New York Times Best‑Selling Author | Motivational Speaker | Interior Designer, TV Host

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Leigh Anne Tuohy speaking fee typically ranges from Contact Us For Pricing. The lower end usually applies to virtual engagements, while the higher end is for in-person events in the US. However, fees may exceed this range for a variety of reasons, like extended activities or international travel. Other factors such as popularity, career stage, and current demand can also influence the final fee. For an accurate and up-to-date quote based on your specific event details, please contact Gotham Artists. We will provide detailed information and assistance to ensure you have the latest fee structure.

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Leigh Anne Tuohy Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Leigh Anne Tuohy is a motivational speaker and New York Times best‑selling author best known as the real‑life mother portrayed in the Oscar‑winning film The Blind Side. An Ole Miss‑trained interior designer who runs the firm Flair I and has designed for clients including Peyton Manning and Scottie Pippen, she blends business experience—her family once owned a large restaurant franchise portfolio—with faith‑infused, action‑oriented messages about generosity and leadership. Tuohy travels nationwide delivering keynotes on the “power of one,” adoption, and cheerful giving.

Leigh Anne Tuohy is a motivational speaker, New York Times best‑selling author, interior designer, and media personality whose life and leadership were dramatized in Michael Lewis’s The Blind Side and the subsequent Oscar‑winning film. A University of Mississippi graduate in interior design, she co‑owns Flair I and has brought design projects to national attention via HGTV and commissions for high‑profile athletes. She and her husband Sean Tuohy’s family story—particularly their long‑term guardianship of Michael Oher—remains the anchor for her public work. Tuohy has translated that public profile into books and national speaking work focused on practical generosity and values‑driven leadership. Her titles include In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving, the devotional Turn Around, and Making It Happen: Just Turn Around. She has hosted the UPtv series Family Addition, appears frequently in national media on issues of foster care and adoption, and has delivered keynotes and community addresses for civic groups, universities, corporations, and faith organizations across the United States. Her signature message centers on the “power of one”: recognizing overlooked potential, taking concrete small‑scale actions to change lives, and leading through cheerful giving. Tuohy weaves personal narrative, business lessons from franchising and design, and faith‑rooted action steps into programs tailored for corporate culture sessions, nonprofit audiences, faith conferences, and gatherings focused on youth and family services.

THE POWER OF ONE: How Small Decisions Produce Extraordinary Lives

Too often organizations and communities wait for a sweeping program or a single leader to fix a problem. That pause lets need deepen and potential slip away. The Power of One reframes influence: individual, timely choices—made consistently—are the turning points that change futures for families, customers, and communities. Leigh Anne Tuohy draws on her family’s story from The Blind Side, her years as a business owner and designer, and her work as a volunteer and adoptive advocate to show how one person’s decision can create lasting change. This keynote maps the practical mindsets and everyday actions that turn empathy into results—no committee required. Through vivid storytelling and concrete examples, Leigh Anne demonstrates how noticing value where others don’t and then acting decisively creates measurable impact. PERFECT FOR TEAMS & LEADERS WHO ARE: • Leading community engagement or CSR efforts and need a replicable, human-centered way to motivate employees to serve locally and sustainably • Responsible for hiring, talent development, or school outreach programs and want to build practices that identify overlooked potential before it’s too late • Tasked with culture change and eager to replace bureaucracy with simple, repeatable behaviors that create trust and belonging • Planning fundraising, volunteer, or mentorship initiatives that rely on individual involvement rather than one-off largesse YOUR AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH: • A clear playbook of small, everyday actions—how to spot opportunity, make a low-risk intervention, and follow through with support • Language and examples to recruit others into the “power of one” mindset so organizations can scale grassroots generosity without heavy infrastructure • Practical metrics and anecdotes to tie individual acts to organizational outcomes like retention, community impact, and brand reputation • Renewed confidence to act immediately—knowing that simple, consistent choices compound into transformational results When one person chooses to act, systems shift; The Power of One shows audiences how to be that person again and again.

