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These are the best women event speakers who can cover such topics as inspiration, business, politics, social justice, career, leadership, education, spirituality, mental-health, and more.
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Alice Walker
Winner of the American Book award and the Pulitzer Prize, renowned author Alice Walker is an accomplished activist and an educator.
Walker coined the term womanist and made an international impact with her pivotal roles in movements for global change.
As a professional female event speaker, she talks about womens self-empowerment, animal welfare, environmental and indigenous rights.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender.”
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.”
Oprah Winfrey
World renowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey is a philanthropist and a media executive.
She focuses immensely on spirituality, mindfulness, self improvement and literature.
Winfrey is popular for making the greatest impact on people’s minds with her presentation styles.
Considered one of the best female keynote speakers, her speeches are not lectures. She alternates between anecdotes and ideas with a mix of facts, examples and stories.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Renowned as Africa’s iron lady and the first female President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a global leader.
The Nobel Laureate Awardee made it to the list of World Leaders for her progressive leadership and demonstrated integrity.
She has been promoting women’s empowerment, justice, peace, democracy and freedom in her speeches on the global platform.
Considered by many as one of the top influential women speakers, her speeches cover a wider array of topics that include hope, courage, believing in yourself, and overcoming adversity.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.”
“Women work harder. And women are more honest; they have less reasons to be corrupt.”
“I just think that unless you have that cohesiveness in the family unit, the male character tends to become very dominant, repressive and insensitive.”
Nancy Goodman Brinker
Leader of the global breast cancer movement, ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker’s journey is a game changer.
Her determination to end the dreadful breast cancer disease from the world began with awareness, fund raising event, pink ribbon and red ribbon initiatives on the global front.
During her speeches, the global activist talks about how to fight the illness bravely, inspires women to follow their dreams, face the barriers and become next generation leaders.
As a speaker for women’s conferences and events, her presentations are considered uplifting and inspirational and cover a wide range of issues today’s woman faces.
Here famous quote…
“The very first step toward giving to others is grateful recognition of our own assets.”
Ellen DeGeneres
Popular talk-show host, Ellen DeGeneres is an actress, standup comedian and a popular speaker for women’s conferences.
This Emmy-winning actress has paved the way for lesbians, gays and women in the entertainment industry.
In her speeches, she talks about living life with integrity, being true to yourself and most importantly fighting your own battles with utmost grace and confidence.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“Sometimes you can’t see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others.”
“It’s our challenges and obstacles that give us layers of depth and make us interesting. Are they fun when they happen? No. But they are what make us unique.”
“Find out who you are and be that person. That’s what your soul was put on this Earth to be. Find that truth, live that truth, and everything else will come.”
Lori Greiner
Known globally as a self-made inventor and entrepreneur, Lori Greiner is a star shark with 5 times Critic’s Choice Award winning show and 4 times Emmy Award winning Shark Tank.
As a women’s conference speaker, she motivates young minds to live their dreams and achieve their goals with passion and hard work.
She also loves to talk to budding entrepreneurs about turning ideas into reality.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“Be the kind of person that people will want to work with.”
“There’s something the same about success and defeat. Both should make you want to work harder.”
“A brilliant idea doesn’t guarantee a successful invention. Real magic comes from a brilliant idea combined with willpower, tenacity, and a willingness to make mistakes.”
Brene Brown
A researcher, a story teller and the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers, Brene Brown leads her way to success with gratitude and courage.
Considered one of the top female keynote speakers, during her presentations, she talks about leadership, walking through vulnerability to muster courage, and overcoming shame.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”
“If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.”
“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.”
Carla Harris
An author by passion and an accomplished singer, Carla Harris is a thorough professional who is most sought for her “pearls of wisdom”.
As a speaker for women, she shares her valuable life experiences on balancing one’s life, using passion to achieve goals, 90 day rule to reach success, and strategies to help one climb the corporate ladder.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“Your job as a leader is to create other leaders.”
“Trust is at the heart of any successful relationship.”
“When you bring your authentic self to the table, it will motivate those you are working with to bring their authentic self to the table.”
Anita Hill
Known to be a vital leader in civil and women’s rights, Anita Hill is also an established law professor.
She spearheads the project “restoring the vision” to create awareness of giving equal employment and education opportunities to women.
As a great women’s conference speaker, she emphasizes on the importance of empowering women and standing for their rights.
She also focuses on workplace parity and the challenges faced by women.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“You can’t always expect a certain result, but you can expect to do your best.”
“I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can’t fail if you do that.”
“The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other.”
Malala Yousafzai
Renowned Pakistani social activist and student, Malala Yousafzai is one of the world’s most influential people featured in TIME magazine.
Advocating for the millions of girls globally, her speeches focus on the right for education of girls, women and children, demanding change in the stereotypical society and unlocking one’s potential to grow in life.
Some of her famous quotes include…
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.”
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
“Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.”
Anousheh Ansari
The world’s first female private space explorer, technology entrepreneur Anousheh Ansari came from Iran to the United States as a teenager.
She holds degrees from George Mason University, George Washington University, and the International Space University.
