Discover the most inspiring and accomplished Black female motivational speakers in the industry. These inspirational Black women have impacted our past, overcome obstacles, and achieved extraordinary success in their respective fields. They are powerful African-American female voices who are shaping our future by sharing their knowledge and experiences to empower others. Hear from bestselling authors, award-winning athletes, famous celebrities, Christian icons, successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, savvy politicians, and top advocates for education, inclusion, and equality. These Black motivational keynote speakers are passionate about fighting for social justice and civil rights, celebrating Black heritage and history, and uplifting contemporary Black voices. Whether you're looking to book a speaker for an upcoming corporate event, conference, or community gathering, these inspirational women will deliver a message that’s guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on your audience, motivating and encouraging them to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally. The list below not only represents some of today’s best female motivational speakers but also the trailblazers and community leaders best equipped to speak to the specific challenges and triumphs of being a black woman in today's world.
Actress, Author & Domestic Abuse Awareness Advocate
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Political Analyst, Sexual Assault Awareness Advocate & Author of "The End of White Politics"
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Fortune 100 Board Director, Investor & Advisor; Former CEO of TaskRabbit
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Ambassador of Inspiration
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New York Times Best-Selling Author, Spiritual Life Coach & Host of "Iyanla Fix My Life"
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Founder of STEMbassy, Science Communicator & Molecular Biologist Known as "Raven the Science Maven"
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Founder & CEO of The ActOne Group; The First African American Woman to Own a $1 Billion Brand
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TV Personality, Lawyer, Author, & Former Arbitrator on "Divorce Court"
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Host of Inside Politics Sunday with Abby Phillip; CNN's Senior Political Correspondent
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Google Ventures
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Writer, Cultural Critic, Columnist at Slate, Co-Host of "Mom & Dad Are Fighting" Podcast
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Retired NYPD Detective; Founder & Director of the Young Ladies of Our Future Foundation
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Writer, Lecturer, Feminist, Gender Equality Activist & Founder of Award-Winning Blog MsAfropolitan
Founding President of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence & Research
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Co-Host of "CBS This Morning" & Editor-At-Large of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Howard University; Co-Founder of Brilliant & Beautiful Foundation
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Marine Biologist, Conservation Strategist, Founder & CEO of Ocean Collectiv
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Professor & Chair of the Department of Engineering Education at Ohio State University; CEO of STEMinent LLC
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MSNBC Correspondent, Political Author & Host of "The ReidOut"
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Veteran Video Game Artist; Advocate for STEAM Education & Diversity in the Gaming Industry
Author & Award-Winning Teacher of Financial Education known as “The Budgetnista"
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Founder & CEO of ReadySet; Co-Founder of Project Include & Expert on Diversity in the Workplace
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Engineer, Writer & Social Advocate
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Founder & Chairwoman of Douyon Signature; Former International User Experience Researcher at Uber
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Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Philanthropist & Producer; Known for "The Last of Us," "A Wrinkle in Time" & "Euphoria"
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Creator of the #OscarsSoWhite Hashtag; Editor of BroadwayBlack.com & NU Tribe Magazine
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Civil Court Judge, Only African American Woman Jurist & Acting Justice of the New York State Supreme Court
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NASA Astronaut, Aerospace Surgeon, Inventor, Consulting Professor for Stanford University’s Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Department of Electrical Engineering & Retired Colonel of the US Air Force
Performance Lecturer, Justice Strategist, Facilitator, Vocalist & Founder of RAPtivism
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Educator & Founder of LiberatED; Social & Emotional Learning Advocate
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Emmy Award-Winning Screenwriter, Producer & Actress
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet, Former Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress & Henry Hoyns Professor of Creative Writing
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Geochemist & Chemical Oceanographer; Diversity & Women in STEM Advocate
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Triple Board-Certified Physician, Healthcare Innovation Consultant & Host of "The Prospective Doctor" Podcast
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Internationally Recognized Voices for Quality Education and Women’s Empowerment; Oprah Winfrey's "All-Time Favorite Guest"
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Chief Leadership Officer of Levo League
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Dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences
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Executive Director of Next River & Author, "How We Show Up"
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News Anchor at CNN International
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President of Democracy in Color & Founder of She the People
Founder & CEO of Phenomenal, Lawyer & NYT Best-Selling Author of "Kamala and Maya's Big Idea"
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Award-Winning OB-GYN; Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor; Cast Member of Bravo's "Married to Medicine"
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Award-Winning Historian & Writer
Renowned Scholar, Poet, Playwright & Activist
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Founding Director of Arizona State University’s Sidney Poitier New American Film School; Former President of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Tony Award-Winning Solo Performer, Writer, Comedian & Activist
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Author & Wellness Consultant
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Human Rights Advocate, Strategist, Writer & Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Movement
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STEM Advocate, Researcher & Author; Dean of Widener University
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Author, Self Esteem Coach & Advice Columnist
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Basketball Player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association
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President of TurnkeyZRG; Former Global Chief of Diversity and Inclusion at Starbucks & The Atlanta Hawks
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Award-Winning Women's Health Advocate, Physician & Author
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Theoretical Physicist & Inventor; President of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; National Medal of Science Recipient
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Influencer & Founder of Cocoa by CeCe
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Entrepreneur, Community Activist, Owner & General Manager of St. Louis Surge Professional Basketball Franchise
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Multicultural Diversity Expert & Author; President & CEO of UbuntuGlobal
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Youngest Member of the New York Stock Exchange & Second African American Female Trader; POLITICO’s 2018 Woman of the Year
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Celebrity Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Psychologist & Bestselling Author
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Scientist Turned Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Entrepreneur
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Tri-Tongue Orator Known for her TED Talk "3 Ways to Speak English"
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Senior Director of Government Relations at Visa; Co-Founder of We Said Enough
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CEO & Founder of outLoud Inc., Angel Investor and Former Award-Winning Journalist
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