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,Are you looking to hire a celebrity speaker for your next conference or event in 2019? Look no further! Not only trending in pop culture, these are some of the biggest names on the speaking circuit. Wether you are looking for a motivational speaker equipped to empower your audience with business savvy or a strong dose of courage, you’ve come to the right place. Check out the Celebrity Speakers Bureau’s selection of the top 10 trending celebrity speakers below:

Mindy Kaling: An inspiring and relatable speaker, Mindy Kaling is breaking down barriers in the film industry. Beginning as an actor and comedian, Kaling has grown into one of 2018’s most notable female directors. She is a strong force in the Me Too movement and paving the way for equality and diversity in Hollywood. Just this November Kaling shared her career insights at the 2018 Zendesk Flagship Conference and the Intuit Quickbooks Connect conference. She also gave an inspiring commencement speech at her alma mater, Dartmouth, about overcoming self doubt and most importantly, rising above the expectations others may impart on you. An expert in breaking the status quo, Kaling is a moving celebrity speaker that leaves her audience feeling empowered. 

Viola Davis: Oscar winner and film producer Viola Davis is making history and inspiring women everywhere with her powerful stage presence and advances in the film industry. During keynotes, Viola has spoken about her violent upbringing in South Carolina. Consequently, she uses her platform as a way to uplift women still trapped by the dangers of institutionalized racism. Furthermore, since the release of her new movie Widows this November, a clip of Viola discussing the significance of her casting in the film and the trickle down effect it plays on society’s views of race has gone viral. Motivated by her struggles, Viola strives to equip her audience with the courage they need to face their own struggles and stick it to the man.

Bobby Bones: Radio host and NY Times Best Selling author Bobby Bones is an energetic and engaging speaker. He regularly interviews some of the biggest names in country music on his nationally syndicated morning show. As a result, the Bobby Bones Show attracts more than 5.1 million listeners weekly. From humble beginnings, Bobby is a self made radio star who shares his triumphant success with an uplifting sense of humor. He currently serves as a mentor on American Idol and just this November won the 27th season of Dancing with the Stars. Most impressively, he is the two-time Academy of Country Music Award winner for national on-air personality of the year. Bobby has a jovial personality that allows him to easily connect with his audience. 

Nick Saban: University of Alabama head coach, Nick Saban, inspires his team to be great and transfers the same driving energy to any audience. Recognized by Forbes as “The Most Powerful Coach in Sports,” Saban has carried Alabama to the top. Consequently, University of Alabama is playing Georgia in the SEC Championships and is expected to achieve victory in the College Football Playoff. With a penchant for moving halftime speeches and powerful keynotes, Nick Saban will inspire you to win.

 

Elisabeth Moss: A strong female force in film, Moss is known for playing roles that encourage women to break the status quo. She is set to speak at the 2019 SXSW Conference and Festival alongside several other powerful women. She is very vocal about feminism and encourages women to join the fight for equality. Known for her role in The Handmaiden’s Tale and set to release two new movies in 2019, Moss is taking Hollywood by storm. She is an impactful celebrity speaker with a message the world is ready to hear.

 

Guy Raz: Journalist, correspondent, and radio host at NPR, Guy Raz is a leader in almost every regard. He is the creator of TED radio hour, in which he converses with TED speakers. His goal is to delve even deeper into the psychology of their success. He also hosts How I Built This and NPR’s first children’s program. Wow in the World helps inspire kids to learn and develop their own ideas about the world. At the 2018 CLO Symposium Fall Keynote, Guy shared the wisdom and insight he has gained from his own career, as well his mentors. He also spoke with Forbes in January to share his experience in becoming an entrepreneur. Guy Raz has over twenty years of experience in his field. Having accumulated a ceaseless pool of knowledge, he is one of the most engaging speakers on the circuit.

Lewis Hamilton: The biggest name in Formula 1 racing, Lewis Hamilton is regarded as the best driver of his generation. Hamilton was recently titled a five-time champion at the Mexican Grand Prix, beating out opponent, Sebastian Vettel. Speaking at the HPE Discover Conference this November, Lewis shared that he too used to work in the IT field. He spoke of the speed necessary on the F1 track and how advancing technology is helping to strategize wins. Lewis Hamilton has wealth of knowledge in all facets of his profession and is champion of his sport. Consequently, there are few more impressive than Lewis Hamilton.

Taraji P. Henson: One of the most relevant women in pop culture, Taraji P. Henson is an all-around powerhouse. Actress, singer, author, and advocate, you can’t help but find yourself enamored with her presence. Taraji is author of Around the Way Girl, a memoir about her fight for success. Highly outspoken, she encourages other women to fight for what they want and quit biting their tongues. With one movie set to debut in February 2019 and another in April, Taraji can’t be stopped.

 

Gary Vaynerchuk: Gary Vaynerchuk is an internet personality, best selling author, and highly successful businessman with a wealth of knowledge regarding the media industry. Creator of Wine Library, Gary was one of the first people to build a lucrative social media brand. He is founder of VaynerMedia and host of top 100 global podcast, #AskGaryVee, where he discusses his keys to success and answers questions submitted by fans through social media outlets. Recently Gary took a keynote tour through Australia discussing ways to build your digital brand. This includes adapting to changes in the internet era, and other web marketing tips.

Robert Herjavec: Founder of internet security software company, BRAK Systems, and successful investor, Robert Herjavec is famous for his business endeavors. He is CEO of Canada’s fastest growing tech company, Herjavec Group and author of two books. Well known for his role on reality television show, Shark Tank, Herjavec is great at mentoring budding entrepreneurs. A titan of his own making, Robert Herjavec has the knowledge and power to drive others to success.

This speakers list is just a start! There are so many inspiring and motivational celebrity speakers making the rounds on the speaking circuit. Celebrity Speakers Bureau is your #1 source to hire celebrity speakers. We will work with you to determine the best fit for your event audience and theme while working to secure your celebrity speaker at the lowest possible fee. We work on behalf of you, the client, not the speaker, with your best interests in mind. Contact the team at Celebrity Speakers Bureau via email at booking@celebrityspeakersbureau.com to hire celebrity speakers for your next event.