Marcus Lattimore
Keynote Speaker: Poet, Poetry Teacher & Meditation Champion; Former All-America Running Back for the South Carolina Gamecocks
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Marcus Lattimore Biography
Marcus Lattimore is a world-renowned former South Carolina and NFL running back whose journey from meteoric athletic rise to transformative self-reinvention has inspired millions. After suffering two career-altering injuries, he redirected his life toward purpose, healing, and human connection—emerging as an award-winning poet, mental health advocate, and dynamic keynote speaker.
Through powerful storytelling, introspective humor, and a deeply grounded presence, Lattimore blends the grit of elite athletics with the artistic insight of a poet. His message resonates across industries because it is universal: you can rebuild yourself into something even greater than what you once were.
Lattimore is a four-time poetry slam champion, Oregon’s Grand Slam Champion (2024), keynote poet for Literary Arts, and a featured performer at leading creative institutions nationwide. He is one of the rare voices who moves seamlessly between boardrooms, universities, locker rooms, creative festivals, and leadership summits.
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Marcus Lattimore Speaking Topics
Marcus Lattimore shares the unforgettable journey of rising from devastating, career-ending injuries to redefining his identity and purpose. Blending the intensity of elite athletics with the introspection of a poet, he teaches audiences how to confront adversity with courage, clarity, and compassion. This keynote explores how to rebuild when the life you planned no longer exists, offering a roadmap for resilience rooted in ownership, self-awareness, and mindset. Audiences leave with practical tools to navigate setbacks, break through limiting beliefs, and create a more grounded, intentional version of themselves.
This keynote takes audiences inside the mental world of a top-performing athlete and award-winning poet. Marcus Lattimore reveals how to apply high-performance habits—structure, discipline, intentional planning, and consistent practice—to personal and professional life. Through dynamic storytelling and actionable frameworks, he shows teams and individuals how to master focus, cultivate daily rituals that support peak performance, and build internal systems that withstand pressure. Marcus helps audiences unlock the discipline required to achieve long-term goals while staying aligned with purpose, values, and personal well being.
After losing the sport that once defined him, Marcus Lattimore rebuilt his identity from the inside out. In this deeply human and emotionally resonant keynote, he guides audiences through the process of self-discovery, inner listening, and authentic alignment. Marcus explores identity beyond titles, roles, and accomplishments, sharing how creativity, vulnerability, and reflection can unlock a more meaningful way of living. This talk is ideal for organizations invested in mental health, leadership development, or personal growth, offering powerful strategies for grounding, self-worth, and reconnecting with one’s true self.
Marcus Lattimore delivers a raw and practical conversation on mental health—what it looks like, what it feels like, and how to manage it in high-pressure environments. Drawing from lived experience in sports, artistry, and personal healing, he provides accessible tools for emotional regulation, grounding, mindfulness, and self-support. This keynote reduces stigma while offering a relatable, constructive approach to well-being. Marcus empowers audiences to check in with themselves, build supportive habits, and create safe internal space for growth, resilience, and connection. Ideal for teams, schools, and leadership groups.
In this signature keynote, Marcus Lattimore blends poetry, storytelling, and lived experience to reveal how pain can become the catalyst for reinvention and creative expression. He takes audiences through the journey of transforming struggle into purpose—showing how art, reflection, and intentionality helped him heal and reconnect with meaning. This talk resonates with individuals navigating change, organizations undergoing transition, or teams seeking deeper emotional intelligence. Marcus demonstrates how adversity can fuel creativity, leadership, and inspiration when we learn to honor our stories and create from them.
How do I book Marcus Lattimore to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marcus Lattimore 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 Marcus Lattimore, 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 Marcus Lattimore or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Marcus Lattimore for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Marcus Lattimore, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Marcus Lattimore are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marcus Lattimore, 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 Marcus Lattimore speak about?
Marcus Lattimore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Christian, Christian Athletes, Football, Sports, Sports Motivation, Poetry, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Non-Fiction Authors and Author.
