Pizza & Young Joni

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Ann Kim Biography

Ann Kim is the Chef/Owner of Pizzeria Lola, Hello Pizza and Young Joni. She also drives the culinary vision for Kyndred Hearth, the flagship restaurant at Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, a partnership between Omni Hotels and the Minnesota Vikings.

As a Korean immigrant raised in Minnesota, she credits her culinary palate and love of cooking to helping her mother and grandmother make traditional Korean staples such as doenjang, gochujang and kimchi.

In 2019, Kim became the first woman and first person of color from Minneapolis to receive the James Beard Award for “Best Chef Midwest." Chef Kim’s work has been widely featured in news outlets such as The New York Times, Vogue, Martha Stewart Living, Forbes, Food & Wine, Wall Street Journal, Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” CBS Saturday’s “The Dish" and "The Splendid Table”. Most recently, she was featured on Netflix’s "Chefs Table: Pizza."

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What topics does Ann Kim speak about?

Ann Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Business and Women in Business.

Where does Ann Kim travel from?

Ann Kim generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ann Kim?

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Ann Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hospitality, Business and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ann Kim for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ann Kim generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vivian Howard, Art Smith and Jody Adams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ann Kim for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/07/2025.

Ann Kim Reviews

  • Honestly, the whole experience went about as well as I could hope for. Chef Kim was terrific as well. I could highly recommend her to a colleague and would be happy to provide a recommendation on both she and AAE. Thank you again!
    Gordon Food Service - May 05 2025

  • How do I book Ann Kim to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ann Kim for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ann Kim, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ann Kim or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ann Kim for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ann Kim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ann Kim, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ann Kim speak about?

    Ann Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Business and Women in Business.
  • Where does Ann Kim travel from?

    Ann Kim generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ann Kim?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ann Kim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ann Kim for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ann Kim or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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