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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | Arrive At Happy
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Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (80 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Tia Graham is a motivational and inspirational speaker who lights up audiences with vitalizing talks that encourage others to live their happiest life. Arrive At Happy is the first-ever Southern-California based Happiness Company; a company with a mission of inspiring transformation through the Science of Happiness. Tia Graham studied The Science of Happiness with Harvard's esteemed Tal Ben-Shahar at The Happiness Studies Academy & is a speaker and group facilitator at The World Happiness... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (80 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Bakersfield, CA Motivational Speaker | Mr. Make it GREAT
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Motivational Speaker from Bakersfield, CA  (73 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Looking for NOT only a high-impact speaker, but also an engaging & interactive trainer that will leave your attendees fired-up, focused and wanting more? Well look no further, Cedric is masterful at taking important principles, leadership skills and disciplines and distilling them down into the most simple, yet memorable and meaningful words, formulas and phrases that stick with your audience and can propel them in the direction of achieving the results they seek in business and in life.... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Bakersfield, CA  (73 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Beverly Hills, CA Motivational Speaker | Oya Manifest Your Dreams Live Your Life's Purpose
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Motivational Speaker from Beverly Hills, CA  (80 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Oya Thomas is a nationally-known inspirational speaker and award winning author who lights up audiences with vitalizing talks that encourage others to express their authentic selves. Infused with compassionate, loving, powerful, divine energy and her bubbly sense of humor, her thought-provoking presentations incorporate lyrics and spoken word to raise consciousness and increase any room's vibrations. Oya is a long-time leader and entrepreneur and uses her education and rich life... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Beverly Hills, CA  (80 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | Garin Flowers - Motivational Speaker/Host
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (86 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Welcome to my profile! If you're looking for someone to make your event engaging, harmonious, and entertaining, you've found the right person. I went from uninvolved, shy, and introverted kid to student body president of my university, speaking at graduations in front of crowds with 5000+ attendees. After finishing school, I went on to work in what I believe is a public service: local news reporting. This was one of the greatest honors, which led to being called on to host dozens of community... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (86 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | WomensCode
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (84 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
Beate Chelette, the Growth Architect and founder of The Women's Code, a professional development company specialized in guiding companies to an ROI through Balanced Leadership Once $135,000 in debt as a single parent, she bootstrapped her passion for photography into a highly successful global business and eventually sold it to Bill Gates in a multimillion-dollar deal. HuffPost calls her one of '50 Must-Follow Entrepreneurs'. Beate has spoken for Chevron, Merck Pharmaceuticals,... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (84 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | John Kippen
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (80 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
Motivating students, educators and parents is my expertise. Using my experience surviving a brain tumor removal surgery, and my talents as a Magician and master storyteller, your audience will be energized, inspired, and ready to tackle any adversity that comes their way. During my school assemblies, I inspire students to find what makes them happy and encourage them to become out of the box thinkers. Drawing from my experience of being bullied as a teen, I share my insights on ways... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (80 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Bakersfield, CA Motivational Speaker | Stephen Elcano
Motivational Speaker from Bakersfield, CA  (73 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
John C Maxwell Leadership Coach Leadership Life Coach and Speaker, Stephen Elcano ignites the Passion and Purpose of his Audience as he equips them to be the best version of themselves, to cultivate relationships and add value to others. Stephen uses his personal story of broken identity found in childhood bullying that lead to being bankrupt in all parts of his life to changing state and getting a grip of his emotions and find the highest level of fulfillment in his life. As a... (more)
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Anaheim, CA Motivational Speaker | Jacob Green Expert Speaker & Bestselling Author
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Motivational Speaker from Anaheim, CA  (111 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Clients like FedEx, Mattel, Hyundai Capital, Scripps, and many others have hired leadership expert and Amazon Best Selling Author Jacob Green for his nationally recognized expertise in leadership development and change management, and his vast experience helping organizations create an authentic workplace culture. Jacob is a recipient of the National Caring Award alongside Dr. Jane Goodall, he is the youngest recipient of the Gene Lentzner Humanitarian Award and the Orange County Human... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Anaheim, CA  (111 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Pixley, CA Motivational Speaker | Motivational Comedian Magician... Mark Robinson
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Motivational Speaker from Pixley, CA  (109 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
BEST VIDEO DEMO YOU WILL SEE... Mark Robinson is one of the hottest corporate speakers in the country. You've seen him in comedy clubs, Las Vegas, TV commercials, and NBA halftimes. His audience participation keynote has garnered rave reviews. Check out the video and see why Mark is the GUARANTEED HIT of your next event! (more)
Motivational Speaker from Pixley, CA  (109 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Pasadena, CA Motivational Speaker | Dion Ramos
