Poetry Speakers

Verses of Wisdom: Expressions in Rhyme & Stories from Poetry Experts

List of Poetry Speakers

These inspiring poetry speakers have a unique ability to capture the human experience and translate it into powerful words that resonate with readers and writers across the world. The award-winning poets in this category are highly skilled authors, spoken word poetry masters, and popular slam poetry performers who use their voices for self-expression, social commentary, activism, and storytelling. Regardless of the venue or event, these dedicated and passionate artists of the written and spoken word can inspire and connect with a variety of audiences in meaningful ways.

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Jim Morris
(13 ratings)

Motivational Speaker Known For Entering MLB at 35; Inspiration for Disney's "The Rookie" & Author, "Dream Makers"

Joan Lunden
(12 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate; Former TV Host of "Good Morning America"

Preston Perry
(3 ratings)

Christian Poet, Performance Artist, Teacher & Apologist; Co-Host of the "With The Perrys" Podcast

Ray Kurzweil
(4 ratings)

Futurist, Inventor & Computer Scientist; Author of "How to Create a Mind"; Chairman of Kurzweil Technologies

Arthur C. Brooks

Professor & Leader of the Leadership & Happiness Laboratory, Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University; Columnist for The Atlantic; Bestselling Author & Podcast Host, "Office Hours"

Alok Vaid-Menon
(2 ratings)

Internationally Acclaimed Poet, Comedian, Public Speaker, & Actor; Known for "Beyond the Gender Binary" and "BIOLOGY!" Comedy Special

Dan Buettner
(2 ratings)

National Geographic Writer, Renowned Explorer, Award-Winning Journalist, Health Advocate & Bestselling Author of "Blue Zones"

Katty Kay
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist & Anchor; NYT Bestselling Author; U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC & MSNBC Contributor

Amal Kassir
(2 ratings)

Syrian-American Muslim Storytelling Activist, TEDx Speaker & Slam Poet

Noel QuiƱones
(1 rating)

Poet, Educator, Actor & Community Organizer

Lauren Ducrey

Award-Winning Poet & AI Consultant Unlocking Empathic Leadership

Kwame Alexander
(2 ratings)

Poet, Educator, Publisher, Emmy Award Winning Producer & New York Times Bestselling Author Known for "The Crossover"

Ed Begley Jr.
(2 ratings)

Preeminent Environmental Activist; Emmy Award-Nominated Actor; Award-Winning Sustainability Authority

Imani McGee-Stafford
(2 ratings)

WNBA Player, Mental Health Advocate, Poet & Self-Described Unicorn

Aisha Fukushima

Performance Lecturer, Justice Strategist, Facilitator, Vocalist & Founder of RAPtivism

Malcolm London

Young Poet, Educator, Performer, Activist & TED Speaker Known For "High School Training Ground"

Dave Pelzer
(1 rating)

Counselor, Comedian & Expert on Foster Care, Resilience and Personal Growth; Bestselling Author of "A Child Called 'It'"

Dennis Prager

Host of the Dennis Prager Radio Show, Co-Founder of Prager University, NY Times Bestselling Author & Columnist

Jacqueline Novogratz
(1 rating)

Social Entrepreneur Fighting Poverty, Founder & CEO of Acumen Fund; Author, "The Blue Sweater" & "Manifesto for a Moral Revolution"

Star Jones

Lawyer, Journalist, & Social Justice and Heart Disease Advocate; Former Co-Host of "The View"