Health & Wellness
Overcoming Adversity
Overcoming Adversity:
ABC News Veteran, Creator & Host, What Would You Do?
A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work to the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime and creating, What Would You Do?, the hit show he hosts.
Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author
Husband, father, collegiate athlete, entrepreneur and author, Inky Johnson is one of the most highly sought after speakers in the world.
Human-Centered Thought Leader, Bestselling Author, Managing Director at Seramount & The Pemberton Podcast
Steve Pemberton is a visionary human-centered thought leader and the Founder and CEO of The Lighthouse Academy.
Disability Advocate, Educator & Best-Selling Author, Sitting Pretty
Rebekah Taussig will challenge everything you think you know about disability as she invites us into her experience of living in a body that looks and moves differently than most.
NFL Hall Of Fame Quarterback
NFL Hall Of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly exemplifies what toughness is all about. From a young boy in the small town of East Brady, PA to his days as a star quarterback in the National Football League, Jim has shown courage to overcome every obstacle he has faced.
Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker
At the age of nine, John was severely burned on 100% of his body. No one expected him to survive the first night. But he did. From this tragedy, John received the greatest gift – embracing the truth and choosing how to.
Actress, Model, Disability Advocate & Lifestyle Influencer
At just 14 years old, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS and given five years to live. The news was devastating. But instead of letting it define her, she made a life-changing decision—she would live fully and fearlessly.
Thought Leader, Bridge Builder, Mental Health Champion, Transformational Speaker & #1 Bestselling Author
Dr. Robin L. Smith is a globally respected authority on human resilience, organizational courage, and transformational leadership.
4X Bestselling Author; Founder and CEO, Every Monday Matters
For the past 15 years, Matthew Emerzian has been on a mission to create a world where everyone embraces how much and why they matter.
Explorer & Researcher
Everything Mark Pollock does is about inspiring leaders and their teams to build resilience, optimize performance and collaborate with others so that they achieve more than they thought possible.
Co-Founder and President of Every Cure
David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, is Co-Founder and President of Every Cure and a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania where he is one of the youngest faculty members to receive tenure at Penn Medicine.
Empowering Organizations To Challenge What’s Possible
As a leading authority on adaptability, resilience & continuous improvement, Cameron has spent the past 15 years helping organizations, leaders, and teams break through limitations and unlock new levels of performance in the face of constant change.
Current TV Personality for ESPN & Former American Paralympian Swimmer
Victoria’s life drastically changed in 2006 at 11 when she developed two rare conditions where she quickly lost the ability to speak, eat, walk and move. She, however, was not ready to give up. She eventually competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games.
Deep Sea Saturation Diver & Subject of the Film Last Breath
Chris has been a commercial diver for over 18 years, and currently specializes in deep sea saturation diving, operating almost exclusively in the oil and gas industry.
U.S. Marine Veteran, Author, Global Explorer & Resilience Expert
Akshay Nanavati is a U.S. Marine veteran, author, global explorer, and resilience expert who has conquered drug addiction in high school, PTSD, alcoholism, and near-suicidal despair after fighting the war in Iraq.
Subject of the Disney+ film Safety
The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.
17th Surgeon General & CEO, Canyon Ranch Health
Having gone from high school dropout to serving as our nation’s top doctor, Carmona instills in audiences that anything is possible through commitment and determination.
Inspiring Innovator & Transformational Thought Leader
CNN Health’s top story of 2019, Doug Lindsay is a standing ovation TEDx speaker who shows audiences how to take on seemingly impossible challenges.
Abuse & Homelessness Survivor, Author of CinderGirl
Empowering others with her inspiring life story, Christina Meredith survived sexual, mental and emotional abuse, incest, trauma, aging out of foster care, poverty and homelessness to forge a life committed to helping others.
Mindset Expert
Karen M. Allen is a Mindset Expert and TEDx Speaker who is passionate about equipping individuals with the tools and resources to feel better, live better, and achieve their goals with a healthy mindset.
Champion Snowboarder & Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Pearce went from being a gold medal hopeful to suffering a brain injury that nearly took his life. Known for his contagious optimism, he delivers a powerful message of overcoming adversity.
World-Renowned Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist
Mexican immigrant Quiñones-Hinojosa went from migrant worker to head of brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins. His incredible story is being developed into a movie by Brad Pitt and Disney.
Lyme Disease Advocate & Entrepreneur
Ally Hilfiger is an author, artist, designer and the daughter of fashion mogul and entrepreneur Tommy Hilfiger. She chronicled her lifelong battle with Lyme disease in her moving memoir, Bite Me.
