Author Speakers

Literary Inspirations: Engage with These Esteemed Authors & Literary Icons

List of Author Speakers

From fan-favorite fiction books to inspiring true stories, the bestselling authors in this category are celebrated storytellers, activists, educators, industry experts, and business leaders. These award-winning writers have published books in a variety of literary genres, including personal memoirs, biographies, romance, fantasy, business and self-help, poetry, and more. By blending their writing talents with their public speaking skills, authors who do keynote speaking are able to create a unique and impactful experience for their audiences.

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Maria Menounos

CEO & Co-founder of AfterBuzz TV; Former E! News Co-Anchor; Best-selling Author, Journalist & Type-1 Diabetic

Kate McKinnon

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian & Former Cast Member of "Saturday Night Live" Known for "Ghostbusters" & "Barbie"

Anderson Cooper

Broadcast Journalist & Political Commentator; Anchor of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360°"; Host of "All There Is" Podcast

Karamo
(5 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, Mental Health Advocate & Culture Expert on Netflix's "Queer Eye"

Dr. Leana Wen
(4 ratings)

Physician, Healthcare Executive & Leading Public Health Speaker; Washington Post Columnist, CNN Medical Analyst & Author; Cervical Cancer Survivor

Erica Dhawan
(20 ratings)

Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation & Performance in the Age of AI; Management Thinker; Bestselling Author of "Get Big Things Done"

Jim Craig
(4 ratings)

Gold Medal Olympian & Hockey Legend; Inspiration for the Disney Film "Miracle"; Entrepreneur, Sales & Marketing Executive

Colin Jost
(1 rating)

Actor, Comedian, & Writer at "Saturday Night Live" & "Weekend Update" Co-Anchor; Host, "Pop Culture Jeopardy"

Rob Lowe

Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author, Podcaster & Philanthropist

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Geena Davis
(5 ratings)

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Gender Equality Activist & Philanthropist; Founder, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media; Author, "Dying of Politeness"

Gary Sinise
(2 ratings)

Actor Known for "Forrest Gump"; Advocate for America's Servicemen & Women; Founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation

Grant Cardone
(1 rating)

Private Equity Fund Manager & Real Estate Investor

Brooke Burke

Former Host of "Dancing With The Stars", CEO of ModernMom.com & Thyroid Cancer Survivor

Kathie Lee Gifford

Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, Producer & Author

Tracy Tutor

Top Real Estate Agent, US Ambassador for Royal Atlantis, Star of "Million Dollar Listing"

Linda Chavez
(1 rating)

Political Commentator, Chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity & Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center

Marc Randolph
(1 rating)

Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Netflix, Executive Mentor, Angel Investor; Bestselling Author & Podcast Host of "That Will Never Work"

Bob Costas
(1 rating)

Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster & Bestselling Author

Ed Hiner
(2 ratings)

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author & Leadership Expert