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

Monique Coleman is an award-winning actress, producer, host, and humanitarian whose career—spanning more than three decades—is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and an unwavering belief in possibility. Raised with big dreams and an even bigger work ethic, Monique pursued a path in entertainment knowing the odds were rarely designed in her favor. Through persistence, discipline, and self-belief, she built a career defined not by a single moment, but by continual growth and purpose. While she is globally recognized for her role in Disney’s High School Musical franchise, Monique has always seen the spotlight not as a destination, but as a platform. At the height of her mainstream success, Monique made a bold choice to expand her impact beyond Hollywood. She became the first—and to date only—United Nations Youth Champion, traveling to 24 countries to listen to young people, elevate their stories, and advocate for solutions to the most urgent challenges facing youth worldwide. This chapter reshaped her understanding of leadership, grounding her work in empathy, global citizenship, and service. Monique’s passion for storytelling with purpose led her to create, produce, and host Gimme Mo’, a Daytime Emmy–nominated docuseries for Discovery Life that explored wellness, identity, and self-discovery through honest, human conversations. Her work across film and television includes projects with Lifetime, BET, Netflix, TV One, and FOX. She has also led brand campaigns and served as a spokesperson for organizations such as COACH, Hello Sunshine, and AT&T. In addition, Monique recently discovered a passion for figure skating, turning what began as a collaboration with a professional figure skater into a new creative outlet and extension of her platform. Through her work with U.S. Figure Skating, she is helping bring new visibility and energy to the sport while expanding conversations around access and inclusion. Drawing on her experience coming to the sport later in life, she is committed to creating pathways for more diverse skaters to step onto the ice and discover the same sense of possibility and joy that drew her in. Drawing on her experiences in entertainment, global advocacy, and personal reinvention, Monique brings an empowering message to audiences around the world. She speaks with students, educators, corporate leaders, and nonprofit organizations about resilience, identity, leadership, and the power of believing in your own voice. With a career rooted in perseverance and a mission driven by impact, Monique stands as an inspirational female leader who has never stopped fighting for her dreams and continues to invite others to believe in theirs.