Literary Speakers

Journeys in Literature: Page-Turning Wisdom from Today's Top Literary Figures

List of Literary Speakers

These bestselling authors, famous screenwriters, and popular bloggers are paving the way for creative thinking, innovation, and think-outside-the-box business savvy. In a fast-paced world, these literary speakers and business authors are popular thought leaders who make their audiences stop to admire, to think, or simply to be entertained. This category includes novelists, poets, and writers with wide varieties of expertise, including philosophy, literature, culture, diversity and gender studies, and activism. Whether they're bestselling authors or leading figures in the art and film industries, there is a creative keynote speaker or performer for every event.

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Ijeoma Oluo
(8 ratings)

Writer & Social Activist Known for Her Work on Issues of Race & Identity; Author of "So You Want to Talk About Race"

Mark Manson

NYT Bestselling Author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"

Derek Hough
(1 rating)

Dancer, NYT Bestselling Author, Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Choreography & Six-Time Champion of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"

David Allen

Author of "Getting Things Done", Productivity Expert, Executive Coach

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"

Billie Jean King
(3 ratings)

Former World #1 Professional Tennis Player & Sports Icon; Advocate for Women's Equality

Fred D. Gray
(2 ratings)

Veteran Civil Rights Attorney; Represented Rosa Parks & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bill Nye
(1 rating)

"The Science Guy"; Science Communicator, TV Presenter & Mechanical Engineer; Climate Change Activist

Tania Israel
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Author of "Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide," Professor of Counseling Psychology & Associate Dean for DEI

Mayim Bialik
(3 ratings)

Neuroscientist, Mental Health Advocate & Actress; Known for "The Big Bang Theory"

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
(6 ratings)

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop; Author of "Zero to Breakthrough”

Erin Brockovich
(13 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist; Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Groundwater Contamination Expert & Victim Advocate

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

Bertice Berry
(1 rating)

Sociologist, Best-Selling Author, Comedian

Nicholas Burns

Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy & International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School

Frank Luntz
(2 ratings)

Political Pollster & Communication Strategist

Geena Rocero
(11 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Matthew Luhn
(11 ratings)

Director, Storytelling Consultant, Former Pixar Animator, Story Artist, Creativity Expert & Author

Elaine Welteroth
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue & Maternal Health Advocate

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor