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If you’re planning an event, you know how daunting the process can be. From choosing a venue, organizing catering, to finding the ideal speaker, it can be overwhelming. That’s where a top speakers bureau comes in. 

With a top speakers bureau, event planning can be a breeze. We provide expert recommendations on speakers and topics that match your event goals, agenda and theme. We know that speakers (especially celebrity speakers) can be hard to reach, a top speakers bureau will handle all the networking and scheduling for you.

There’s no need to bother yourself about the details when it comes to logistics, such as figuring out the proper audio equipment needed, travel, hotel accommodation, per diems, contract logistics, and more—a top speakers bureau will have everything covered. With access to a vast array of high-quality, experienced, and talented speakers, a top speakers bureau can help you find the perfect fit for your event.

Choosing a top speakers bureau saves you time, energy, and stress.

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“In my journey, I have learned that obstacles are opportunities. Acknowledge the obstacles and don’t give them power.” — Vernice “Flygirl” Armour

Did you know that businesses that are more diverse and inclusive tend to have more engaged employees and increased market share? By understanding the opportunities of different perspectives, your business can build a better relationship with its customers and community.

If you’re looking to build a more inclusive business for employees and customers, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with some of the best LGBT keynote speakers. These speakers are experts in their respective fields as well as experts in business, inclusivity, and community. They can help your organization improve its culture and its market outreach.

1) Vernice “Flygirl” Armour

FlyGirl is a top inspirational speaker, America’s first African-American female combat pilot, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough. FlyGirl’s fresh, edgy style, high, contagious energy, and unique, gutsy essence jump off the stage, page, and screen and moves people to action.

2) Fredrik Eklund

Fredrik Eklund is a top sales keynote speaker, number one broker, star of Million Dollar Listing, and the bestselling author of The Sell. To date, Fredrik has closed over 5 billion dollars in real estate sales all over the world.

3) Dr. Vivienne Ming

Ming is a top theoretical neuroscientist, top entrepreneur speaker, and author. Ming is transgender and speaks frequently on issues of LGBT inclusion and gender in technology.

4) Jonathan Lovitz

Jonathan D. Lovitz is a nationally recognized business keynote speaker, advocate, and lobbyist focused on diversity, inclusion, equity, and opportunity. He currently serves as Senior Vice President at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)  and speaks about the economic strength of LGBT for business.

5) Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner is an Olympic gold medal winner and a Transgender Rights Advocate. Formerly known as Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn speaks about how audiences can live an authentic life.

6) Rick Welts

Rick Welts is one of the most respected executives in sports and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018. In May of 2011, Rick became the highest-ranking executive in men’s professional team sports to publicly acknowledge he is gay. He speaks to audiences about leadership and inclusion.

7) Brianna Scurry

Briana is a top diversity keynote speaker who pioneered the first paid professional women’s soccer league as a founding player in 2001. Briana speaks about concussion awareness, success, and LGBT issues.

8) Shane Feldman

Shane Feldman is an LGBTQ speaker and the founder and visionary behind the world’s largest millennial-led movement, Count Me In. Shane has been recognized by the White House and the United Nations for his achievements in helping leaders build better relationships and create engaged communities.

9) Maria Bello

Maria Bello is an award-winning actress, author, activist, and TED speaker. She speaks on women’s issues, LGBT, and human rights.

10) Karamo Brown

Karamo Brown is a top social justice speaker, television host, and culture expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix reboot of Queer Eye. Karamo Brown says that the key to his success is tapping into the many facets of his identity—and teaches others to do the same.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak June 9, 2023.

Conversations about mental health in the workplace are more commonplace than ever, but as with any subject, discussions are most effective when headed by an expert. This is especially true with topics as delicate as mental health, but it is becoming more and more evident that such conversations are necessary to  create healthy, inclusive environments and foster total wellness in employees.

These five keynote speakers stand at the forefront of these discussions, educating others and doing work in the field regarding therapeutic methods, creating supportive cultures, and addressing the remaining stigma around this topic.

