Lynne Twist

Lynne Twist

Keynote Speaker: Global Philanthropy & Environmental Activism Leader; Co-Founder of Pachamama Alliance; Author of "The Soul of Money"

Lynne Twist Biography

Lynne Twist is an activist and author whose career focuses on alleviating poverty, ending world hunger, empowering women and girls, and advancing environmental sustainability. A teacher by training, Twist transitioned from the classroom to the global stage as chief fundraising officer for The Hunger Project, where she raised significant funds during her tenure. Twist dedicated nearly two decades to The Hunger Project, helping establish operations in countries across Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, and played a key role in developing the organization's approach of empowering local people, particularly women, to break the cycle of hunger.

Twist's work spans collaborations with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, supporting refugees in Ethiopian camps, and engaging with the Amazon's threatened rainforests. She has also guided the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families and worked directly with Nobel Peace Prize-winning women. In the mid-1990s, at the invitation of Achuar Indigenous leaders in Ecuador, Twist and colleagues traveled to the Amazon to learn about threats to Achuar lands and culture. This experience led to the co-founding of the Pachamama Alliance, which supports Indigenous people of the Amazon in preserving their lands and culture.

Twist later founded the Soul of Money Institute, a center dedicated to exploring best practices and strategies for developing a healthy relationship with money and promoting conscious philanthropy. Her book, "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life," has been translated into multiple languages. Her follow-up book, "Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself," draws on her decades of work in global activism, women's leadership, and environmental protection.

Over her career, Twist has worked with more than 100,000 people in 50 countries, focusing on fundraising with integrity, strategic visioning, and financial empowerment. She is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences such as the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, Nobel Women's Conference on Sexual Violence, State of the World Forum Conference, Alliance for a New Humanity Conference, Synthesis Dialogues with the Dalai Lama, Women Moving Millions, Visionary Women, and the Governor's Conference on California Women. Twist has shared the stage with thought leaders including Oprah Winfrey, Marianne Williamson, the Dalai Lama, Jane Goodall, Van Jones, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Twist has been recognized by Real Leaders magazine as one of the World's Top 50 Keynote Speakers. She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Centenary College and has received awards such as the United Nations Woman of Distinction award, Purpose Prize Fellow, Humanitarian of the Year Award from Youth at Risk, and the Heroes of the 21st Century award from Social Venture Network. Additional honors include the Auburn Seminary Lives of Commitment Award and the Conscious Visionary Award from Sedona's Illuminate Film Festival. Twist has served as an advisor to organizations including the Desmond Tutu Foundation, the Jane Goodall Institute, Network of Grateful Living, and The Nobel Women's Initiative, which works to end violence against women and girls.

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Lynne Twist Speaking Topics

The Sophia Century: The Emergence of Women

Empowering women and girls has proven to be one of the central most effective strategies for ending world hunger. In this keynote based on her work with the indigenous women of the Amazon to protect the Sacred Headwaters of the Amazon, and with the Nobel Women Peace Prize Laureates to stop sexual violence, Lynne Twist will share why the 21st century is The Sophia Century — the century when women will take their rightful role in coequal partnership with men and the world will come into balance.

Preserving What Is Sacred in Our World and in Ourselves

Over the past 40 years, Lynne Twist has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations — including the Pachamama Alliance and The Hunger Project. She has also trained 50,000 fundraisers and created programs to transform people’s relationship with money. In this powerful keynote, Lynne Twist examines the inner landscape of our own humanity, profound insights about our relationship with one another and the wisdom embedded in the earth and natural world.

Living a Committed Life: The Power of Taking a Stand

Taking a stand is a way of living and being that strengthens our capacity to make a difference in our work and personal lives — and we don’t need to be a Goodall or Gandhi. We all have a stand inside of us waiting to be expressed, and, when we are in touch with that place, we become more fully ourselves. In this inspiring keynote, Lynne Twist shares the astounding results of the stands taken by everyday heroes and shows the audience how they can use the power of taking a stand to gain access to previously unknown inner and outer resources.

