Hannah Maruyama speaking on stage to an audience at a conference
Speaking

Practical, eye-opening talks on college ROI, AI-era careers, and Degree Free paths.

Hannah names what everyone's worried about. The default path is breaking. Then she hands the room a clear next step they can use.

As seen in
63M+
People reached
588,000
Social followers
286K+
Podcast downloads
18,000+
Families helped
Formats

However your event is built, she fits it.

Keynotes

A 30 to 60 minute signature talk built around your audience and theme.

Panels

A sharp, generous panelist who keeps it concrete and moves it along.

Fireside chats

An interviewer-led conversation. Relaxed, candid, easy to follow.

Podcasts and live interviews

Long-form or quick-hit, in studio or remote, always guest-ready.

Signature talks

Different rooms. One message.

Pick one as-is or let us tailor it to your audience and theme.

01

Stop Hiring Degrees, Start Hiring People

Why employers miss strong talent when they filter for credentials first. Skills-first hiring builds better signals for everyone.

Who it's for
Employers, HR, workforce leaders
They walk away with
A reason to widen the funnel, and a way to do it.
Ideal event types
Business · HR · workforce summits
02

Beat the Bots

How to prepare young adults for an AI-shaped job market, with a plan that matches where the jobs are going.

Who it's for
Students, parents, workforce groups
They walk away with
A calm, concrete plan for AI-era work.
Ideal event types
Workforce and business · education conferences
03

The $1M Earnings Myth

What “college pays off” really means once you look past averages. Debt, opportunity cost, major, and the specific young adult in front of you.

Who it's for
Parents and families
They walk away with
A clear way to judge ROI on real numbers.
Ideal event types
Education conferences · financial-literacy summits
04

The Five Degree Free Pathways

A practical framework for families who sense college may not be the next step and want their young adult moving with real direction.

Who it's for
Teens and parents
They walk away with
Five concrete routes to real, well-paid work, no degree required.
Ideal event types
Career readiness · CTE conferences
05

The Case Against College

A practical, data-backed argument for choosing education by outcome, instead of habit or autopilot.

Who it's for
Parents, educators, general audiences
They walk away with
A clear-eyed way to weigh real cost against real outcomes.
Ideal event types
Keynotes · education conferences
06

You Need a Plan, Not a Degree

Why a young adult's next move should start with direction, skills, and real first steps, instead of automatic enrollment.

Who it's for
Teens and parents
They walk away with
A simple way to build a plan before making expensive decisions.
Ideal event types
Career-readiness conferences · CTE events
Audience fit

Who she's great in front of.

If your audience is wrestling with the college-and-career question, she belongs on your stage.

Corporate and leadership eventsCompany keynotes, leadership days, offsites
Industry conferencesFuture-of-work, HR, and talent summits
Associations and conventionsAnnual meetings and member keynotes
Workforce and economic developmentState boards, training providers, regional summits
Higher ed and education conferencesUniversities, system offices, counselor associations
Podcasts and mediaLong-form interviews and stage panels
Planner assets

Everything you need to brief and introduce her.

Bios, headshots, approved intro and title, and topics. Tell us about your event and we'll send whatever you need.

Short bio
Long bio
Headshots (print and web)
Intro / read-in copy
Approved title
Topic and talk list
FAQ

Quick answers for planners.

Absolutely. She speaks to employers, HR, and workforce leaders about skills-first hiring and the changing shape of entry-level work.
Yes. She does webinars, livestreams, and virtual keynotes regularly, and we'll make sure the remote setup looks and sounds broadcast-quality.
Often. Hannah is a frequent podcast guest and an easy book. Tight, quotable, and comfortable in long-form or quick-hit formats.
Yes, and it's a sweet spot. She's warm and direct with parents and teens, and she meets anxious career questions with calm and real answers.
Every talk is tailored to your audience and theme. Send us the event details and we'll shape the framing, examples, and takeaways to fit.
Rates depend on format, location, and date. Send an inquiry with your event details and we'll get back within two business days.
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