Professional Emcee, Keynote Speaker & Television Commentator; Author of "Eat, Drink & Succeed"

Chicago, IL, USA

Laura Schwartz Biography

Laura Schwartz’s story is impressive! She started as the youngest female presidential appointee in history, serving as White House Director of Events for President Bill Clinton. She went on to author the internationally acclaimed "Eat, Drink & Succeed," and today, she’s a sought-after speaker, emcee and television commentator —named one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the Global Event Industry” for 7 consecutive years 2019-2025.

THE WHITE HOUSE YEARS Schwartz served as White House Director of Events for the Clinton Administration, working directly with the President, First Lady, world leaders, and international business executives. She traveled the globe with the President, produced more than 1,000 events, including State arrival ceremonies and dinners, America’s Millennium Celebration, the UN Millennium Summit, and NATO’s 50th Anniversary demonstrating how powerful events can inspire a nation and the world. Arriving at the White House at just 19 years old, with no political connections, she rose through the ranks from Staff Assistant to Midwest Press Secretary, Director of Television, and ultimately, Director of Events.

LAURA’S BOOK: EAT, DRINK & SUCCEED In "Eat, Drink & Succeed," Schwartz reveals the secrets to building powerful, effective partnerships where we least expect them—whether in our companies, communities, chance encounters, or beyond. Drawing on personal stories from her White House years and global experiences, she shows how to harness the positive networking power of any conversation to spark opportunity and success.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER, EMCEE AND INTERVIEWER For 25 years, Schwartz has brought her empowering presentations to stages and screens worldwide, earning recognition for her dynamic keynotes and her role as mistress of ceremonies for multi-day conferences and events. Whether engaging 10 executives, energizing 10,000 attendees, or connecting virtually across continents, Schwartz captivates audiences with her expertise, enthusiasm, and positive energy. She has been entrusted as emcee by some of the world’s most prominent organizations, including HP, Microsoft, Hyundai, Boeing, Uber, AT&T, Infosys, Gilead, Regeneron, Raytheon, EY, Cartier, Elavon, Synchrony, BlackRock, Guardian Life, Hyatt, Hilton, the Oprah Winfrey Network, Macy’s, Realtor.com, Coldwell Banker, Berkshire Hathaway, Nielsen IQ, and more.

TELEVISION AND MEDIA COMMENTATOR Schwartz has been a prominent face on television worldwide since 2001, serving as an authoritative voice on current events, the American presidency, domestic and foreign affairs and the global economy. She is the American Contributor to Australia’s #1 morning program, the "Today" show, and, alongside her cast at ITV, earned the prestigious Drum Award for “Podcast of the Year” in 2021.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/26/2026.

Laura Schwartz Speaking Topics

  • Eat, Drink and Succeed

    High energy and motivation you’ll remember and strategies you’ll use.

    Laura Schwartz’s super-charged signature series is built on being prepared for partnership and turning the optional into opportunity. As she reminds audiences: “You never know when the next conversation will be the one to change your life-or someone else’s.”

    Challenging traditional ideas of networking, Laura inspires audiences to ask “What can I do for you?” instead of the self- serving “What can you do for me?” She demonstrates how positive, powerful networking is about mentoring, leading, and building connections both inside and outside the office.

    Customized to incorporate your conference programming and year-round engagement, Laura shares practical examples and actionable tips that increase results for every participant. When the event is over, these lessons carry back to the workplace—and into everyday life.

    Eat, Drink & Succeed motivates, engages, and drives action. Whether a first-time attendee or seasoned veteran, every participant leaves empowered to transform conversations into opportunities, relationships into partnerships, and ideas into results.

    Eat, Drink & Succeed inspires at: - Corporate and association conference kickoffs - Sales meetings - Employee engagement and culture-building programs - Innovation labs and strategy sessions - Professional development workshops and seminars - Team-building and professional growth initiatives - Leadership development programs

  • Activate Your Superpowers

    Every Leader Has a Cape… It’s Time to Wear Yours!

    From her start as a small-town girl with a speech impediment to becoming the youngest female presidential appointee in White House history -- and ultimately an international professional speaker and television commentator -- Laura Schwartz shares powerful, relatable stories of challenges and triumphs. Along the way, she reveals the superpowers we all develop throughout our lives.

    Audiences will uncover the five universal superpowers within themselves, learn how to activate them, and discover additional powers unique to their own journeys. These tools serve as invaluable assets for building leadership, driving engagement, and sparking growth—at work, at home, and in our communities.

    Compelling, motivational, and deeply personal, this program leaves every audience inspired and energized—ready to put on their cape and embrace the superhero within.

    Activate your Superpowers is your cape for:

    • Corporate and association conferences
    • Innovation labs and strategy sessions
    • Employee engagement and culture-building programs
    • Women’s empowerment events
    • Professional development workshops and seminars
    • Leadership development programs
    • Team-building and professional growth initiatives

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Laura Schwartz Videos

5min excerpt by Laura Schwartz on Being Present to Win

5min excerpt by Laura Schwartz on Being Present to Win

An excerpt from Laura Schwartz's signature program "Eat, Drink and Succeed" on how we must be 'present' to win.

Excerpt from Laura Schwartz on "Networking"

Excerpt from Laura Schwartz on "Networking"

A 2 minute excerpt from Laura's signature program "Eat, Drink & Succeed" on "Networking"

LAURA SCHWARTZ LIVE EMCEE DEMO REEL 2023

LAURA SCHWARTZ LIVE EMCEE DEMO REEL 2023

This is the Emcee Demo reel from Laura Schwartz at Laura Schwartz Live. There is NO contact information listed for speaker bureau use on their...

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  • What topics does Laura Schwartz speak about?

    Laura Schwartz is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, DEI, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Gender Equality, Host & Emcee, Human Resources, Leadership, LGBTQ, Motivational, Personal Growth, Political, Women in Business, Women's Empowerment
  • Where does Laura Schwartz travel from?

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Laura Schwartz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Eat, Drink and Succeed, Activate Your Superpowers, The Third Place and Lead First. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura Schwartz for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Laura Schwartz generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joan Michelson, Jodie Patterson, Carey Lohrenz, Sara Blakely and Suze Orman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura Schwartz for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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