NBA champion Metta World Peace, known formerly as Ron Artest, is a keynote speaker and mental health advocate. He openly discusses his struggle with depression and anxiety, his candor on the topic a rarity among professional athletes. Awarded the title of “Mental Health Hero” for his activism, he seeks to help others, especially men, address issues around mental wellness.

Amanda Lipp is a keynote speaker and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of mental health, art, and technology. The producer of more than 60 documentaries, her work addresses youth psychosis, recreation therapy, and digital health, and she currently serves on the Mental Health Advisory Panel at Google as well as for the National Alliance on mental Illness and technology Adolescent Mental Wellness.

Mental health keynote speaker  Melissa Doman is an organizational psychologist experienced in many mental health disciplines, with years of work as a licensed therapist in private practice, employee-assistance programs, and university settings. With a practical, solutions-based approach, she aims to equip people to have constructive conversations about mental health in the workplace.

Wesley Hamilton is a personal development keynote speaker with an inspirational story of loss and recovery. Having battled severe depression while recovering from gunshot wounds that paralyzed him below the waist, he is intimately aware of, and equipped to, combat life’s challenges. He is devoted to raising awareness around the importance of  mental and physical health in living your best life.

Sheryl Ziegler is an expert on mental health, burnout, and stress management with a background working with parents and schools. With over 20 years of experience, she helps organizations make mental well-being a baked-in part of their culture and create truly healthy, supportive workplaces.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak May 24, 2023.

Faith is a powerful force that can help you achieve your goals. People who believe in something bigger than themselves tend to be happier and have more success. Many of the most successful business people, entertainers, and athletes cite their faith as a reason for overcoming challenges and rising to the top.

If you would like to harness the power of your faith, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with some of the most Well-Known Christian Keynote Speakers. These keynote speakers have found success in business, sports, and entertainment. In their talks, they share insights on how your faith can help you lead the life you want.

1) Jonathan Reckford

Jonathan Reckford is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve their homes. While he spent much of his career in the for-profit sector, including executive and managerial positions at Goldman Sachs, Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy, he also spent several years as a pastor and speaks to topics of faith as well as business.

2) Eric O’Neill

Eric O’Neill is a top cybersecurity expert, former FBI agent, and inspiration for the movie Breach. Eric shares his story of how he helped bring down the biggest spy in American history and how his faith sustained him and his wife while he was undercover.

3) Jade Simmons

Jade Simmons is a top faith, motivational, experiential keynote speaker, in addition to being a rockstar concert pianist and best of SXSW performer. Jade uses her storytelling and music to bring breakthroughs and inspiration to her audiences who are seeking a renewed sense of purpose.

4) Chaunté Lowe

Chaunté Lowe is a motivational and faith keynote speaker, 4-time Olympian, 3-Time World Championship medalist, and breast cancer survivor. She has been in high demand ever since she decided to train for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics through Chemotherapy and a Double Mastectomy. Her story shows audiences the power of resilience through life’s challenges.

5) Kurt Warner

Kurt Warner is a Christian keynote speaker, Super Bowl Champion, and two-time NFL MVP. Since 2001, Kurt and his wife Brenda’s nonprofit First Things First Foundation has impacted lives by promoting Christian values and providing opportunities to encourage everyone that all things are possible when people seek to put first things first. Kurt speaks about his incredible and inspiring journey that he couldn’t have done without faith.

6) Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton is a top Christian speaker who has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. During a surf in 2003, Bethany was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark, which bit off her left arm. Her story has been told in the New York Times bestselling autobiography, Soul Surfer, and in the 2011 film.

7) Michele Rigby Assad

Michele Rigby Assad is a Christian speaker, former counterintelligence expert, and the author of Breaking Cover. She had incredible challenges while working undercover in the Middle East. In her talks, she shares insights into the life-altering power of grit.

8) Jim Morris

Jim Morris is a top inspirational keynote speaker, author, athlete, and the subject of the movie The Rookie. His Cinderella story— from 35-year-old high school teacher to flame-throwing major league pitcher in three months—serves as testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life.

