Anna David

Anna David

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Author & Publishing Entrepreneur; Founder of Legacy Launch Pad; Host of "Behind the Book Cover" Podcast

Anna David Biography

Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author, publisher, speaker, podcast host, and television personality. She is the author of the novels "Party Girl" and "Bought," as well as the nonfiction books "Falling For Me," "Reality Matters," "True Tales of Lust and Love," "How to Get Successful by F*cking Up Your Life," and "Make Your Mess Your Memoir." Her book "By Some Miracle I Made It Out of There," co-written with Tom Sizemore, reached the New York Times bestseller list. "Party Girl" explores the journey of a celebrity journalist through alcoholism and sobriety, and the book has been developed as a feature film.

David's writing career encompasses journalism, fiction, and memoir, with a focus on addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. She has held staff positions at Premiere and Parenting, worked as a full-time freelancer for People, had a contract with US Weekly, and wrote a sex and relationship column for Razor. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Time, LA Times, Vanity Fair, Playboy, Vice, Cosmo, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and Salon, among others. She has also been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Martha Stewart Whole Living, The Daily Beast, The New York Post, The Globe and Mail, and The Hollywood Reporter.

David served as one of the main hosts on G4's "Attack of the Show" for four years and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Talk, Hannity, Red Eye, Dr. Drew, Jane Velez Mitchell, and The Insider, as well as on various programs on Fox News, CTV, MTV News, VH1, and E!.

David began her public speaking career by addressing addiction and recovery at colleges, delivering the keynote speech "Surviving and Thriving in an Addictive Society" at campuses nationwide. She has spoken at colleges globally, participated in three TEDx events, and shared the stage with Tony Robbins. David also speaks at events and corporations about overcoming failure, setting goals, building authority, and leaving a legacy.

David founded Legacy Launch Pad, a hybrid book publishing company that assists entrepreneurs in writing and publishing books designed to transform their businesses and lives. After publishing multiple books with major houses, she recognized how strategically positioned books can create authority and established Legacy Launch Pad to help business owners develop nonfiction books that generate media attention, speaking opportunities, and business growth. Legacy Launch Pad has published more than 60 books, including Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellers. Clients have secured TEDx speaking engagements, mainstream media coverage, and significant business growth as a result of their books.

David is recognized as an expert on how entrepreneurs can build businesses through authorship. She hosts the "Behind the Book Cover" podcast and speaks at organizations and events about leveraging personal stories to build business authority. David is also a podcaster and serves as the book critic for KATU TV/ABC Portland, contributing to her profile in publishing, media, and entrepreneurship.

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Anna David Speaking Topics

Overcoming EPIC Failure to Achieve EPIC Goals

Failure can demolish us—or at least shatter our confidence. It can make us question our worthiness, second guess ourselves, and feel like we need to shoot a little bit lower next time.

However, to New York Times bestselling author Anna David, failure is the best thing that can happen. The host of the "Fail Your Way to Success" podcast, David has written about failure for Psychology Today and Entrepreneur. She believes that failure can be a sign that we haven't been shooting high enough.

In “Overcoming Epic Failure to Achieve Epic Goals,” David walks people through the failures of high-profile leaders, shares studies about the different impact failure can have on us, and asks audience members to look at their own struggles and successes. She then pushes them to come up with EPIC (Extraordinary, Powerful, Impactful, and Courageous) goals based on the lessons they’ve learned from their most epic failures.

Using wit, live journaling exercises, and unique stories—about topics as varied as meeting a goal 27 years after setting it and learning about manifestation from a pre-fame Matt Damon—David provides audiences with specific journaling exercises and actionable steps. Even better: every participant leaves with an EPIC Goal Workbook that already has their initial goals and actions mapped out.

Launching Your Legacy

Almost all business owners do financial planning around their legacy without realizing that a legacy isn't just the money they leave behind.

It's the sum total of their lives.

In Launching Your Legacy, David showcases entrepreneurs who have left or are in the process of leaving epic legacies before guiding participants through the process of figuring out their own.

Through discussion, writing, and sharing, they'll learn new tools for putting themselves out there and connecting their passions to their business. In the process, they'll discover how to use their understanding of their legacy to bring in more clients, attract more people to their cause, and—most importantly—transform how they think about themselves.

How to Boost Your Business by Sharing Your Story

For better or worse, if a potential client Googles you and nothing comes up, they’ll probably think, “On to the next.”

But you don't have to be pumping out TikTok videos or hiring expensive publicists to remain relevant. You just need to take certain simple steps to avoid being left in the dust.

After helping hundreds of business owners build their businesses by sharing their stories, New York Times bestselling author of eight books and TEDx speaker Anna David created a three-step story-sharing system that can transform your business—and life.

In "How to Boost Your Business By Sharing Your Story," David guides you through her unique process. This includes determining your WHO-WHAT-WHY, conducting a competitive analysis of the marketplace, and determining the ideal media approach. Thus, you can leave with the exact steps you need to share your story with the world.

