Keynotes & Speaking
Laura Duksta
Transformational Keynote Speaker | Ambassador of Love
Laura Duksta is the author of the New York Times bestselling book I Love You More, a beloved children’s classic. Her books have sold over one million copies and have been shared in millions of hearts, homes, and classrooms worldwide.
Laura has spent 25 years speaking in schools, conferences, and communities, sharing a message of resilience, love, and purpose-driven living inspired by her bestselling work.
She creates grounded, expansive keynote experiences that invite audiences to remember their connection to the deeper intelligence of love — and explore what becomes possible when we live, lead, and create from that awareness.
Her keynotes leave audiences feeling centered, expanded, and lit from within — not with hype or noise, but with genuine possibility.
Signature Keynotes & Experiences
Y'ALL: YOU ARE LIMITLESS LOVE
An invitation to remember our inherent connection and explore what becomes possible when we live from that truth.
This keynote dissolves the illusion of separation and reveals how embracing Limitless Love transforms how we relate, create, and lead.
Blending personal story, embodied presence, and practical insight, Laura guides audiences to move beyond limiting narratives and reconnect with the deeper intelligence that has always been available to them. This talk expands perspective while grounding it in lived experience — making big ideas both accessible and actionable.
Audiences Leave With:
• A renewed sense of inherent worth and belonging
• Greater clarity around authentic presence and purpose
• The confidence to lead and relate from truth rather than fear
• A grounded understanding of how connection fuels meaningful impact
• A powerful reframe of limitation — and the courage to tune in to, and activate, our infinite potential
THE POWER OF THE BIG ASK
How Courageous Requests Unlock Opportunity, Innovation, and Growth
Nearly every breakthrough in Laura’s life and career began with a bold, courageous ask — from walking into a gallery that didn’t sell books to securing a six-figure order that reshaped her business. What she discovered is this: big asks are not reckless. They are rooted in clarity, alignment, and belief.
In this energizing and practical keynote, Laura reframes asking as a leadership skill — one that expands culture, accelerates opportunity, and unlocks innovation. She explores how fear of rejection, playing small, and waiting to feel “ready” quietly limit both personal and organizational growth.
This talk invites audiences to move from hesitation to expansion — and to recognize that courageous requests are often the doorway to extraordinary outcomes.
Audiences Leave With:
• A transformed relationship with rejection and perceived risk
• Greater confidence in making bold, aligned requests
• Practical tools for courageous communication and opportunity creation
• A mindset shift from playing small to thinking expansively
• A deeper understanding of how belief and clarity fuel growth in teams and organizations
THE GIFT IN THE CHALLENGE
How adversity becomes initiation — and how embracing our truth unlocks purpose-driven lives and resilient leadership.
Drawing from her experience of losing her hair at eleven and navigating visibility from a young age, Laura shares how what feels like limitation often becomes the doorway to purpose. With honesty, humor, and depth, she reframes adversity not as something to overcome, but as something that refines us.
This keynote invites audiences to reclaim their stories, release shame or self-doubt, and recognize that what sets us apart often becomes the source of our greatest contribution.
Audiences Leave With:
• A reframed perspective on personal and professional challenges
• Increased resilience and self-trust
• Permission to be visible and authentic
• The courage to transform hardship into meaningful contribution
I LOVE YOU MORE: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
The remarkable journey behind a beloved New York Times bestseller that has touched millions of hearts, homes, and classrooms.
In this heartfelt and inspiring keynote, Laura Duksta shares how what began as a simple expression of love grew into a story that families, classrooms, and communities return to again and again. Through personal storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights, and reflections on the deeper meaning of connection, Laura invites audiences into the creative spark, unexpected twists, and beautiful moments that shaped the book’s path.
More than the story of a book, this talk is a reminder that the ideas placed on our hearts often carry far greater impact than we can imagine. When we listen closely, trust the whispers of inspiration, and lead with love, even the smallest idea can ripple outward in extraordinary ways.
This keynote is especially meaningful during the celebration of the I Love You More 25th anniversary, offering audiences a rare and intimate glimpse into the story behind a book that has become part of so many lives.
Audiences Leave With:
• A deeper appreciation for the power of love expressed in simple, everyday ways
• Insight into the creative journey behind a beloved bestselling book
• Inspiration to trust their own ideas, creativity, and inner calling
• A renewed sense of connection to what truly matters in life
The Philosophy
Laura’s work flows from the philosophy of Limitless Love — a living reminder that we are already connected to something deeper and more expansive than we’ve been taught to believe. She is shepherding a growing invitation for individuals, teams, and communities to remember that connection and create a lasting legacy of love through how they live, lead, and serve.
Limitless Love is not something we create — it is something we remember. And when we live from that remembrance, what becomes possible expands infinitely.
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