Maria Taylor

Maria Taylor

Keynote Speaker: Lead Studio Host for NBA & WNBA Coverage at NBC Sports; Co-Founder of Winning Edge Leadership Academy

Maria Taylor Biography

Maria Taylor, a sportscaster, currently serves NBC Sports with her expertise in sports commentary. Prior to her tenure with NBC, Taylor was associated with ESPN and the SEC Network, where her coverage spanned from college football to professional leagues in the NBA, NFL, and college basketball.

In 2021, Taylor embarked on a new journey with NBC Sports, making her first appearance during the network's coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics. Taylor was the lead host for "Football Night in America," and in 2025, she was selected to be the lead studio host for NBA and WNBA coverage, commencing in that year.

Taylor co-founded and serves on the leadership team of Winning Edge Leadership Academy, a nonprofit organization and social movement that supports women and minorities in the sports and entertainment industries. She was honored at the 2026 Sports Power Brunch for her influential role as a woman in sports broadcasting and her advocacy for gender equity in sports.

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Maria Taylor Videos

Spring 2021 Undergraduate Commencement Keynote Speaker: ESPN's Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor - 2021 Outstanding Young Alumni Award
In the kitchen with Maria Taylor, Lisa Salters, Marc Spears

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What topics does Maria Taylor speak about?

Maria Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Broadcasting, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Host & Emcee, News & Media, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Journalist, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Non-Profit, Gender Equality and DEI.

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Maria Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Broadcasting and Olympic Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maria Taylor for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Maria Taylor can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elle Duncan, Allyson Felix and Rachel Nichols. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maria Taylor for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/12/2025.

Maria Taylor Videos

Spring 2021 Undergraduate Commencement Keynote Speaker: ESPN's Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor - 2021 Outstanding Young Alumni Award
In the kitchen with Maria Taylor, Lisa Salters, Marc Spears
Maria Taylor shares personal story of 'comply or die' | NBA Countdown

Maria Taylor News

  • How do I book Maria Taylor to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Maria Taylor, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maria Taylor, 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 Maria Taylor speak about?

  • Who is the agent for Maria Taylor?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maria Taylor 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 Maria Taylor 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 Maria Taylor 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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