My List 0

Speakers With Inspiring Personal Stories

Looking for a speaker who has turned profound challenges into a catalyst for change? At Key Speakers, we curate a premier selection of speakers with inspiring backgrounds. Individuals who have navigated life-changing experiences, from overcoming extreme adversity to pioneering global movements. These are not just speeches; they are authentic narratives of resilience and triumph. Whether you are hosting a community gala or a corporate retreat, our storytellers provide the emotional resonance and perspective needed to shift mindsets and inspire lasting hope.

Viewing 145–168 of 208
Looking for a speaker not on our website?
Contact us or call 1-949-675-7856
Click the star to add a speaker to your list
Viewing 145–168 of 208
Speaking Topics
95
111
182
93
93
181
39
38
72
131
100
52
32
171
300
132
78
195
117
24
129
117
19
93
23
51
30
128
56
16
111
60
186
50
46
26
33
61
118
55
69
83
18
82
111
134
16
130
83
40
68
58
18
23
32
78
53
21
73
16
28
92
49
55
130
21
84
47
23
196
183
51
208
173
56
156
132
196
90
26
30
16
42
40
50
56
45
26
19
11
48
12
20
58
11
52
25
15
23
32
38
47
82
21
76
93
51
Speaker Fee
$5,000
$100,000+
$5K
$100K+
Travels From
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
PR
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
CN
Int
208

Waldo Waldman

Former Combat Decorated Fighter Pilot; Leadership and Peak Performance Motivator
Fee Range: $25,000–$35,000
Travels From: Georgia
Add to My List

Dan Clark

Motivational Life Coach, Author, Peak Performance Expert
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: Utah
Add to My List

Cam Awesome

12-Time National Champion Heavyweight Olympic Boxer and former Team USA Captain
Fee Range: $7,500–$10,000
Travels From: Inquire
Add to My List

Allison Massari

Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speaker, Burn Survivor; Celebrated Artist
Fee Range: $17,000–$24,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Austin Hatch

Two-Time Plane Crash Survivor & Former College Athlete
Fee Range: $16,000–$32,000
Travels From: Michigan
Add to My List

Dan Buettner

World Renowned Explorer and National Geographic Fellow; Founder of the Blue Zones®; NYT bestselling author: “The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People"
Fee Range: $75,000–$125,000
Travels From: Minnesota
Add to My List

Molly Bloom

Inspirational Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game (Adapted Into An Oscar-Nominated Film)
Fee Range: $20,000–$31,500
Travels From: Colorado
Add to My List

Jim Morris

Former High-School Teacher Turned Major League Baseball Player; Author & Subject of the Film, The Rookie
Fee Range: $5,000–$13,000
Travels From: Texas
Add to My List

Chris Barton

Founder and Creator of Shazam, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Tech Investor
Fee Range: $25,500–$43,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Haley Moss

Florda’s First Openly Autistic Attorney, Author, Disability Inclusion Advocate
Fee Range: $7,000–$11,000
Travels From: Florida
Add to My List

Phil Hansen

Internationally-Recognized Artist, Interactive Collaboration Art Experience for Attendees
Fee Range: $15,000–$30,000
Travels From: Minnesota
Add to My List

Mark Schulman

World Renowned Drummer for Bands: P!NK, Cher, Velvet Revolver
Fee Range: $17,000–$30,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Mike Mullane

One of NASA’s Original Shuttle Astronauts and Author
Fee: $17,000
Travels From: New Mexico
Add to My List

Dakota Meyer

Medal of Honor Recipient & New York Times Best-Selling Author of Into the Fire and The Way Forward
Fee Range: $10,000–$25,000
Travels From: Texas
Add to My List

James "Iron Cowboy" Lawrence

Guinness World Record Holder, Subject of 50.50.50 Documentary, Eco-Challenge Team Leader, Mental Toughness and Peak Performance Speaker, Champion of the Conquer 100
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Utah
Add to My List

Robert Paylor

Paralyzed to Powerful: Unleashing Resilience and Redefining Possibility
Fee: $10,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Mallory Brown

Human Connection Expert: Bringing Humanity Back to Work
Fee Range: $10,000–$12,500
Travels From: Michigan
Add to My List

Misty Copeland

First African American Female Principal Dancer with the Prestigious American Ballet Theatre
Fee Range: $37,000–$94,000
Travels From: New York
Add to My List

José M. Hernández

Migrant Farmworker Turned NASA Astronaut & Engineer
Fee Range: $22,000–$37,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Les Brown

Motivational Icon, Former Politician, and Author
Fee Range: $56,000–$110,000
Travels From: Florida
Add to My List

Freddie Ravel

Grammy-Nominated Performer, Communication Expert and Business Visionary
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Daryl Davis

Renowned Rock/Blues Musician, Conflict Navigator, Unifier, and Author
Fee Range: $15,500–$18,500
Travels From: Maryland
Add to My List

Roger Crawford

Authority on Attitude, Resilience & Turning Adversity Into Opportunity
Fee Range: $12,000–$17,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Matt Tenney

Author of Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom
Fee Range: $7,000–$24,000
Travels From: Tennessee
Add to My List
Get a custom proposal
Tell us about your speaker needs and we will send you a custom proposal!
Pinterest logo
Baxter logo
Rockstar logo
Cox logo
Spotify logo
Dell logo
Amgen logo
Listrak logo
TransUnion logo
HD Supply logo
Booz Allen Hamilton logo
Kellogg's logo
Get in Touch
Tell us about your speaker needs and we will send you a custom proposal!