9) Janine Turner

Janine Turner is a Christan keynote speaker and bestselling author, best known for her role as Maggie O’Connell in the CBS hit Northern Exposure. Janine is also the host of God on the Go podcasts and has inspired thousands with her talks on faith, inspiration, and overcoming defeat.

10) David Drury

David Drury is a Christian keynote speaker who became the “Most Notorious Card Counter in America” by working with a team of Christian card counters. His story was documented in the film Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians. Audiences come away learning how faith and teamwork can lead to outstanding outcomes.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak May 19, 2023.

Looking for a big name to draw in the crowd or build hype among your employees? BigSpeak Speakers Bureau is pleased to have an excellent selection of celebrity business speakers and well known thought leaders on our roster.

Our well known keynote speakers aren’t just celebrities and thought leaders, but seasoned professionals with valuable insights. In many cases, they’ve been on the speaking circuit for years, honing their skills as motivational speakers until they’re a true double threat, offering dynamic presentations and one of a kind insights .

Recognizable from his role on ABC’s Shark Tank, entrepreneur and fashion titan Daymond John is an award winning motivational keynote speaker with over 20 years of proven business experience. A highly dynamic speaker, he shares his secrets for marketing and financial success with both industry leaders and enterprising hopefuls around the globe.

Marc Randolph is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and cofounder of streaming pioneer Netflix. A well known keynote speaker on top of his successful career as a mentor and advisor, he is responsible for fundamentally altering global media consumption, and has insights from the forefront of innovation and business development.

Celebrity keynote speaker Sofia Wylie is a dancer, influencer and activist who has performed on tour with Justin Beiber, appeared on America’s Got Talent, and acted on Disney Channel’s Andi Mack. A hit with Gen Z audiences, she is taking Hollywood by storm, and has unique insights into the intersections between social justice and social influence.

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran is a celebrity motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and Shark Tank Judge. With an inspiring rags to riches story, she’s a frequent contributor to every major network, uplifting and educating in turn.

Fabio Viviani is a celebrity chef, TV host, best-selling author, and hospitality developer responsible for opening three dozen establishments in the past 20 years. With a true passion for cooking, he is one of the country’s best known culinary names, and regularly headlines global food events when not on screen.

Top real estate agent Tracy Tutor is best known for her role on Million Dollar Listing, but is also a well known keynote speaker focused on helping audiences overcome fear and build wealth, with a special interest in uplifting and empowering other women. With over 20 years of experience in the field, she is an expert negotiator who has built a global business as well as a best-selling author.

Iconic athlete Lance Armstrong offers both name recognition and a moving story of growth and redemption that audiences have rated as life changing. Charting his riveting arc from record-setting cyclist  to a disgraced athlete banned from professional cycling for life, Lance shares the tale of personal renewal and transformation that took him from his lowest point to his current resilient, accountable self as a successful investor, philanthropist, and content creator.

NBA legend and well known keynote speaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spent 50 years as an athlete and activist and now shares his insights into teambuilding, leadership, and success with audiences. A regular contributor to major media publications, he has also written 17 books, many of which are bestsellers, and is an award winning documentary producer.

Top motivational speaker Kevin O’Leary is a venture capitalist. Shark Tank judge, and media sensation with a global following and signature candor. Possessing encyclopedic knowledge of finance, economics, and business trends, he regularly works with Fortune 1000 companies and other influential megacorps.

Mikaela Shiffrin is not only an Olympic gold medalist, but also a well known keynote speaker. A high-achieving skier, she has been heralded as “The Next Lindsey Vonn,” featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and has been collecting accolades since the beginning of her professional career in 2011.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak May 18, 2023.

April 1st surprises always make us laugh… or at least, we hope they do. Did you miss out on all the malarkey this April Fool’s Day? If so, don’t worry! We have plenty of jokes for you – in fact, why not bring some humor to your organization with a keynote speaker who knows how to work a crowd? Whether your event needs laughter-inducing improv or edutainment, our top 10 comedian keynote speakers will definitely put a smile on everyone’s face.

