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4x Emmy Winner, Expert Communicator, ‘Bet On Yourself’ Motivational Speaker

Molly Grantham Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

4x Emmy Winner, Expert Communicator, ‘Bet On Yourself’ Motivational Speaker

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Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
Available Upon Request

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events

 

Molly Grantham Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Molly spent two decades leading multimillion-dollar newscasts as the prime anchor and 4x-Emmy-winning journalist inside a Top 20 American media market newsroom, driving the shows to #1. After speaking part-time for 20+ years, Molly bet on herself in 2024, stepping away from live broadcasts to go all-in on keynotes, emceeing, moderating, and founding the sell-out “Bet On Yourself Summit.” Molly exudes stage presence like only someone on TV nightly for decades can do. Recent feedback includes: "Dynamic, credible speaker," "Masterful at motivating," and, "Big ideas said in relatable ways—she’s captivating."

For 20 years, Molly led 20 live television shows a week. As the sole anchor at 11 pm, she brought that multimillion-dollar nightly newscast to #1. Her show was one of only two local main newscasts in the country with a sole female lead, and she won four Emmys and wrote three books along the way. She is now a sought-after global speaker for power players, including Bank of America, Atrium Health, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Wells Fargo, Novant Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. As a speaker, Molly owns the stage and guides impactful conversations. Recent feedback includes: "She can inspire us to go further than we think is possible." We've also heard: "Power presence," "Dynamic, credible speaker,” Masterful at motivating," and, "Big ideas said in relatable ways—she’s captivating." In addition to speaking, Molly is often hired as a moderator, emcee, and charity auctioneer. Through 27 years of television news, Molly worked at ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates. She appeared on CNN, Today Show, CBS News, the CBS Morning Show, and in the Huffington Post and People Magazine. Her social media is its own channel, with a combined 200,000+ engaged followers. One of Molly's four Emmys was for changing state law to help sick children. She was also embedded in both a National Guard unit and a federal gang task force. She is adept at speaking live to 100,000 people a night, moderating conversations with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes, and in her 27-year career, has interviewed 15,000+ people. Plus, she's a mother of three young kids. She knows how to get people to pay attention. Most recently, Molly founded the history-making “Bet On Yourself Summit”—a master class in confidence to help people uncover power in themselves. She curated a day-long, soul-filling experience with CEOs, Olympians, and executives to give how-to’s on turning failures into a pathway for success. Her September 2024 Inaugural Summit was the first-ever women's event inside the Carolinas Panthers' NFL stadium—first-ever!—and Summit 2.0 (coming April 2025) sold out in 14 minutes. The Charlotte Observer wrote this front-page article about its raging success. Molly’s four most-booked topics are below. She customizes every talk based on client goals. Her experience in broadcasting drives her to focus on clear, concise, and accessible insights that inspire action. She prides herself on listening well and asking detailed questions during a planning pre-call in order to blow away expectations when she takes the stage. For example, one of Molly’s recent clients was a blue-chip corporation going through a transition that asked Molly to bring a high-energy focus on growth opportunities, while another global client combining time zones asked her to deliver an inspired vision that crossed international lines. She is an expert at taking the temperature of the room and delivering words that matter. Career experience gives her the gift to navigate emotions—your group will feel connected spending time together with Molly.
Amy Rogers, Coca-Cola Consolidated "Five years ago, I was searching for a dynamic speaker to kick off the inaugural Women’s Leadership Forum event at Coca-Cola Consolidated. At the time, I knew Molly Grantham as an Emmy award-winning journalist who had begun speaking at local events, and it was exciting to have her as our first guest speaker. I watched Molly engage with over 100 teammates, captivating us all with her own authentic narrative. We left there inspired and re-energized. Fast forward to 2024. I wanted to find a speaker who could connect with our team on a deeply personal level. Someone credible. Someone genuine. Molly Grantham immediately came to mind. Since she first spoke to our group in 2019, Molly literally has taken her own advice, “Bet On Yourself,” and re-invented, re-purposed, and re-vitalized her life by relying on the power within. And what a power that has become. Molly’s session, centered around communication, delivered through her own incredible storytelling, led to a session that was engaging, unique and challenged our team to remember that words matter. The feedback was incredible." Colette Trombley, NCWorks Training Center "Molly Grantham was an amazing keynote presenter at the October 2024 NCWorks Partnership Conference in Greensboro. She connected really well with conference attendees and delivered great content, shared heartfelt stories, and gave us wonderful takeaways. We departed this year’s conference with renewed motivation in our commitment to serve. We will continue to “be great in small ways” and to help others do the same. Her keynote topic “Bet On Yourself” spoke to everyone, propelling each of us to reach new goals and opportunities. We want to thank Molly for her honesty, wisdom, and humor. She was the best closing keynote presenter to deliver an impactful message!" Lea Gaddy, Atrium Health "Molly connected on a higher level than we ever could have expected. If you wish to truly elevate your event, bring in Molly." Amanda Seaman, Shriner's International "Molly was fun, spontaneous, and adaptable to some last-minute tweaks. Our audience of 4,000 people had a great time with her!" Sarah Blanton, Safe Harbor NC "Molly’s passion for helping women discover their inner strength and resilience aligns perfectly with Safe Harbor's mission. She has inspired thousands with her belief that we can all “bet on ourselves” and approach change with courage. Watching her facilitate wonderfully authentic interviews with our program alumni, with such integrity, compassion, and grace, made it an incredible night to remember. We are forever grateful to Molly for her willingness to shed light on what we do and remind us all that it is possible (and sustainable) for women to rebuild, renew, and recover." Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker, PhD, President & CEO, Linwick & Associates, LLC "On behalf of Career Mastered, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Molly Grantham for serving as Mistress of Ceremonies at the Career Mastered National Women’s History Leadership Diversity Summit 2024. Her dynamic presence and exceptional hosting skills were pivotal in making this year's event an outstanding success. She seamlessly guided the program and engaged the audience. She was instrumental in creating an inspiring and memorable experience for all attendees. The overwhelming accolades and positive comments we received are a testament to Molly’s professionalism and charisma." Rachel Horne "Molly Grantham was an exceptional emcee for our Tickled Pink breast cancer event. Her vibrant personality and natural charisma were engaging from start to finish. During the fashion show, Molly’s engaging commentary and infectious enthusiasm brought the runway to life. Molly’s ability to blend professionalism with a warm, approachable demeanor truly made our event special. We highly recommend Molly for any event needing a dynamic and engaging emcee!"
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