Award Winning Actress, Accomplished Writer, Director & Producer
Helen Hunt has enjoyed a distinguished career not only as an award-winning actor but also as an accomplished writer, director and producer. As an actress, her extensive and diverse body of work includes roles in film, theater and television.
NYT Best-Selling Author & Motivational Leader
Moore energizes audiences with his remarkable personal story of overcoming adversity through education, embracing personal responsibility and emerging as an inspirational leader.
Emmy Winning TV Host & Breast Cancer Survivor
Best known as the co-host of Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight and host of Game Show Network's wordplay game show, Tug Of Words, Emmy-winner Samantha Harris is also an author, certified health coach & cancer survivor.
Olympic/Paralympic Games Medalist
Patrick “Blake” Leeper is an eight-time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, world record holder and three-time American record holder.
Sales/Finance Leader at Red Hat/IBM
As the first blind executive to complete the Harvard leadership program, Chad Foster teaches teams how to pursue success with blind ambition.
Former NASA Astronaut & Inspiration for A Million Miles Away
Former NASA engineer Jose Hernandez wanted to fly in space ever since he heard that the first Hispanic-American had been chosen to travel into space. That hard work paid off when Hernandez was selected to begin training as a mission specialist.
Subject of the Movie Stronger, Boston Marathon Bombing Hero & Best-Selling Author
A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and a national hero, Jeff Bauman shares his story in a presentation that will inspire. He is the subject of the movie Stronger starring Jake Gyllenhaal, based on his best-selling book of the same name.
Winter Olympian & Breast Cancer Survivor
One of the most popular cross-country skiers in American history, Kikkan Randall is an athlete that has appeared in five Winter Olympic Games. In addition to her gold medal in Pyeongchang in 2018, she has won 17 U.S. National Titles.
Author & Journalist
After ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff was wounded in Iraq, he and his wife, speaker Lee Woodruff, penned the best-selling In an Instant to help others cope with crisis.
Bestselling Author, Cancer Survivor, Host of the PBS Series Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan
Called “the voice of a generation” by O Magazine, Kelly Corrigan is the author of four New York Times bestsellers and host of the PBS primetime interview show Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan and the weekly podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders.
Cancer, Plane Crash & Heart Disease Survivor
In her empowering story of survival, Donna Hartley draws on three life-changing events in her life, igniting her audience with the firepower to awaken their untapped potential and master change in their lives.
Iconic Storyteller for Leaders & Changemakers — Celebrated Artist, Burn Survivor, Entrepreneur, Encourager
Hailed as “life-changing,” “extraordinary,” and “bold” by audiences worldwide, Allison Massari’s motivational and artistic message of courage, compassion and perseverance inspires participants.
Patient Rights Activist, Artist & Author
After losing her husband to a 17-year battle with cancer, Regina Holliday became a passionate advocate for improving the patient experience. Her custom presentations often include her breathtaking artwork.
Gold Medalist Swimmer & Disabilities Advocate
Amy Van Dyken is an Olympic champion swimmer with six gold medals to her name. She speaks about her experiences as a world class athlete and how she developed the "will to win" through perseverance.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor
Abbott’s life changed forever when she was struck by bomb shrapnel and lost her left leg. She captivates audiences with her inspirational story of pain, anger, optimism and resilience.
Global Ambassador for Technology & Inclusion, Disability Rights Activist
Srin is an entrepreneur who sold the company he co-founded, Accomable, to Airbnb. Srin has been a wheelchair user since childhood and co-founded Accomable to make it easier for people with disabilities to find accessible travel accommodation.
Founder, Homeboy Industries
Father Gregory Boyle is the founder and CEO of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention and re-entry program in Los Angeles County.
NBA Legend & NY Times Best Selling Author
A global icon that changed the game of basketball, Kareem is a Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner who now works to bring innovative educational opportunities to underserved communities.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Television Personality
The world’s most recognized male figure skaters, Scott Hamilton is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Network TV skating analyst, actor, performer, producer, best-selling author, humanitarian and a cancer survivor.
Biotech Entrepreneur & Subject of Extraordinary Measures
When his children were diagnosed with a rare and fatal disorder, John Crowley embarked on a journey to find a cure. His story was told in the film Extraordinary Measures.
Award-Winning Journalist & Health Advocate
At 39, while doing a story of heart disease, Joan Lunden failed the heart health test. With determination to transform her life, she lost 50 pounds and became an activist for The American Heart Association.
Former NBA Player / Addiction Recovery Advocate
A hometown basketball legend, Chris Herren realized his dream of playing for the Celtics only to lose it all to addiction. He shares his story in Basketball Junkie & the ESPN documentary Unguarded.
