Larissa May

Larissa May

Keynote Speaker: Digital Wellness Activist, Social Entrepreneur & Founder of #HalfTheStory

Larissa May Biography

Larissa "Larz" May is a global marketing guru and founder of #HalfTheStory (HTS), a non-profit dedicated to empowering the next generation’s relationship with social media. In 2020, May was named one of Business Insider’s Rising Stars in Brand Marketing for her role in launching multiple million dollar ventures (Otherland and Kin Euphorics). She also created a grassroots community that pioneered a nationwide conversation about the importance of digital wellbeing for youth.

May founded the Global Day of Unplugging, an internationally recognized day every August that encourages divesting from technology to plug back into life. May has been dubbed a digital wellness activist by Time, Forbes, Refinery29, Good Morning America, and NBC. To date, #HalfTheStory has become a leading youth 501(c)3, receiving over 30,000 stories of youth relating to the cause from 99 countries around the world. From political figures, to leaders in technology, May's work has permeated all facets of life and business.

As a public speaker, she has presented to universities, corporations, and institutions such as Sundance Film Festival, L’Oreal, Samsung, Healthline Chronicon, and top universities across the globe. Her voice carries a new generation of digital activists, and yet, her work doesn’t stop with activism. Now based in San Francisco, May virtually travels for speaking engagements at schools and conferences across the United States. Her workshops include social storytelling, life-tech harmony, digital wellness in the workplace, and trend reports on the future of Gen-Z.

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Larissa May Speaking Topics

Digital Wellness 101: How to Unlock a Happier, Healthier, and More Productive Workforce

How much is digital distress costing your workplace? Founder and executive director of #HalfTheStory, Larissa May, introduces the art of digital wellness and provides tangible tools for your employees to build healthy tech fundamentals to increase productivity, decrease screen time, and boost company morale in a digital-first world.

Mental Health & Social Media: Digital Activism for Cause Marketers

Does your team know how to execute ethical and effective social media content ? Founder and executive director of #HalfTheStory, Larissa May, provides best practices to uplevel your content for digital campaigns to transform your internal practices, promote digital inclusivity, and responsibility surrounding difficult topics. This is great for social media managers, marketing teams, and creative agencies.

The Future of the Workforce-Gen-Z and the COVID Era

Gen-Z will make up 30% of the workforce by 2025. A generation that grew up in front of screens has a new preference for workplace policies, mental health benefits and more. This presentation prepares executives and HR professionals for how to adjust corporate policies, workdays, and benefits to fit the shifting expectations of Gen-Zs.

Work Life Harmony: Parenting and Working in the Digital Era

How do you support parents in the workplace? This session will support all caregivers with the best tools to support their children, while navigating their career in a digital-first world. This session is most popular for ERG groups.

Digital Wellbeing and School Culture

The average American teen will spend 30 years behind their device. What role does the school play in this? Founder and Executive Director of #HalfTheStory, Larissa May, will share what it takes to motivate, engage, and mobilize youth to engage in digital wellbeing on campus. The presentation will cover intervention backed SEL skills and digital habits to revolutionize your school’s culture.

Larissa May Videos

Larissa May Speaker Reel
The Power of Social Storytelling | Larissa May | TEDxWilliam&Mary
What Happens When You Tell the Other #HalfTheStory (with Larissa May)

How do I book Larissa May to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Larissa May for a speaking engagement?

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

Larissa May is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Social Media, Marketing, Mental Health, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Non-Profit, Entrepreneurship, Health & Wellness, Stress Management, Youth, E-Commerce, Family & Parenting and Social Entrepreneurship.

Where does Larissa May travel from?

Larissa May generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Larissa May?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Larissa May 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 Larissa May 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 Larissa May 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.


Larissa May is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Social Media and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Larissa May for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Larissa May generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christine Michel Carter, Sheila Marcelo and Jamira Burley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Larissa May for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/02/2026.

Larissa May Speaking Topics

  • Digital Wellness 101: How to Unlock a Happier, Healthier, and More Productive Workforce

    How much is digital distress costing your workplace? Founder and executive director of #HalfTheStory, Larissa May, introduces the art of digital wellness and provides tangible tools for your employees to build healthy tech fundamentals to increase productivity, decrease screen time, and boost company morale in a digital-first world.

  • Mental Health & Social Media: Digital Activism for Cause Marketers

    Does your team know how to execute ethical and effective social media content ? Founder and executive director of #HalfTheStory, Larissa May, provides best practices to uplevel your content for digital campaigns to transform your internal practices, promote digital inclusivity, and responsibility surrounding difficult topics. This is great for social media managers, marketing teams, and creative agencies.

  • The Future of the Workforce-Gen-Z and the COVID Era

    Gen-Z will make up 30% of the workforce by 2025. A generation that grew up in front of screens has a new preference for workplace policies, mental health benefits and more. This presentation prepares executives and HR professionals for how to adjust corporate policies, workdays, and benefits to fit the shifting expectations of Gen-Zs.

  • Work Life Harmony: Parenting and Working in the Digital Era

    How do you support parents in the workplace? This session will support all caregivers with the best tools to support their children, while navigating their career in a digital-first world. This session is most popular for ERG groups.

  • Digital Wellbeing and School Culture

    The average American teen will spend 30 years behind their device. What role does the school play in this? Founder and Executive Director of #HalfTheStory, Larissa May, will share what it takes to motivate, engage, and mobilize youth to engage in digital wellbeing on campus. The presentation will cover intervention backed SEL skills and digital habits to revolutionize your school’s culture.

Larissa May Videos

Larissa May Speaker Reel
The Power of Social Storytelling | Larissa May | TEDxWilliam&Mary
What Happens When You Tell the Other #HalfTheStory (with Larissa May)
The Scoop: #HalfTheStory with Larissa May
  • How do I book Larissa May to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Larissa May travel from?

    Larissa May generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Larissa May?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Larissa May 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 Larissa May 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 Larissa May 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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