Faith & Religion Speakers

Known most notably for one of the biggest comeback stories of our era, Bethany Hamilton has since become synonymous with inspiration. At the age of thirteen, on October 31, 2003, Bethany was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark while surfing off Kauai's North Shore. The attack left Bethany with a severed left arm. After losing over 60% of her blood, and making it through several surgeries without infection, Bethany was on her way to recovery with an unbelievably positive attitude. Today she is a  New York Times Best Selling Author, who's life has been featured in a Hollywood movie. A professional surfer, and spiritual icon, Bethany is a sought after public speaker. She is motivating audiences worldwide to live their life with more tenacity, courage and faith.

Fee Range: $20,000–$40,000
Travels From: HI

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

As a businessman who has proven his wit and acumen in front of millions as the first winner of what will go down as one of the most successful franchises in reality television history, NBC’s Apprentice, Bill Rancic shares the strategies of what it takes to win in and out of the boardroom.

Fee Range: $10,000–$25,000
Travels From: IL

A master in teaching the art of manifestation, this former Sports Attorney, Miss America Finalist and Donald Trump Apprentice, left her full-time job as a stuffy big-firm lawyer and turned her passion for people into a multimillion-dollar enterprise just a few years ago. She helps emerging & established women influencers of faith to Believe Bigger, Live Bigger and Profit Bigger so that they can ultimately Give Bigger.

Fee Range: $20,000–$40,000
Travels From: GA

Fee Range: $90,000–$100,000
Travels From: GA

Widely considered to be one of the best linebackers of all time, Ray Lewis finished his 17th season in the NFL with a 2013 Super Bowl victory. The future Hall of Famer has played his entire career with the Baltimore Ravens, during which time he became a Super Bowl MVP, a 13-time NFL Pro Bowl selection and Associated Press All-Pro ten times and NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice. He was also named to the NFL All-Decade (2000s) team, chosen every 10 years by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee. His dedication to his team and his passion for playing defense has given him amazing longevity. Ray has built a strong reputation on and off the field as a leader who cares enough to get things done. Dedicated, focused and committed to excellence, Ray has put those values into action with The Ray Lewis Family Foundation, which is committed to enhancing the lives of today's at risk youth.

Fee Range: $58,000–$94,000
Travels From: GA

Trent S. Shelton is a retired NFL player, top motivational speaker, author, and podcast host that had dreams of traveling the world to help others “Respect Their Greatness”. His audience believes that it is deeper than motivation and Trent comes equipped with the tools and strategies to help change your life.Trent is known for being “The Most Impactful Speaker” and is ranked one of the “Top Influencers in the Personal Development Space.” Recently, you might have seen him on the cover of Success Magazine as a Thought Leader.

Fee Range: $50,000–$44,000
Travels From: TX

Fee Range: $95,000–$100,000

Fee Range: $17,500–$28,000
Travels From: CA

Born in Brooklyn in the back of a taxi, Iyanla Vanzant was given to her grandmother at age 2 after her mother died. Teen pregnancy, abusive marriages, and welfare followed a troubled and abusive childhood. But it is from this less than inspiring background that Vanzant has built the foundation for transformation. Vanzant earned a BS degree from Medgar Evers College and a JD degree from Queens College Law School. She became an attorney, serving four years as a public defender in Philadelphia. She is the author of Tapping The Power Within: A Path to Empowerment for Black Women. She has established the Inner Visions Spiritual Life Maintenance Center, where she regularly conducts personal growth classes and weekend workshops for both men and women. She makes regular appearances on radio and national television.

Fee Range: $60,000–$120,000
Travels From: MD

Having been a featured guest on Fox News Channel, CNN News Room, “Anderson Cooper 360” and more; former U.S. Navy SEAL Chad Williams draws from his experience in the SEAL Teams to communicate an instructive perspective on teamwork, resilience, leadership and self-motivation. Today Chad is a bestselling author of his book, SEAL of God and an in demand keynote speaker. Drawing from his experiences as a SEAL, Chad grabs hold of his listeners, illustrating the SEAL mindset and ethos that revolve around leadership, teamwork, integrity, safety, mental toughness, discipline, overcoming adversity and grit.

Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: CA

On October 25, 2011, Jessica Buchanan and a colleague were kidnapped at gunpoint by Somali land pirates and held for 93 days, enduring the most harrowing and painful experience of her life. Today she shares with audiences the tools she quickly learned to find strength to face any situation no matter how large or small the challenges or obstacles. She learned first-hand how to remain hopeful, dig deep even when you feel completely empty of any resources and trust your instincts as all can find the inner strength to face any situation. She chronicled the story in the New York Times best-seller and 2013 USA Best Book Award/Autobiography, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six (2013).

Fee Range: $12,000–$18,000
Travels From: DC

Nick faced tremendous obstacles in life from, living life without limbs, to being bullied at school and fearful for his future with no purpose in sight. Without hope, his feelings of helplessness and isolation led him to attempt suicide. Nick persevered through life’s challenges and discovered key principles which enabled him to find his purpose and turn obstacles into opportunities; making him one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world! Millions of people have found hope, purpose and the strength to overcome their challenges through Nick’s inspirational speeches and powerful coaching.

