Television & Film Keynote Speakers

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Television & Film keynote speakers offer a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry—sharing stories of creativity, perseverance, and cultural impact. From award-winning actors and directors to producers and media executives, these speakers explore storytelling, representation, leadership, and the evolving power of visual media to inspire, inform, and connect audiences worldwide.


Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5

Molly Bloom Featured

Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly's Game (adapted for Oscar nominated film)

Top Booked Inspirational Speaker, Subject of the Oscar-nominated film, “Molly’s Game”, Bestselling Author, U.S. Ski Team Alum, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast, “Torched”

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 15

Amelia Rose Earhart Featured

Around the World Pilot; Podcast Host; Artist; President of Fly With Amelia Foundation

Amelia Rose Earhart is a dynamic, boundary-defying, around-the-world pilot. Her inspiring talks take audiences into the cockpit for both a great story and unforgettable flight lessons on handling headwinds, celebrating tailwinds, and defining your own airspace in both life and the workplace.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Steve Ford Featured

Actor & Son of President Gerald Ford

Steve Ford shares a broad range of inspirational stories, including how the family dealt with Betty Ford's battles with alcoholism and breast cancer, his own successful fight in overcoming alcoholism, and the Nixon Pardon.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 9

Elliot Kotek Featured

Founder & CEO -The Nation of Artists; 5xCannes, 5xSxSW & Emmy-winning International Speaker

Elliot is an innovator and content creator who blends technology and empathy to change the world. His 4Ps approach is used to re-center companies in their purpose, and the 50+ honors he's received while working with the planet's biggest names proves that Ideas + Empathy = Impact.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Kyle Maynard Featured

Inspirational Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author of No Excuses

Despite being born with arms ending at the elbows and legs near the knees, Kyle wrestled for one of the best teams in the Southeast, set records in weightlifting, fought in mixed martial arts, and became the first man to crawl on his own to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 9

Gaby Natale Featured

3-Time Daytime Emmy Award Winning Journalist; Author; Entrepreneur

Gaby Natale is a triple Emmy-winning journalist and best-selling author on a mission to awaken the PIONEER spirit in each of us. She was the first Latina author to be published by the leadership division of HarperCollins and is the founder of AGANARmedia.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 6

Ben Nemtin Featured

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Organizational Culture Expert, Co-Founder of MTV's The Buried Life

Ben struggled with depression growing up and was forced to drop out of college. Searching for purpose, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three childhood friends.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 2

Bill Rancic Featured

Entrepreneur; Award-Winning Author; Media Personality

Bill Rancic burst onto the national scene when he was hired by Donald Trump as the winner of the first season of NBC’s breakthrough program “The Apprentice”. He is speaking to businesses and organizations around the world, developing real estate in Chicago, and producing and appearing in several television programs.

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Keynotes: 9 Books: 2 Videos: 1

Dr. Rick Stevenson Featured

Filmmaker. Philosopher. Listener.

Rick’s own story is one of diverging experiences and constant change. Yes, he is first a filmmaker, philosopher, author, and listener but he is also a proud imperfectionist and a committed “authentician.” He believes that we own nothing more valuable than our own stories.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 5

Jason Bevan

Former Head of Creative Development & VP Marketing EMEA Warner Bros. Studios

Jason, VP European Marketing at Warner Bros Pictures, led global campaigns for Harry Potter, DC Comics, and more, renowned for creativity. Former Disney strategist in London and Paris, he co-founded Content Creator Studios, speaking at TED and Cannes Lions on creativity and strategy for global brands and governments

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 7

Scott Bloom

Comedian and Television Personality

Scott Bloom is a veteran comedian and television personality who has been actively working in the corporate market for the past 15 years. In addition to hosting hundreds of corporate events for Fortune 500 companies he has also had a successful career in television.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Bonin Bough

TV Host, Marketing Exec, Investor and Author

Bonin Bough is one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives, the host of The Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837. He was one of the youngest C-suite executives in a Fortune 50 company, Bonin has spearheaded some of the industry’s largest global marketing campaigns.

