Cara Brookins

Cara Brookins

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of By Brookins, Inc.; Motivational Speaker & Best-Selling Author of "Rise, How a House Built a Family"

Cara Brookins Biography

Cara Brookins is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, the #1 best-selling author of nine books, and a renowned thought leader in the science of motivation. Her actionable strategies empower audiences worldwide to overcome odds that seem insurmountable and thrive in any situation.

Brookins is best known as the mom who built her own house with her kids using YouTube tutorials. With her eager construction crew, which consisted of her four young children, Brookins laid the block, framed the walls, and even ran the plumbing and gas lines for her 3,500-square-foot house. She shared her story in her #1 best-selling memoir "Rise: How a House Built a Family."

Brookins’ incredible story went viral in two weeks, amassing more than two billion views in over 100 countries. Media outlets, including The New York Times, The Today Show, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, NBC, CBS News, USA Today, TIME, TLC, ABC News, BBC, Fox News Insider, People Magazine, and CNN, have featured Cara's compelling journey, and it’s been optioned for film, television, and reality television.

With two decades of experience working as a senior software analyst and no construction experience, Brookins was the least likely person to build anything— let alone a house. The idea that ordinary people can do extraordinary things is a constant in her work, including her latest self-help book, "Unstuck: End Procrastination Using The Ancient Psychology Behind How-To Videos" is why she was inducted as a member of the prestigious Society for the Science of Motivation and the National Speaker Association.

Told through stories on her unconventional family construction site, Brookins’ entertaining keynotes reveal proven strategies to overcome odds that seem insurmountable. Brookins has shared her motivation strategies with the world’s most respected organizations, including Walmart, Google, Kimberly Clark, YouTube, CenturyLink, Artemis, US Law Network, Lincoln Financial Group, Capital One, and many more. She also works with the United Nations in her role as a United Nations Association Advocate to raise awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Cara Brookins Speaking Topics

Building Resilience: A True Story of Grit & Determination

Building Through Change: Staying Motivated in a Changing World

Building Teams: Lay the Foundation for Effective Teamwork

Building Leaders: Taking Charge in an Ever-Changing World

Cara Brookins Videos

How to Build a Life Without Limits | Cara Brookins | TEDxUniversityofNevada
Cara Brookins - Speaker

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How much does it cost to book Cara Brookins for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Cara Brookins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cara Brookins are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cara Brookins, 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 Cara Brookins speak about?

Cara Brookins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Motivational, Author, Leadership, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Family & Parenting, Non-Fiction Authors, Storytelling and Sustainability.

Who is the agent for Cara Brookins?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cara Brookins 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 Cara Brookins 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 Cara Brookins 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.


Cara Brookins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Influential Women and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cara Brookins for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Cara Brookins can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Norliza Pavlakos and Carey Lohrenz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cara Brookins for an upcoming event.

Cara Brookins Speaking Topics

  • Building Resilience: A True Story of Grit & Determination

  • Building Through Change: Staying Motivated in a Changing World

  • Building Teams: Lay the Foundation for Effective Teamwork

  • Building Leaders: Taking Charge in an Ever-Changing World

Cara Brookins Videos

How to Build a Life Without Limits | Cara Brookins | TEDxUniversityofNevada
Cara Brookins - Speaker

Cara Brookins News

  • How do I book Cara Brookins to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cara Brookins 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 Cara Brookins, 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 Cara Brookins or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Cara Brookins for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Cara Brookins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cara Brookins are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cara Brookins, 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 Cara Brookins speak about?

  • Who is the agent for Cara Brookins?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cara Brookins 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 Cara Brookins 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 Cara Brookins 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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