Honors include accolades from the World Economic Forum and George Washington University. Ansari supports social entrepreneurial endeavors for radical change around the world.
During her presentations, she communicates boundless faith in the young and encourages her audiences to believe in themselves, never settle for less, and go after their dreams.
Some of her quotes include…
“I hope to inspire everyone – especially young people, women, and young girls all over the world, and in Middle Eastern countries that do not provide women with the same opportunities as men – to not give up their dreams and to pursue them.”
“Find something you enjoy and love and you’re passionate about. And then dedicate all you’ve got to make it a success.”
Theresa May
The second woman to ever be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May held that position from 2016 to 2019.
May has been the Member of Parliament for Maidenhead for more than twenty years.
Theresa May is a fascinating speaker, giving audiences remarkable insight into politics, business, and technology. She consistently communicates the need for progress.
Some of her quotes include…
“I think there is a break down of trust generally, between people and politicians. I think that’s come about for a whole variety of reasons.”
“I think it’s important to do a good job and not to feel that you’ve got to make grand gestures, but just to get on and deliver.”
Erin Brockovich
Kansas-born Erin Brockovich is a world-renowned advocate for those without a voice against unscrupulous corporations.
A victorious 1996 campaign against a powerful utility company was immortalized in Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts.
Erin has devoted her life to fighting for the rights of the powerless affected by environmental pollution.
She is now among the most in-demand female public speakers in the world, admired for her grit and determination.
Mindy Kaling
An in-demand speaker and inspiration for creatives young and old, Mindy Kaling’s breakout screenwriting (and acting) project was on The Office.
After her stageplay “Matt and Ben” was noticed, she was recognized in the “Top
Ten Theatrical Events of the Year” in 2002.
She quickly established a skyrocketing career as a screenwriter, director, producer, and actor.
Some of her quotes include…
“In my mind, the sexiest thing in the world is the feeling that you’re wanted.”
“People get scared when you try to do something, especially when it looks like you’re succeeding. People do not get scared when you’re failing. It calms them. But when you’re winning, it makes them feel like they’re losing or, worse yet, that maybe they should’ve tried to do something too, but now it’s too late. And since they didn’t, they want to stop you. You can’t let them.”
Katie Couric
A household name, Katie Couric made evening news broadcast history when she became the first female solo anchor in that arena in 2006.
This award-winning journalist is also famous for her compassionate cancer advocacy work.
Known for her warm and friendly personality, Couric is a memorable and insightful female guest speaker.
Some of her quotes include…
“I’ve always tried to stay true to my authentic self.”
“You can’t please everyone, and you can’t make everyone like you.”
Anne Sweeney
Anne Sweeney’s popularity as a captivating public speaker stems from her ability to communicate her remarkable story of success.
A business executive and director, Sweeney was once President of the Disney
ABC Television Group and has been named on Forbes Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in the World list.
After completing her triumphant tenure at Disney, Sweeney became a director at Netflix.
Some of her quotes include…
“Before you can make a difference, you have to believe you can.”
“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.”
Ariana Huffington
Best known for her position as co-founder and editor-in-chief of the AOL Huffington Post Media Group, Huffington is also author of thirteen books and a nationally syndicated columnist.
Having twice been included on Time Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people, she is an influential speaker with successful TED, Stanford
Graduate School of Business, and Talks at Google engagements.
Huffington encourages communities to come together when addressing social problems.
Some of her quotes include…
“Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.”
“America is a country ready to be taken, in fact, longing to be taken by political leaders ready to restore democracy and trust to the political process.”
Bozoma Saint John
An engaging female keynote speaker who shares her invaluable marketing and leadership expertise, Bozoma Saint John is an executive at Endeavor.
She was Chief Brand Officer at Uber until June of 2018.
Bozoma is one of the very few African American female executives in the United States, and she works tirelessly to promote the value of diversity in the workplace.
Some of her quotes include…
“Part of our human nature is finding new ways of being.”
“I think a lot of women have felt really powerless.”
Diane Von Furstenberg
World-famous fashion designer and creator of the iconic wrap dress, Diane Von Furstenberg is founder of the Diane Von Furstenberg Luxury Lifestyle Brand.
This famous woman conference speaker is also an entrepreneur and author.
Born in Belgium, Diane began a fashion manufacturing business in New York in the 1970s.
Von Furstenberg is also an advocate for girls, encouraging leadership roles in the Ban Bossy campaign. She was named by Time Magazine as one of the Time 100 in 2015.
Some of her quotes include…
“I design for the woman who loves being a woman.”
“When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.”
Giada De Laurentiis
A familiar face from the Food Network, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is the author of five books and has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show.
De Laurentiis’s cooking show, Everyday Italian, premiered on the Food Network in 2003 and remains a hit today.
Giada has won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle Host. With a friendly personality everyone loves, Giada is an in-demand women’s conference speaker.
Some of her quotes include…
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.”
“Opportunities present themselves and you have to enjoy the ride. All of us get so worried about the next step that we don’t enjoy the moment we’re in right now.”
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