How to Publish a Book

Data shows that entrepreneurs who have written and published a book on their business subject are twice as likely to win new business.

In other words, if you’re a business owner, publishing a book is probably the best way possible to build your authority and dominate your field.

New York Times bestselling author of eight books, Anna David, has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs publish authority-building books. She’ll provide a walk-through of how book publishing works today, from coming up with the right book idea to hiring editors, creating a professional cover, getting your book distributed, and using it to grow your business.

Anna David Videos

Overcoming Epic Failure
How to Wear Your Labels | Anna David
Anna David: What A Book Can Do For Your Business And Your Life

How do I book Anna David to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Anna David for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Anna David, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anna David are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anna David, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Anna David speak about?

Anna David is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Personal Growth, Author, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, College, Non-Fiction Authors, Health & Wellness, Public Health, Women's Empowerment, Empowerment, Host & Emcee, Business Authors, Bestselling Authors, Women in Business, Celebrity and Television & Film.

Where does Anna David travel from?

Anna David generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Anna David?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anna David 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anna David 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 Anna David 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.


Anna David is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Family & Parenting, Personal Growth and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anna David for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Anna David generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Mabry, Tony Hoffman and Amanda Beard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anna David for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

Anna David Speaking Topics

  • Overcoming EPIC Failure to Achieve EPIC Goals

    Failure can demolish us—or at least shatter our confidence. It can make us question our worthiness, second guess ourselves, and feel like we need to shoot a little bit lower next time.

    However, to New York Times bestselling author Anna David, failure is the best thing that can happen. The host of the "Fail Your Way to Success" podcast, David has written about failure for Psychology Today and Entrepreneur. She believes that failure can be a sign that we haven't been shooting high enough.

    In “Overcoming Epic Failure to Achieve Epic Goals,” David walks people through the failures of high-profile leaders, shares studies about the different impact failure can have on us, and asks audience members to look at their own struggles and successes. She then pushes them to come up with EPIC (Extraordinary, Powerful, Impactful, and Courageous) goals based on the lessons they’ve learned from their most epic failures.

    Using wit, live journaling exercises, and unique stories—about topics as varied as meeting a goal 27 years after setting it and learning about manifestation from a pre-fame Matt Damon—David provides audiences with specific journaling exercises and actionable steps. Even better: every participant leaves with an EPIC Goal Workbook that already has their initial goals and actions mapped out.

  • Launching Your Legacy

    Almost all business owners do financial planning around their legacy without realizing that a legacy isn't just the money they leave behind.

    It's the sum total of their lives.

    In Launching Your Legacy, David showcases entrepreneurs who have left or are in the process of leaving epic legacies before guiding participants through the process of figuring out their own.

    Through discussion, writing, and sharing, they'll learn new tools for putting themselves out there and connecting their passions to their business. In the process, they'll discover how to use their understanding of their legacy to bring in more clients, attract more people to their cause, and—most importantly—transform how they think about themselves.

  • How to Boost Your Business by Sharing Your Story

    For better or worse, if a potential client Googles you and nothing comes up, they’ll probably think, “On to the next.”

    But you don't have to be pumping out TikTok videos or hiring expensive publicists to remain relevant. You just need to take certain simple steps to avoid being left in the dust.

    After helping hundreds of business owners build their businesses by sharing their stories, New York Times bestselling author of eight books and TEDx speaker Anna David created a three-step story-sharing system that can transform your business—and life.

    In "How to Boost Your Business By Sharing Your Story," David guides you through her unique process. This includes determining your WHO-WHAT-WHY, conducting a competitive analysis of the marketplace, and determining the ideal media approach. Thus, you can leave with the exact steps you need to share your story with the world.

  • How to Publish a Book

    Data shows that entrepreneurs who have written and published a book on their business subject are twice as likely to win new business.

    In other words, if you’re a business owner, publishing a book is probably the best way possible to build your authority and dominate your field.

    New York Times bestselling author of eight books, Anna David, has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs publish authority-building books. She’ll provide a walk-through of how book publishing works today, from coming up with the right book idea to hiring editors, creating a professional cover, getting your book distributed, and using it to grow your business.

Anna David Videos

Overcoming Epic Failure
How to Wear Your Labels | Anna David
Anna David: What A Book Can Do For Your Business And Your Life

Anna David Reviews

  • "Anna’s candor in sharing her story of battling addiction challenged students to critically reflect on the choices they make in their lives. Her story invites honest dialogue and deep transformation of heart, mind and soul. Students were riveted."
    Unknown - Nov 16 2015

  • "Great show and rapport with the students. Anna left them thinking and talking about items for the future."
    Unknown - Nov 16 2015

  • How do I book Anna David to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Anna David 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 Anna David, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Anna David or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Anna David for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Anna David, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anna David are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anna David, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Anna David speak about?

  • Where does Anna David travel from?

    Anna David generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Anna David?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anna David 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anna David 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 Anna David 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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