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Addiction Speakers

Addiction and recovery are powerful and transformative topics that resonate deeply with a wide range of audiences. Keynote speakers who specialize in these areas often have personal experiences that lend authenticity and depth to their messages. Their stories are not just about overcoming personal struggles but also about resilience, hope, and the power of human connection. These speakers offer valuable insights into the challenges of addiction and the paths to recovery, making their presentations highly impactful for various organizations and associations.

Who Benefits from These Speakers?

  • Healthcare Organizations:
    Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and mental health clinics often seek out speakers on addiction and recovery. These organizations benefit from the firsthand experiences and expert insights these speakers provide, which can inspire both healthcare professionals and patients. The focus on resilience and the possibility of recovery can also reinforce the importance of compassionate care in medical settings.
  • Employee Wellness Programs:
    Companies looking to enhance their employee wellness programs may be interested in addiction and recovery speakers. These speakers can address the challenges of addiction in the workplace, offering strategies for support and recovery. They can also help to break the stigma surrounding addiction, encouraging employees to seek help when needed.
  • Educational Institutions:
    Universities, colleges, and even high schools can greatly benefit from speakers who address addiction and recovery. These presentations can educate students on the dangers of addiction, the importance of mental health, and the resources available for those who need help. The stories of recovery can also provide hope and guidance to young people who may be struggling.
  • Nonprofit Organizations:
    Nonprofits that focus on addiction, mental health, and community support often invite these speakers to share their stories at events, conferences, and fundraisers. The impact of these stories can be profound, helping to raise awareness, inspire action, and drive fundraising efforts.
  • Corporate Leadership and HR Teams:
    Businesses aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive culture can benefit from speakers on addiction and recovery. These talks can help HR teams and corporate leaders understand the impact of addiction on employees and the importance of providing support systems within the workplace. They also encourage open conversations about mental health and addiction, contributing to a more empathetic corporate culture.

The Impact of Addiction and Recovery Stories

Keynote speakers who share their journeys of addiction and recovery can have a transformative impact on their audiences. Their stories:

  • Break Down Stigma: By openly discussing their struggles and triumphs, these speakers help to destigmatize addiction, making it easier for others to seek help.
  • Inspire Hope: Hearing about someone’s journey from addiction to recovery can inspire those who are currently struggling, showing them that recovery is possible.
  • Promote Resilience: These stories often emphasize the importance of resilience, perseverance, and the support of others, offering valuable life lessons to all audience members.
  • Encourage Support Systems: These presentations often highlight the importance of having a strong support network, whether through family, friends, or professional help, encouraging organizations to create or strengthen their own support systems.
  • Enhance Empathy: Understanding the challenges of addiction from a personal perspective fosters empathy and understanding among audiences, leading to more supportive communities and workplaces.

Incorporating speakers on addiction and recovery into events can profoundly affect audiences, equipping them with the knowledge, inspiration, and empathy needed to support those struggling with addiction and contribute to their recovery journey.

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Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Speaker

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

  • Founder and Chair of an organisation based in Australia, Youth Without Borders
  • 2015 Queensland Young Australian of the Year
  • Named Australia’s most influential Young Woman and engineer
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

United Kingdom

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Sekou Andrews keynote speakers

Sekou Andrews

  • Grammy-Nominated Creator of "Poetic Voice" & Inspirational Speaker
  • Delivers complicated business messages through moving keynotes that fuse performance and content
  • Helps leaders embrace creative, innovative, and disruptive thinking and behavior
  • Inspires individual mindset shifts that create company culture shifts
  • Helps organizations humanize business to connect more deeply with customers and employees
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Vernice Armour, speaker

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour

  • America's First Black Female Combat Pilot
  • Former Marine & Cop
  • Author, Zero to Breakthrough
  • Consultant to Business 
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Travels From

Georgia

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Mariana Atencio keynote speaker

Mariana Atencio

  • Peabody Award-Winning Journalist & Host/Moderator
  • Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real
  • Inspiring Storyteller with one of the top 10 most viewed TEDx talks of all time on authenticity
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

Florida

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Michael Bach keynote speaker

Michael Bach

  • Award-winning and best-selling author and global executive with deep experience in inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility
  • Author of Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work
In Person-Fee:

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Travels From

Canada

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Hayley Barnard

Hayley Barnard

  • Co-Founder of MIX Diversity Developers
  • High-Level Trainer for Diversity, Inclusive Leadership, D&I Communications and Unconscious Bias
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

