Free Speakers LA & OC is a pro bono speakers bureau. Every speaker on this page presents at no cost, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage. Browse the full roster below, or jump to a category, and request a guest speaker for your next meeting, workshop or community event.
Spiritual Healer, Teacher and Guide, The Spirituality Center of SoCal
Dr. Weis practiced as a board-certified Neonatologist for nearly 30 years before a chronic illness necessitated her retirement. She now practices as a certified Life Activation Practitioner, Spiritual Healer, Teacher and Guide within the Modern Mystery School. She loves assisting others in their own spiritual empowerment and life progression. Dr. Weis has five daughters, four
Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mr. Lehman worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, USA for 40-years until his retirement in 2021. His career highlights include Technical Manager for the development for the Mars Pathfinder Attitude and Information Management Subsystem, Project Manager for the Deep Space One mission, Project Manager for the lunar explorer Gravity Recovery and
Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker
James “Mac” McPartland is a keynote speaker, author of the Unopened Gifts® series, and MindShift & Performance Coach. For over 25 years, he has been helping leaders and their teams access breakthrough performance and results. James has worked with organizations such as Bank of America, IBM, Nespresso, Kellogg’s, Dow Chemical, Athletes First, and 24 Hour
Sales & Business Coach, Splunk & Nasdaq
Benjamin is an established sales and business development manager who worked for companies like silicon valley startup Splunk and stock exchange Nasdaq in London. On top of that he is a TV-host and author of the book 'The Reality of Hollywood'. He is all about personal development turning it into action to improve personal life
Founder, The Armendarez Method
Mary Armendarez is a transformational speaker, visionary coach, and podcast host celebrated for her unparalleled ability to ignite personal breakthroughs and inspire lasting change. With over a decade of expertise, she masterfully blends spiritual wisdom, scientific principles, and her signature Power-Retrieval healing techniques to guide individuals in reclaiming their power, aligning with their soul’s purpose,
Leadership and Human Behavior Expert, The Growth Lab Show
Khewna Dawar is an Organizational Psychology practitioner and leadership communication expert who specializes in helping modern workplaces strengthen trust, performance, and human connection. Drawing from her academic training at Harvard Extension School and her experience presenting to national teams at EY, she brings a unique blend of behavioral science, practical leadership insight, and compelling storytelling
The Money Counselor™. Keynote Speaker. Financial Coach. Podcaster., Financial State of Minds
Darrin Harvey is a financial education coach, business advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and blind entrepreneur. His sessions make finance practical and actionable by connecting credit, debt, savings, cash flow, business growth, and decision-making with the mindset and behaviors needed to create lasting change. As a member of the visually impaired community, Darrin shares a
Clinical Psychologist, CEO, Relationship Coach, The Conscious Life Psychological Services
Dr. Indhushree Rajan is professional, certified public speaker, who is fun, dynamic, and extremely well versed in many topics. She has spoken on t.v., radio, and to live audiences about: how to mentally and emotionally thrive, mind/body health, dating and relationships/finding your soulmate, immigrant and refugee trauma, women's and girls' empowerment, feminism, social activism, diversity/equity/inclusion
CEO, GymRamp
Don Walker, B.S. Exercise Physiology, MBA, is a 40-year veteran of the fitness, wellness, and recovery industries and the founder of GymRamp, an innovative sales training and workforce development platform created specifically for fitness organizations. Today, Don leads GymRamp’s mission to modernize how gyms recruit, train, and develop the people responsible for membership growth. GymRamp
CEO, Operator, Transformation Expert, Young Performance Advisory
Brad Young is a business operator, entrepreneur, and performance advisor who works with founders, executives, and professionals navigating high-pressure environments where clarity, resilience, and execution matter. Throughout his career Brad has built companies, led teams, negotiated complex business situations, and navigated periods of intense adversity that required rebuilding, reinvention, and relentless forward momentum. Those experiences
Student, University of California, Riverside
Wendy Oppong is a resilient Ghanaian immigrant who courageously navigated the challenges of a new world, transforming from a quiet and shy individual into a beacon of confidence and determination. With a dream to help others unlock their potential through public speaking, Wendy has emerged herself in opportunities where she had to exercise personal and
Founder & Lead Self-Defense Instructor & Author, Conscious Defense
Elliott Derzaph has taught women's self-defense professionally since 2016 and has trained in martial arts since the age of 13. His background includes Judo, Karate, Tae-Kwon-Do, Ju-Jitsu, Aikido, boxing, wrestling, and other fighting methods. This extensive, lifelong practice has shown him that the most effective techniques are simple to learn, easy to remember, and can
CEO, Chotzen Communications
Yvonne Chotzen is an award-winning Hollywood Television Movie Producer and an attorney. Her movies have been seen by millions. But it wasn’t always this way. A bizarre twist of fate in the form of a high profile murder changed her life forever. As a Federal Public Defender representing the indigent in hundreds of trials over
Spiritual Coach, The Prosperous Proprietor
Hello, my name is Kathleen Kroner! Born and raised in Los Angeles, I am a native Angeleno and bilingual in English and Spanish. I owned and operated a successful family retail business for 25 years, where I created and taught style workshops that empowered women to feel confident in their own skin. In 2006, I
Story Architect
Geoffrey Berwind is one of the foremost experts on how to use the power of story to make memorable connections with clients, team, audiences, friends and family. His award-winning work in storytelling began in 1999 when he founded and ran an innovative theater in suburban Philadelphia. Five years later, this led to an invitation to
CEO / Founder, Heal with Zeal, LLC and Sardar Coaching and Training
Melina Sardar, M.A., CPLC, is a dynamic speaker, transformational coach, and community leader who has spent more than two decades supporting individuals and organizations develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and healthier communication. As the founder of Heal with Zeal, LLC and a longtime facilitator with Ark Family Center, Inc. Melina creates powerful learning experiences that blend
President, Sandler Training by Bailey Marketing Concepts
Scott Bailey has been affiliated with Sandler Training since 1994. Sandler is the world’s largest training organization focusing on: Sales training and coaching, management, customer service and leadership development. Scott’s business is based in Irvine, CA, but has clients in many areas of North America. He is known for his two-day Sandler “Boot Camps” and
Author and Trainer, True Meridian Group
Susan Houston is the speaker event planners book when they want the room to change. A TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and creator of The Doubt Committee Framework™ — a proven methodology that dismantles the secondhand beliefs silently shrinking high-achieving women's courage and keeping them stuck — she has built a movement of women
Founder & CEO, The Millionaire Keys
Theresa Cornwell is passionate about helping young professionals and teenagers learn the “Keys” to becoming a millionaire. Having an engineering background, she never foresaw herself teaching personal finances. However, God had a different plan. Because she had a mentor talk to her about personal finances at her first engineering job out of college, she was
Certified Wellness Practitioner, Jessica Health Life Wellness Coaching, LLC.
