Ti Martin

Ti Martin

Keynote Speaker: Renowned Restaurateur & Hospitality Innovator; Co-Proprietor of Commander's Palace; James Beard Award Winner

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Ti Martin Biography

Ti Adelaide Martin is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, author, and public speaker whose career has established her as a prominent figure in American hospitality. Martin attended Tulane University, earning an MBA before returning to New Orleans to join her family's restaurant business. She launched the food products company Creole Cravings, later selling it to McCormick, and subsequently opened Palace Café with her cousins. Ella Brennan entrusted Martin and her cousin Lally Brennan with the day-to-day operations of Commander's Palace before the cousins formally became co-proprietors.

Under Martin's leadership, Commander's Palace has maintained a reputation for fine dining in New Orleans and nationally. The restaurant is known for its innovative New Haute Creole cuisine, honoring the legacy of matriarch Ella Brennan through a commitment to culinary excellence. With chefs such as Jamie Shannon, Tory McPhail, Emeril Lagasse, and Executive Chef Meg Bickford, Commander's Palace continues to focus on exceptional cuisine and hospitality.

Martin's achievements include recognition as Biz New Orleans Executive of the Year, the James Beard Award for Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America, the Louisiana Restaurant Association's Restaurateur of the Year, Wine Spectator's Grand Award, City Business' Woman of the Year Award, and contributing to Commander's Palace receiving seven James Beard Foundation Awards. She has also been inducted into the Culinary Institute of America Hall of Fame.

As an author and storyteller, Martin co-authored the book "Miss Ella of Commander's Palace" with her mother. The documentary "Ella Brennan: Commanding the Table," directed by Leslie Iwerks, explores the modern American food movement and the philosophies of both women on food, hospitality, and business, and is available on Apple TV. Martin has expanded her entrepreneurial ventures by opening Picnic Provisions & Whiskey in Uptown New Orleans with partners Darryl Reginelli and Executive Chef Tory McPhail, and, alongside Lally Brennan, drawing inspiration from childhood travels to open Le Petit Bleu, a companion café to Commander's Palace. She also helped launch Commander's Collection, the restaurant's line of home and kitchen goods.

Beyond the restaurant industry, Martin has contributed to civic leadership and community development. She is co-founder of the New Orleans Proud to Call It Home campaign, served as finance chair and member of the Aviation board for Louis Armstrong International Airport's terminal project, and is co-founder and chair of the board of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI), a nonprofit facility dedicated to hospitality education. Martin serves on the board of the Idea Village, as a member of the Tulane University President's Council and A.B. Freeman Business School Board, and on the Board of Visitors at Xavier University of New Orleans. She has hosted The American Cuisine and Hospitality Symposium, a forum on the future of food and hospitality in the United States attended by restaurateurs, chefs, CEOs, food writers, and students. Martin's ongoing work continues to influence the hospitality industry and the New Orleans community.

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Ti Martin Videos

Ti Martin's Vision: Carrying Family Legacy into the Next Generation
How Restaurateur Ti Martin Infuses 'Fanatical Hospitality' Into Her Day
Leslie Iwerks and Ti Martin

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What topics does Ti Martin speak about?

Ti Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Business Leadership, Business Authors and Influential Women.

Who is the agent for Ti Martin?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ti Martin 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ti Martin 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 Ti Martin 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.


Ti Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ti Martin for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ti Martin can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Will Guidara, Aarti Sequeira and Art Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ti Martin for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/06/2026.

Ti Martin Videos

Ti Martin's Vision: Carrying Family Legacy into the Next Generation
How Restaurateur Ti Martin Infuses 'Fanatical Hospitality' Into Her Day
Leslie Iwerks and Ti Martin
Katie Russell Newland in conversation with Ti Martin - A Season With Mom
Lally Brennan, Ti Martin discuss Commander’s Palace reopening
  • How do I book Ti Martin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ti Martin 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 Ti Martin, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ti Martin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ti Martin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ti Martin, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ti Martin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ti Martin speak about?

    Ti Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Business Leadership, Business Authors and Influential Women.
  • Who is the agent for Ti Martin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ti Martin 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ti Martin 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 Ti Martin 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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