My List 0

Inspirational Speakers With 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 49–72 of 209
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 49–72 of 209
Speaking Topics
94
112
180
96
93
182
39
39
72
131
97
52
37
171
306
137
81
199
118
31
131
115
19
93
23
51
31
132
57
14
112
62
188
50
45
27
33
60
116
54
69
80
18
83
112
136
16
134
82
39
67
56
18
23
34
78
51
21
74
14
28
93
49
53
126
19
80
45
23
200
187
51
209
176
57
158
137
200
93
27
30
16
42
39
51
57
45
27
19
11
48
12
19
60
11
52
25
15
23
34
40
48
83
77
94
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
Reset
209

Bean Gill

Inclusion Warrior, Runway Model, Paralysis Recovery Pioneer
Fee Range: $7,000–$10,000
Travels From: International
Add to My List

Lauren Sisler

Emmy Winning ESPN Sportscaster and Addiction Prevention Advocate
Fee Range: $10,000–$15,000
Travels From: Alabama
Add to My List

Grace Chenxin Liu

Founder of UNESCO-Endorsed Research To Empower (ReTE); United Nations, International Telecommunication Union & TEDx Speaker; Award-Winning Researcher and Book Author Advancing Education & Gender Equity
Fee Range: $7,000–$25,000
Travels From: New York
Add to My List

Mohamed Massaquoi

Strategic Partner in Transformation; Former NFL Wide Receiver; Amputee; Founder of VESSOL
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: Georgia
Add to My List

Johnny Quinn

Third Person in History to Play Pro Football and Compete in the Winter Olympics
Fee Range: $10,000–$15,000
Travels From: Texas
Add to My List

Janine Stange

Subject of “National Anthem Girl” a Documentary by Kelly’s Filmworks on Amazon Prime; Singer and Philanthropist
Fee Range: $10,000–$16,000
Travels From: Maryland
Add to My List

Hayley Arceneaux

Pediatric Cancer Survivor & Crew Member, SpaceX's Inspiration4 (The First Entirely Civilian Spacecraft Mission)
Fee Range: $25,000–$32,000
Travels From: Tennessee
Add to My List

Ashley Park

Grammy and Tony-nominated Actress, Emily in Paris; Pediatric Cancer Survivor
Fee Range: $75,000–$100,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Donnie Campbell

Leadership Speaker and Inspiration for the TV Series character, Ted Lasso
Fee Range: $5,000–$8,000
Travels From: Missouri
Add to My List

Eva Chen

Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram & NY Times Bestselling Author
Fee Range: $25,000–$63,000
Travels From: New York
Add to My List

Penny Mallory

Mental Toughness Expert & Rally Driving Champion
Fee Range: $7,500–$18,000
Travels From: International
Add to My List

Kwame Onwuachi

James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Author of Notes from a Young Black Chef & Executive Producer at FOOD & WINE Magazine
Fee Range: $25,000–$50,000
Travels From: New York
Add to My List

Jack Andraka

Teen Prodigy of Pancreatic Cancer, Inventor, Innovator & Citizen Scientist
Fee Range: $7,000–$19,000
Travels From: California
Add to My List

Mark Pollock

Explorer; Human Enhancement Innovator; Subject of The Acclaimed Documentaries ‘Blind Man Walking’ and ‘Unbreakable – The Mark Pollock Story’
Fee Range: $15,000–$40,000
Travels From: International
Add to My List

Speech Thomas

2x Grammy Award Winning Founder and Lead Singer of the 4X Platinum Hip-Hop Collective Arrested Development
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Georgia
Add to My List

Cathy O'Dowd

First Woman to Climb Mount Everest from Both Sides; Author, Just For The Love of It
Fee Range: $8,600–$14,000
Travels From: International
Add to My List

Leymah Gbowee

2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, Liberian Peace Activist & Women's Rights Advocate
Fee Range: $30,000–$35,000
Travels From: New York
Add to My List

Travis Mills

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Quadruple Amputee, N.Y. Times Best Selling Author, Tough as They Come
Fee Range: $25,000–$40,000
Travels From: Maine
Add to My List

Paula Stone Williams

Gender Equity Advocate, Strategic Communications Expert, LGBTQ Ambassador & Transgender Minister
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: Colorado
Add to My List

Mark Lindquist

United States Air Force Veteran; Humanitarian Volunteer in Ukraine; Veteran Advocate; Entertainer
Fee Range: $20,000–$14,000
Travels From: International
Add to My List

David McInerney

Co-Founder and Former CEO, FreshDirect
Fee Range: $19,000–$20,000
Travels From: New York
Add to My List

Tom Turcich

The Tenth Person to Walk Around the World; A Seven-Year, Six-Continent Adventure
Fee Range: $10,000–$10,000
Travels From: Ohio
Add to My List

Sheri Prentiss, MD

Breast Cancer Survivor, Physician, Speaker, Author, When Everything Changed: My Journey from Physician to Patient
Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: Illinois
Add to My List

Ryan Campbell

Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe, Australia's 50 Great Explorers, Plane Crash Survivor, Incomplete Paraplegic, Best-Selling Author
Fee Range: $12,000–$20,000
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!