United Kingdom

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Chris Bashinelli Speaker

Chris Bashinelli

  • Expert on “Trust” & National Geographic Explorer who Teaches a Revolutionary Framework for Forging Lifelong Connections with Colleagues and Clients
  • United Nations Emcee & Interactive Speaker who delivers High-energy, Customized Keynotes that equip Top Performers to better lead their teams
  • Actor from “The Sopranos” (HBO) who brings audiences on a Global Adventure, coupled with Stunning Video Footage and Thought-Provoking Exercises
  • TV Host & Entrepreneur who Inspires Audiences to Action through Experiential Learning with Clear, Practical Takeaways
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

New York

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Beekman 1802 founders

Beekman 1802

  • Creators of Beekman 1802, the Best-Selling Skincare Line Named Brand of the Year by Ulta
  • Co-Founder Dr. Brent Ridge: Physician, T.V. Personality, and Former Vice President for Martha Stewart Omnimedia
  • Co-Founder Josh Kilmer-Purcell: New York Times and National Bestselling Author and T.V. Personality
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

New York

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Ritu Bhasin

Ritu Bhasin

  • CEO of bhasin consulting inc.
  • Award-winning speaker, author, and consultant
  • Internationally recognized expert in leadership, workplace culture, inclusion and belonging
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

Canada

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Lenora Billings-Harris, Diversity Speaker

Lenora Billings-Harris

  • Internationally Recognized Speaker on Diversity, Inclusion & Bias
  • Certified Virtual Speaker 
  • Speaker Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Named by Diversity Woman Magazine as One of the Twenty Top Influential Diversity Leaders in the US
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

North Carolina

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Kim Blue, keynote speaker

Kim Blue

  • Chief People Officer and Positive Disruptor at OpenExchange, Inc.
  • Top 10 Diverse Leaders by the 2021 Tech Inclusion Conference
  • Former VP, People Experience at Zoom
  • Former Senior HR leader at ESPN and Microsoft
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Georgia

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Jennifer Brown, keynote speaker

Jennifer Brown

  • Founder, President & CEO, Jennifer Brown Speaks
  • Author, Diversity Consultant
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

New York

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Mallory Brown

Mallory Brown

  • Social Entrepreneur
  • World Adventure Traveler
  • Humanitarian
  • Human Connection Expert: Empowers People To Make Their Work More Meaningful
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Michigan

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Michael C. Bush

Michael Bush

  • CEO of Great Place to Work
  • Former member of President Obama’s White House Business Council
  • Founding board member of the private equity seed-fund, Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses
  • Board member of Workday, a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

California

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Jon Carmichael keynote speaker

Jon Carmichael

  • World-renowned astrophotographer who defied the odds to capture “History's Most Amazing Photo”
  • Challenges individuals and businesses to aim higher, take risks, and redefine what’s possible through innovation and resilience
  • Blends breathtaking visuals, captivating storytelling, and actionable takeaways to empower teams and leaders
  • Featured on Good Morning America, Wall Street Journal, INC Magazine, USA Today, and even displayed in Times Square, showcasing the global impact of his work
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Nevada

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Bernie Collins

Bernie Collins

  • Sky Sports F1 Analyst and Former Head of Race Strategy at Aston Martin F1 team
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

United Kingdom

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Marcus Collins

Marcus Collins, PhD

  • D&I Thought Leader, Cultural Contagion Expert
  • Award-winning Advertiser & Brand Strategist
  • Former Head of Digital Strategy for Beyoncé
  • Author of  For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Michigan

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Daryl Davis, keynote speaker

Daryl Davis

  • Musician, Author
  • Internationally Acclaimed Conflict Navigator
  • Compelling Unifier, and Klan Whisperer
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Maryland

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Dr. Shirley Davis, Success Speaker

Shirley Davis

  • Global Workforce and Leadership Expert
  • Workplace Transformation Strategist
  • Master of Personal Reinvention
  • Organizational Psychologist
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

Florida

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Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney

  • Communication Strategist, CEO, and Founder of Futureforth
  • Motivational Leadership Speaker, Communication Skills Expert, and Host of the ADHD Wise Squirrels Podcast
  • Published Author of New Business Networking, a comprehensive guide to building and nurturing professional relationships
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Tennessee

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