Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee

Keynote Speaker: Emmy-Winning Television Host, Best-Selling Author, Cancer Survivor & Public Speaker

Sandra Lee Biography

Sandra Lee is an Emmy-winning television host and best-selling author whose expertise includes home arts, food, crafts, beauty, and product integration. She is also a cancer survivor, and her frank documentary regarding her treatment garnered numerous honors.

Lee's ever-popular show on Food Network, "Semi-Homemade Cooking," ran for 15 seasons. It featured recipes using 70 percent store-bought ingredients and 30 percent from scratch. She now has a show on Netflix called "The Blue Ribbon Baking Championship." Lee also hosts a holiday season series on QVC.

The New York Times says she is "the queen of making something out of nothing."

Lee has created and hosted numerous highly rated television programs streamed and broadcast on Netflix, ABC, NBC, FOX, Roku, Discovery Family, Hallmark, Food Network, and The Cooking Channel.

Her portrait hangs in the Washington D.C. Smithsonian Museum for her significant contributions and impact on the television food and culinary industry.

When Lee was diagnosed with early-stage cancer in 2015, she decided to document her treatment to educate others publicly. The result was the 2018 documentary, "RX: Early Detection, A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee." Her work has been acknowledged with Capitol Hill's Congressional Families Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award and City of Hope's Life Award.

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Sandra Lee Speaking Topics

Keynote Themes and Descriptions

  • Celebrity Chef: Sandra Lee is an Emmy-winning TV host whose show Semi-Homemade Cooking ran for 15 seasons on Food Network. In that speech, she tells people how to create great meals using only 70% store-bought ingredients and 30% FROM SCRATCH. She now has a new show on Netflix called "The Blue-Ribbon Baking Championship." She is also a Holiday Host on QVC.

  • Strategies for Success: Sandra started her business with almost nothing, having grown up on welfare and food stamps. In this speech, she explains how she went from penniless to having a million-dollar business at 45.

  • Activism/Philanthropy: Sandra works with many organizations to help needy people. She shares stories of how she co-founded the Los Angeles Chapter of UNICEF and donated the proceeds from her second cookbook to two organizations, God's Love We Deliver and Project Angel Food. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of the UN's World Food Program and was the spokesperson for Share Our Strengths NO KID HUNGRY. She also serves on the board of the ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION

  • Cancer: When Sandra was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2015, she decided to document her treatment to educate others publicly.

  • Documentarian: Her documentary "RX: Early Detection, A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee tells the story of her Cancer journey.
    As part of Women's History Month in 2021, Sandra Lee shares the story of doing a documentary about Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

  • Author: Sandra has written 27 books and shares cooking advice. Her latest books are "Every Dish Delivers: 365 Days of Fast, Fresh, Affordable Meals" and "Easy Entertaining at Home."

Sandra Lee Videos

Sandra Lee - "Sherri Shepherd"
Sandra Lee - No Kid Hungry
Sandra Lee - Project Angel Food

How do I book Sandra Lee to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sandra Lee 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 Sandra Lee, 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 Sandra Lee or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Sandra Lee for a speaking engagement?

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

Sandra Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Authors, Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Non-Fiction Authors, Health & Wellness, Cancer, Hospitality, Celebrity, Women, Television & Film, Bestselling Authors and Cancer Survivors.

Where does Sandra Lee travel from?

Sandra Lee generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Sandra Lee?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sandra Lee 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 Sandra Lee 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 Sandra Lee 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.


Sandra Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Authors and Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sandra Lee for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Sandra Lee generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cat Cora, Amy Robach and Giuliana Rancic. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sandra Lee for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/06/2025.

Sandra Lee Speaking Topics

  • Keynote Themes and Descriptions

    • Celebrity Chef: Sandra Lee is an Emmy-winning TV host whose show Semi-Homemade Cooking ran for 15 seasons on Food Network. In that speech, she tells people how to create great meals using only 70% store-bought ingredients and 30% FROM SCRATCH. She now has a new show on Netflix called "The Blue-Ribbon Baking Championship." She is also a Holiday Host on QVC.

    • Strategies for Success: Sandra started her business with almost nothing, having grown up on welfare and food stamps. In this speech, she explains how she went from penniless to having a million-dollar business at 45.

    • Activism/Philanthropy: Sandra works with many organizations to help needy people. She shares stories of how she co-founded the Los Angeles Chapter of UNICEF and donated the proceeds from her second cookbook to two organizations, God's Love We Deliver and Project Angel Food. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of the UN's World Food Program and was the spokesperson for Share Our Strengths NO KID HUNGRY. She also serves on the board of the ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION

    • Cancer: When Sandra was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2015, she decided to document her treatment to educate others publicly.

    • Documentarian: Her documentary "RX: Early Detection, A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee tells the story of her Cancer journey.
      As part of Women's History Month in 2021, Sandra Lee shares the story of doing a documentary about Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

    • Author: Sandra has written 27 books and shares cooking advice. Her latest books are "Every Dish Delivers: 365 Days of Fast, Fresh, Affordable Meals" and "Easy Entertaining at Home."

Sandra Lee Videos

Sandra Lee - "Sherri Shepherd"
Sandra Lee - No Kid Hungry
Sandra Lee - Project Angel Food
Sandra Lee - HBO
Sandra Lee - "Good Morning America"

Sandra Lee News

  • BBVA Compass adds lifestyle expert Sandra Lee as brand ambassador

    Lee — a successful entrepreneur, host of numerous highly rated television programs and author of 27 books — expands BBVA Compass' roster of brand ambassadors, which also includes Becky Hammon, the first full-time female coach in the NBA, and NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant and James Harden, among others. She will lend her considerable talents and appeal to #BrightFutures, which is designed to give everyone the bank reaches a roadmap to a brighter future.

  • TV Guide Adds Sandra Lee as Columnist

    TV Guide Magazine has hired Sandra Lee as a columnist.

  • Food celeb Sandra Lee reveals cancer battle

    On March 27, lifestyle guru and TV chef Sandra Lee got the call from her doctor with those two horrible words — breast cancer. Lee, 48, whose partner is New ...

  • How do I book Sandra Lee to speak at my event?

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

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

    Sandra Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Authors, Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Non-Fiction Authors, Health & Wellness, Cancer, Hospitality, Celebrity, Women, Television & Film, Bestselling Authors and Cancer Survivors.
  • Where does Sandra Lee travel from?

    Sandra Lee generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sandra Lee?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sandra Lee 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 Sandra Lee 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 Sandra Lee 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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