Book keynote and motivational speakers in Los Angeles
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We've worked with PepTalk on a range of projects – from motivational speakers on high performance to a coaching programme focused on work-life balance & change. They take the time to understand what we need. We value the partnership.
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Our Picks
Marc Milstein
Brain health speaker & neuroscientist
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Mike Lee
Speaker & mindfulness expert
Mike Lee helps leaders build presence, focus and resilience by blending sports psychology with mindfulness. A leadership speaker and mindfulness keynote speaker, he has worked with NBA MVPs Steph Curry and Joel Embiid and is a #1 best-selling author.
Britt Turpack
Speaker & mental health advocate
Transform workplace wellbeing with Britt Turpack, speaker and mental health advocate. Britt works with organizations to reduce stress, build mindfulness practices, and prioritize mental health, delivering impactful programs as a certified NAMI presenter and yoga instructor.
Jenson Button
F1 World Champion & Sky Sports analyst
Build a track record of performance with Jenson Button, Formula 1 World Champion, Sky Sports F1 analyst, and entrepreneur. Across 18 seasons at the highest level of global motorsport, he secured 15 Grand Prix victories and 50 podium finishes, proving that consistency and clarity outperform noise and panic. Jenson brings the mindset of a champion into practical, engaging conversations for leaders and teams navigating change, growth, and high-pressure demands.
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Tell us about your event and we'll do the rest. No back-and-forth, no guesswork — just the right speaker, matched to your brief, handled end to end.
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Tell us your brief.
Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.
Why book a motivational speaker in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is a sprawling, sun-soaked metropolis where entertainment, tech, business, and culture collide. Home to Hollywood, Silicon Beach, and a thriving startup scene, LA boasts an unmatched concentration of world-class speakers — from A-list entertainers and Fortune 500 executives to pioneering entrepreneurs and thought leaders across every industry. Its world-class venues range from iconic rooftops and beachside spaces to cutting-edge conference centers. With a year-round mild climate, major international airport, and a diverse, globally connected population, LA makes it easy to attract both local and traveling attendees. It's where big ideas meet big personalities.
Why PepTalk
The smarter way to book speakers
No more chasing agencies, comparing fees or managing contracts. One brief, one team, one platform.
Personalised matching
Tell us your brief and our team hand-picks 3–5 speakers aligned to your audience, goals and budget. Within 24 hours. No endless scrolling, no guesswork.
Full-service booking
Contracts, logistics, briefing, travel, day-of support. We manage the entire process so you don't have to.
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15,000+ speakers across 42 countries. Every speaker vetted. Every booking rated by the teams who've worked with them.
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frequently asked questions
Questions about booking a speaker?
Booking a keynote or motivational speaker in Los Angeles through PepTalk works from your brief: the date, audience, format, goals and budget. We shortlist speakers, check availability and fees, and manage the contract, travel and logistics through to event day. Los Angeles venues range from iconic rooftops and beachside spaces to large conference centres, and speakers can appear in person at any of them or present virtually.
A keynote speaker in Los Angeles typically costs $5,000 to $50,000+. The speaker's profile, session length, format and travel shape the figure, and the best-known names, including entertainers and Fortune 500 executives, sit at the higher end. With a major international airport, flying speakers in is easy to arrange. PepTalk shares a clear quote once we know your date and format.
Yes, travel and accommodation are usually quoted on top of a Los Angeles speaker's fee. LA has a large concentration of speakers across entertainment, tech and business, so booking someone based in or near the city can reduce or remove those costs. Virtual sessions remove them altogether. PepTalk sets these costs out upfront in your quote, letting you compare local and travelling speakers side by side.
Yes. PepTalk matches speakers to your Los Angeles event's theme, audience and budget from a roster of over 15,000 speakers. Between Hollywood, Silicon Beach and a large startup scene, LA audiences often look for themes in entertainment, technology, entrepreneurship and creativity. Tell us about your attendees, and we'll suggest speakers whose personality and expertise fit the room.
Book a speaker who nails your brief.
Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with the talent your audience won’t stop talking about.
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