Authors 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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Pedro Noguera

Educational Equity Proponent & Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education

Brandi Chastain
(5 ratings)

Retired Professional Soccer Player, Two-Time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of BAWSI

J.R. Martinez
(30 ratings)

Actor, Bestselling Author, Advocate, Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker on Resilience & Optimism

Phil Ford

Retired Professional Basketball Player; Named National Player of the Year, First-Team All-America, ACC Player of the Year & Olympic Gold Medalist

Peter Guber
(1 rating)

Executive, Entrepreneur & NYT Bestselling Author; Operating Owner of the 3-Time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors

Dr. Jackie Freiberg
(8 ratings)

Leadership, Change & Service Innovation Strategist; Voted Among the "Top 30 Best Minds on Leadership"; Best-Selling Author of "Do Something Now"

Libby Gill
(10 ratings)

Leadership, Corporate Culture & Change Expert; Executive Coach; Award-Winning Author of "You Unstuck"

Bob Costas

Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster & Best-Selling Author

Spike Lee
(2 ratings)

Academy Award-Winning Director, Film Producer, Author

Vivian Howard
(2 ratings)

Chef, TV Host & Restaurateur Known for Chef & the Farmer & Lenoir; Host of PBS' "A Chef's Life" & "Somewhere South"; Author, "Deep Run Roots"

Joan Biskupic

Chief Supreme Court Analyst at CNN, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Author of Judicial Biographies

Dr. Lois Frankel

Bestselling Author, Leadership Development Expert, Women's Empowerment Advocate

Cameran Eubanks

Reality TV Star; Best Known for "Southern Charm" & "The Real World: San Diego"

George Foreman
(1 rating)

Legendary World Boxing Champion & Entrepreneur

David Zinczenko

Founder & CEO of Galvanized; Former Vice President of Men's Health, Women's Health & Prevention; Retired Nutrition & Wellness Editor at ABC News

Mark Tercek

Former President & CEO of The Nature Conservancy

Judy Smith
(3 ratings)

America's Premier Crisis Management Expert; Inspiration for ABC's "Scandal"

Julianne Malveaux
(2 ratings)

Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women

Katty Kay
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist & Anchor; NYT Best-Selling Author; US Special Correspondent for BBC & MSNBC Contributor

Laura Ingraham
(1 rating)

Fox News Political Commentator, Television Host & Journalist; Former Criminal Defense Attorney