Starting off our top 10 comedian keynote speakers is Avish Parashar, a humorist and author who weaves together hilarious interactive skits and improv comedy games into practical business lessons that teach attendees how to adapt to sudden changes and overcome adversity.

Marcus Monroe is an award-winning juggler and comedian who treats his audiences to a high-energy entertainment experience replete with innovative tricks and hilariously awkward banter. A frequent performer at comedy clubs, universities, festivals and arts centers, he is currently preparing for the release of his own comedy special.

With a signature blend of southern charm and housewife-inspired humor, comedian keynote speaker Leanne Morgan is a hit with any type of audience. An actively touring entertainer and podcast host, she has appeared across the United States, is in frequent rotation on Sirius XM, and has racked up over 50 million views on her streamed content.

Bertice Berry is a sociologist, best-selling author, and comedian keynote speaker praised for her ability to entertain, inspire and educate. An award-winning comedienne and lecturer, she has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Tonight Show, and ABC’s 20/20.

The Pinquelton Group consists of top 10 comedian keynote speakers and facilitators Andy Eninger and John Loos, two experts in fostering corporate creativity and collaboration. With 50+ years of experience connecting with audiences,  their experiential workshops are designed to help teams harness the potential of storytelling in a playful, energetic environment that encourages creativity and fun as much as introspection and education.

Tripp Crosby is an entertainer and renowned comedian who started his career as part of the YouTube duo Tripp and Tyler, which has amassed over 30 million views on their channel. As a top 10 comedian keynote speaker, he hosts and headlines events for as many as 100,000 and as few as 100 attendees, teaching and engaging audiences.

Satirist and TV personality Bassem Youssef is a world-renowned comedian speaker known for creating the first ever political comedy show in the Middle East. He has been named one of the “100 most influential people in the world” by TIME magazine and one of Foreign Policy Magazine’s 100 Leading Global Thinkers.

Leadership speaker, educator and comedian Mo Barrett is one of the speaking circuit’s most successful failures. After almost flunking at the Air Force Academy, she leveraged hard work, humor and optimism to build a 25 year career as a pilot and then one as an entertaining, inspiring keynote speaker netting rave reviews from audiences.

Mac King is a Las Vegas headliner and top 10 comedian keynote speaker who has performed on the Las Vegas Strip for the past 19 years, delighting over 2 million fans. A premier magician, he blends a down-to-earth sense of humor and inventiveness that has won him seven TV specials and a role consulting Penn & Teller and David Copperfield.

Digital Deception is an entertainment duo of top comedian keynote speakers who merge interactive magic with cutting-edge tech to create unique, audience-engaging presentations sure to delight virtual and in-person audiences.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Apr 5, 2023.

If you want to build a good business, you need to solve a good problem. Every brand-name business you can name has solved a problem for consumers. Netflix created a way to rent any movie you wanted without late fees, Shazam helped you find the name of that song you heard in the grocery store, and Waze helped you find the traffic hot spots.

At BigSpeak Speakers Bureau, we work with some of the top speakers who are also startup founders. These entrepreneurs have been able to identify problems for consumers and provide solutions that led to multi-million and multi-billion dollar companies. Learn more about how you can be a great startup from these speakers.

Apple 

In 1976, Apple computer was started in a garage in Los Altos, California, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. They wanted to make computers anybody could use. The philosophy of making easy-to-use products continues to this day. Now the company is worth around a trillion dollars, and you either own one of its products or know someone who does.

FUBU

In 1992, Daymond John co-founded FUBU (For Us By Us) as a company with the idea of making sportswear made by the same people who wore it. Daymond John mortgaged his home for $100,000 to turn half of his house into a clothing factory. The company is now a 6 billion dollar success story.

