Women Speakers

Karen Gordon Mills is a renowned expert on fintech, small business, entrepreneurship, job creation, and the economy at large.

Penny Pritzker is an entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist with more than 30 years of experience in numerous industries.

Known for her television roles on the American version of The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Ellie Kemper is an actress, writer, comedian

Kay Bailey Hutchison is a business woman and public servant with more than 40 years of experience in the public and private sectors. She served in the U.S. Senate for…

Olympia Snowe is recognized as a policy thought-leader in Washington. She is also an inspiration for the barriers she overcame to become one of the most powerful women in Washington. The…

Serial entrepreneur Alexa von Tobel, CFP is founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital and the New York Times bestselling author of Financially Fearless and Financially Forward. Alexa connects with…

In April 2020, Sarah Copper went viral with her brilliant satirical lip-sync impressions of our current president. She has been retweeted and praised by the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben…

Erin Andrews has become one of the most recognizable and respected female sports broadcasters in the business. She currently reports for FOX Sports, serves as sideline reporter for their coverage…

Jeannine Carter's is the former Head of Diversity Engagement at Facebook. Her inspirational style delivers a rare blend of impactful stories and lessons learned with actionable strategies for race, diversity,…

Belinda Parmar  is a corporate campaigner who has worked for the past twenty years  transforming company cultures. Belinda works alongside CEOs and leaders using the power of empathy in language and…

Pamela Druckerman is an American journalist and author of the international bestseller Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

As the Executive Vice President of Forbes Media, Moira Forbes is responsible for driving new business initiatives across the company’s diverse media platforms, and branding Forbes events worldwide.

A frequent speaker for large organizations, Dr. Einat Wilf is considered to be one of Israel’s most articulate representatives on the international stage and a leading intellectual and original thinker…

Martha Raddatz was named Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent for ABC News in November 2008, after serving as chief White House correspondent during the last term of President George W. Bush's…

One of the world's foremost communication strategists, Karen Hughes specializes in strategic messaging, crisis communications, and executive positioning with clients ranging from global corporations to Fortune 500 CEOs.

Lydia is a 2 time major winner, a global star and has continually set records both as an amateur and professional.

From Smiths Falls, Ontario, Brooke has been a mainstay of the world’s top 10 for most of her 6 year career. At just 23 years old, Brooke has already secured…

Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that spans across music, television, film, theater and retail. The Country Music Hall of Fame and…

As an economist, policy-maker, professor, and former business school dean, Laura D'Andrea Tyson has long been a leading champion of ways to re-think the role of business in society. Currently…

Peggy Noonan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Wall Street Journal and bestselling author of nine books on American politics, history and culture. Her Wall Street Journal column, Declarations, has run each week since 2000,…

Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D. is a board-certified radiologist, teaching professional, and national advocate for the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. A trusted expert on health and wellness who…

Nigerian-born actress Folake Olowofoyeku has won the ❤️ of critics and audiences alike with her title role in the CBS half-hour comedy Bob ❤️ Abishola.

A New York Times bestselling author, peace activist, and former CIA Clandestine Service Officer Amaryllis Fox has stopped at nothing to improve the world we live in. 

Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who just joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for its 45th season. Recent credits include Space Force (Netflix), A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO), Corporate (Comedy Central), Adam…

Caroline Randall Williams is a catalyst. She makes change possible by bringing art and joy into the room in such a way that the grit of real challenge and limits…

Cristela Alonzo uses humor to shine a light on the issues of today, and makes us laugh while she opens our eyes. As a standup comedian, podcaster, humorist, and writer…

Recognized for over 25 years as one of the world’s leading authorities on customer-focused business strategies, Dr. Martha Rogers is an acclaimed author and co-founder, along with Don Peppers, of…

Jana Kramer is an actress, ACM award-winning country music singer and a New York Times best-selling author. Known by her fans for her honesty and willingness to be vulnerable, Kramer launched the…

Born in Denver, Colorado, the Rocky Mountains couldn’t have predicted what was in store for Kristin Cavallari when she headed west to live with her father and brother in Laguna…

Allyson Felix stands alone. She is the most decorated Track & Field Olympian in U.S. history. An eleven-time Olympic medalist. Seven-time Olympic Champion. World Record Holder.

Lorraine Bracco is best known for her roles as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on the hit HBO TV series, The Sopranos and Karen Hill in Goodfellas.  At the podium, Bracco delivers an inspiring…

Elizabeth “Betsy” Duke is a highly regarded banker with many firsts as a woman in banking. Although she has been a key decisionmaker in the boardroom of both the Federal…

Jenna Fischer is best known for playing Pam Beesly on the acclaimed television show The Office for which she received an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress and two SAG Awards for…

Erika Christakis is an early childhood educator, New York Times best-selling author of The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need From Grownups, and member of the National Advisory Board of Defending…

Emmy Award-winning science correspondent, host, and podcaster Alie Ward is an expert in curiosity, engaging audiences across mediums with her explorations in science, inventions, and food.

Hope Jahren is an award-winning scientist and best-selling author who helps us see that science is personal.  She shares her insights from her study of climate change and plants with humor and emotion,…

Deshauna Barber is a former Miss USA and award-winning international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur with a bold approach to inspiring and encouraging her audience. Deshauna uses her experience as an…

Ursula Burns made history as the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company when she became CEO of Xerox in 2009. Her journey from the lower east side…

Cathy O’Neil is a data skeptic who uncovers the dark secrets of big data.  She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality…

Meet Diana Trujillo, a rocket scientist, and trailblazer who explores the planet Mars and is currently serving as Mission Lead on the Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission. Her story from Colombia…

Priya Krishna is a food writer who contributes regularly to the New York Times, and the author of the best-selling cookbook Indian-ish, which she wrote with her mother. Her YouTube videos teaching…

After an outstanding college and professional basketball career, including two Olympic appearances, Becky made history in 2014 when she became the first woman to coach full-time in the NBA when…

How can a beginner’s mind influence the successful outcome of any goal? The answer might very well inspire you to create a new roadmap for your next challenge.

Seasoned and award-winning journalist Isha Sesay, who spent 13 years at CNN International as an anchor and reporter, is the new CEO of OkayMedia, a media company dedicated to Black…

Cecile Richards, Co-Founder of Supermajority and Former President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (2006-2018), is a globally respected activist and social justice leader.

A multimedia reporter and filmmaker with extensive experience in long-form current affairs and documentaries, Sahar has fronted and produced a range of award-winning stories from across the world, for the…

Former Texas State Senator and Founder of the non-profit, Deeds Not Words, Wendy Davis is renowned as a passionate advocate for women in social, economic and political spheres.

Nora Tobin has developed Fit, Fueled & Focused corporate wellness programs, keynotes, luxury retreats, and monthly content scaled globally across Fortune 100 organizations.

Vanessa is best known for her seven seasons on legendary comedy series, Saturday Night Live, where she was nominated for an Emmy Award for her hilarious and memorable work.  She…

Kat Timpf is a journalist, comedian, and libertarian commentator, currently contributing to Fox News and the co-host of Gutfeld! on Fox News weeknights at 11pm. She is also a prolific writer and was a…