After 25 years as a registered nurse and a decade in corporate healthcare leadership, Jessica Dela Rosa intimately understands the crushing weight of burnout that plagues high-achieving women. Having walked the challenging path from exhaustion to empowerment herself, she now guides career-driven women to reclaim their energy and vitality without sacrificing their success. As a
Author, Musician, VP of Digital & Operations, Side Hustle & Flow
Cliff Beach is the author of Side Hustle & Flow on Black Spring Press Group. The audiobook was nominated for a World Entertainment Award. He is also the host of Deeper Grooves Radio/Podcast on The SoCal Sound 88.5FM in Los Angeles, and the former music director for Josh Gates Tonight on Discovery/MAX. He is currently
Wealth Manager, Savvy
Coming from three generations of small business owners, Scott’s passion has always been helping the common person our country is built upon. His goal is to help the small business owner find the same legal tax shelters available to large cap companies, while maintaining liquidity, and creating consistent returns. He is also a published author
How To Be Happy
Embark on a journey of heartfelt enlightenment with Kristin Bruce, your speaker, and guide in navigating through the often turbulent waters of emotions and behaviors. With her enriching, 25-year history as a school counselor, and as the mind behind “Starting From Scratch”, Kristin doesn’t merely speak; she connects, imparting wisdom, strategies, and invaluable insights at
Master Certified Coach, Gretchen Hydo International
Considered by many to be one of Los Angeles’ top coaches, Gretchen Hydo, is a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, a certified mentor coach, keynote speaker, and trainer. Specializing in business, life, career, and coaches coaching she helps people from all walks of life who are ready to make significant and substantial changes.
Author & Chef, Halo Publications
Victoria Vanransom was a globetrotting culinary chef whose journey spanned the vibrant landscape of Asia, Europe, and South America. With a deep love for authentic flavors, her extensive travels and rich experiences are reflected in The Captain’s Cook. Asian culture profoundly shaped Victoria’s culinary philosophy because she had the unique opportunity to learn directly from
Fitness Entrepreneur, Ryan Krane, Inc.
Ryan Krane is a fitness entrepreneur who has owned his own fitness/health company for 15 years. Ryan offers many services including coaching, speaking, assessment, group programs, a healthy living program and much more. Ryan has been featured on ABC World News, NBC News Radio, the Homepage of Yahoo Health, and the Tennis Channel.
Mathematician, Malibu Education
Mathematician Jose Angel Manaiza, Jr. is known as “The Tutor to the Stars” from Malibu to Beverly Hills. He coaches the children of Hollywood celebrities to the highest levels of success. Mr. Manaiza has currently coached over 1,2000 students including NCAA student-athletes from schools such as UCLA, to excel intellectually by coaching a speed-reading system
Owner/Founder, Status Flow
Athletes call it "the Zone." Jazz musicians call it "being in the pocket." Comedians all it "the forever box." We call it "flow." Defined as "high-speed, near perfect decision making," you are 500% more efficient when you enter into it, immeasurably more creative, and never burned-out. As a high-performance executive coach and motivational speaker, Chris
Real Estate Wealth Advisor & Certified Financial Coach, First Team Real Estate
Kurtis Kooiman has been in the real estate and finance business for over 23 years. He has a background in financial coaching, real estate investing, mortgage planning, life & health insurance, and seminar speaking. When Kurtis first started his career in the finance business back in 1996, he thought he would have an exciting, rewarding
CEO & Clinical Professor, Floating Doctors & University of Southern California
Dr. Benjamin LaBrot, the Founder and CEO of Floating Doctors, is a native Southern Californian with a long association with the ocean. From childhood, he worked on commercial fishing and research vessels and spent countless hours on (or under) the water off the coast of Southern California. Dr. LaBrot attended the Royal College of Surgeons,
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