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Steve Harvey
7x Daytime Emmy Winner | Host of Family Feud & Judge Steve Harvey | NYT Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Motivational Icon
Steve Harvey turned homelessness and hard knocks into seven Emmy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As host of Family Feud, Judge Steve Harvey, and a nationally syndicated morning radio show, he is one of America's most recognizable voices and one of its most quoted motivators. On stage he delivers hard-won lessons on resilience, purpose, and self-made success with the comedic timing only a master entertainer can bring.
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Steve Harvey biography
Few American entertainers have built a career as broad, as durable, or as deliberately purpose-driven as Steve Harvey. Comedian, broadcaster, author, and sought-after motivational speaker, Steve Harvey rose from real hardship: born in Welch, West Virginia, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he began performing stand-up in the early 1980s after a string of dead-end jobs and a stretch of homelessness, living out of his car while chasing a dream most people would have abandoned. That refusal to quit became both the engine of his comedy and the through-line of his public life.
His breakthrough came on It’s Showtime at the Apollo, where his charisma and precise timing made him a national name. A starring turn on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show followed, along with a featured role in Spike Lee’s concert film The Original Kings of Comedy. From there he assembled one of the most recognizable multimedia brands in American entertainment, hosting Family Feud and Celebrity Family Feud since 2010, Judge Steve Harvey on ABC, and The Steve Harvey Morning Show, a nationally syndicated radio program on the air since 2000.
Harvey is also a bestselling author whose titles have sold millions of copies. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man and Straight Talk, No Chaser both reached the New York Times bestseller list, and Jump, expanded from a viral backstage speech seen by tens of millions, turned his philosophy of purpose-driven risk-taking into a global message. A single conviction unifies his writing and his keynotes: every person is born with a gift, and the only real failure is never using it.
A Record of Excellence Across Every Format He Touches
Harvey’s honors reflect sustained excellence rather than a single breakout. He has earned seven Daytime Emmy Awards, including recognition for both Family Feud and his talk show, along with fourteen NAACP Image Awards, two Marconi Awards for radio, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and his hometown of Cleveland renamed a street in his honor. Through the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, he and his wife run mentoring programs that reach thousands of young people each year.
As a speaker, Steve Harvey brings the timing of a master comedian, the credibility of a self-made entrepreneur, and the warmth of a natural storyteller to every stage. Booked as a motivational speaker, he leaves corporate audiences and leadership teams with renewed conviction that their biggest obstacles are internal, and the practical mindset to start proving it.
Steve Harvey Speaking Videos
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Steve Harvey Keynote Topics
Inspired by the viral backstage speech seen by tens of millions, Harvey unpacks what it truly takes to leave comfort behind and pursue a bigger life. Drawing on his own path through homelessness, failed ventures, and reinvention, he argues that the greatest risk is never jumping at all. The result is a visceral, personal, and practical call to action that audiences carry with them long after the lights come up.
Harvey believes every person is born with a specific gift, and that most people move through life without ever identifying or fully using it. This keynote gives audiences a clear way to uncover what they are uniquely made to do and align their daily effort with that purpose. Part personal narrative and part playbook, it is built for organizations that want their people performing at their real ceiling rather than their comfortable floor.
Built from his New York Times bestseller, this talk explores the habits, beliefs, and daily disciplines that separate people who achieve from those who only intend to. Harvey draws on four decades across stand-up, television, radio, and business to make the case that lasting success is not accidental but architectural. Audiences leave with specific commitments, not just inspiration.
Harvey has been fired, broke, homeless, and publicly counted out, and he has built something larger after each setback. This session reframes failure not as proof of limitation but as rehearsal for the next level. For leadership teams, sales organizations, and anyone facing change, it offers a model of resilience that is honest, actionable, and grounded in lived experience.
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FAQs on Booking Steve Harvey
Why Steve Harvey?
Booking Steve Harvey guarantees both entertainment and genuine impact. Few speakers combine his cultural reach, on-stage command, and hard-earned credibility. His arc, from living out of his car to seven Emmy Awards, a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and a globally syndicated media brand, is not a motivational cliche but a documented trajectory that resonates across industries and every level of seniority. Harvey speaks with the authority of someone who has actually done it, and a room feels that difference immediately, whether it is a sales conference, a leadership summit, or a company-wide event. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to check Steve Harvey's availability and tailor his keynote to your goals.
How many Emmy Awards has Steve Harvey won?
Steve Harvey has won seven Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Game Show Host for Family Feud and Outstanding Informative Talk Show as host and executive producer of his self-titled program. In 2013 he made history as the first person nominated in the same year for both Outstanding Game Show Host and Outstanding Talk Show Host at the Daytime Emmys.
What are Steve Harvey's bestselling books?
Harvey has written four books that all reached the New York Times bestseller list. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man sold more than two million copies and inspired the 2012 film Think Like a Man. Straight Talk, No Chaser followed, then Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success, focused on identifying and channeling personal gifts. Jump grew out of a viral backstage speech viewed by tens of millions and expanded his philosophy of purpose-driven risk-taking to readers worldwide.
What topics does motivational speaker Steve Harvey cover?
Steve Harvey speaks on personal reinvention, finding and activating your gift, resilience through failure, entrepreneurial mindset, and purpose-driven leadership. His message scales from the individual to the organization, which makes his keynotes effective for sales teams, executive audiences, and large-scale corporate events alike. Reach out to Aurum Speakers Bureau to tailor Steve Harvey's keynote to your audience.
How to book Steve Harvey as a keynote speaker?
Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Steve Harvey as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Steve Harvey's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Steve Harvey or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.
How much is Steve Harvey speaking fee?
Steve Harvey speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Steve Harvey to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Steve Harvey.
How can I contact Steve Harvey?
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Can I book Steve Harvey for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Steve Harvey is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Steve Harvey for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
