Motivational speaker Lilly Singh

Lilly Singh

Actor, Producer & Storyteller; Founder, Unicorn Island Productions & Unicorn Island Fund; Advocate for Gender Equality & Inclusion

Speaker Lilly Singh is an Emmy-winning entertainer, producer, author, and leading advocate for gender equality who evolved from global online creator to influential force in film, television, and publishing. She champions underrepresented voices through Unicorn Island Productions, her nonprofit initiatives, and her bestselling books. Singh continues to break barriers on screen and beyond, earning recognition from major global platforms and serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

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    Lilly Singh biography

    Speaker Lilly Singh is an Emmy-winning entertainer, actress, producer, best-selling author, and leading advocate for gender equality. As President of Unicorn Island, she channels her creativity and cultural influence into bold storytelling and impactful advocacy. After rising to global fame online, she steadily expanded her work across film, television, publishing, and philanthropy.

    Next, Lilly will debut her first feature film at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival in the “Narrative Spotlight” section. The sharp, subversive comedy follows a 30-year-old Indian-American woman who unexpectedly becomes a high school Sex Ed teacher. Lilly co-wrote, produced, and stars in the project, further showing her commitment to fresh and fearless narratives.

    Moreover, through Unicorn Island Productions, its nonprofit Unicorn Island Fund, and her popular Lilly’s Library book club, she consistently amplifies underrepresented voices. She highlights stories that challenge stereotypes and encourage audiences to rethink how society values girls and women.

    Speaker Lilly Singh is also a two-time best-selling author. Her debut, How To Be a Bawse, became a #1 New York Times bestseller, while Be a Triangle quickly topped charts in Canada and India, guiding readers toward clarity and resilience.

    Furthermore, Lilly made television history as the first woman of color in nearly thirty years to host a major-network late-night show with A Little Late with Lilly Singh. Audiences also know her from Canada’s Got Talent, CTV’s Battle of the Generations, and Disney+’s The Muppets Mayhem, which won an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series. She also voices characters in several animated films and leads The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island, created with Headspace Studios.

    Finally, as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Lilly has earned recognition from TIME, Fast Company, Forbes, and the DVF Awards. Her TED Talk on gender equity ranked among the most viewed of 2022.

    Lilly Singh Speaking Videos

    Lilly Singh - "A Seat at the Table" Isn't the Solution for Gender Equity
    Lilly Singh interviews Nisha Ganatra

    Lilly Singh Keynote Topics

    Lilly Singh’s journey took her from filming comedy sketches in her parents’ basement to building a global multi-media brand with more than 32 million followers. As her online success grew, she boldly transitioned into film and television, reshaping expectations and redefining what modern entrepreneurship can look like. In this motivational talk, she walks audiences through her unconventional rise, sharing candid insights about the lessons she had to learn — and unlearn — to carve out a place in an industry known for its gatekeepers.

    Key takeaways include: stepping outside your comfort zone, developing new skills, goal-setting, resilience, and navigating failure.

    For generations, society equated success with climbing the corporate ladder, hitting professional milestones, and securing a higher salary. Yet many high-achievers eventually discover that achievement alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillment. In this energizing session, Lilly Singh invites audiences to reconnect with the deeper “why” behind their ambitions. Drawing from her own experience completing every goal on her last four vision boards, she encourages professionals to pursue work with renewed purpose, passion, and self-awareness.

    Key takeaways include: self-discovery, balancing the personal and the professional, embracing change, and intentional growth.

    Although money and influence appear to drive the world, storytelling often holds even greater power — shaping how we think, behave, and relate to one another. In this insightful presentation, Lilly Singh reveals how narratives influence culture, business, and personal beliefs. With years of experience connecting with millions globally, she demonstrates why mastering storytelling is essential in an era defined by social media and social movements.

    Key takeaways include: the science of storytelling, effective social media practices, and building authentic audience connection.

    Conversations about diversity and gender equality may feel intimidating, but Lilly Singh makes them accessible, warm, and engaging. With her signature humor, she explains how inclusivity creates measurable benefits for everyone — not only marginalized groups. Audiences gain practical tools for fostering a more equitable environment, both at work and in their wider communities.

    Key takeaways include: women in leadership, the value of diverse ideas, links between inequality and broader social issues, and actionable allyship.

    After years of studying gender inequality, Lilly Singh identifies shame as one of the most powerful forces sustaining the patriarchy. In this bold, funny, and thought-provoking talk, she helps audiences recognize how shame has been used to limit individuals and communities. By learning to dismantle it, people can step into their most confident, authentic selves.

    Key takeaways include: an accessible introduction to gender inequality, how shame undermines success, and the strength found in community.

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