Laura Schwartz

Laura’s story is impressive! She started as the youngest female presidential appointee in history, serving as White House Director of Events for President Bill Clinton. She went on to author the internationally acclaimed Eat, Drink & Succeed, and today she’s a sought-after speaker, emcee and television commentator.

THE WHITE HOUSE YEARS

Laura Schwartz served as White House Director of Events for the Clinton Administration, working directly with the President, First Lady, world leaders, and international business executives. She traveled the globe with the President, produced more than 1,000 events, including State arrival ceremonies and dinners, America’s Millennium Celebration, the UN Millennium Summit, and NATO’s 50th Anniversary—demonstrating how powerful events can inspire a nation and the world. Arriving at the White House at just 19 years old, with no political connections, Laura rose through the ranks from Staff Assistant to Midwest Press Secretary, Director of Television, and ultimately, Director of Events.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER, EMCEE AND INTERVIEWER

For 25 years Laura has brought her empowering presentations to stages and screens worldwide, earning recognition for her dynamic keynotes and her role as mistress of ceremonies for multi-day conferences and events. Whether engaging 10 executives, energizing 10,000 attendees, or connecting virtually across continents, Laura captivates audiences with her expertise, enthusiasm, and positive energy.

She has been entrusted as emcee by some of the world’s most prominent organizations, including HP, Microsoft, Hyundai, Boeing, Uber, Verizon, AT&T, Cartier, Zscaler, Elavon, BlackRock, Macy’s, Hilton, the Oprah Winfrey Network, NBCUniversal, PepsiCo, Realtor.com, Coldwell Banker, Berkshire Hathaway, Gilead, Regeneron, Raytheon, Boeing, Nielsen IQ, and many more.

LAURA’S BOOK: EAT, DRINK & SUCCEED

In Eat, Drink & Succeed!, Laura reveals the secrets to building powerful, effective partnerships where we least expect them—whether in our companies, communities, chance encounters, or beyond. Drawing on personal stories from her White House years and global experiences, she shows how to harness the positive networking power of any conversation to spark opportunity and success.

TELEVISION AND MEDIA COMMENTATOR

Laura has been a prominent face on television since 2001, covering seven U.S. presidential elections, two royal weddings, and serving as a regular guest host for Larry King from 2017 to 2019. She began as a contributor for Fox News Channel before moving to CNN, CBS, ITV, and the BBC. Today, she serves as the American contributor to Australia’s #1 morning program, the Today Show. A respected and authoritative voice on the American presidency, domestic and foreign affairs, and women in business, Laura brings insight and credibility to every broadcast. In 2021, she and her ITV London team earned the prestigious Drum Award for “Podcast of the Year.”

‍