May 25, 2023
Lights, Camera, Action: Local Hollywood Speakers to Elevate Your Event
Planning an event in the Hollywood, CA area? Hollywood is the entertainment capital of the world and there’s no better way to inspire your audience than by bringing in a local speaker who embodies the magic of Tinseltown.
Our handpicked list of local Hollywood area keynote speakers are sure to leave your audience captivated and enthralled. From the first female NFL coach to an Emmy award winning journalist, the Hollywood keynote speakers each bring their own unique flair to the stage.
Ice-T is a top entertainment keynote speaker, rapper, and actor. As an artist, Ice’s reach has crossed from music into film and television, and interactive media. His syndicated TV show The Mediator debuted in March of 2021 to rave reviews, along with the the 4th season of his crime show In Ice Cold Blood (Oxygen). Ice also won a Grammy award in 2021, this is his 2nd Grammy and his 4th nomination. Keep an eye out for his 22nd season of Law & Order: SVU – This means Ice has been on TV longer than any other male actor on TV EVER!
Jen is a top motivational keynote speaker, author, and the first female NFL coach in league history. Drawing from her gridiron experience, she inspires audiences on the importance of authentic leadership, the power of diverse teams, and achieving what others say is impossible.
Tracy Tutor is a top sales keynote speaker, real estate expert, star of Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles, and bestselling author of Fear is Just a Four Letter Word. She has an undeniably strong presence and a confidence that has propelled her into the rooms of some of the most powerful people in LA, representing some of the most noteworthy brands in real estate.
As an Emmy and Genesis Award winning journalist, Lu has worked in the television news business as an anchor and reporter for more than two decades. She is also an inspirational speaker, author, former Miss USA, and founder of Be Kind & Co., a lifestyle media brand that promotes kindness. Lu has won six Emmys for her work in the television industry. She has also been honored with two Genesis Awards from the Humane Society of the United States for her reporting of animal protection issues including investigations into puppy mills, elephant abuse, and beagle lab testing. You can find her anchoring and reporting the news in Los Angeles.
Magic Johnson is a top business keynote speaker, former NBA great, and Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises. Still a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson made history in 2012 when he became co-owner of MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers. He also co-owns the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, and eSports franchise Team Liquid.
LaQuita is a Storytelling magician and public speaking expert who you may have seen in Commercials, TV or Film over the years. As the CEO of Clear Communication Academy, LaQuita transforms companies, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood’s top talent, entrepreneurs, and public figures into powerful speakers and storytellers. She has worked in 50+ countries, across 5 continents speaking at companies, conferences, and at numerous prestigious schools and events including Harvard events, INSEAD Business School, Loyola University, and Milan Polytechnico.
Kilmer is a top celebrity speaker who became an international film star in the 1980s starting with Top Secret!, then the cult classic Real Genius, as well as the blockbuster films Top Gun and Willow. His professional career began while studying drama at The Juilliard School, where Kilmer co-authored and starred in the play How It All Began, with Ben Donenberg and other classmates, which was directed by Des McAnuff and performed at the Public Theatre at the New York Shakespeare Festival to national acclaim.
Emmy Award winner, and winner of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, Leeza Gibbons is one of the most well known pop culture icons on the air. In addition to her impressive background in the field of entertainment and news media, Leeza is an instrumental advocate for healthcare, wellness, and caregiving. She is also a wife, mother, businesswoman and a New York Times bestselling author.
Dr. Sohn is a Professor of Finance and Economics at Loyola-Marymount University. He is also president of SS Economics, an economic consulting firm focused on the U.S. economy, international trade in the pacific-rim and technology including AI. Dr. Sohn was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hanmi Financial Corporation, a commercial bank in Los Angeles, California. Before joining Hanmi in 2005, Dr. Sohn was an Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Officer at Wells Fargo Banks. He was also Vice Chairman of the Board at a retailer Forever 21. Dr. Sohn also serves as Commissioner for LACERS (Los Angeles City Employee Retirement System) and Chair of the Investment Committee, managing $17 billion in assets. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Western Alliance Bancorporation and National Association of Corporate Directors PSW. Dr. Sohn is an internationally-known economist.
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