Fee Range: $25,000–$88,000
Travels From: TX

Former NBA star Walter Bond is a speaker who motivates people through his life story of trials and triumphs. Growing up in Chicago, he always dreamed of playing in the NBA. Though he lacked the natural athletic gifts of many of his peers, through hard work, parental encouragement, and discipline, he achieved his dream, and had an eight-year professional playing career with the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons. He also spent time as a broadcast analyst for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He later applied the same principles he'd used as a pro-basketball player to achieve great success off the court as an entrepreneur, business owner, and financial analyst. His book, The Off Season for Financial Advisors, is designed to help financial advisors win big. A powerful keynote speaker, Walter Bond transforms his athletic and business savvy into an action-packed inspirational message that will deliver results to your organization, regardless of their circumstances. He spreads positivity through his inspirational story, and shows listeners how they truly can live their dreams.

Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: FL

Fee Range: $5,000–$13,000
Travels From: TX

Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee has built one of the most illustrious athletic careers in the world of track & field. Her performance in the heptathlon and long jump in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, made her a legend. Jackie Joyner-Kersee has set over 18 athletic records, received over 24 recognition awards, is a successful businesswoman, respected community leader, and a dynamic motivational speaker who inspires audiences to go after their dreams with passion and commitment. Working with the 77-year-old Farm Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture, Jackie has embarked upon a nationwide effort to enhance the comprehensive health of our nation’s communities through the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Fee Range: $20,000–$45,000
Travels From: MO

Dennis Prager is a best-selling author, columnist and nationally syndicated radio talk show host based in Los Angeles. His radio show is heard by over 2 million listeners on 150 stations across the country.

Fee Range: $14,000–$44,000
Travels From: CA

Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is an international bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker on leadership, customer service, business growth, and organizational performance. The President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab dedicated to developing leaders in business, Mark has been hailed as one of the top leadership experts in the world.

Fee Range: $15,000–$30,000
Travels From: CO

Yassmin trained as a mechanical engineer and worked on oil and gas rigs around Australia for years before becoming a writer and broadcaster in 2016. She published her debut memoir, Yassmin's Story, with Penguin Random House at age 24, and followed up with her first fiction book for younger readers, You Must Be Layla, in 2019. Yassmin’s critically acclaimed essays have been published in numerous anthologies, including the Griffith Review, the best-selling It’s Not About The Burqa and The New Daughters of Africa. Yassmin founded her first organization, Youth Without Borders, at the age of 16, leading it for nine years. Since, Yassmin has co-founded two other organisations and now shares her learnings through keynotes and workshops. Yassmin has spoken in over 20 countries on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership. Her TED talk, What does my headscarf mean to you, has been viewed over two million times and was one of TED’s top 10 ideas of 2015.

Fee Range: $10,500–$20,000
Travels From: Intl

Ms. Al-Suwaij is the co-founder and Executive Director of the American Islamic Congress (AIC), a nonprofit established in the wake of the September 11 attacks to build interfaith understanding; mobilize a moderate voice in the American Muslim community; and promote civil rights in the Muslim world. Al-Suwaij’s personal mission is to promote a positive Muslim-American voice that strengthens interfaith relations and addresses the many challenges in the Muslim world. She has developed classroom curricula; works with the Anti-Defamation League; and serves on Connecticut’s Hate Crimes Advisory Board. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Boston Globe, and Hartford Courant. Al-Suwaij has been interviewed on NPR, CNN, Fox, and Al-Jazeera. She has lectured at Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, and many other campuses. She spoke alongside George Clooney at a massive April 2006 rally to Save Darfur in Washington, DC.

Fee Range: $6,000–$8,000
Travels From: DC

Sharon Denise Allison-Ottey, MD is an energetic and engaging speaker, author, health educator/physician and health strategist/consultant. Dr. Allison- Ottey is the CEO of CARLDEN Inc. and Beautiful Woman Inside and Out, Inc. She also serves as Executive Director of The COSHAR Healthy Communities Foundation. Dr. Allison-Ottey serves as the Health Strategist for several national companies/organizations and develops and oversees programmatic agendas with long and short term strategies ensuring effectiveness and achievement of goals. Dr. Allison-Ottey’s companies have a national scope that reaches millions with their products, services and events. She is also media personality with a presence in television, social media, radio and print and one of the nation’s most influential physicians and health advocates.

Fee Range: $5,000–$12,000
Travels From: MD

Shannon Bream is the anchor of Fox News @ Night and Chief Legal Correspondent for the Fox News Channel. In that role, she has covered numerous political campaigns, landmark Supreme Court decisions and Washington scandals. Shannon is also the author of three bestselling books, Finding the Bright Side: The Art of Chasing What Matters and The Women of The Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today, which spent four weeks at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list, and her most recent book, The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak. Prior to landing at Fox News, Shannon worked at local affiliates WFTS (ABC) in Tampa, FL, WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, NC and WRC-TV (NBC) in Washington, DC.

Fee Range: $20,000–$40,000
Travels From: DC

Drew Brees is the legendary former Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He is a 2009 Super Bowl champion and MVP, holding the NFL record for most passing yards of all-time and the most consecutive games with a touchdown pass. Beyond his accomplishments on the field, Drew founded The Brees Dream Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for cancer patients, which has raised over $33M to date.

Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: CA

Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: MA