Eva DeVirgilis

Re-Defining Beauty: One Story at a Time

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Eva DeVirgilis

Re-Defining Beauty: One Story at a Time

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$7,501 - $10,000

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Why Book

Eva DeVirgilis has risen to become one of the most in-demand speakers for Women Empowerment, Leadership, Body-Positivity and Creative Communication.
Her research on body image and 21st century beauty standards exposed a correlation between body-shaming and its effect on women taking on leadership positions. She leads audiences to embrace visibility.
Hearing women apologize in her makeup chair and noticing her own impulse to say “sorry” led her to bring her makeup chair on a journey around the world.

Biography

Eva DeVirgilis is an internationally renowned speaker, performer, playwright, and communication strategist who helps people be seen, heard, and taken seriously in moments that matter. Her work sits at the intersection of leadership, communication, creativity, and visibility—especially for women navigating systems not built with them in mind.

With nearly one million views, her TEDxWomen talk on self-acceptance was named by HER Magazine as one of the “Top Inspirational TED Talks to Help You Change Your Life.” Known for blending humor, storytelling, improvisation, and evidence-based communication techniques, Eva creates experiences that don’t just inspire audiences—they change how people show up.

Eva is frequently invited to close conferences and leadership events, trusted to deliver high-impact final keynotes that leave audiences energized, inspired, and ready to act.

Her work is grounded in both research and performance. While developing her Theatre Critics Award-winning solo show In My Chair, Eva traveled internationally studying beauty standards, self-silencing, and visibility, uncovering a powerful link between communication, confidence, and leadership. That insight now informs her work with organizations and leaders across sectors.

Eva has spoken and consulted across four continents, partnering with Fortune 50 and 500 companies, government agencies, and Executive MBA programs on topics including leadership communication, making the ask, creativity under pressure, improvisation, and finding common ground in divided environments. Her work has been featured on NBC, PBS, and Upworthy.

A distinguished 2024 Pipeline Playwriting Fellow, Eva’s newest play WitchDuck, written under the mentorship of Pulitzer and Tony Award winner David Lindsay-Abaire, premieres in May in Richmond, Virginia. A trained actress, she has appeared on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, AMC’s TURN, and in numerous national commercials—bringing presence, precision, and humanity to every stage she steps onto.

Programs

THE POWER OF THE CHAIR™

Eva DeVirgilis reframes leadership through a deceptively simple lens: the chair. Every day, we hold space for others—at work, at home, and in moments that matter. This keynote explores the responsibility and opportunity we each have to lead with presence, service, and intention across differences of role, identity, and belief. Audiences leave with renewed purpose and practical tools to turn everyday interactions into moments of trust and impact.

THE HOOK: The Art + Science of Being Memorable

Your message is only as powerful as your audience’s ability to remember it. In this high-energy, research-backed session, Eva shares the science behind memorable communication and the art of delivering it with clarity, humor, and heart. Through storytelling strategies, interactive exercises, and brain-based insights, participants learn how to hook attention from the first sentence and keep audiences engaged through the last word.

Positive Connection in a Divided World: Finding Common Ground

In a time of deep division, meaningful connection is a leadership skill. This immersive keynote guides audiences through a powerful exploration of communication, empathy, and shared humanity. Using humor, storytelling, and practical tools, Eva shows how to foster productive conversations—even across significant differences—so people can move forward with greater understanding and collaboration.

I’VE GOT YOUR BACK™ Building Joyful & Resilient Teams with Humor

Laughter is a serious leadership tool. Drawing from the principles of improvisational comedy, Eva helps teams build trust, communication, and resilience while having fun. Used by Fortune 50 companies and government agencies alike, this interactive session strengthens group confidence, synchronicity, and collaboration—creating teams that support one another and perform at their best.

THE ASK™ How to Build Rejection Resilience

Learning to hear “no” is the fastest path to a confident “yes.” In this highly engaging and practical session, Eva shares evidence-based strategies to build rejection resilience and strengthen negotiation skills. Participants use a simple five-step framework to craft and practice their ask, receive real-time feedback, and leave better equipped to advocate for themselves and their ideas.

A Call for Creativity

When certainty fails, creativity leads. Eva DeVirgilis invites audiences to see creativity not as artistry reserved for a few, but as a courageous act available to all. This talk reframes creativity as essential to leadership, communication, and meaningful change.

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Healthcare Speakers, Health & Wellness, Inspirational Speakers, Motivational, Storytelling, Women Empowerment, Women In Leadership Speakers, Women's Issues, Motivational Speakers, TED Conference,

Eva DeVirgilis Reviews

“I’m still a bit teary! Our teams gained so much as both dental professionals and humans from hearing Eva’s message. ”

— SmileBrands Inc

“…she takes audiences around the world on the journey of a lifetime, sometimes including them in the dialogue; while introducing the stories of dozens of women, all performed to glorious perfection by the brilliant DeVirgilis. The stories of self-acceptance are genuine, funny, inspiring, completely raw and sometimes heartbreaking.”

— BroadwayWorld

“Eva was the perfect opening Keynote for the Face & Body Expo. She opened attendees up to the human side of the beauty industry and made us more aware that we can all truly make a difference”

— FACE & BODY EXPO California

“Eva gave us the most enlightening, positive, informative and fun presentation that we’ve ever had the privilege to attend!”

— Look Good Feel Better

“Eva’s talk and makeover event for our Muslim Women’s Association in Kuala Lumpur was life-changing. She brought laughter, beauty and makeup into our lives and encouraged us through exercises to support and uplift each other. Our audience was so inspired that we had a giant group hug at the end! We love you Eva! Please come back soon!”

— Wanita Inspirasi Negara

“I volunteered for Eva’s Leadership exercise. I’ll admit, the first time through I was a little nervous. But the second time through I heard the entire audience supporting me and I got goosebumps, and the third time – I believed it! I AM a Leader! “

— Look Good Feel Better