Addiction / Recovery

At The Harry Walker Agency, we’re moved by the empowering stories of resilience told by our addiction and recovery speakers. The courageous journey of recovery is universal, and our roster of motivational addiction speakers includes celebrities, sports icons, bestselling authors, and more. For help selecting an inspiring keynote speaker on this nuanced topic, please reach out—we’re here to help you find a meaningful speaker to make your event a memorable one.

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Rich Kleiman

  • CEO & Co-Founder of Boardroom, Founder of 35V (100 Early-Stage Investments), and Longtime Manager of Kevin Durant
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Selma Blair

  • Acclaimed Actress: 'Legally Blonde,' 'Cruel Intentions,' & 'Hellboy,' Disability Advocate
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Gabrielle Bernstein

  • Spiritual Teacher; Podcast Host, 'Dear Gabby'; 6x #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Self Help', 'The Universe Has Your Back', & More
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Erin Brockovich

  • Iconic Environmental Activist & Consumer Advocate
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Ashley Judd

  • Actress, Activist, UN Messenger of Peace; Author of 'All That is Bitter and Sweet,' a Memoir on Mental Health, Resilience, & Recovery
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Andrew Zimmern

  • Chef, Food Writer, & Food Equity Activist; Host of Travel Channel's 'Bizarre Foods'
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Catherine Price

  • Expert on Mental Health, Technology, & the Science of Happiness; Author of 'How to Break Up with Your Phone'
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Michael Moss

  • #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Salt Sugar Fat', Pulitzer-Prize Winning Investigative Journalist, and Expert on the Food Industry
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

  • Harvard University Director of African-American Research; Host, PBS's 'Finding Your Roots'; NYT Bestselling Author of 30+ Books, including 'Stony the Road' & 'The Black Church'
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Dr. Elisa Hallerman, PhD, JD

  • Fmr. Media Executive; Founder, Recovery Management Agency; Author: 'Soulbriety'
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Rick Springfield

  • Iconic Grammy-Winning Singer and Songwriter
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Glennon Doyle

  • Activist; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Untamed' & more; Podcast Host; 'We Can Do Hard Things'
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Rex Chapman

  • NBA Veteran, Author of 'It's Hard for Me to Live with Me: A Memoir', Host of the 'Owned' Podcast
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Alanis Morissette

  • Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and Activist
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Mika Brzezinski

  • Celebrated Commentator and Co-Host of 'Morning Joe', Founder of Know Your Value, and NYT Bestselling Author
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Walker Hayes

  • Grammy Award-Nominated Country Artist and Advocate for Addiction Recovery
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Rob Lowe

  • Hollywood Actor, Producer,& Director; NYT Bestselling Author, 'Stories I Only Tell My Friends' & 'Love Life,' Stories on Cancer, Resilience & Sobriety

Joseph Califano, Jr.

  • Former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Chonda Pierce

  • Comedian, Author, and Philanthropist

Damon West

  • Criminal Justice Professor, 3x Bestselling Author of 'The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change'

Patrick Kennedy

  • U.S. House of Representatives (1995-2011); Co-Founder, One Mind for Research and Founder, The Kennedy Forum on Community Mental Health

Sandy Yawn

  • Superyacht Captain and Series Lead on Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean

Leah McSweeney

  • Streetwear Pioneer, Female Entrepreneur, Cultural Provocateur, Author, and Star on 'The Real Housewives of New York'

Liz Murray

  • Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Who Went From Homeless to Harvard

Laurie Dhue

  • Certified Recovery Specialist

Yossi Ghinsberg

  • Adventurer & Survivor of the Amazon Forest, Bestselling Author, and Advocate for Environmental and Humanitarian Issues

Robert Lustig

  • Global Leader in Anti-Sugar and Real Food Movements, New York Times Bestselling Author