Jason Tharp

Jason Tharp

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Speaker, Bestselling Children's Author & Illustrator; Brain Cancer Survivor & Patient Advocate

Jason Tharp Biography

What do you do when life hands you an expiration date? For Jason Tharp, it meant rewriting the script. Diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma and given seven months to live, he made a bold decision: H.O.P.E. would be the strategy. Three years later, with clear scans and a mission to inspire others, Tharp’s story proves that impossible is just a word.

A dynamic keynote speaker and bestselling author of both children’s and adult books, Tharp helps teams and individuals tap into authenticity, unlock hidden strengths, and crush challenges with humor, heart, and practical wisdom. High-level organizations like JP Morgan Chase, Novocure, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, NRG, VaynerMedia, Best Buddies, Ohio Health, MacMillan, and many more invest in Tharp’s message year after year to fuel resilience, collaboration, and growth.

Through The Beyond Hope Project, Tharp helps audiences reflect on their inner strengths and create meaningful outcomes. His keynotes provide not just inspiration, but actionable tools to break through roadblocks—because when you lead yourself, the impossible doesn’t stand a chance.

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Jason Tharp Speaking Topics

Empowered Leadership

H.O.P.E. The Spark of Transformation

Through mastering resilience, teams and individuals will learn to turn barriers into bridges, fueling growth, success, and a culture of collaboration. This fosters not just professional, but also personal evolution.

Ignite the spark, embrace the journey, and create a world where every challenge becomes an opportunity.

Inspirational Leadership

Reinventing Boundaries

Join Jason on a life-altering journey, learning to transform perceived limitations into empowering catalysts. He provides you with a new mindset and tools to turn barriers into stepping stones, fueling you to reach unprecedented heights. This is your chance to learn from a stalwart optimist, who truly demonstrates that with unwavering determination, nothing is out of reach.

Elevate your leadership - Reinvent Boundaries, Redefine Possible.

Survivor Leadership

Lessons Learned from Brain Cancer

Through mastering resilience, teams and individuals will learn to turn barriers into bridges, fueling growth, success, and a culture of collaboration. This fosters not just professional, but also personal evolution.

Unleash Resilience - Rewrite Your Narrative, and Foster a Future of Purpose and Passion.

Self-Driven Leadership

Unmasking Your Authentic Self

As a self-leadership expert, Jason empowers audiences to proactively shape their lives and futures. He shares tools for self-reflection and resilience, guiding individuals to identify strengths and growth areas. This transformation benefits both personal lives and organizational dynamics, fostering collective growth.

Empower Your Future - Shape Your Life, Harness Your Strengths, and Foster Collective Growth with Self-Leadership.

Jason Tharp Videos

Inspirational speaker Jason Tharp explains that It's Okay to Be You ...
Jason Tharp Preview Video - YouTube
037: H.O.P.E. Is a Strategy: Overcoming Brain Cancer - Jason Tharp ...

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How much does it cost to book Jason Tharp for a speaking engagement?

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

Jason Tharp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Motivational, Health & Wellness, Overcoming Adversity, Cancer, Cancer Survivors, Family & Parenting, Children's Authors, Author, Art & Design, Healthcare, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Business, Future of Work, Futurism and Change Management.

Where does Jason Tharp travel from?

Jason Tharp generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jason Tharp?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jason Tharp 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 Jason Tharp 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 Jason Tharp 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.


Jason Tharp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Motivational and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jason Tharp for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jason Tharp generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shannon Miller, Vince Papale and Dave deBronkart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jason Tharp for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/09/2025.

Jason Tharp Speaking Topics

  • Empowered Leadership

    H.O.P.E. The Spark of Transformation

    Through mastering resilience, teams and individuals will learn to turn barriers into bridges, fueling growth, success, and a culture of collaboration. This fosters not just professional, but also personal evolution.

    Ignite the spark, embrace the journey, and create a world where every challenge becomes an opportunity.

  • Inspirational Leadership

    Reinventing Boundaries

    Join Jason on a life-altering journey, learning to transform perceived limitations into empowering catalysts. He provides you with a new mindset and tools to turn barriers into stepping stones, fueling you to reach unprecedented heights. This is your chance to learn from a stalwart optimist, who truly demonstrates that with unwavering determination, nothing is out of reach.

    Elevate your leadership - Reinvent Boundaries, Redefine Possible.

  • Survivor Leadership

    Lessons Learned from Brain Cancer

    Through mastering resilience, teams and individuals will learn to turn barriers into bridges, fueling growth, success, and a culture of collaboration. This fosters not just professional, but also personal evolution.

    Unleash Resilience - Rewrite Your Narrative, and Foster a Future of Purpose and Passion.

  • Self-Driven Leadership

    Unmasking Your Authentic Self

    As a self-leadership expert, Jason empowers audiences to proactively shape their lives and futures. He shares tools for self-reflection and resilience, guiding individuals to identify strengths and growth areas. This transformation benefits both personal lives and organizational dynamics, fostering collective growth.

    Empower Your Future - Shape Your Life, Harness Your Strengths, and Foster Collective Growth with Self-Leadership.

Jason Tharp Videos

Inspirational speaker Jason Tharp explains that It's Okay to Be You ...
Jason Tharp Preview Video - YouTube
037: H.O.P.E. Is a Strategy: Overcoming Brain Cancer - Jason Tharp ...
Jason Tharp | Inspirational Magical Unicorn Speaker
  • How do I book Jason Tharp to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Jason Tharp travel from?

    Jason Tharp generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jason Tharp?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jason Tharp 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 Jason Tharp 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 Jason Tharp 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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