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Holly Robinson Peete Profile

  • Holly Robinson Peete is a TV personality & co-founder of the HollyRod Foundation.

  • Her career as an actress dates back more than two decades and has led her to becoming a voice for her father, her son and her community.

  • She has become one of the most trusted advocates for consistent and reliable education, outreach, and support for both Parkinson’s and autism.
  • Holly Robinson Peete is an actress, author, talk show host, activist, and philanthropist. From her first appearance on the award-winning children’s show Sesame Street at the age of four to her most recent gig on the hit comedy series Mike & Molly has consistently used her celebrity status as a platform to advocate for issues dear to her heart.

    Following her father’s battle with Parkinson’s disease, she and husband Rodney Peete, a former NFL quarterback, formed the HollyRod Foundation in 1997 to help improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s. In 2005, Foundation’s mission is extended to provide support and resources to those affected by autism when their eldest son was diagnosed with the condition.

    Her first book, Get Your Own Damn Beer, I’m Watching the Game: A Women’s Guide to Loving Pro Football, won her the 2006 Quill Literacy Award. A celebrated author, Holly co-authored with her 12-year-old daughter the NAACP Image Award-winning My Brother Charlie, a children’s book about autism from the sibling’s perspective.

    Robinson Peete’s longevity and visibility in the entertainment community has led to a successful career as a spokesperson for some of the country’s biggest brands, including Colgate, Skechers, Target, Toys”R”Us, Epipen, and Carnation. She also launched a lifestyle brand of products, with a wide range of product covering everything from women’s clothing and beauty products to home decor and pet products, available at stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.

    Whether discussing how she maintains a successful work-life balance or her son’s autism, Holly Robinson Peete delivers inspiring keynotes filled with vital tips and roadmaps for managing their own lives and careers to her audiences.

    Holly  has signed a multi-picture deal with Crown Media Family Networks that includes exclusivity on holiday movies, keeping her in the Hallmark family. She was recently honored with her husband, former 16-year NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, by the YMCA of Los Angeles with their Brotherhood Award.

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    Holly Robinson Peete's Speech Descriptions

    Matters of Life: Supporting the Struggles of a Loved One Battling Cancer

    The Importance of Civic Engagement: Never Stand on the Sidelines

    From Jumpin' to Hangin': Balancing Life

    Sharing the Wealth of Health

    Not My Boy! A Personal Journey with Autism

    In this presentation, Peete shares with audiences a heartrending, candid look inside the personal journey of their son’s autism and offers a first-of-its-kind, inspirational road map that will help families facing similar challenges move forward.

    Luck Favors the Prepared: One Crazy Momma's Balancing Act Tips

    In this talk, Holly Robinson Peete offers her "crazy working momma" tips for maintaining a successful work-life balance. Audiences will walk away and inspired and refreshed, knowing that if Holly can do it - so can they!

    What People are Saying about Seeing Holly Speak

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    “We want to thank you for making our Women for OSU symposium another great success! Holly’s remarks were a home run—out of the ballpark! We continue to receive many cards and emails thanking us for bringing her in and complimenting the entire day! Women and men who attended the sponsor reception continue to remark about how she just mixed in with everyone, joining in small group discussions, stopping for photos, etc. All were amazed at how she “fit our OSU Cowgirl culture”—friendly, relaxed, and genuine! Thank you for everything.”
    – Oklahoma State University Foundation

    “Holly was absolutely superb! She was friendly, personable, and her message was on point with our occasion and theme. She gracefully weaved her life’s story into a message of hope, service and the importance of giving back to the community. She was a delight to listen to. She wowed the audience with her down-to-earth approach and her willingness to rub elbows with us Louisvillians. She is one of the best guest speakers we’ve had!”
    – National Council of Negro Women

    “Holly was great and she was really open about her life and the causes that are important to her. During her book signing, Holly was so personable and really made you feel like to you matter when speaking to her.”
    – Attendees, Conference for Women 2008

    “Holly was great and a good fit for our event format. Everyone loved hearing her perspective as a parent.”
    – Ability Path

    “What an amazing woman! I remember her from her 21 Jump Street days. My sister and I always wanted to be her- her character was so smart and beautiful, and now to have the opportunity to listen to her speak. She’s full of life. She and her husband have given a remarkable gift, channeling their resources into causes that affect the rest of us. Many people speak of doing those things, but for her to live it, and breathe life into programs that help with autism and Parkinson’s is awe inspiring. Thank you for including her in such a dynamic day!”
    – Attendees, Conference for Women 2008

    “Appreciated Holly’s warmth, sincerity, advice from how she’s lived her life. She seemed approachable and accessible for future networking which I really appreciated—especially with the autism cause. Loved her natural, self-deprecating delivery and evident love of her family and life.”
    – Attendees, Conference for Women 2008

    “I thought Holly’s was the best presentation I had attended. I appreciate her sharing her challenges in a very real and approachable manner. How she and her husband addressed the challenges was inspirational.”
    – Attendees, Conference for Women 2008

    “Her personal story is so touching, it really makes you appreciate that money does not solve all ails. I love her dedication to helping others and she is truly an inspiration to women everywhere.”
    – Attendees, Conference for Women 2008

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