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...Lauren Bush Lauren is the CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of FEED Projects. She is also a fashion model and designer. A powerful female business speaker with philanthropic achievements, Lauren Bush Lauren is the Founder and CEO of FEED. In 2004, she became the Honorary Student Spokesperson for the UN World Food Programme – she traveled to various countries and learned about the issues of hunger and poverty firsthand. Upon returning to America, Lauren was inspired to create a consumer product that would engage people in the seemingly overwhelming fight to end world hunger. In 2007, she founded FEED...

...with a collection of designer socks. Kathy was inspired to create her products after working with some of the world’s most famous designers. Kathy Ireland not only launched a successful clothing line, but also swimwear, maternity clothes, home furnishings and accessories divisions. Kathy Ireland also supports numerous charities, including Elizabeth Taylor’s HIV/AIDS Foundation, Feed the Children, March of Dimes, Alliance for Christian Education and Barabara Ireland Walk for a Cure (founded by her mother). Kathy Ireland co-authored the book, Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons That Will Change Your Life. She resides in Santa Barbara with her husband and three children....

...him an “intellectual rock star.” MIT Technology Review recently named him “one of the world’s most influential thinkers.” Dr. Florida is the author of several global best sellers, including the award-winning The Rise of the Creative Class and is a senior editor for The Atlantic, where he co-founded and serves as Editor-at-Large for Atlantic Cities, the world’s leading media site devoted to cities and urban affairs. Florida appears regularly on CNN and other news broadcasts and is a regular contributor to the op-ed pages of major newspapers and magazines. TIME magazine recognized his Twitter feed as one of the “140...

...Julie Zhuo is a top management expert, former VP of Facebook product design, and the bestselling author of The Making of a Manager. Her book works as an “everything-you-need-to-know field guide” for leaders to rock their job, learn confidence, and lead their teams to new horizons. Julie has led teams behind some of Facebook’s most popular mobile and web services, such as Facebook’s News Feed, the “like” button, and user profiles. As a leader, she helps oversee the design and launch of new features as well as recruit, hire, and make sure her team is living up to the...

...for all. It also encourages girls and young women to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to ultimately diversify and feed the STEM workforce pipeline well beyond motorsports. Defying convention and fueled by something greater, Beth and Paretta Autosport utilize sport as a lens for action to improve society. Prior to the founding of Paretta Autosport, Beth had a long history as an automotive and motorsports executive. She held leadership roles at Aston Martin and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) across operations, marketing, and finance. It was at FCA where Beth became the first woman to lead a performance brand and...

...experiencing and seeing some of the worst of mankind, wondering everyday if death would claim them. When Emmanuel was 5, humanitarian Moira Kelly heard about the brothers while working in Albania. Months later, Moira flew to meet the brothers, immediately fell in love with their energy, will to survive and desire to create a world filled with love. Two and a half years later, after many complications, Moira brought the brothers to Australia for life changing surgeries. Over the next 14 years Emmanuel had 6 surgeries, stepping over huge obstacles such as learning how to walk and feed himself using...

...Activism is about making a difference. Our BigSpeak activist keynote speakers are famous for their efforts to improve society by fighting for the social, political, economic, or environmental causes they believe in. Our activist speakers have crusaded for diversity, against war, and to feed the world. Their stories of success are as entertaining as they are motivating; their lessons of courage as important as they are inspiring. These crusaders are not superhuman; they are just people—like you and me—with the courage to follow their convictions. Contact BigSpeak Motivational Speakers Bureau today to book the best activist speaker to provide...

...as a presenter on the bilingual Irish and English children’s programme Echo Island but came to prominence as a team captain on the topical panel show Don’t Feed The Gondolas. He left the show midway through its fifth season in order to perform at the Adelaide and Melbourne comedy festivals. Dara later co-founded the television production company Happy Endings Productions, whose most famous show in Ireland was The Panel. The show has become one of the most talked about shows in Ireland and was twice nominated for the Best Entertainment show IFTA (Irish Film and Television Award). His big break...

...develop leadership skills. Chris and his family established the Chris Paul Family Foundation in 2005, which strives to have a positive impact on individuals and families by leveling the playing field in education, sports and life goals. Leveling the playing field in education, the foundation provides technology opportunities for children in underserved communities across the United States. The foundation supports numerous organizations including the Boys & Girls Club, Shoes That Fit, Vision to Learn, the Brotherhood Crusade, Leaps n Boundz and Feed The Children. The foundation also hosts an annual Prom Pop-up Shop and Prom Takeover event, which provides high...

...Dr. Canton is a highly sought-after keynote presenter. He has spoken to thousands of organizations on five continents. He is noted for his fascinating, informative, dynamic and entertaining keynotes. A frequent guest of the media, Dr. Canton is a commentator on CNN. He was named “the Digital Guru” by CNN and “Dr. Future” by Yahoo. Dr. Canton’s media coverage has included CNBC, Fox, PBS, ABC, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Report, The New York Times, US News and World Report, CEO, CIO and CFO Magazines. His Huffington Post blog and Twitter feed is following by a global audience....

...without clean water to drink. In ten years, with the help of more than one million donors worldwide, Charity:Water has raised over $225 million and funded over 21,000 water projects in 24 countries. Scott donates all of his speaking fees to Charity:Water. 8. Lauren Bush Lauren , FEED Lauren Bush Lauren is the CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of FEED Projects , she is also a fashion model and designer. FEED is a charitable company whose mission is to create good products that help feed the world. Many may recognize her first famous burlap tote bags with the word “FEED”...

...water projects in 24 countries. Scott donates all of his speaking fees to Charity:Water. 7 . Lauren Bush Lauren , FEED Lauren Bush Lauren is the CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of FEED Projects . FEED is a charitable company whose mission is to create good products that help feed the world. Many may recognize her famous burlap tote bags with the word “FEED” printed on them. When purchased, the bag feeds one child in school for one year. FEED Projects has now expanded their product lines to include leather bags, clutches, and t-shirts with all profits funding children’s school...