California Keynote Speakers

The Golden State is America’s culture hub. California has too many iconic landmarks to count. Whether you’re in Hollywood or at the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s sure to be memorable. From Death Valley to General Sherman, California’s sprawling landscape has bountiful natural beauty as well. Our most populous state has been home to innumerable athletes, actors, businesspeople, and changemakers. Many of those high-profile individuals have transitioned their talents to keynote speaking. With the Mollie Plotkin Group, top California keynote speakers are just a click away. We represent athletes, best-selling authors, CEOs, politicians and motivational speakers in California. Below is a selection of keynote speakers that keep it real and local in California.

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Sarah Ahn

Sarah Ahn is a viral food creator, cookbook author, and America’s Test Kitchen social media manager whose intimate and humorous storytelling bridges cultures, generations, and ...
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Jim Abbott

Jim Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose story of perseverance, adaptability, and triumph continues to inspire audiences around the world.
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Nomar Garciaparra

Six-time All-Star, two-time American League batting champion, and American League Rookie of the Year Nomar Garciaparra is a beloved former Red Sox and Dodgers player.
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Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker is a two-time World Series champion, legendary MLB manager, and one of baseball’s most respected leaders on and off the field.
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Matthew Emerzian

Matthew Emerzian is a bestselling author, renowned keynote speaker, and the founder of Every Monday Matters, an organization transforming lives and reshaping workplace culture through ...
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David Justice

David Justice is a two-time World Series champion, MLB star, and one of baseball’s most clutch postseason performers.
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Duff Goldman

World-renowned pastry chef, bestselling author, and star of Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman brings a contagious enthusiasm to every event.
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Amy Cuddy

Social psychologist, NYT-bestselling author, and award-winning Harvard lecturer Dr. Amy Cuddy is an expert on the behavioral science of power, presence, and prejudice
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Nathalie van Sasse van Ysselt

Nathalie is an executive creative leader and strategic consultant with a track record creating large scale, innovative formats at the nexus of brand, technology, and ...
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Joel Cohen

Co-Executive Producer of The Simpsons Joel Cohen is a 4-Emmy winner, bestselling book author, and keynote speaker who blends comedy with purposeful business takeaways.
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Shola Richards

Shola Richards is a dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, and in-demand workplace civility expert.
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Shabnam Mogharabi

Shabnam Mogharabi is an entertainment entrepreneur, author, and journalist with more than 20 years of experience in media and storytelling.
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Mel Robbins

CEO, author, TV Host, and international keynote speaker Mel Robbins is the premier choice for Fortune 500 companies.
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Leslie Maxie

Leslie Maxie is a 1988 U.S. Olympian, trailblazing former Fox Sports and ESPN host and anchor, and an International Keynote Speaker. You can book Leslie ...
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IN-Q

IN-Q, short for In Question, is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, best-selling author of Inquire Within, and world-renowned keynote speaker.
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Julie Wainwright

A technology industry veteran, e-commerce pioneer, and brand management expert whose career spans more than 25 years, Julie Wainwright is a serial tech entrepreneur and ...
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Daniel Kraft M.D.

6-time TED speaker, Stanford & Harvard-trained physician and scientist, NASA-published researcher, Air National Guard officer, entrepreneur, and inventor Daniel Kraft is one of the most ...
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Sekou Andrews

Sekou Andrews is a Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning entrepreneur, and business keynote speaker who has redefined the public speaking experience.
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Kerri Walsh Jennings

Kerri Walsh Jennings is a 5-time Olympian, 4-time Olympic medalist, and one-half of the beach volleyball duo that went undefeated for a remarkable 112 games.
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Derek Hughes

The “Stand Up Magician” Derek Hughes is an America’s Got Talent Finalist and renowned magician.
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Ben Seidman

Ben Seidman is an acclaimed magician, expert at sleight-of-hand & pickpocketing, and award-winning entertainer.
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Chris Barton

Chris Barton is the Founder & Creator of Shazam, a key contributor to Google and Dropbox, and a highly praised keynote speaker, all despite his ...
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The Colin & Brad Show

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Cole Hamels

Cole Hamels is a World Series champion, a World Series MVP, and a four-time All-Star MLB pitcher.
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Paul Epstein

Paul Epstein is a former NFL & NBA executive, 2-Time bestselling author, and keynote speaker who focuses on closing the Confidence Gap to create transformative ...
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Keynote Speaker Jessica Yellin

Jessica Yellin

Former Chief White House Correspondent for CNN, founder of News Not Noise, and Emmy award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on ...
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Maggie Maye

Comedian, writer, and producer Maggie Maye has been featured on Conan, Last Call with Carson Daly, and written for Netflix’s History Of Swear Words.
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Stand-up Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Comedian, actress, author, brand ambassador, and former NFL cheerleader Anjelah Johnson-Reyes has hit stand-up specials with Comedy Central and Netflix.
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Jerry Rice

Pro Football Hall of Famer, ESPN & NBC analyst, NYT best-selling author and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice is widely regarded as the best ...
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Professional Climber and Keynote Speaker Emily Harrington

Emily Harrington

World-renowned, 5-time US National Champion rock climber and keynote speaker Emily Harrington proudly stands as an outspoken woman in the sport of rock climbing while ...
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