Marquis Jet and Zico Coconut Water

In 2001, Jesse Itzler thought flying on private jets was nice but too expensive for most to enjoy. And most of the time, private jets sit around without being used. So he founded Marquis Jet, which allowed people to buy a 25-hour jet card so they could use private jets. Over ten years, the company did over $5 billion in business and later sold to NetJets. Then in 2004, Jesse thought coconut water was great to drink but difficult for everyone to access. So he created Zico Coconut Water, which was later sold to Coca-Cola.

Netflix

In 1997, Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix, thought, “What if you could rent DVDs by mail? Wouldn’t that be more convenient for everyone than going to Blockbuster?” By creating a large catalog of DVDs, eliminating late fees, and allowing people to keep movies as long as they liked, the company disrupted Blockbuster. Now Netflix is the king of streaming media and worth over $100 billion.

Shazam

In 2002, Chris Barton, the co-founder of Shazam, thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool if you could use your phone to figure out any song you heard playing?” However, to accomplish that, he and his team had to develop new software to identify songs in any situation and create a database of songs. The company really took off with the development of the iPhone in 2008. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that Apple acquired Shazam’s technology for $400 million. Today, Shazam connects more than 1 billion users.

Siri

Adam Cheyer and Dag Kittlaus tackled the problem of how to make our life more hands-free. What if we could just talk to our phones and devices instead of having to type things in? In 2010, they launched their virtual voice assistant Siri app in the Apple store. The app was so impressive that Steve Jobs called them and bought the company for $200 million and placed Siri on all Apple products. The two later went on to develop the virtual voice assistant Viv, which became Bixby on Samsung phones.

Skinnygirl Cocktails

In 2009, Bethenny Frankel founded Skinnygirl Cocktails on the notion that women would love a low-calorie, great-tasting margarita. She single-handedly created the low-calorie cocktail category for the beverage industry. In 2011, she sold Skinnygirl for $100 million to Beam Suntory.

Spanx

Sara Blakely just wanted to look nice. However, she couldn’t find any footless body-shaping pantyhose to go with her outfit. It turned out that body-shaping products were being designed by men, not women. Frustrated, Blakely took $5,000 in savings to develop Spanx—a slimming garment that minimized figure flaws—reinventing shapewear for women and creating a billion-dollar company.

Waze

What if you could know about traffic conditions before you left on your trip? Uri Levin just wanted to be able to know where the traffic was so he could choose the best route to get home. So in 2007, he co-founded the Waze app, which crowdsourced driver data from GPS positioning to create maps and share traffic conditions. It became so successful the driving app was acquired by Google in 2013 for $1.1 billion and now has more than 750 million users around the globe.

This article was originally posted by BigSpeak Feb 24, 2023.

From artificial intelligence to autonomous vehicles, futurist speakers are at the forefront of exploring technologies that could drastically change our lives in the coming years. Whether you are an aspiring futurist looking for some advice, or a business leader interested in gaining a better understanding of where technology might be heading, a futurist speaker can provide you with an invaluable perspective that enables you to stay ahead of the curve. Here are 10 futurist speakers worth paying attention to – each brings something uniquely valuable to the table that can’t be found anywhere else.

Innovation and futurist speaker Lisa Bodell is the founder of FutureThink and author of the award-winning books Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins. A serial entrepreneur and thought leader, she is a monthly contributor to Forbes and has taught at several universities.

Saleem Ali is a professor at the University of Delaware, National Geographic Explorer, and futurist speaker specializing in resolving ecological conflicts. He has environmental field experience in over 150 countries and is a partner of the United Nations who builds bridges between science, economics and politics.

Top futurist speaker Shara Evans is a leading expert on emerging technologies who is regularly featured on broadcast television, including  ABC’s Q&A, The Project, Sky News, Weekend Sunrise, and Lateline. An accomplished entrepreneur, she has funded the tech analyst firm Market Clarity and the telecom consultancy Telsyte.

Ugwem Eneyo is a tech entrepreneur and futurist speaker who travels the world addressing energy and environmental challenges. As the co-founder and CEO of energy technology company SHYFT Power Solutions, she seeks to improve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions.

