Let’s celebrate remarkable women with these top Women’s History Month keynote speakers. Our picks include historians, authors, coaches, activists, and experts in their fields.  These women share women’s historical courage through the years while also focusing on inspiration and skill building.  This year we have a new talk on mothers in the workplace – recognizing that nearly 50% of women in the US who work are parenting. 

Meet our brilliant keynote speaker options for Women’s History Month. They are women who will leave a lasting impact on your organization! (And if there is someone who isn’t on our roster that you prefer, be in touch and we’ll help you get them!)

 

Selected Women’s History Month Speakers

Deirdre Cooper Owens, PhD

Dr. Cooper Owens is a popular historian who one Fortune 500 client calls “Must See TV!”. She will capture your audience with women’s true stories and triumphs. Dr. Cooper Owens holds a PhD in history and is popular public speaker, writer, and women’s advocate. An award winning author on issues that concern African American women’s historical experiences ranging from slavery, Harriet Tubman, and contemporary reproductive justice, she is called upon frequently by the media as a women’s subject matter expert. She is equally brilliant and entertaining, despite the difficult subjects she speaks about. 

Learn more about Dr. Cooper Owens

Nadine Naber, PhD

Dr. Naber is a brilliant academic/activist/author who studies diverse women and families around the world.  She is also an award-winning Professor in the Gender and Women’s Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  Dr. Naber deeply values the role of women at work, especially that of mothers who are often undervalued as leaders in their workplaces. Her work has been widely featured in the New York Times, CBS News, the Guardian, and NPR. We are especially excited about her new talk on redefining mothers in the workplace.
 
Learn more about Dr. Nadine Naber

Candace Doby

Candace Doby is a woman who embodies courage as a field and she celebrates courageous women throughout history. She is known for her firm belief that women are not meant to play life at work small. Candace is a former marketing executive who exercised her courage muscles to become an author and to pivot careers (from marketing to keynote speaker/courage coach).  She’ll wow your audience with her stories of women across history who exercised tremendous courage to influence change. In each talk, she shares actionable tips on how to be courageous humans at work. You’ll leave her keynote feeling confident and empowered! 

Learn more about Candace Doby

Jennifer Hamady

Jennifer Hamady’s gift is empowering women’s voices. She has changed the trajectory of many women’s careers and lives – from CEOs to Fortune 500 teams – through her transformational approach to personal empowerment, professional presentation and relational skill building. She is an author of three books on self-expression, a performance coach, therapist, and a working mom. You will never feel more seen and understood than during this time with her. Jennifer’s style is to engage deeply with audiences – think masterclass workshops rather than standard keynote. (All genders are warmly welcome at her Women’s History Month talk.)

Learn more about Jennifer Hamady

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