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Keynotes: 9 Books: 0 Videos: 1

Ken Burns

Historian and Filmmaker

Ken Burns has been making documentary films for almost forty years. Since the Academy Award nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 5

Boris Cherniak

Celebrity Hypnotist, Team Building, Motivational Expert, Mental Health Speaker

Unforgettable interactive presentation to energize and empower. Boris Cherniak will keep your group in stitches, while providing valuable tools and information to improve well being and bottom line.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Jimmy Chin

Academy Award Winning Filmmaker, National Geographic Photographer, Mountain Sports Athlete

Jimmy Chin is a photographer, filmmaker and mountain sports athlete known for his ability to capture extraordinary imagery while climbing and skiing in extremely high-risk environments. He began his professional career in 1999, and his talents were quickly recognized by top expedition leaders and outdoor brands.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 9

Derek Daly

Formula 1 and Indy Driver, Master of Fast, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, International Racing Champion

Irish driving legend Derek Daly is the epitome of the Complete Champion. Spending nearly three decades as the face of the motorsport world, his Be Extraordinary Model and Speed of Business Principles have influenced Fortune 500 companies and the US Government.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 3

Bethenny Frankel

Television Host & New York Times Bestselling Author

Bethenny Frankel is a self-made businesswoman, TV producer, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and mother.  She is the Founder & CEO of Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand offering practical solutions to women, including the recent launch of the Skinnygirl Jeanswear Collection, which sold out on HSN within hours.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Willie Geist

Co-Host, Third Hour NBC's “Today”; Co-Host, MSNBC's “Morning Joe”

From looking at the follies of newsmakers to highlighting the latest in pop culture intrigues, Willie Geist brings a fun, insightful and fresh look at the serious—and seriously absurd—stories dominating today's headlines.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 4

Jen Hatmaker

New York Times Bestselling Author of 14 Books; Host of Award-Winning 'For The Love' Podcast

Jen Hatmaker is New York Times best-selling author of 14 books, award-winning podcaster, and community creator who inspires audiences to show up genuinely for their own lives – and believes this will change the world.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 5

Chef Jeff Henderson

Former Star of The Chef Jeff Project & New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Cooked"

From imprisoned drug dealer to renowned chef, Chef Jeff inspires audiences with his emotional journey of redemption from the streets to the stove. He reveals how lessons from the streets transfer to business, offering unique expertise on interpersonal relationships and managing a diverse workforce.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 1

Omar Johnson

Culture, Diversity, Marketing and Branding Keynote Speaker, Former CMO at Beats by Dre, and Former VP Marketing at Apple

Omar Johnson is a top marketing and branding keynote speaker, entrepreneur, former CMO at Beats by Dre, and former VP Marketing at Apple. Adweek named Johnson a “Brand Genius,” and Business Insider named him one of the “Most Innovative CMO’s.” He was voted Top 100 Black Thought Leaders by BlackList100.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3

Matthew Luhn

Top Storytelling and Creativity Speaker, Disney/Pixar Veteran behind Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and more, Fortune 500 Storytelling Consultant, Award-Winning Writer & Director

Matthew is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Matthew teaches Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 16

Lital Marom

Serial Entrepreneur, Innovation Strategist and Visionary

Lital Marom is a digital visionary, entrepreneur and strategist leading a new approach to learning and social change. Lital empowers business leaders with the innovation tools required to enter new markets, new sources of revenue, scale faster, increase profit to future proof their businesses in the digital economy.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Tony Plana

Former Award-Winning Star of Ugly Betty, Director, and Arts & Education Advocate

From starring as "Jefe" in Three Amigos to “Mickey Troop” in The West Wing, acclaimed actor Tony Plana has exploded traditional Latino stereotypes through acting. Offstage, he not only advocates civic engagement, diversity, and education, but is down in the trenches developing programs for and speaking on these seminal issues.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5

Marc Randolph

Netflix Co-Founder, Executive Mentor, and Angel Investor.

Founder of Netflix. An inspiring and experienced speaker. Draws from nearly 4 decade as an entrepreneur, in order to inspire and entertain audiences ranging from Fortune 500 CEOs to students. Focuses on Innovation, Creativity, Disruption, and Entrepreneurship.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Rick Rigsby

Motivational Keynote Speaker

Dr. Rigsby’s primary mission is to inspire greatness, encourage excellence and motivate you to impact your world! Learn how Rick Rigsby will empower you to live your dreams!

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Yogi Roth

College Football Analyst, Accomplished Coach, NYT Bestselling Author, Scholar, Filmmaker, Media Personality , Host, and World Traveler

Yogi Roth is a filmmaker, scholar, New York Times bestselling author, accomplished coach, popular sports analyst and world-traveler who has been studying human potential for over a decade.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 7 Videos: 1

Delaney Ruston

Physician and Documentary Filmmaker

Since the release of her first feature-length film, UNLISTED in 2009, Delaney has been a sought-after speaker. Her engaging presentations weave together compelling stories with cutting-edge science, inspiring audiences to rethink their assumptions.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Lynn Smith

Media & Communications Strategist, Former News Anchor TODAY/NBC/MSNBC/CNN, Podcast Host

As a transformative communications coach and former news anchor, I empower individuals to overcome limiting beliefs and transform their presence through exceptional communication skills. I provide a proven formula for building confidence and communicating effectively, enabling you to become an influential leader who is known for greatness.

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