Award-winning inventor, entrepreneur and technology influencer Tan Le is a top futurist speaker at the forefront of the emerging field of brain-computer interface. She has received numerous honors from the World Economic Forum, Forbes, and National Geographic for her work in brain augmentation.

Peter Sheahan is a thought leader, best-selling author and top keynote speaker on innovation, business growth, and emerging markets. Named one of the 25 Most Influential Speakers in the World by the National Speakers Association, he has built three global companies and published seven books.

Speaker Nikolas Badminton is the chief futurist at futurist.com, where he mentors business leaders seeking to create connected, creative teams that can survive unforeseen risks and plan strategically. With over 30 years of business experience working with over 300 leading organizations he has made a name for himself at the frontline of disruption and change management.

Best-selling author and corporate transformation leader Patricia Aburdene is a top futurist speaker and expert on Megatrends, the study of which allows organizations to maximize opportunity due to a solid understanding of the social, economic, demographic and technological trends transforming our world.

Brad Waid is an educator and futurist speaker recognized as the #14 global influencer in Augmented Reality.A passionate teacher, his work focuses on leveraging the power of technology for both educational and industrial purposes.

Theoretical physicist, best-selling author and acclaimed futurist speaker Michio Kaku is one of the most widely recognized figures in contemporary science. His books, including The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity, are NYT best sellers, and he has appeared on multiple major media channels and prgrams, including BBC, PBS, the David Letterman Show, the Colbert Report, the Conan O’Brian show, and HBO’s Bill Maher Show.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Jan 6, 2023.

Looking for a keynote speaker who will be a good fit for your campus or university’s upcoming event, ceremony, or lecture? These Top 10 University Keynote Speakers are experts in their field, they know how to work a room, and are used to speaking in front of large audiences.

Our Top 10 University Keynote Speakers each have unique backgrounds and knowledge, from habits experts, to former NBA players, Olympians, innovators, entrepreneurs, emotional intelligence thought leaders, and even combat pilots. If you want your audience to gain fresh perspectives and valuable insights from a university-approved keynote speaker, browse this list!

Top 10 University Keynote Speakers:

James Clear 

James Clear is a top personal development keynote speaker and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Atomic Habits. His thought leadership regularly appears in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Medium, and Time, and he is a regular guest for CBS This Morning. His entertaining talks teach audiences about small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Tan Le 

Tan Le is a top innovation and business keynote speaker, technology entrepreneur, author, and founder and CEO of EMOTIV. She is one of the most influential pioneers in the emerging field of brain-computer interface. She has won numerous awards, including Young Australian of the Year in 1998,  Australia’s 30 Most Successful Women Under 30, Most Influential Women in Technology by Fast Company in 2010, and Forbes 50 Names You Need to Know in 2011.

Bill Benjamin 

Bill Benjamin has a degree in Mathematics and shares the brain science of emotions that drives culture and leadership. Bill has worked with discerning audiences that include the U.S. Marines, NASA engineers and Surgeons, as well as leadership teams at Amazon, Home Depot and Intel.

Molly Bloom 

Molly Bloom is a top inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. Her memoir was adapted into an award-winning film by Aaron Sorkin. Bloom has appeared on numerous shows and in media outlets such as Ellen, Vice, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, Vulture, and has been asked to speak at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women.  Molly was also in the Top 3 of the US Ski Team.

Magic Johnson 

Magic Johnson is a top business keynote speaker, former NBA great, and Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises. Still a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson made history in 2012 when he became co-owner of MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers. He also co-owns the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, and eSports franchise Team Liquid.

Robyn Benincasa 

Robyn Benincasa is a top leadership and teamwork keynote speaker, author, and Adventure Racing World Champion. One of the highest-rated, female motivational speakers in the world, she regularly shares the stage with world leaders and business icons, her customers include many Fortune companies like Starbucks, Deloitte, Aflac, Boeing, and more.

