Laura Schwartz Email & Phone Number

Laura Schwartz is an unforgettable, high-energy speaker who propels your audience to the next level in business and beyond. She is a fierce advocate for the meetings industry and has been a leader during its ever changing landscape during this pandemic by reaching out to others and sharing best practices. Laura has been named One of the 100 Most Influential People in the Global Events Industry by Eventex in 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019. One of the Best Keynote Speakers by Meetings and Conventions Magazine and one of seven American speakers who exceed and surpass expectations by Successful Meetings Magazine. Along with her cast of ITV London, Laura and team won the prestigious Drum Awards "Podcast of the Year" in 2021.Whether on your stage or delivering a virtual keynote through your screen; Laura connects to your audience, to your brand, to your objective, to people. She taps into her experience to forge a meaningful connection, whether she’s facilitating an intimate conversation on stage or addressing a crowd of 30,000 people.From her roots as the White House Director of Events, to drawing on her experience as a guest host for Larry King, the guiding principles of her best-selling book, Eat, Drink & Succeed and her globe-trotting career as an emcee and keynote, Laura Schwartz brings her exuberant spirit and professional-speaking expertise to motivate and inspire leaders across the globe and all industries delivering a powerful message to every audience — connecting them with her client’s goals to create a lasting impact for every live and virtual event.Laura is known for reaching out everyday to fellow speakers and event planners to simply ask, "How are you? What can I do for you?" And then, share best practices in this new virtual/hybrid world so that not just herself but an industry can succeed. As a personal note, Laura grew up with a speech impediment. At 3yrs old she began 7 years of speech therapy & went from not being able to talk to speaking for a living. She loves what she does & the industry she serves. She treats & empowers all with respect, kindness & puts THEIR message first.Laura and her wife reside in Chicago where they are involved in civic and philanthropic endeavors with the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and the Economic Club of Chicago. Globally, Laura serves as an active board member of the Clean the World Foundation, the United Nation’s WASH Cluster and the American Heart Association.

Listed skills include Public Speaking, Leadership, Television, Politics, and 45 others.