Where does Marcus Lattimore travel from?
Marcus Lattimore generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Marcus Lattimore?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marcus Lattimore 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 Marcus Lattimore 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 Marcus Lattimore 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.
Marcus Lattimore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Athlete, Christian and Christian Athletes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marcus Lattimore for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Marcus Lattimore generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Darryl Strawberry, Shawn Harper and Jim Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marcus Lattimore for an upcoming event.
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Marcus Lattimore Speaking Topics
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The Art of Perseverance: Rebuilding When Life Breaks You
Marcus Lattimore shares the unforgettable journey of rising from devastating, career-ending injuries to redefining his identity and purpose. Blending the intensity of elite athletics with the introspection of a poet, he teaches audiences how to confront adversity with courage, clarity, and compassion. This keynote explores how to rebuild when the life you planned no longer exists, offering a roadmap for resilience rooted in ownership, self-awareness, and mindset. Audiences leave with practical tools to navigate setbacks, break through limiting beliefs, and create a more grounded, intentional version of themselves.
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Dedication & Discipline: Training the Mind Like an Athlete
This keynote takes audiences inside the mental world of a top-performing athlete and award-winning poet. Marcus Lattimore reveals how to apply high-performance habits—structure, discipline, intentional planning, and consistent practice—to personal and professional life. Through dynamic storytelling and actionable frameworks, he shows teams and individuals how to master focus, cultivate daily rituals that support peak performance, and build internal systems that withstand pressure. Marcus helps audiences unlock the discipline required to achieve long-term goals while staying aligned with purpose, values, and personal well being.
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Tapping Into the Self: Identity, Self-Worth & Inner Alignment
After losing the sport that once defined him, Marcus Lattimore rebuilt his identity from the inside out. In this deeply human and emotionally resonant keynote, he guides audiences through the process of self-discovery, inner listening, and authentic alignment. Marcus explores identity beyond titles, roles, and accomplishments, sharing how creativity, vulnerability, and reflection can unlock a more meaningful way of living. This talk is ideal for organizations invested in mental health, leadership development, or personal growth, offering powerful strategies for grounding, self-worth, and reconnecting with one’s true self.
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Mental Health in Real Life: Tools for Staying Grounded & Connected
Marcus Lattimore delivers a raw and practical conversation on mental health—what it looks like, what it feels like, and how to manage it in high-pressure environments. Drawing from lived experience in sports, artistry, and personal healing, he provides accessible tools for emotional regulation, grounding, mindfulness, and self-support. This keynote reduces stigma while offering a relatable, constructive approach to well-being. Marcus empowers audiences to check in with themselves, build supportive habits, and create safe internal space for growth, resilience, and connection. Ideal for teams, schools, and leadership groups.
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Purpose Through Pain: Turning Adversity Into Art
In this signature keynote, Marcus Lattimore blends poetry, storytelling, and lived experience to reveal how pain can become the catalyst for reinvention and creative expression. He takes audiences through the journey of transforming struggle into purpose—showing how art, reflection, and intentionality helped him heal and reconnect with meaning. This talk resonates with individuals navigating change, organizations undergoing transition, or teams seeking deeper emotional intelligence. Marcus demonstrates how adversity can fuel creativity, leadership, and inspiration when we learn to honor our stories and create from them.
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How do I book Marcus Lattimore to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marcus Lattimore 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 Marcus Lattimore, 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 Marcus Lattimore or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Marcus Lattimore for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Marcus Lattimore, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Marcus Lattimore are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marcus Lattimore, 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 Marcus Lattimore speak about?
Marcus Lattimore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Christian, Christian Athletes, Football, Sports, Sports Motivation, Poetry, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Non-Fiction Authors and Author. -
Where does Marcus Lattimore travel from?
Marcus Lattimore generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Marcus Lattimore?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marcus Lattimore 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 Marcus Lattimore 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 Marcus Lattimore 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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