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Motivational Speaker from Pasadena, CA  (95 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Dion is a great speaker and trainer. He has had the privilege to speak to businesses, adults, college students, and high school students all over the country. Some of his topics include, but are not limited to, Connection, Leadership, Motivation, Success, Entrepreneurship, Networking, Purpose and Passion. He is also an expert on homelessness and the movie industry having worked in these two industries in Hollywood for many years. He would love to talk to you about your event and needs. (more)
Motivational Speaker from Pasadena, CA  (95 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | Motivational Comedian Magician... Mark Robinson
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (94 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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BEST VIDEO DEMO YOU WILL SEE. Mark Robinson is one of the hottest corporate speakers in the country. You've seen him in comedy clubs, Las Vegas, TV commercials, and NBA halftimes. His audience participation keynote has garnered rave reviews. Check out the video and see why Mark is the GUARANTEED HIT of your next event! (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (94 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | Rick Lewis Comedy Motivational Speaker Los Angeles
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (91 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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You want something different for your event. Something both fun and inspirational to mix it up so you aren't bringing the same old thing to your audience. Because your audience has seen it all before. Rick Lewis speaker, author and entertainer provides something truly different, both entertaining and inspirational, for meeting attendees who have seen the same sorts of motivational speakers again and again. Rick's approach is a unique blend of education, thought-leadership, theater,... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (91 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | Chad Porter, Speaker-Best Selling Author-Motivator
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (92 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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National Best-Selling Author of the book Severed Dreams. Inspirational and motivational, Chad Porter is one of the nation's most highly recommended speakers. Corporate CEO's, Fundraising Executives, MLB, NFL and college athletes and coaches alike praise his powerful account of overcoming obstacles, perseverance, and dealing with life's challenges to go on to create a better community, team building, building self-esteem, and accomplish all the goals you aspire to. Literally hundreds of... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (92 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Huntington Beach, CA Educational Speaker | Richard Kuo - Youth Inspirational Speaker
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Educational Speaker from Huntington Beach, CA  (115 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
Richard Kuo is a youth inspirational speaker, mentor, and Youtuber with over 1 million views. He uses his voice online and offline (400+ videos and 250+ live presentations) to connect, engage, and help students realize they matter. Growing up with very low self-esteem, a negative self-image, depression, and other teenage problems, Richard understands the challenges many students face today. Richard uses his own life story of overcoming negative self-talk to empower students to take... (more)
Educational Speaker from Huntington Beach, CA  (115 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Los Angeles, CA Motivational Speaker | Terrance "Miracle" Minnoy
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (92 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
Looking for a speaker that goes beyond simplistic engagement tactics and cliché punchlines? HIRE TERRANCE! Terrance “Miracle” Minnoy is a Resilient Leadership strategist, keynote speaker, coach, and author. Certified by the Les Brown Institute and the Center for Executive Coaching, his speaking has been described as, “electrifying, riveting, inspirational and thought-provoking”. Through keynote speaking and coaching, Terrance inspires and empowers leaders to leverage change,... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (92 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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San Diego, CA Motivational Speaker | Patrick Combs - "Simply the Best"
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Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (191 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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"WOW did he deliver!!!" - "A rare gem." - "The best I've ever seen" - "This guy's got Star Power!" - ""Fantastic Presentation!" - "We had Patrick twice." - "Master Storyteller!" - "Amazing Speaker." - "Brilliant Performer" - "Hilarious!!" - "The best speaker we've ever had." - "A total professional." - "Trust me, Book him!" - "I laughed, I cried, I learned!" Patrick Combs has delivered inspiring, motivational and impactful keynote speeches to more than 1 million people. He is one of the... (more)
Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (191 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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San Diego, CA Motivational Speaker | Katherine Greenland - San Diego Speaker
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Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (190 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Katherine Greenland is an experienced public speaker whose keynotes activate organizations and empower communities. She speaks on topics of inclusion, diversity, millennial mindset, work-life integration and collaborative leadership. Her mission is to create synergistic solutions for a world in transition by building strategic connectivity and maximizing positive impact. Hire Katherine for your corporate function, business meeting, training or educational event today. Remote Speaking and... (more)
Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (190 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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San Diego, CA Motivational Speaker | Jeremy Poincenot - Speaker & Blind Golf Champion
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Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (178 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
At 19, I was your typical San Diego State University sophomore. Friends, sports, fraternity and most importantly, perfect 20/20 vision. Then it happened with no warning, no time to prepare, life began to blur. Over two short months I lost central vision in my right eye, followed closely by my left. The diagnosis: a rare genetic disorder called Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a disease with no treatment and no cure in sight. At first, I thought losing my vision meant forfeiting my... (more)
Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (178 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Fresno, CA Motivational Speaker | Clifford Hall Motivational Comedy
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Motivational Speaker from Fresno, CA  (165 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
