K-12 Education

Planning a mental health event that truly makes a difference can feel overwhelming. With so many events during Mental Health Awareness Month, standing out and driving attendance can seem like an impossible task. Not anymore. Introducing the Ultimate Planner's Playbook for Impactful Mental Health Events from Mike Veny.

In her latest book, Mel Robbins, New York Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster and motivational speaker, introduces a groundbreaking approach to reclaiming your life by focusing on what you can control and releasing what you can’t. 

Many of our speakers attribute their opportunities, successes and passion for change to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Founded during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement in 1965, APB is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other civil rights leaders who shared his vision. Devoted to spreading positive messages about love and equality, our speakers continue to honor Dr. King's legacy. Read their reflections below.

In 1965,  Robert P. Walker changed the course of the lecture industry forever when he founded American Program Bureau (APB) and created a way for people to see the most exciting and popular personalities, hear cutting-edge ideas and experience the leaders, activists and innovators of the day—live, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. In 2025, the company will celebrate 60 years of being a pioneer in the speaking industry and continue Walker’s mission to make important voices heard around the world. 

It's hard to believe we find ourselves kicking off another year. Many of our clients align their speaker needs with important dates throughout the year and have found it helpful to have a listing of such commemorative occurrences. Below please find some of the dates for which speakers get booked the most. It's never too early to begin your event planning and our experienced and talented agents are ready to offer speaker recommendations to fit your needs. Working on something last minute? We can help with that too, as several of our speakers are available to do virtual events.

This season of Stories from the Stage promises to be among the most captivating, with storytellers sharing deeply personal and powerful experiences. In the upcoming new episode, "Reckoning and Repair," Larry Spotted Crow Mann reconnects with his Native roots through drumming, channeling the strength of his grandfather. This episode will take you on an emotional journey, offering stories that inspire, challenge and resonate in the most profound ways.

One of the most pernicious and persistent myths in the United States is the association of Black skin with poverty. Though there are 40 million more poor white people than Black people, most Americans, both Republicans and Democrats, continue to think of poverty―along with issues like welfare, unemployment and food stamps―as solely a Black problem. Why is this so? What are the ...

Political organizer and activist David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland High School shooting and co-founder of March for Our Lives, has a new message for his generation: Our political system is stacked against young people—and he is on a mission to change that. In his recent cover story for Fast Company, David discussed the importance of mobilizing youth to become active participants in the political landscape. Sharing the mission behind the grassroots organization he launched with Kevin Lata, Leaders We Deserve, he empowers with a compelling message of how Gen Zers are capable of becoming the political stars we need in our future who will advocate for their rights and the rights of others while driving progressive change. +Read the Article

Kelly Corrigan’s latest TED talk, "To Love Is to Be Brave," is now available to view on ted.com. Corrigan, a bestselling author, cancer survivor, host of the PBS Series Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan and host of the Podcast and NPR show Kelly Corrigan Wonders, introduced the talk at the TED2024 conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada, in April.

Each May on Memorial Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to those who died defending our country. APB proudly honors them, as well as the veterans below who we work with each day. We thank them for their bravery and patriotism.