Speaker Spotlight

Speaker Spotlight highlights unique and inspiring keynote speakers who are making a difference in the world around them. These men and women are thought leaders, educators, activists, entertainers, and politicians. Together, they form an interesting collection of informative presenters and motivational speakers. They touch on a wide variety of topics, including technological developments, minority representation, the social media revolution, health issues, social justice, and more.

Erin Gruwell

Erin Gruwell: Empowerment Through Education

"I realized if you can change a classroom, you can change a community, and if you change enough communities you can change the world." Erin...
Finance

2017 TED Talks to Watch: Finance Speakers

Interested in being educated or inspired in 18 minutes or less?  Check out a TED Talk where ideas are spread and people are motivated.  TED speakers...
Lauren Potter

Lauren Potter: “Being Different Isn’t Bad – Different Is Just Different!”

"A long time ago when I was very little, I dreamed about being on stage. Some people told me I would never be able...
Magic Johnson playing for the Los Angeles Lakers

Driving to the Basket: Magic Johnson’s Success in Business and Philanthropy

“I'm proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball players who bounce that little round ball, but my proudest...
Carol Dweck

Carol Dweck: The Power of Mindset and Psychology of Success

“No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment." Carol Dweck, PhD, is currently a professor of...
Randy Lewis

Randy Lewis: Enabling the Disabled

The father of an autistic son, Randy Lewis knew firsthand the struggles disabled people face each day.  Most people with physical or mental disabilities...
Diane Guerrero

Diane Guerrero: Actress. Author. Activist.

From prison jumpsuits to academic regalia: Diane Guerrero's many roles Diane Guerrero is an actress and advocate who speaks all over the United States about...
Sophia Amoruso

Sophia Amoruso: The Girlboss Entrepreneur and Icon

Sophia Amoruso embodies the classic rags-to-riches story.  As a young woman who would dumpster dive and steal, she slowly built up a multi-million dollar...
teacher of poetry

Tips from Poet Sarah Kay

Sarah Kay is a New York City poet who has been performing her spoken word poetry since she was fourteen years old. She was a featured...
work

Regina Dugan: Love and Work

Work/life balance is something people, especially working women, have been struggling to get right for years and years. When Regina Dugan was diagnosed with a...

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