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From geopolitical upheaval and economic uncertainty to rapid advances in AI, today’s leaders are facing more questions—and fewer clear answers—than ever before. In moments like these, clarity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Our featured speakers help organizations make sense of complexity, offering grounded insights and forward-looking perspectives on the forces shaping our world. With expertise across geopolitics, economics, technology, and leadership, these voices equip audiences to think clearly and lead confidently.

Every year March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the powerful roles of women throughout history. APB continues to represent a number of speakers on women's issues, from award-winning actresses and activists to journalists, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and innovative global leaders. Check out some of our most sought-after female voices below.

Shark Tank favorites and real-life cousins Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac brought fresh excitement to the hit ABC business competition recently with a spotlight on their rapidly growing seafood empire, Cousins Maine Lobster. Appearing in a prime segment, the duo showcased their latest venture—the launch of new fried seafood restaurant locations—while marking a significant milestone for the brand’s growth: surpassing $1 billion in business since the company’s founding in 2012. The franchise’s evolution from a single food truck to a national seafood powerhouse demonstrates the staying power of their authentic Maine-inspired concept and strategic vision.

What if understanding civic life didn’t start in a classroom, at a meeting, or behind a screen, but right outside your front door? That’s the idea behind Power Walk, a new initiative from Citizen University in collaboration with The New York Times’ Headway Team. Co-founder, CEO and APB Exclusive Speaker Eric Liu helped launch this project as a simple yet powerful way for people to explore how civic power actually works—by taking a walk through their own neighborhoods.

Bestselling author, cultural commentator, and APB speaker Kelly Corrigan is calling for a renewed embrace of intellectual humility in an era shaped by instant opinions and constant certainty. In her latest essay for Big Think’s The Well, Corrigan reflects on the surprising power of admitting, “I don’t know”—a phrase she believes can open doors to curiosity, empathy, and deeper human connection.

We are excited to share that Chamique Holdsclaw, one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history and an APB exclusive speaker, has been named a Finalist for the Class of 2026 by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. A three-time NCAA Champion at Tennessee, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft, six-time WNBA All-Star, and 2000 Olympic gold medalist, Holdsclaw helped shape a generation of women’s basketball with her dominance, leadership, and competitive fire. The full Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced April 4 on ESPN2 during Final Four Weekend.

Planning a successful event with the perfect keynote speaker can feel overwhelming. Between identifying the right voice for your audience, navigating contract negotiations, and coordinating countless logistics, the process demands time that many event planners simply don't have. This is where partnering with a speakers bureau like American Program Bureau (APB) and working with one of our dedicated, expert agents becomes invaluable.

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood before the World Economic Forum in Davos last week and declared that the world was facing “a rupture, not a transition,” the reaction was immediate and electric. For APB speaker Henry Farrell, an international-relations scholar at Johns Hopkins University, the shock was not just in what Carney said—but in who was saying it. “This wasn’t a radical or an outsider,” Farrell explained. “This was as establishment as it gets.” A former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney has long been seen as a steward of the global economic system rather than a critic of it. That made his blunt assessment—delivered to an audience of political and business elites—all the more consequential.

Black History Month offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and empower the next generation to create change. APB is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other civil rights leaders who shared his vision. We are proud to work with speakers who continue to fight tirelessly to realize the vision of justice, equality and freedom. Providing perspective on how far we have come and how far we have left to go, they continue to spark dialogue on leadership, identity, social justice, and more. You can view some of these incredible voices here.

A new generation is being invited back onto the ice as Netflix releases Miracle: The Boys of ’80, a powerful documentary revisiting one of the most extraordinary upsets in Olympic history: the United States men’s hockey team’s stunning victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. The documentary brings together never-before-seen 16mm archival footage and first-hand reflections from the players themselves as they return to the scenes of their legendary triumph.