The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life

In this keynote based on her best-selling book, “The Soul of Money,” Lynne Twist examines the harsh realities of a money culture that holds us back from achieving our highest potential and realizing our greatest aspirations. By looking at our own financial “story” and the ways our beliefs have limited and constricted our relationship with money, we can re-conceptualize money. This presentation offers new pathways to realign our relationship with money and shows us how we can discover our own sufficiency and inner wealth.

Lynne Twist Videos

Freedom from the money culture | Lynne Twist | TEDxBerkeley ...
Lynne Twist on the 3 Toxic Money Myths | SuperSoul Sunday ...
The Soul of Money | Lynne Twist | Wisdom 2.0 2017 - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Lynne Twist for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Lynne Twist, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lynne Twist are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lynne Twist, 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 Lynne Twist speak about?

Lynne Twist is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environmental Policy, Author, Environment, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Overcoming Adversity, Health & Wellness, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Non-Fiction Authors, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Influential Women, Environmental Activism, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

Where does Lynne Twist travel from?

Lynne Twist 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 Lynne Twist?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lynne Twist 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 Lynne Twist 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 Lynne Twist 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?

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Lynne Twist is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environmental Policy, Author and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lynne Twist for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Lynne Twist 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 Van Jones, Mia Birdsong and Andrew Winston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lynne Twist for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/06/2026.

Lynne Twist Speaking Topics

  • The Sophia Century: The Emergence of Women

    Empowering women and girls has proven to be one of the central most effective strategies for ending world hunger. In this keynote based on her work with the indigenous women of the Amazon to protect the Sacred Headwaters of the Amazon, and with the Nobel Women Peace Prize Laureates to stop sexual violence, Lynne Twist will share why the 21st century is The Sophia Century — the century when women will take their rightful role in coequal partnership with men and the world will come into balance.

  • Preserving What Is Sacred in Our World and in Ourselves

    Over the past 40 years, Lynne Twist has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations — including the Pachamama Alliance and The Hunger Project. She has also trained 50,000 fundraisers and created programs to transform people’s relationship with money. In this powerful keynote, Lynne Twist examines the inner landscape of our own humanity, profound insights about our relationship with one another and the wisdom embedded in the earth and natural world.

  • Living a Committed Life: The Power of Taking a Stand

    Taking a stand is a way of living and being that strengthens our capacity to make a difference in our work and personal lives — and we don’t need to be a Goodall or Gandhi. We all have a stand inside of us waiting to be expressed, and, when we are in touch with that place, we become more fully ourselves. In this inspiring keynote, Lynne Twist shares the astounding results of the stands taken by everyday heroes and shows the audience how they can use the power of taking a stand to gain access to previously unknown inner and outer resources.

  • The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life

    In this keynote based on her best-selling book, “The Soul of Money,” Lynne Twist examines the harsh realities of a money culture that holds us back from achieving our highest potential and realizing our greatest aspirations. By looking at our own financial “story” and the ways our beliefs have limited and constricted our relationship with money, we can re-conceptualize money. This presentation offers new pathways to realign our relationship with money and shows us how we can discover our own sufficiency and inner wealth.

Lynne Twist Videos

Freedom from the money culture | Lynne Twist | TEDxBerkeley ...
Lynne Twist on the 3 Toxic Money Myths | SuperSoul Sunday ...
The Soul of Money | Lynne Twist | Wisdom 2.0 2017 - YouTube
Creating a Future For All of Us: Lynne Twist at TEDxWallStreet ...
Our collective dream: Lynne Twist at TEDxMarin - YouTube
  • How do I book Lynne Twist to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Lynne Twist, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lynne Twist are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lynne Twist, 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 Lynne Twist speak about?

  • Where does Lynne Twist travel from?

    Lynne Twist 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 Lynne Twist?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lynne Twist 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 Lynne Twist 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 Lynne Twist 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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