Are you planning an upcoming event, and have been given the seemingly impossible task of bringing in a speaker who is a household name, has serious charisma, and doesn’t cost the entire event budget?

Don’t fret, and don’t break the bank. If feasible, consider going virtual with a big–name speaker to get the benefits of name recognition and expert experience without stretching your budget or compromising on event quality.

The selected speakers present as well on screen as in person, offering amazing life stories and experiences that hook audience attention for surprisingly affordable fees. From celebrity chefs to business moguls and media stars, we encourage you to consider the more economic but no less impactful virtual option.

For $7.5-10K budgets: As our lowest budget bracket for events, the options here are most limited. We are still proud to present these speakers as excellent potential partners for a virtual event.

• Andy Buckley is an entertainment speaker and actor you likely recognize from his roles on The Office, VEEP, and Silicon Valley. Witty and charismatic, he is especially sought after as an emcee for his unique ability to engage with any audience.
• Carly Patterson is an Olympic gold medalist and 3X Gymnastics Hall of Fame inductee who exemplifies resilience. The first American woman to win a gold medal in a fully attended Olympic Games, her achievements offer her a unique perspective on success and lasting fulfillment.
• Shayla Rivera is an aerospace engineer and former NASA rocket scientist turned trainer, speaker, emcee and comedian. An irreverent Renaissance Woman blending science know-how and stand-up skills, her clients include everyone from Fortune 500 organizations to elementary school faculties.

For $10-20K budgets: Our selection of speakers opens up more here, offering a variety of recognizable faces from various fields.

• Molly Bloom is a bestselling author and entrepreneur who inspired the Oscar-nominated Molly’s Game. Famed for running the world’s highest-stakes, most exclusive poker game, hers is a story of risk, ruin, and reinvention that thrills audiences.
• Imogen Heap is a Grammy award-winning musician who has been writing music since her 13th birthday, A multi-instrumentalist singer, composer, and songwriter, she has a distinctive, breathtaking style that has earned her a fiercely loyal fanbase and a chart-topping album. 
• Bethany Hamilton is a legendary professional surfer and speaker with an amazingly inspiring  story of faith, determination, and hope. Famously losing her left arm at age 13 to a shark attack, Hamilton was back in the water a month later, and after only 2 years had won her first national title. 
• Fabio Viviani is an adored celebrity chef, international brands spokesperson, hospitality developer, and tv host. Since moving to the US in 2005, he has opened 36 dining establishments, worked in hotel management, and appeared on Top Chef, where he won the title “Fan Favorite.”  
• Albert Yu-Min Lin is a National Geographic Explorer, scientist, and adventurer exploring the external and internal world. Known for his groundbreaking approach that combines cutting-edge tech with ancient discoveries. A trailblazer in many senses of the world, he is one of the most inspiring amputees in the media.
• Jeff Henderson is a celebrity chef, former Food Network star, and bestselling author featured by USA Today, People Magazine, and the New York Times. With a compelling personal story and a no holds barred style, he’s an empowering presenter and a role model for those seeking reinvention.

For $20-30K budgets: A number of media personalities and athletes are available in this fee bracket for empowering and engaging virtual events.

• Peter Guber is a top business and entrepreneurship speaker, bestselling author, the owner of the Golden State Warriors, and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment Group. Known for his “golden touch,” his influence helped the Warriors win multiple NBA championships and the film Rain Man win an Oscar.  
• Jessie Diggins is an Olympic gold medal cross country skier whose electrifying win in the 21 Winter Olympics won her global attention. Diggins was selected as the USA’s Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer by her team mates, a testament to the determination and irrepressible  positive energy she brings to every endeavor she takes part in.
• Dominique Dawes is an Olympic gold medalist gymnast who first burst into the spotlight in 1992. A 3X Olympian and the first ever African-American gymnast to ever qualify and compete in the Olympics, she remains the most decorated female Olympic gymnast on the US women’s team.  
• Egypt Sherrod is a media star and powerhouse real estate mogul. An award-winning broker and CEO, she is the “go-to girl” on real estate for the Today Show, CNBC, FOX, CNN, and other platforms.
• Tracy Tutor is a top real estate agent and the star of Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles. A bestselling author and keynote speaker with undeniable presence, she is dedicated to empower women in a male-domintated world.
• Apolo Ohno is an 8X Olympic medalist, bestselling author, and world-renowned speaker. Celebrated for a skating career that saw him win his first US championship at age 14 and collect over 100 World Cup medals and a World Championship title, he’s among the century’s most iconic and beloved athletes.

Reach out to our team at info@bigspeak.com to get the ball rolling on partnering with a speaker who comes off just as well on screen as on stage!