About Momentum Speakers

We're on a mission to connect organizations with speakers who don't just inspire audiences, but transform them.

Our Story

Momentum Speakers Bureau was born from a simple observation: the best speakers aren't always the most famous. They're the ones with real stories, hard-won wisdom, and the ability to make an audience feel seen.

After nearly a decade of running Speaker Slam®, North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, we've discovered hundreds of extraordinary speakers. Many of them went on to land TEDx talks, book deals, and speaking careers. But we kept hearing the same question from event planners: "How do I book them?"

So we built Momentum Speakers, a curated bureau of proven speakers who've been tested on stage, refined through coaching, and validated by real audiences. No celebrity fluff. No motivational clichés. Just authentic voices who deliver results.

Meet the Founders

Rina Rovinelli

Rina Rovinelli

Co-Founder & Speaker Coach

Rina is a master speaker coach who has helped hundreds of speakers refine their craft and own the stage. She is recognized as a Top 25 Woman of Influence and brings out the best in speakers at every level, from professionals building their platform to established experts ready to command bigger stages.

Top 25 Woman of Influence Brilliant Minded Woman Award
Dan Shaikh

Dan Shaikh

Co-Founder & Publicist

Dan is a publicity strategist who has helped Speaker Slam® alumni land features on Goalcast, Jay Shetty, CP24, CTV, Breakfast Television, and more. He's a 2025 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant and winner of the Toronto Star Gold Award for Best PR.

Top 25 Canadian Immigrant 2025 Toronto Star Gold Award Mental Health Reporting Award Peak 40 Under 40

A Division of Speaker Slam®

Speaker Slam® is North America's largest inspirational speaking competition. Since 2016, we've provided a platform for speakers to share their stories, develop their craft, and elevate their speaking careers. Momentum Speakers represents the best of what we've discovered.

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How We Develop Our Speakers

Every speaker on our roster has earned their place through our rigorous development and certification program. We believe that real stage experience, structured coaching, and proven results matter more than polished headshots.

Our four-level certification pathway takes speakers from their first stage experience through to established thought leaders with paid engagements, press features, and TEDx-caliber talks. Each level requires verifiable milestones, so when you book a Momentum speaker, you know they've been tested and validated.

Certified Inspirational Speaker
Inspirational
Certified Professional Speaker
Professional
Certified Expert Speaker
Expert
Certified Thought Leader
Thought Leader

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