Tess Vigeland
Keynote Speaker: Journalist Storyteller & Media Innovator; CEO of Tess Vigeland Productions; Multimedia Producer
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Tess Vigeland Biography
Tess Vigeland Productions is led by Tess Vigeland, a journalist, author, and media producer whose voice and insights have reached millions through radio, podcasts, and writing. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Vigeland has brought clarity, curiosity, and humanity to stories about economics, culture, work, and life transitions — building a body of work that reflects both her deep professional expertise and her commitment to meaningful storytelling.
Raised in Portland, Oregon, Vigeland began her career in public radio reporting for Oregon Public Broadcasting before moving on to WBUR Boston and ultimately to public radio’s flagship business show, Marketplace. From 2001 to 2012 she was a familiar voice to listeners across the United States as an anchor and reporter, including hosting Marketplace Money, a popular personal-finance segment. In addition, she served as anchor for NPR’s Weekend All Things Considered and filled hosting roles on several NPR-affiliated programs.
Vigeland’s role in journalism goes beyond anchoring — throughout her career she has written for major national and international publications. Her essays and reportage have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Quartz, and other outlets, showcasing her ability to connect broad cultural and economic trends to the lived experiences of everyday people.
In 2015 Vigeland published "Leap: Leaving a Job With No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want," a reflective and candid exploration of what it means to step away from a successful career without a clear roadmap and to rebuild one’s professional identity from scratch. The book draws on her own experience leaving a high-profile media position and navigating uncertainty with curiosity and resilience.
As a sought-after voice in the evolving world of audio media, Vigeland has hosted and executive-produced podcasts such as As We Work at The Wall Street Journal, Pandemic Economics and The Pie for the University of Chicago, and Smart Money for NerdWallet. Her work in podcasts underscores a shift in media where narrative depth and conversational nuance have become central to engaging audiences.
Under her company, Tess Vigeland Productions, she applies her decades of experience to producing shows, training hosts, developing content, and guiding media projects that reflect both journalistic excellence and creative vision. Vigeland’s leadership in multimedia production demonstrates her belief in the power of thoughtful communication to inform, inspire, and humanize.
Beyond her media roles, she is an avid photographer and world traveler, having spent several years exploring more than 20 countries across Asia and the Middle East. Vigeland’s personal journey — including long solo travel and embracing new challenges — echoes the themes of courage, curiosity, and reinvention that she brings to her work.
Today, Tess Vigeland continues to be a dynamic presence in journalism and media production — a voice grounded in experience, a storyteller committed to connection, and a media leader shaping how stories are told in the digital age.
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Tess Vigeland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Finance, News & Media, Author, Broadcasting and Veterans.
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Tess Vigeland generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Tess Vigeland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Finance and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tess Vigeland for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tess Vigeland generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brooke Baldwin, Anne Fundner and Afua Hagan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tess Vigeland for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Tess Vigeland for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tess Vigeland, 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 Tess Vigeland, 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 Tess Vigeland speak about?
Tess Vigeland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Finance, News & Media, Author, Broadcasting and Veterans. -
Where does Tess Vigeland travel from?
Tess Vigeland generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tess Vigeland?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tess Vigeland 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 Tess Vigeland 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 Tess Vigeland 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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