Penn Holderness

Penn Holderness

Keynote Speaker: Former Host of "Designer Finals" on HGTV; Family Content Creator & Author of "ADHD is Awesome"

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Penn Holderness Biography

Penn Holderness is a content creator, TV personality, and author. He hosted three seasons of “Designer Finals” on HGTV and hosted a college hoops show on CSTV with former Tar Heel Coach Matt Doherty. Penn also worked as a video essayist for ABC and ESPN while living in New York before returning to North Carolina where he anchored the evening news for WNCN-TV.

Penn and his wife, Kim, started chronicling their marriage and their family with funny music videos, vlogs, skits, and a podcast. Today, their videos have resulted in over a billion views and 4.5 million followers across social media. Penn and Kim honed their storytelling skills with twenty-five combined years in the TV news business. Today, they own their own company, Holderness Family Productions, where Kim is Chief Executive Officer and Penn is Chief Creative Officer.

As well as creating content for their channels, they also work alongside brands and agencies to shape product launches and marketing campaigns. Their book about improving communication in marriage, "Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It?" was released in 2021. Penn's latest book, "ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD (Which is a Terrible Name, By the Way)," was released in 2024.

Penn and Kim live in Raleigh, North Carolina, with their children, Lola and Penn Charles, and fluffy dog, Sunny.

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Penn Holderness Videos

Exclusive interview: 'The Amazing Race' winners Penn & Kim Holderness

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How much does it cost to book Penn Holderness for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Penn Holderness, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Penn Holderness, 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 Penn Holderness speak about?

Penn Holderness is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neurodiversity and Belonging.

Where does Penn Holderness travel from?

Penn Holderness generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Penn Holderness?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Penn Holderness 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 Penn Holderness for your next private or corporate function.

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Penn Holderness is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Neurodiversity and Belonging. The estimated speaking fee range to book Penn Holderness for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Penn Holderness generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Dorenbos, Inky Johnson and Emmitt Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Penn Holderness for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/09/2025.

Penn Holderness Videos

Exclusive interview: 'The Amazing Race' winners Penn & Kim Holderness
  • How do I book Penn Holderness to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Penn Holderness, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Penn Holderness, 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 Penn Holderness speak about?

    Penn Holderness is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neurodiversity and Belonging.
  • Where does Penn Holderness travel from?

    Penn Holderness generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Penn Holderness?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Penn Holderness 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 Penn Holderness 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 Penn Holderness 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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