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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Lisa Ling
(8 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist & Executive Producer

Dr. Sharroky Hollie
(3 ratings)

Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning

Marilu Henner
(2 ratings)

Actress, Author, Health Advocate & Memory Expert; Known for "Taxi" & "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries"

Candace Cameron Bure

Women & Youth Speaker Best Known for Her Role on "Full House" & "Fuller House"; Former Co-Star on "The View"

Mitzi Miller
(1 rating)

Motivator; Former Vice President of Development at Warner Bros. TV Studios; Former Editor-in-Chief of Ebony & Jet Magazines

Olympia LePoint
(6 ratings)

Former NASA Rocket Scientist, AI Author, TED Speaker & Artificial Intelligence Ethics Professor

Michael Franzese
(4 ratings)

Former Mob Captain, Conversion Story Advocate, Anti-Fraud Speaker

Gary Sinise

Actor & Advocate for America's Servicemen and Women; Founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation

Jeffrey Marsh
(2 ratings)

Nonbinary, Genderfluid Content Creator & Bestselling Author of “How To Be You”

Bernice Chao
(3 ratings)

Award-Winning Creative & Co-Founder of Asians in Advertising; AAPI Activist & Author of "The Visibility Mindset"

Laura Numeroff

Children's Books Author & Illustrator Known for "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
(1 rating)

USA Track & Field Athlete & Olympic Gold Medalist; Author, "Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith"

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

World Champion Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida; Author, Sports Journalist & Broadcaster; Co-Founder, BravaBody & EverWalk

Tiffani Bova
(1 rating)

Global Thought Leader in Business Growth & Innovation; Chief Strategy & Research Officer The Futurum Group; Bestselling Author; Host of "What's Next" Podcast

Quinta Brunson

Emmy Award-Winning Creator of ABC's "Abbott Elementary;" Writer, Actress & Stand-Up Comedian

Sophie Santos
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Comedian, Writer & Actor; Author of The Best-Selling Memoir "The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I've Had)"

Simon Sinek

World-Renowned Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Author & Podcaster

Jake Olson

Blind Athlete, Author & Motivational Speaker

Dr. Lois Frankel

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

Jeff "Odie" Espenship
(5 ratings)

Workplace Leadership & Safety Expert; Founder & CEO of Target Leadership; USAF Fighter Pilot