Marc Randolph 

Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, whose career as an entrepreneur spans four decades. In addition to being the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Marc has founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs, and as an investor has helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures (and just as many unsuccessful ones). He is host of the top-10 Apple podcast That Will Never Work, where he works directly with entrepreneurs to provide 1-on-1 mentoring. He lives in Santa Cruz, California.

Vernice FlygGirl Armour 

FlyGirl is a top inspirational speaker, America’s first African-American female combat pilot, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough. FlyGirl’s fresh, edgy style, high, contagious energy and unique, gutsy essence jump off the stage, page, and screen and moves people to action.

Kevin O’Leary 

Kevin O’Leary is a top entrepreneur speaker, author, venture capitalist, guest judge on Shark Tank, and star on Money Court. Within his various television roles, his opinionated nature has won over millions, and he continues to impress his audiences with professional tips and personal anecdotes.

Chaunte Lowe 

Chaunté Lowe is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Lowe a mother of 3, a wife, and a business owner; she is also a professional athlete, an American Record Holder, a 4-time Olympian, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion. She has been in high demand since she decided to train for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics while undergoing chemotherapy and a double mastectomy for breast cancer. Her resilience is impactful in her own life, and to those who hear her speak.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Oct 10, 2022.

Motivated employees can make the difference between a business that survives and one that thrives. In fact, a meta-analysis research study by Gallup found organizations in the top quartile in employee engagement outperformed bottom-quartile businesses by at least 20% in productivity and profitability. So how can you help engage your employees so your business can be more productive and profitable?

At BigSpeak Speakers Bureau, we work with some of the top black motivational keynote speakers who can help your business thrive. These keynote speakers are athletes, thought leaders, company founders, and entertainers who have all encountered challenges in life and learned how to overcome them. Each one can impart the lessons to your organization on how to stay motivated in the face of obstacles.

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson is a world-renowned NBA Hall of Fame All-Star, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. His stories of overcoming challenges as an athlete, entrepreneur and HIV survivor inspire corporate and business conferences around the world.

Cassandra Worthy

Cassandra Worthy is a motivational keynote speaker, innovator, and the world’s leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®  Cassandra inspires and empowers her audiences so they can shine and overcome any challenge in their life.

Simon T. Bailey

Simon T. Bailey is a Leadership Imagineer and the former leader of the Disney Institute. He has been named one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals by SUCCESS magazine.

Daymond John

Daymond John is a motivational speaker, founder of FUBU clothing, and a reality TV investor on Shark Tank. In his talks, Daymond shares his story of overcoming tough times to grow FUBU clothing from a garage startup to a multi-million dollar company.

Risha Grant 

Risha Grant is a top diversity and inclusion keynote speaker and author of That’s BS! How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures. Risha shares how diversity and inclusion can engage employees making your company more profitable and capturing more market share.

Vernice Flygirl Armour

FlyGirl is a top inspirational speaker, America’s first African-American female combat pilot, and author of Zero to Breakthrough. FlyGirl’s highly contagious energy, moving stories, and gutsy essence motivate audiences to action.

Jade Simmons

Jade Simmons is a rockstar concert pianist and powerhouse motivational performer. Her stunning mainstage presentations combine virtuoso performance and riveting storytelling to speak to the hearts, minds, and goals of a company’s most valuable resource…its people.

Chaunté Lowe

Chaunte Lowe is a motivational keynote speaker, 4-time Olympian, 3-Time World Championship medalist, and breast cancer survivor. She has been in high demand ever since she decided to train for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics through Chemotherapy and a Double Mastectomy. Her story shows audiences the power of resilience through life’s challenges.

Butterscotch

Butterscotch is a top empowerment speaker and vocal percussionist virtuosa who uses her powerful voice to defy gender and music social constructs. She shares her story of how she overcame overt biases to become crowned the world’s first female beatbox champion.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Yassmin inspires audiences as one of the 2020 LinkedIn Changemakers. She is a globally sought-after advisor on issues of social justice and has traveled to over 24 countries across five continents, speaking to governments, civil society and corporates on inclusive leadership, tackling bias and achieving substantive change.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak on Apr 13, 2022.