Design & Fashion Speakers

Organizations face rapidly changing work environments, sales teams stuck in analysis paralysis, and the urgent need to rethink business models, products, and services to meet the changing needs of their customers. But inside these challenges is the greatest opportunity to grow and innovate. Liz Bohannon, the Founder and CEO of Sseko Designs, shares with event attendees the story of massive turnaround in the height of a pandemic - the perfect illustration of a corporate pivot and reinvention.

Fee Range: $10,000–$23,000
Travels From: OR

•At the age of eleven, she developed two rare neurological conditions, transverse myelitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, which left her in a vegetative coma for 4 years and unable to use her legs for nearly a decade •Won a Gold Medal and three Silver Medals in the London Paralympic Games for swimming as well as multiple World, American, and Pan American Records •On-air TV personality for ESPN, reporting for the X-Games, the Invictus Games, and SportsCenter, to name a few •Was a 2017 semi-finalist on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and has since made many more major media appearances, including on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and in People Magazine, among others

Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: MA

As a young athlete, Ibtihaj struggled with the restrictions wearing a hijab imposed on the requisite sport uniforms, until she discovered fencing, where she finally felt she could be true to herself. She went on to attend Duke University, where she was a three-time All-American and the 2005 Junior Olympic Champion. A member of the U.S. National Fencing Team, Ibtihaj jousted her way into the history books at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro wearing her hijab, ultimately helping the women’s fencing team earn the bronze medal. As a stereotype-busting trailblazer and inspirational role model, she is an official sports ambassador, serving on the State Department’s Empowering Women and Girls Through Sport Initiative and talking with young women around the world about the importance of sports and education. Drawing from her triumphant journey and unwavering commitment to her authentic self, Ibtihaj inspires others to overcome any obstacle and pave their own unique path to success.

Fee Range: $18,750–$32,000
Travels From: CA

TOMS founder, Blake Mycoskie rewrote the rules of for-profits and philanthropy by creating and following the “one for one” business model. As a social entrepreneur and enthusiastic speaker, Blake shows that using business to improve lives is the number one competitive advantage in today’s markets. He is passionate about inspiring people to help make tomorrow better, encouraging them to include, giving, in everything they do. His hope is to see a future full of social-minded businesses and consumers. He is author of Start Something that Matters.

Fee Range: $50,000–$150,000
Travels From: CA

Amy Purdy is the top-ranked female adaptive snowboarder in the U.S., a three-time World Cup Para-Snowboard Gold Medalist, and the 2018 Paralypic Silver and Bronze Medalist, and co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports, a non-profit organization which helps disabled youth, young adults and wounded veterans get involved with action sports. She is also a Dancing With The Stars Finalist actress, fashion designer and self-proclaimed “Fembot”. Challenging herself while making a positive impact on the world is a true testament to Amy’s spirit.

Fee Range: $40,000–$70,000
Travels From: CO

Fee Range: $35,000–$85,000
Travels From: FL

For 10 years, millions of viewers counted on Carmindy to teach them about the latest makeup tips and tricks on TLC’s hit show “What Not to Wear,” but what really inspired her viewers was her confidence-boosting attitude towards all women. Carmindy taught them how to see their unique beauty and stop any negative commentary going on in their heads. She showed that all women, of all ages, possessing all types of features had the right to love and celebrate themselves. That positive attitude inspired her to create Carmindy Beauty, a streamlined collection of beautiful color cosmetics for all women regardless of age or skin type. Carmindy’s work can be seen on the editorial pages of leading magazines such as Self, Cosmopolitan, Conde Nast Traveler, Town and Country, InStyle, O, Essence, Lucky, Seventeen, Marie Claire, Glamour and many more. She is the author of 4 best selling beauty books titled The 5 Minute Face, Get Positively Beautiful, Crazy Busy Beautiful and Bloom.

Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: NY

Emme, the supermodel, television personality, author, lecturer, creative director for her clothing lines, and nationally recognized women's advocate for positive body image and self esteem has a clear mission: to awaken the inner magnificence inherent in each of us.For over two decades as a leading voice and face in the fashion industry, Emme is the iconic and world-renowned supermodel. With the conviction that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, Emme has paved the way and given women a voice to feel beautiful and empowered.