Pro BMX Competitor & Recovering Addict
Elite pro BMX competitor Tony Hoffman is the founder and CEO of the Freewheel Project, a non-profit BMX racing organization devoted to educating youth on the importance of leading drug-free lives.
Co-Star of TLC’s Little Couple, Neonatologist & Cancer Survivor
Featured on TLC’s The Little Couple, which follows her personal and professional life, Dr. Jennifer Arnold's presentations range from healthcare simulation education to motivational talks on overcoming obstacles.
World Class Magician & 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player
Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician.
Inner-City Youth & Education Advocate
Founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Canada addresses inner city poverty and violence. His model was featured in Waiting for Superman and has been replicated across the U.S.
Helping Teams & Individuals Overcome Adversity
Austin Hatch is a walking miracle who survived two plane crashes in the span of 8 years. He launched his entrepreneurial venture Overcome It in 2019 and has since spoken to organizations across the country about his road to recovery.
Author of A Life Everlasting
After learning that her unborn son was diagnosed with a terminal condition, Sarah Gray decided she wanted his death—and life—to have meaning. Author of A Life Everlasting, her story is a testament to hope.
Actor & Activist
A prolific actor of stage and screen, Rob Lowe is known for his roles in St. Elmo's Fire, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a dedicated cancer activist and the author of Stories I Only Tell My Friends.
Entertainment Journalist, Breast Cancer Survivor
Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment journalist, fashion and beauty expert, and television personality with over 2 million followers on Twitter.
Academy Award-Winning Actress & Cancer Survivor
When Kathy Bates speaks, she is applauded not only as an Academy Award-winning actress, but for what might be the most challenging and inspirational role of her career: cancer survivor.
Founder/CEO of Stupid Cancer & Cancer Survivor
Diagnosed with brain cancer at 21, concert pianist and recovering advertising agency veteran, Zachary is the Founder and CEO at Stupid Cancer, the largest charity comprehensively addressing young adult cancer.
"e-Patient Dave"
After being diagnosed with Stage IV kidney cancer, speaker Dave deBronkart turned to the e-patient movement and used the internet to beat this unbeatable disease.
Juvenile Court Judge & Star of Judge Hatchett
Nationally recognized as an expert on juvenile & social issues, Judge Glenda Hatchett garnered national appeal for her award-winning show, Judge Hatchett. She is the author of Dare to Take Charge.
Founder of Kanchi & The Ability Awards
A visually impaired social entrepreneur working to enhance the relationship between disability and society, Caroline Casey has received several awards for her work worldwide.
2X Olympic Judo Gold Medalist & MMA Fighter
Kayla Harrison made history as the first American to win two gold medals in Judo. A survivor herself, she founded the Fearless Foundation to help survivors of child sexual abuse through education and sport.
Spinal Cord Injury-Recovering Athlete
A world-renowned athlete and adventurer, speaker Grant Korgan continues to climb and ski around the globe after having suffered a spinal cord injury and advocates for choosing positivity through adversity.
Author, Activist & Force Behind Erin's Law
As a victim of sexual abuse, Merryn now travels around the country giving a voice to the voiceless and shares he inspiring story, pushing for Erin's Law to pass in every state.
Grammy-Winning Country Legend
Milsap tells his story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing this, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart.
Writer & Performer
Writer and performer Jenny Allen has been delighting audiences and readers for many years. “I Got Sick Then I Got Better,” her solo show about being diagnosed and successfully treated for ovarian cancer, opened in New York to rave reviews.
International Activist & Humanitarian
Danielle Butin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Afya Foundation. Since its inception in 2007, Afya has shipped several hundred 40-foot containers packed with recovered humanitarian and medical supplies to more than 70 countries globally.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Cancer Survivor
An unmatched athlete, celebrated health advocate, cancer survivor, and mother, Shannon Miller is an extraordinary individual who intimately understands the day-to-day plights of women experience.
Adventurer / Author / Motivational Speaker
In A Test of Will, Warren Macdonald recalls a climbing accident that resulted in the loss of his legs. Overcoming great odds, he became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Motivator & Singer-Songwriter
Made famous by The Glee Project, Mario Arnauz Bonds overcame a childhood marked by blindness, abuse, and abandonment to become a sought-after motivational speaker and singer-songwriter.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author
The author of Life, Animated (inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film of the same name) shares his journey of connecting with his son, who has autism, through Disney movies.
Author of The Miracle Morning
Hal Elrod is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. As one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America, he is the author of one of the highest rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning.
