Inspiring Black Female Speakers
The Leading Authorities team is proud to represent inspirational Black female speakers who are driving change in their fields and empowering people from all different backgrounds to make an impact in business and society. Our Black female speakers are leaders and disruptors in business, tech, healthcare, media, politics, military, government, and more. They share sought-after insights on today’s popular topics such as leadership, the future of work, teamwork, current events, business trends, diversity, equity, and inclusion. From Fortune 500 companies and leading associations to civic groups and nonprofit organizations, we connect companies across every industry to the speaker that’s the perfect fit for their meetings and can do the same for you.
Ginny Clarke
Former Director, Executive Recruiting at Google and Holistic Leadership Strategist
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Ginny Clarke
Joan Higginbotham
Retired NASA Astronaut, Rocket Scientist, Electrical Engineer, & Third African American Woman in Space
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Joan Higginbotham
Jessica O. Matthews
Innovator and CEO, Uncharted
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Jessica O. Matthews
Cassi Chandler
Motivational Leadership Expert, FBI’s First African American Female Special Agent Assistant Director
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: Please Inquire
- Asia: Please Inquire
Cassi Chandler
Dethra Giles
Executive Leadership & HR Strategist, Modern Workplace Influencer, Career Consultant
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Dethra Giles
Dana M. Peterson
Chief Economist, The Conference Board
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Dana M. Peterson
Nikkia Reveillac
Former Executive at Netflix, Twitter & Colgate-Palmolive, Leader of Transformation, Storyteller & Innovator
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Nikkia Reveillac
Nichol Bradford
Executive-in-Residence for AI+HI at SHRM, Futurist, Founder & Chairman of the Transformative Tech Lab
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Nichol Bradford
Carice Anderson
Workplace Development & Success Engineer; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: Please Inquire
- Asia: Please Inquire
Carice Anderson
Wendy Borlabi
High-Performance Expert & Sport Psychology Consultant for the Chicago Bulls
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Wendy Borlabi
Tarika Barrett
CEO, Girls Who Code
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Tarika Barrett
April Ryan
Longest-Serving African American Female White House Correspondent in History, White House Correspondent for TheGrio, and MSNBC Political Analyst
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: Please Inquire
- Asia: Please Inquire
April Ryan
Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
Life Sciences Leader, Former EVP, Chief Medical Officer, & Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer, Inc.
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
Sydney Savion
Former Global Learning Futurist at Google, Transformational Leadership Expert
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Sydney Savion
Kemba Walden
Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology Policy Leader, Former Acting U.S. National Cyber Director, President of the Paladin Global Institute
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Kemba Walden
Kemba Walden stands at the forefront of cybersecurity, combining a wealth of government and private sector experience with a vision for a secure digital future. As the Acting United States National Cyber Director from February to November of 2023, our nation’s highest-ranking leaders looked to her to shape the national cybersecurity policies and strategies that protect our critical infrastructure and make cyberspace safer for the organizations and individuals who depend on its stability and security. Walden, who has also served as assistant general counsel for Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit, is regarded among the most respected figures in cybersecurity circles, as well as one of the most sought-after thought leaders for organizations seeking to better understand how they can maximize the security of their businesses in a constantly evolving cyber landscape.
Carla Harris
Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management & Senior Client Advisor At Morgan Stanley
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: Please Inquire
Carla Harris
Vernice Armour
First African American Female Combat Pilot
- Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: Please Inquire
Vernice Armour
Crystal Washington
Leading Female Futurist and Technology Expert
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Crystal Washington
Reasons to Work With Inspiring Black Female Speakers
If you want to level up your next event, consider working with our accomplished roster of Black female speakers. These women provide various advantages for your event, including:
- Promoting diversity: Hear from underrepresented voices on topics ranging from business to technology.
- Sharing unique insights: The challenges and successes these women have experienced bring new perspectives to your business or organization.
- Increasing engagement: These African American women can connect with your audiences, encouraging better event attendance and participation.
- Improving cultural competence: These women bring sensitivity to social issues, biases, and the importance of creating inclusive environments.
About Our Inspiring Black Female Speakers
We have keynote speakers who are athletes, best-selling authors, business speakers, entrepreneurs, and military veterans. Here are a few examples of the types of talented black women we represent:
- Retired NASA Astronaut
- FBI's First female Special Agent Assist Director
- White House Correspondent
- Futurist and Tech Pioneer
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert
- Interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee
- Boxing Champion
- Second-ever African American Woman at the New York Stock Exchange
- Olympic Gymnast
The Perfect Addition to Any Event
Our inspirational African American female speakers fit in a variety of events and budgets. Whether you’re looking for someone to motivate your audience at a business event, break down the current political landscape, forecast upcoming elections, or headline your Black History Month or Women's History Month programming, we’ve got you covered.
These speakers bring engaging presentations and can serve as keynote speakers, acting as the guiding force behind your event. They speak for various clients, from large businesses to colleges and universities. Whether you're hosting an annual business meeting, a university workshop, or a social impact event, these Black women make an excellent choice.
We have speakers in many local areas across the United States. Speakers will also travel to your location — even internationally to Europe and Asia.
Our Streamlined Process for Securing Event Speakers
When you work with Leading Authorities speakers bureau, you gain the expertise of a company with 30 years of experience finding qualified and eloquent speakers. You can come to us with extremely specific requests, including the type of speaker, their expertise, location, and budget. We can also fulfill last-minute speaker cancellations due to inclement weather or double-booking.
Our consultative approach means we do more than give you a list of speakers in a particular fee range. We discuss what's resonating with similar clients, how you want event attendees to feel, and what has worked for you in the past. We even bring knowledge of new trends and talent to give you a better selection and event planning experience.
Once you choose a speaker, we can arrange extras like book bundles or client dinners. We can also handle logistical details, including arranging travel and lodging and promotional materials for the speaker.
Invite Top Inspirational Black Female Speakers to Captivate Your Audience
The inspirational Black female speakers we work with will captivate your audience and leave them with food for thought and action steps to apply to their professional and personal lives. As the top Black female speakers in the industry, they provide valuable insights from new perspectives and are highly requested by groups.
At Leading Authorities speakers bureau, we offer decades of experience helping clients secure the right speaker to ensure they put on stand-out events that their audiences won’t soon forget. We work with you one-on-one to meet the goals of your meeting and handle all the event logistics and add-ons so you can focus on other aspects of your program.
Book Black Female Keynote Speakers for a Stand-out Event
Browse through our top Black female speakers listed above and click on any of the speaker's photos to see their speaker profile pages and read more about their expertise and speaking topics.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Browse through our diversity, equity, and inclusion speakers to find the perfect speaker for your event.
For more information about our expansive roster of elite keynote speakers or to book one of these talented Black speakers for your next event or meeting, contact our team today.
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