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.
Business & Motivational Keynote Speaker | Blind Community Advocate | The Money Counselor™, 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
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
Sales & Business Coach, Splunk & Nasdaq
Benjamin Schnau is an established sales and business development executive and public speaker with two decades of experience who worked for companies like Silicon Valley startup Splunk and stock exchange Nasdaq in London. On top of that, he is a TV- and Event host and author of the book 'The Reality of Hollywood'. He is
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, 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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 & Co-Founder, FuguTech
Pierre Rogers is CEO and Co-Founder of FuguTech and a speaker with over 15 years of experience leading teams and presenting to audiences across financial services, technology, and professional development. He held leadership roles at Columbia Management (Bank of America) and Prudential Investments before co-founding his own company. In 2019, Pierre's world changed when he
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
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
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
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
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
Real Estate Wealth Advisor, Loan Advisor & Realtor® , E Mortgage Capital and eRealty
Kurtis Kooiman is a Real Estate Wealth Advisor, Loan Advisor, and Realtor® with 30 years of experience in residential lending and real estate. He is also a Dave Ramsey trained Financial Counselor with a background in mortgage planning, real estate investing, life and health insurance, and public speaking. When Kurtis entered the mortgage and real
Principal, Financial Essentials 4 Life
Vic is an experienced instructor and speaker, frequently being invited to speak at regional events such as the Los Angeles Accounting and Finance Show. As a licensed advisor, helping clients across America, he brings practical real world experience to his seminars and workshops, creating relatable and memorable attendee experiences. In his professional practice, Vic is
Division 5 Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Division Commander Brian Regalbuto has volunteered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for over twenty years, serving in the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. His qualifications include Vessel Safety Examiner, Aids to Navigation Verifier, Safe Boating Instructor, FEMA Incident Command System First Responder, Boat Crew Member, and Public Affairs Officer.
Spiritual Healer, Teacher & Guide, New Paradigm Leaders
Rachel Miller is a leadership consultant, speaker, and founder of New Paradigm Leaders, a platform dedicated to integrating timeless wisdom with modern leadership development. She is also a certified Metaphysical Teacher and Healer through the Modern Mystery School International, with nearly a decade of advanced training in consciousness and personal development. Rachel works with executives,
CEO, Alterea Inc.
Anahita Dalmia is co-founder and CEO of the company Alterea (yes it’s a play on “alternate reality"). Alterea creates interactive stories across mediums (theatre, games, VR, etc), allowing participants to enter a different world in which they have agency and impact within an unfolding story with the goal to show them that their actions matter
Bradley Dean
After a brutal attack as a young student, Bradley suffered brain damage that almost killed him. His long journey to recovery, and the search for answers through coaching, integrated therapies and meditation, gave him the strength and skills to take back control of his life. Brad shares his personal story and the life-changing lessons he
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
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
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.
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