Fee Range: $12,500–$25,000
Travels From: CA

Recognized in the hip hop world, the fashion scene and as a pop culture figure, Fonzworth Bentley is making his mark in some of the hardest industries in the world. Whether he’s assisting P.Diddy or touring with BET’s College Tour, Fonzworth is known for his class, etiquette, respect and remarkable style. His MTV show, “From Gs to Gents”, and his best-selling book Advance your Swagger: How to use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead have boosted him to success. His trademark comes from the simplest of ideas: politeness, respect and gratitude. His real world etiquette message comes at a great time, as we are in the Golden Age of Disrespect. Fonzworth’s message is simple but necessary: using the foundation of the basic building blocks we all been taught is the pathway to success. Fonzworth’s presentation, Take Your Swagger from College to Corporate, teaches today’s youth the strength in respecting themselves, their colleagues and how to take life’s seemingly simple lessons to the next level.

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Travels From: CA

Bobbi Brown is an internationally renowned makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Her products are sold in more than 400 stores and twenty countries worldwide. In addition to creating cover looks for magazines and making up models for fashion shows, Bobbi is the exclusive beauty editor of NBC’s Today Show and a frequent guest on the E! and Style channels. Bobbi is the author of four New York Times best-selling books and a columnist for Prevention magazine and Ladies Home Journal online. Her most recent book, Bobbi Brown Living Beauty, was published in February of 2007. Her products are now sold in over 400 stores in twenty countries around the world. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and three sons.

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Travels From: NJ

A powerful female business speaker with philanthropic achievements, Lauren Bush Lauren is the CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of FEED Projects, a charitable company with the mission “create good products that help FEED the world.” At the podium, Lauren is an inspiring business speaker about philanthropy, hunger, and global issues. Bush Lauren is the granddaughter of former President George H.W. Bush, and is married to David Lauren, son of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, who serves as the president of the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation.

Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: NY

• Eva Chen is the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, where she has launched a number of fashion and e-commerce features including shopping directly from influencers' feeds and the Instagram Shop account. • She is the New York Times-bestselling author of I Am Golden, A Is for Awesome, 3 2 1 Awesome!, Roxy, the Last Unisaurus Rex, and more. • Previously the editor-in-chief of Lucky, Eva has also written for ELLE, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Vogue China, the New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. • Eva is a first-generation Chinese-American and attributes her early love of fashion to her mother's influence.

Fee Range: $25,000–$63,000
Travels From: NY

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Travels From: MA

Fee Range: $7,000–$10,000
Travels From: Intl

As Chairman Emeritus of Ebony Media Holdings, Chairman of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC, and second-generation leader of the largest African-American-owned publishing company in the United States – producing the iconic magazines Ebony and Jet – Rice has not only chronicled much of American history, she has lived it and shaped it. Throughout her extraordinary life as a woman entrepreneur in the media and beauty industry she has given voice to millions and helped tell the story of the African-American experience in America, with all its many trials and triumphs. Now, audiences can hear as she shares the invaluable lessons she’s gained by building a world-renowned business brand, as well as her view of how far we’ve come as a nation and where we go from here. While Rice is visually impaired, she continues to remain actively engaged in her leadership role and speaking events.

Fee Range: $18,000–$25,000
Travels From: IL

Jillian Mercado has become one of few models with a visible disability who is featured in major brand campaigns, and in 2018, she found herself featured on a giant billboard in New York’s Times Square. She has used her profile and rising influence to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. “[Having a disability] doesn’t stop me from doing anything. It’s an honour and a privilege to show people that it’s ok to be yourself and still do what you love,” says Jillian, who is committed to become the role model she wished she had as a child.

Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: CA

•Rebecca Minkoff is an industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear, and apparel. Her brand can be spotted in hundreds of stores around the world, popular among young women and celebrities alike. •She is also the founder of the Female Founder Collective, a network of businesses led by women who empower female-owned businesses. The organization has grown to over 9000 members and provides women-owned businesses with access to education, networks, and mentorship. •Her podcast, Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff, focuses on the incredible stories of resilience, failure, and success from luminaries such as Katie Couric, Bozoma St. John, and Jessica Alba. The podcast is consistently in the Top 100 of its genre categories. •Rebecca has solidified a space for her brand in the metaverse, developing digital fashion collections and creating impactful collaborations, including with the NFT marketplace, MAVION, and the gaming platform, Roblox. •She is also one of 100+ high-profile entrepreneurs that have joined BFF, an open-access community with a mission to help women and non-binary people get educated, connected, and empowered in web3.

Fee Range: $25,000–$38,000
Travels From: NY

Mullins has excelled in multiple fields, inspiring people around the world as an athlete, actor, model and speaker. As the first double amputee in history to compete in Division 1 NCAA track and field, she then competed for Team USA in the 1996 Paralympic Games and has set world records in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and long jump events.

Fee Range: $30,000–$60,000
Travels From: NY

• Maye Musk is a role model, trend maker and rule changer with a fascinating family. • Maye is a respected dietitian who gives talks all over the world about health, nutrition, aging, gender equality, single parenting, overcoming challenges, confidence and health to corporations, associations, hospitals and universities. • Her book, A Woman Makes A Plan, is an international best-seller, and in over 70 countries with more to come. • But things were not always so easy or glamorous--Maye became a single mom at thirty-one years old, struggling through poverty to provide for her three children; dealt with weight issues as a plus-size model and overcame ageism in the modeling industry. She established a lifelong career as a dietitian, all the while starting over in eight different cities across three countries and two continents. • Maye is an Ambassador for two non-profits that fit into her two careers: Big Green, building vegetable and fruit gardens in under-served schools; and Dress for Success, a global not-for-profit organization that has helped more than one million women achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, a variety of personal and professional development programs and work attire.

Fee Range: $37,000–$63,000
Travels From: NY

Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment journalist, fashion and beauty expert and television personality with 2.6 million followers on Twitter. She is the anchor of "E! News", co-star of E!’s hugely popular "Fashion Police" team and has been on the red carpet for every mega-event in the entertainment industry. At the podium, Rancic teaches women to focus on the positive and use their attitude to manage their emotional pain. A pillar of strength, Rancic motivates audiences by opening up about her own bout with breast cancer, connecting with them on a personal level and encouraging them to take control of their health and their futures.

Fee Range: $18,000–$50,000
Travels From: IL

• JoJo Siwa is a global superstar, entrepreneur, singer, television and film star, New York Times bestselling author, and social media sensation. • With over 250 active global licensees, the JoJo Siwa empire product categories span toys, apparel, accessories, consumer electronics, Halloween costumes, and more. • With over 66 million followers on social media and over 3.7 billion views on YouTube, she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. • As a musician, she has sold out 100+ arenas and became the youngest artist ever to headline and sell out the O2 Arena. • Siwa starred in ABC’s competition series Dancing with the Stars, where she made history as the first contestant to dance with a same-sex partner. • Her messaging of “positivity, self love, inclusivity, and acceptance” reaches a broad demographic.

Fee Range: $125,000–$125,000
Travels From: CA

Shaun White is a dual-sport professional athlete who maintains some of the highest accolades within snowboarding and skateboarding. Off the board, Shaun has also achieved major accomplishments in the business world through clothing lines, signature products, music festivals, and brand partnerships

Fee Range: $75,000–$175,000
Travels From: CA

Mohsin Zaidi is an award-winning author, commentator and lawyer. His memoir, A Dutiful Boy (Penguin, 2020) won the Polari Prize, the Lambda Literary Award and was named Guardian, GQ and New Statesman Book of the Year; providing a personal insight into issues of diversity and inclusion, mental health and justice. An advocate for LGBT rights, BAME representation and social mobility, Mohsin sits on the board of Stonewall and is listed by The Financial Times as a top future LGBT leader. A regular commentator on Sky News, he also writes for CNN Style, Bustle, Mr Porter and Newsweek and was recently listed in The Lawyer Magazine Hot 100.

Fee Range: $11,000–$16,000
Travels From: NY