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Top Motivational & Inspirational Speakers

In times of uncertainty, hardship, or low motivation, inspirational speakers can help to uplift audiences. By sharing personal stories of resilience, triumph, and forward-thinking mindsets, these motivational speakers have inspired audiences around the country. These experts have overcome adversity, endured life-changing events, and sometimes beat all odds to be where they are today. Whether you're hosting a sales kickoff, looking for a perfect commencement speaker, or planning an awareness event, you are bound to find inspiration among these highly successful business leaders, professional athletes, cancer survivors, and world-renowned adventurers. Check out our roster of inspirational speakers or browse other great motivational speakers to find the perfect fit for your event today.

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Dulcé Sloan

Stand-Up Comedian, Actress & Writer; Best Known for "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah"

Erin Brockovich
(12 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist, TV Host, Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Inspirational Empowerment Speaker on Triumph in the Face of Adversity

Queen Latifah

Award-Winning Actress, Rapper, Singer & Producer Known for "Chicago," "Hairspray" & "The Equalizer"

Spike Lee
(2 ratings)

Academy Award-Winning Writer, Producer, Actor & Director; Best Known for "BlacKkKlansman" & "Malcolm X"

Amanda Beard
(1 rating)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Co-Founder of Beard Swim Co. & Author of New York Times Bestseller "In the Water They Can't See You Cry"

Pat McGrath

Legendary Makeup Artist, Founder of PAT McGRATH LABS & Global Beauty Creative Design Director for Procter & Gamble

Ron Garan

Retired NASA Astronaut, Fighter Pilot & Author of "The Orbital Perspective - Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles"

Micah Solomon
(4 ratings)

Customer Experience Consultant & Bestselling Author

Danielle Feinberg
(11 ratings)

Pixar Animation Director, Academy Award Winner, STEM Advocate

Scott MacIntyre
(2 ratings)

American Idol Finalist, Singer-Songwriter, Author

Sally Field

Academy Award-Winning Actress Known for "Gidget," "ER" & "Lincoln"; Author, "In Pieces"; Advocate for LGBTQ & Women's Rights

Jody Williams
(1 rating)

Humanitarian & Nobel Peace Prize Winner; Chairman of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines

Ed McCaffrey
(1 rating)

Head Football Coach at University of Northern Colorado; Former NFL Wide Receiver & Co-Founder of Dare to Play Football Camp For Children with Down Syndrome

Holly Robinson Peete

TV Personality & Co-Founder of the HollyRod Foundation; Compassionate Care Advocate for Autism & Parkinson's Disease

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth; Authority on Development Soft Skills & Empowerment; Managing Partner of Soft Skills for STEM (S3TEM)

Theresa Flores
(2 ratings)

Human Trafficking Survivor, Bestselling Author, Victim’s Advocate, Consultant & Founder of The SOAP Project

Rorke Denver
(2 ratings)

Navy SEAL Commander & Best-Selling Author

Adrian Gostick
(6 ratings)

Founder of The Culture Works & Bestselling Author of "Leading with Gratitude"

Lisa Myers

Emmy Award-Winning Former Senior Investigative Correspondent for NBC News

Patch Adams
(1 rating)

Physician & Clown; Founder of Gesundheit Institute; Inspiration for the Robin Williams Movie "Patch Adams"