Diversity & Inclusion Speakers

Organizations are facing fresh challenges in identifying, understanding, and embracing the full spectrum of human differences and diversity. Change and improvement are possible, but first, there must be a willingness to leave our comfort zones and come together, listening to voices that have – for too long – been silenced or ignored. Spurred by a penchant for action, WSB’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) speakers are passionate about seeking and speaking truth that leads to enlightenment and long-lasting transformation. Our speakers are available for in-person or virtual events.

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Richard Fowler

American Storyteller; Cable News Commentator; Journalist 

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Magic Johnson

Leader, Basketball Legend, and Successful Entrepreneur

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Daymond John

Founder/CEO of FUBU, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Star of ABC's Shark Tank and CEO of The Shark Group

$40K - $70K
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Brooke Goldstein

Human Rights Attorney, Author, and Award-Winning Filmmaker

Under $25,000
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Steve Cortes

CNN Political Commentator, Financial Market Expert and Author

Under $25,000
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Carla Harris

Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley

$40K - $70K
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Ray Lewis

Super Bowl MVP, 2 Time Super Bowl Champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer, NY Times Best Selling Author

Over $70,000
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Reggie Butler

Founder and CEO, Performance Paradigm

$25K - $40K
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Michael Steele

Chairman of the Republican National Committee (2009-2011), Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003-2007), MSNBC Political Analyst, and President and CEO of The Steele Group

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Geena Davis

Academy Award-Winning Actor; Founder & Chair, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

$40K - $70K
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Andy Murray

Men’s Tennis Champion (Davis Cup, Wimbledon, US Open, Olympics)

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Erin Gruwell

Educator and Founder, Freedom Writers Foundation

Under $25,000
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Sheila Johnson

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Co-founder, Black Entertainment Television and President, WNBA's Washington Mystics

$40K - $70K
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Lori Robinson

Commander, NORAD and Commander, US Northern Command (May 2016-May 2018), Commander, Pacific Air Forces (Oct 2014-May 2016)

Under $25,000
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Allison Baum Gates

Experienced Venture Investor in the Future of Work; Author of Breaking into Venture (McGraw-Hill, 2023); Professor at Columbia Business School

Under $25,000
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Jim Abbott

Former Major League Baseball Pitcher

Under $25,000
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Donna Brazile

American Political Strategist; ABC News Contributor, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, and New York Times Best-selling Author

Under $25,000
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Nicole Lapin

New York Times Bestselling Author, Host of Top 10 business podcast "Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin," and Veteran Business News Anchor

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Scotty Smiley

First Blind Active Duty Officer in Military History; Author

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Simon T. Bailey

Former Sales Director, Disney Institute and Best-Selling Author

$25K - $40K
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Sam Rapoport

NFL Executive; People Magazine’s 25 Women Changing the World; Host, NFL and iHeart Radio Podcast; Sports Illustrated Most Powerful, Most Influential, Most Outstanding Women in Sports; Fortune’s 40-under 40; Change Management Expert

$25K - $40K
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Rosie Rios

43rd Treasurer of the U.S.; Visiting Scholar at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University

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Didn’t find the diversity & inclusion speaker you were looking for? WSB works with many of the industry’s top speakers each year. Our team of experienced speaker agents is committed to helping you find the perfect speaker for your event. Please contact us for a custom proposal.