IN A HEARTBEAT: The Practice of Cheerful Giving That Builds Stronger Teams

Many leaders treat giving as a line item on the budget rather than a habit that shapes everyday behavior. That transactional view produces short-lived wins and hollow recognition. In a Heartbeat reframes generosity as a daily practice—cheerful, intentional, and accessible to every member of your organization. Based on her New York Times best‑selling book In a Heartbeat and decades of family and community work, Leigh Anne Tuohy combines memoir, scripture-infused reflection, and pragmatic next steps to teach leaders how giving becomes a cultural muscle. She shows how cheerful giving—small acts offered without fanfare—strengthens morale, attracts collaborators, and aligns teams around a shared purpose that outlives any campaign. PERFECT FOR TEAMS & LEADERS WHO ARE: • Designing employee engagement and volunteer programs that must feel authentic and sustainable rather than performative • Seeking to build a values-driven workplace where generosity is embedded in daily routines and leadership expectations • Leading faith-based or mission-oriented organizations that want actionable ways to translate values into measurable service • Working with frontline staff who need simple, repeatable practices to make community impact without disrupting operations YOUR AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH: • Practical rituals and checklists for “cheerful giving” that teams can adopt immediately—no new software, just consistent habits • A communication blueprint to celebrate giving in ways that reinforce humility and long-term commitment rather than short-term publicity • Stories and role-play exercises to help managers coach employees in noticing needs and responding with dignity • Frameworks to tie small acts of generosity to long-term outcomes such as community trust, stakeholder loyalty, and employee wellbeing When generosity becomes a habit, your organization doesn’t just give—it becomes recognized as a place people want to join, stay, and support.

TURN AROUND: See Potential, Act Fast, and Create Opportunities That Last

Organizations and communities often miss moments where a single prompt or invitation could alter someone’s trajectory. Waiting for perfect information or larger programs means lost opportunities. Turn Around equips audiences to recognize those pivot points and respond with speed, compassion, and structure. Drawing from her devotional Turn Around and a lifetime of hands-on experience with adoption, mentorship, and business, Leigh Anne Tuohy teaches leaders how to convert awareness into action. Her approach centers on four practical behaviors—notice, invite, commit, follow‑through—framed through stories from the Blind Side narrative and her design and entrepreneurial career. The talk balances urgency with sustainability so interventions are bold yet responsible. PERFECT FOR TEAMS & LEADERS WHO ARE: • Working in education, child welfare, or nonprofit sectors that need actionable strategies to intervene earlier and more effectively • Building mentorship, internship, or pipeline programs to move overlooked candidates into meaningful opportunity quickly • Trying to operationalize outreach so that goodwill translates into consistent, trackable outcomes for beneficiaries and stakeholders • Leading faith or community groups that want to mobilize volunteers with clarity, accountability, and compassion YOUR AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH: • A practical checklist to identify “turnaround moments” and the immediate next steps to create safe, meaningful interventions • Tools to design follow-through systems that turn a single act of help into sustained support without burning out volunteers • Messaging templates and conversation starters that make it easier to invite participation and commitment from teams and donors • Confidence to act decisively—anchored in values and paired with accountability so opportunities become long-term outcomes Turn Around translates intention into impact so organizations can seize the moments that matter most.

What is Leigh Anne Tuohy's speaking fee?

Leigh Anne Tuohy's speaking fee typically ranges from Contact Us For Pricing. The lower end usually applies to virtual engagements, while the higher end is for in-person events in the US. However, fees may exceed this range for a variety of reasons, like extended activities or international travel. Other factors such as popularity, career stage, and current demand can also influence the final fee.

For an accurate and up-to-date quote based on your specific event details, please contact Gotham Artists. We will provide detailed information and assistance to ensure you have the latest fee structure.

Why Book Leigh Anne Tuohy with Gotham Artists?

Booking Leigh Anne Tuohy with Gotham ensures a seamless and personalized experience for your event. We’re dedicated to connecting audiences with top-tier talent, ensuring each event is not only successful but memorable. Here’s why you should choose Gotham Artists:

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How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Leigh Anne Tuohy?

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Leigh Anne Tuohy Speaking Fee: Contact Us For Pricing

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THE POWER OF ONE: How Small Decisions Produce Extraordinary Lives

IN A HEARTBEAT: The Practice of Cheerful Giving That Builds Stronger Teams

TURN AROUND: See Potential, Act Fast, and Create Opportunities That Last

What is Leigh Anne Tuohy's speaking fee?

Why Book Leigh Anne Tuohy with Gotham Artists?

How Do I Know if Leigh Anne Tuohy is the Right Keynote Speaker for My Event?

How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Leigh Anne Tuohy?

Leigh Anne Tuohy Speaking Fee: Contact Us For Pricing

Travels From: Available Upon Request

Primary Topic Category: Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category: Big Names / Headliners / Star Power

Leigh Anne Tuohy Speaker Profile: At A Glance

THE POWER OF ONE: How Small Decisions Produce Extraordinary Lives

IN A HEARTBEAT: The Practice of Cheerful Giving That Builds Stronger Teams

TURN AROUND: See Potential, Act Fast, and Create Opportunities That Last

What is Leigh Anne Tuohy's speaking fee?

Why Book Leigh Anne Tuohy with Gotham Artists?

How Do I Know if Leigh Anne Tuohy is the Right Keynote Speaker for My Event?

How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Leigh Anne Tuohy?

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