Women’s Conference Keynote Speakers
The best women's conference keynotes do something specific: they make the room feel seen. Not in a generic way, but in the way that happens when a speaker has lived something real and tells the truth about it on stage. That's the standard we hold our women's event speakers to at Upside Speakers.
Our roster includes emotional intelligence practitioners, Broadway performers, Fortune 100 executives, brain tumor survivors, and licensed neuropsychotherapists — women with real credentials and real stories who happen to also be exceptional communicators.
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Shanna Adamic
Audacious Optimism: The mindful choice to live boldly and create endless possibilities.
An inspirational story that empowers individuals and teams to take action, embrace possibilities, and cultivate resilience. When obstacles loom so large your team loses hope, how do you restore faith in a brighter future? How do you spark optimism and belief when uncertainty reigns? Shanna shares the mindset shifts and leadership practices that breathe optimism into your culture, equipping you to meet any obstacle with audacious optimism through her inspirational story and actionable advice.
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Britt Frank
Neuroscience Based Tools to Help Women to Get Unstuck.
Licensed neuro-psychotherapist Britt Frank provides powerful and simple science-backed tools to optimize your brain for peak performance, leadership and mental health. Drawing from groundbreaking neuroscience research, Britt’s 3 simple strategies activate peak performance brain states so you (and your team) can shift from stuck mode to action mode.
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Tara Renze
With a background in corporate sales leadership and certifications in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Positive Intelligence (PQ), Tara Renze delivers high energy keynotes and transformational workshops that help leaders and teams ignite authenticity, strengthen mindset, and achieve unstoppable success.
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Hayley Podschun
Whatever It Takes – The Broadway Attitude to Achieve Your Biggest Dreams and Overcome the Unexpected with Ease
Broadway Performer | Glinda in National Tour of Wicked |Tammy in Hairspray, on Broadway, and in the motion picture - alongside John Travolta, Queen Latifah and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Hayley Podschun is a Broadway powerhouse performer, screen actor, and who has spent her life in the spotlight—learning how to perform, pivot, and thrive under pressure.
She brings high-voltage energy, heart, and humor to every stage she steps on - whether it’s Times Square or a corporate ballroom.
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Lisa Even
Discover How to Unlock the Ultimate Leadership Ripple Effect
Corporate Leadership Expert | Employee Engagement Speaker | Fortune 500 Leader | Bestselling Author
Lisa Even helps organizations turn everyday interactions into extraordinary results. Through research, real-world experience, and her signature S.E.A. Framework, Lisa equips leaders with practical tools to strengthen culture, boost performance, and drive results. Her dynamic approach turns leadership into a performance strategy—creating the ultimate ripple effect, the kind that moves people and drives impact. Better leaders. Better culture. Better results.
Whether your event is a leadership summit, a sales conference, a direct sales national convention, or a standalone women's event, the right speaker can be the reason your attendees are still talking about your event six months later.
Tara Renze brings a framework rooted in emotional intelligence and 20+ years of corporate leadership experience that consistently earns some of the highest post-event ratings we see across our entire roster.
Shanna Adamic's story of brain tumor survival, NFL cheerleading, and Fortune 100 leadership reaches audiences that have heard a lot of motivational speakers and thought they'd heard it all.
Hayley Podschun brings genuine Broadway star energy and the "Whatever It Takes" mindset from a career built on performing whether you're ready or not.
Lisa Even draws on her S.E.A. Framework and Fortune 500 experience to give leaders practical tools for building culture, not just inspiration.
Britt Frank brings neuroscience to the conversation — a licensed therapist whose keynote gives audiences a scientific framework for why they get stuck and how to change it.
All fee ranges are listed on each speaker's individual page. Most in-person events in the U.S. include a flat travel and accommodation rate. Virtual options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much do women's conference keynote speakers cost?
A: Women's conference speakers on our roster range from $10,000 to $20,000 for in-person U.S. events, plus a flat travel and hotel rate. Virtual keynotes are typically available at a reduced rate.
Q: How do I choose the right speaker for a women's conference?
A: It depends on your audience's priorities. If leadership development is the goal, Tara Renze or Lisa Even are strong fits. If you need an inspirational story that will stop the room, Shanna Adamic or Hayley Podschun are exceptional. If your audience deals with stress, burnout, or change, Britt Frank brings something no one else on the circuit offers. Tell us about your event and we'll help you choose.
Q: Do you have women's conference speakers who also do workshops?
A: Yes. Tara Renze in particular is in high demand for both keynotes and interactive workshops. Let us know if you need a half-day or full-day format and we'll recommend accordingly.
Q: Can women's conference speakers present virtually?
A: All of our speakers are available for virtual events. Fees and formats vary — contact us with your event details and we'll confirm availability and options.