Eli Walker Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Primary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork
Secondary Topic Category:
Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help
Eli Walker Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Eli Walker, founder of the internationally-acclaimed Drunk Yoga® brand (now The Uplift Experience™), is a professional speaker and belonging expert who helps organizations foster joy, empathy, and connection through play. With a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she has brought mindfulness and storytelling to tens of thousands worldwide—including leaders at Google, Intel, Porsche, and Mastercard. Known for her interactive, comedic, and authentic style, Eli leaves audiences inspired to build belonging and create lasting cultural change.
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