Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, Anchor, Host, Television Personality & Author
Hoda Kotb Biography
Hoda Kotb is a broadcast journalist recognized for her work as a former co-anchor of NBC News' "TODAY" and co-host of "TODAY with Hoda & Jenna." After earning a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from Virginia Tech, Kotb began her career at local stations across the South and Midwest, including serving as anchor and reporter for WWL-TV in New Orleans. She later joined NBC News as a correspondent for "Dateline NBC," where she reported on major stories such as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the war in Iraq, the conflict in the West Bank and Gaza, and the Southeast Asian tsunami.
Kotb's journalism has been recognized with several industry awards. She received a Peabody Award for her "Dateline NBC" report "The Education of Ms. Groves," as well as the Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award and a Headliner Award. Her work has also been honored with an Edward R. Murrow Award, multiple Gracie Awards, and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host for "TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda." During her tenure, the "TODAY" show received Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Program. Kotb has been inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and recognized by New York Women in Communications with the Matrix Award for excellence in broadcast journalism. Time Magazine named her among its 100 Most Influential People.
In addition to her broadcasting career, Kotb has been an advocate for breast cancer awareness, sharing her experience with a mastectomy and recovery on national television. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir "Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee," as well as "Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives," "Where They Belong: The Best Decisions People Almost Never Made," and the collection "I Really Needed This Today." Kotb has also written children's books, including "I've Loved You Since Forever" and "You Are My Happy."
Kotb made history as co-anchor of "TODAY" alongside Savannah Guthrie, forming the program's first female anchor duo. She has contributed to the wellness community through the platform "Joy 101" and hosts the podcast "Making Space with Hoda Kotb." Her book "Jump and Find Joy" adds to her body of work in personal development and wellness. Kotb continues to engage audiences through journalism, public speaking, and advocacy, maintaining a significant presence in American media.
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Hoda Kotb Speaking Topics
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Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity & Transformed Their Lives
In this presentation based on her latest book, Ten Years Later, New York Times best-selling author and beloved Today Show co-anchor Hoda Kotb tells the incredible stories of people who, when faced with impossibly challenging or tragic life situations, persevere
• and even thrive. She then asks her audience, "What if you, facing a game-changing event or decision right now, could see ten years into the future?"
Through years of perseverance, purpose, and passion, speaker Hoda Kotb landed a spot with Kathie Lee on The Today Show, won numerous journalism awards, and gained valuable life lessons. Now, after captivating readers in her blockbuster memoir, Hoda, she turns to stories about others who have undergone personal transformation against great odds. Through inspirational life stories, Kotb shows how adversity can unleash our best qualities: resilience, perseverance, gratitude, empathy, and creativity. This presentation will inspire you to believe in the future, no matter how dark the present, and tap into the ability to reach your highest potential.
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The World from a Journalists Eye View
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Hoda Kotb is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Broadcasting, Business, Cancer, Cancer Survivors, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Host & Emcee, Influential Women, Inspirational, Journalist, Leadership, Mental Health, Middle Eastern Heritage, News & Media, Personal Growth, Political, Professors, Stress Management, Television & Film, Women, Women in Business, Women's History Month, Work-Life Balance, World Affairs -
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Hoda Kotb is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity & Transformed Their Lives, The World from a Journalists Eye View and Your Total Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hoda Kotb for your event is available upon request. Hoda Kotb generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Martha Stewart, Brooke Shields, Jane Fonda, Sara Blakely and Mindy Kaling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hoda Kotb for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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