Ben Hunte
Transform workplace diversity with Ben Hunte, speaker, LGBTQ+ advocate and social justice expert. Ben works with organisations to enhance inclusion and navigate global equality challenges, delivering award-winning insights as CNN anchor and Guardian Pride Power List honoree.
Atlanta, United States
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Ben Hunte is an anchor and correspondent for CNN International with a particular focus on social justice and LGBTQ+ issues. He hosts CNN Newsroom at weekends for audiences in EMEA, Asia, and the U.S. on CNN.
Prior to his current role, Ben served as a senior reporter for VICE World News, specializing in investigating stories about LGBTQ+ people, race, and inequality worldwide. He previously served as the BBC's first LGBT Correspondent, focusing on stories related to sexuality and gender, later becoming the broadcaster's West Africa Correspondent.
In July 2020, Ben secured the top spot in The Guardian and DIVA Magazine's Pride Power List, highlighting his significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
With a proven track record of delivering groundbreaking original journalism across various platforms such as Online, TV, and Radio, Ben has received numerous awards, including Journalist of the Year from One Young World.
If you are interested in enhancing your team's understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community worldwide and learning how to provide support, be sure to tune in with Ben.
Ben Hunte offers your team insights into LGBTQ+ issues, race, and inequality, enhancing cultural competency and empathy. His award-winning journalism expertise will inspire innovation and inclusivity, positioning your business as a leader in diversity and social responsibility. Don't miss this transformative opportunity.
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Looking for a custom keynote or workshop designed around your company’s goals and culture? The expert will create a tailored, interactive session that aligns with your objectives, values, and strategic priorities. From leadership and innovation to wellbeing and collaboration, each experience is built from the ground up to deliver measurable impact and lasting change.
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Everything you need to know about booking an expert speaker, facilitator, host or entertainment for your event.
- If you'd like to book one of our expert speakers, email us at hello@peptalk.com, send us a chat message or give us a call, and we’ll help you out.
- We’ll take your event details — topic, audience, budget, date, and location — and create a custom speaker proposal for you within 48 hours.
- If you already have someone in mind, that’s okay too; just let us know their name! Even if they aren't listed publicly on our website, we have a huge network and work with almost everyone.
- Once you've reviewed our speaker propsal and have selected and expert shortlist, we'll double check availability and fees with your chosen expert.
- You're welcome to have a chemistry call with the speaker before making the final decision, too.
- Next, we'll send out contracts to confirm the booking. One of our experienced event producers will liase with both you and the talent on the finer details, and arrange travel if necessary, taking the stress off your plate.
Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. We work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
We work with speakers across a variety of fee ranges, giving you the flexibility to choose someone who fits your event's needs. Virtual keynote fees in the UK and Europe typically start at £2,000, while in-person top-tier speakers can reach £25,000. In the US, virtual in-person fees range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on the speaker and format, such as after-dinner talks, conference keynotes, Q&As, or podcasts. Comedians generally start at £1,500 or $2,000 for a 20-minute set.
Our goal is to help you find the speaker who best matches your event’s goals and budget. We take the time to understand your event, objectives, and audience to recommend the right fit. The most expensive option isn’t always the best one, and our priority is finding the ideal speaker or expert for your needs; not the highest-priced one.
Reach out for personalised recommendations and detailed information on specific speaker fees. We’re here to offer a tailored service and are always happy to discuss your unique requirements!
There’s no additional cost for our services beyond the speaker fee — simply contact us to find the right speaker for your next business or team event. We can also work with your corporate procurement team to negotiate favourable long-term rates, simply email hello@getapeptalk.com for more information.
Partnering with PepTalk means elevating your events with our curated roster of top motivational speakers, industry experts, delivering punchy keynotes that leave a lasting impact. From talent selection, to contracts and logistics, we handle it all. We have global expert network, with over 3000 speakers from over 33 countries on our line-up.
We also provide a full range of talent, from event hosts and moderators to interviewers and corporate entertainment, ensuring your event’s success from start to finish.
If you notice something that needs attention or have any queries regarding an expert speaker profile, feel free to email us at experts@getapeptalk.com, and we’ll be happy to assist.