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Built for
the stage

Bella Ford was founded on one belief: that the right speaker at the right moment can transform an organization. We exist to make those moments happen.

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The Bureau

We don't book speakers.
We curate experiences.

Bella Ford Speakers Bureau was founded by a team of event professionals who grew frustrated with the transactional nature of the speaking industry — endless rosters, generic pitches, and speakers who looked great on paper but fell flat on stage.

We built something different. A boutique bureau where every speaker placement is personal, every recommendation is earned, and every event is treated as the high-stakes opportunity it actually is.

We serve corporate clients, event planners, associations, and conference organizers across the country — with a deep footprint in Chicago and the broader Midwest.

Our Approach

Personal.
Intentional.
Unforgettable.

Every client engagement begins with a conversation — not a catalogue. We listen to your event goals, your audience profile, your budget, and the feeling you want people to walk away with.

Then we go to work. We match. We negotiate. We manage the logistics so you can focus on the experience. And we stay with you through the day-of, ensuring the speaker delivers exactly what was promised.

No surprises. No shortcuts. Just the right voice on your stage.


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What Drives Us

Our principles

I

Radical Curation

We say no more than we say yes. Our roster is intentionally small because quality cannot be scaled infinitely. Every speaker we represent has earned their place.

II

White-Glove Service

From first inquiry to standing ovation, we treat every engagement with the care of a luxury concierge. You will never feel like a number in a CRM.

III

Honest Counsel

We will tell you when a speaker isn't right for your audience, even if they're on our roster. Our reputation is built on trust, not transactions.

Meet the Founder

The woman behind the bureau

Kelly Rossi
Kelly Rossi
Founder, Bella Ford Speakers Bureau

Kelly is a seasoned sales expert with over fifteen years of experience and a genuine passion for connecting people with the right voices. Actively involved in several female-focused boards, she has spent her career building the kind of deep, trusted relationships that make great placements possible.

The idea for Bella Ford was born from a personal experience: after being tasked with finding a keynote speaker for her company’s sales event, Kelly discovered how much she loved the hunt for the perfect talent match. What started as a professional assignment became a calling.

Kelly has a real knack for finding the speaker that fits — not just on paper, but in the room. She is committed to white-glove service, honest counsel, and helping every client find their unicorn.

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