Motivation and Humor! Cliff has performed for a wide variety of corporate, non-profit, and church clients that include: Alaska National Guard, Travelers Insurance, First Republic Bank, Fresno Cancer Center, Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Adventure Christian Church--more clients listed below. Cliff's inspirational messages are delivered with generous portions of comedy, which has made him a hit at company events, banquets, and charity functions. He can also deliver a faith-based... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Fresno, CA  (165 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Cardiff by the Sea, CA Motivational Speaker | Jeremy P. McGhee
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Motivational Speaker from Cardiff by the Sea, CA  (173 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
How Uncomfortable are you willing to get? The years leading up to this moment have all gone by in a flash and i have no reason to doubt that my remaining years will go by just as fast, if not faster. In 40 more years, an 80-year-old man will be looking back at me in the mirror and i'll be wondering, 'Where the heck did my life go?" This does not mean quit your job and party like the world is going to end, throwing caution to the wind. On the contrary, it means start working towards what... (more)
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San Diego, CA Motivational Speaker | Virtual Conferences*** - Eric McElvenny
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Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (190 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AVAILABLE - "Not only were the conference evaluations outstanding, the evaluations of Eric's work were absolute best, #1." Eric deployed three times as a Marine and on his final tour, was wounded in Afghanistan after stepping on an IED. Eric suffered the amputation of his right leg below the knee, a life-changing opportunity that began his next journey. Faced with a physical challenge and an uncertain future, Eric made a promise to himself to run an Ironman Triathlon. On... (more)
Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (190 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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San Diego, CA Motivational Speaker | Test Pilot & Speaker: Linda Shaffer-Vanaria
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Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (184 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Linda Shaffer-Vanaria was in the news on CNN, local TV, and multiple newspapers routinely when the movie Top Gun launched and the public craved insight on the real pilots who were actually flying the Navy high performance jets. She flew the A-4 Skyhawk, an aircraft that was flown by the Blue Angels Demonstration Team for many years. Linda was a true trailblazer becoming the ninth woman to fly tactical jet aircraft in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Navy's third woman Test Pilot and one of the first... (more)
Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (184 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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San Diego, CA Motivational Speaker | Motivational Comedian Magician... Mark Robinson
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Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (193 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
BEST VIDEO DEMO YOU WILL SEE. Mark Robinson is one of the hottest corporate comedy speakers in the country. You've seen him in comedy clubs, Las Vegas, TV commercials, and NBA halftimes. His audience participation show has garnered rave reviews. Check out the video and see why Mark is the GUARANTEED HIT of your next event! (more)
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San Jose, CA Motivational Speaker | Dee Dee Kiesow- Virtual Expert
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Motivational Speaker from San Jose, CA  (232 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Dee Dee left the world of broadcasting to pursue her true passion for serving others. After 25 years of award winning fundraising and millions raised in the non-profit sector, she was faced with meeting the demand of numerous other charities needing her help in event fundraising. Many clients had doubled their event fundraising - others saw paydays up to 600% over goal with her unique branded system and professional voice of experience as Ambassador and Auctioneer. Demand has been growing... (more)
Motivational Speaker from San Jose, CA  (232 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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San Diego, CA Motivational Speaker | Rick Lewis Humorous Motivational Speaker San Diego
Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (184 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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You want something different for your event. Something both fun and inspirational to mix it up so you aren't bringing the same old thing to your audience. Because your audience has seen it all before. Rick Lewis speaker, author and entertainer provides something truly different, both entertaining and inspirational, for meeting attendees who have seen the same sorts of motivational speakers again and again. Rick's approach is a unique blend of education, thought-leadership, theater,... (more)
Motivational Speaker from San Diego, CA  (184 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Sacramento, CA Motivational Speaker | The Avery and Brian Experience
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Motivational Speaker from Sacramento, CA  (301 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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Greetings, Looking to give your audience a uniquely different and entertaining experience? Well you've clicked on the right speaker profile. The Avery and Brian Experience is about connection, relationship, and community. One of the problems in today's workplace is people lack the relationship management skills that are vital to building trust and creating winning teams. This father and son duo will help you address that. If you are an event planner looking for reliable,... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Sacramento, CA  (301 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
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Phoenix, AZ Motivational Speaker | Jean Briese, LLC
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Motivational Speaker from Phoenix, AZ  (446 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) 
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In these trying times of COVID 19, I have created COVID QUICKIES- short stories of inspiration that you can share with your team members. As a motivational speaker I am passionate about being helpful and hopeful and want to offer some light in this darkness. Reach out to me and I'll send you a link - no obligation, no expectation, no adding you to a maillist. Just my way of sharing my gift during this time of need. Now more than ever, your team needs a helpful and hopeful message for... (more)
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