Motivational

Many of our Motivational speakers lecture on their inspiring stories of survival, personal growth, and perseverance. They share personal stories and life lessons that can motivate audiences to instigate change in their own lives.

Inspirational

Jim Abbott

Former Major League Pitcher, Olympic Gold Medalist and motivational speaker

Peggielene Bartels

American secretary turned African king

Peter Buffett

Emmy Award-winning musician, author, and philanthropist

Pauline Chen, M.D.

New York Times Columnist and Physician

Lynne Cox

Modern-day adventurer, long-distance swimmer and bestselling author

Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Bestselling novelist and co-founder of The Camellia Network, assisting foster care youth

Michael Greenberg

Bestselling Author and FYE Favorite

L.Y. Marlow

A survivor of domestic violence and founder of Saving Promise, a national domestic violence awareness organization

Carine McCandless

Sister of Into the Wild literary icon Chris McCandless. Consultant and contributor for Jon Krakauer's internationally bestselling book and Sean Penn's critically acclaimed film

Christopher McDougall

Author, journalist and innovator of the Barefoot-Running Movement

Dr. Judith Orloff

An international speaker on intuition, health, and wellness.

Tommy Spaulding

Inspirational and Motivational Speaker on Leadership and Customer Service

Cheryl Strayed

"Dear Sugar" columnist, essayist and author of the acclaimed memoir, Wild

Martha Williamson

Inspirational Speaker and Executive Producer/Head Writer of the hit show Touched By An Angel