TED Speaker & Space Exploration Engineer
As a child, Nagin Cox had a dream of exploring space. And through incredible determination, a fighting spirit and a never-quit attitude, she has done just that. Cox has been a spacecraft operations engineer at NASA’s JPL for over 2 decades.
Lawyer, Neurodiversity Expert & Author
Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges.
Founders of I AM ALS, Health Care Activists & Movement-Builders
In 2017, Brian was given a terminal diagnosis, ALS. Having met on the Obama campaign in 2008 and worked in the White House, they responded by building the most powerful patient and caregiver-led movement since the fight against HIV.
Global Expert in Reducing Stress
Dr. Brian Alman, Ph.D., has stress care down to a science. His mission is to make the world a happier and healthier place driven by clinical outcomes accessible to anyone.
National Champion Heavyweight Olympic Boxer, Former Captain of Team USA & Featured in the NETFLIX Original Documentary, CounterPunch
Through his powerful message, Cam Awesome will teach you how to develop a champion's mindset, embrace the power of failure, and unleash your full potential.
Prescription Drug Addiction Survivor, Record Breaking Marathon Runner & Author
Dick Beardsley is among the world’s most respected and captivating motivational and inspirational speakers. He is the author of the internationally bestselling autobiography Staying the Course.
Top Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Wheelchair Athlete & Successful Entrepreneur
Scott brings the concepts of Vision, Mindset and Grit to life using his life-changing story. Three powerful words, when put into action, will help you Stand Up to Any Challenge.
Singer/Songwriter
For more than 35 years, Debbie Gibson has been a true pioneer and force in the entertainment industry. A singer, songwriter, producer, musician, actor, and entrepreneur, she embodies what it truly means to be an icon.
1st Legally Blind D1 Athlete & Ex NFL Free Agent
Aaron Golub is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and consultant. He became the first legally blind division one athlete to play in a game when he played football at Tulane University.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor & Mental Health Advocate
Rebekah Gregory’s life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. This act of terrorism may have claimed her leg, but it could not claim her spirit.
Olympic Hurdler & Bobsledder
Lolo Jones is a three-time summer and winter Olympian who competes in both track and field and bobsled.
Speaker on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Susan Levine has been in the financial services industry for most of her career. That all changed when she suffered a suicide attempt in NYC, which left her a double amputee, having lost her right arm above the elbow and her left leg above the knee.
Bestselling Author, Expert on Transformation & Extraordinary Mindset
Amanda Lindhout is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset, and transformation.
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant & Advocate for Veterans and Amputees
Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees.
1st Actively & Openly Serving Transgender U.S. Military Member
Shane Ortega is a human rights equity advocate, diversity educator, fitness model, DJ, and mixed-media artist. He/they are retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Marine Corps Veteran.
Chief Operating Officer, NAIC, Transformational Leader & Advocate
Trail-blazing Executive. Authentic Leader. Unwavering Advocate. These are just a few of the descriptions that come to mind when describing the emergent and compelling voice of Carmen Ortiz-McGhee.
Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC's Nightline & Best-Selling Author
Byron Pitts is an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most horrific and dangerous news stories in the world, from Sept. 11 to Hurricane Katrina to the Boston Marathon to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Award-Winning Journalist & Author of The Family Roe
For more than twenty years, Joshua Prager, a former senior writer for The Wall Street Journal, has written about historical secrets. His work has shed new light on our cultural touchstones.
Former Teacher & Elementary Principal
Toby Price is a former teacher and elementary principal. He is a husband, an educator, a writer, a story teller, an artist, and the King of Dad Jokes.
Emmy Award-Winning Author, Musician & Workforce Expert
Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award-winning, motivational keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. He’s also fun, dynamic, entertaining – and the no-stress speaker clients love to work with.
DEI Expert, Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Former Nonprofit Leader
Ruth Rathblott is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She is a TEDx and inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning former nonprofit leader.
Emmy Award Winning Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer
Against all odds on a gridiron South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger carved his name into history books as perhaps the most inspiring graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
International Speaker, Bodybuilder & Model
Nick Santonastasso is a medical miracle. Not only is he one of four people with the rare genetic condition, Hanhart Syndrome, the inspirational speaker is an internationally known bodybuilder —despite missing both his legs and one arm since birth.
2x Emmy Winning ESPN Sportscaster & Addiction Prevention Advocate
Lauren Sisler is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics.
Legendary Lawyer & Noted Mental Health Advocate
Rolling Out magazine calls Corey Minor Smith a “legendary lawyer, renowned attorney, noted mental health advocate, prominent media fixture, and New York Times celebrated author.”
Motivator & Author on Resilience, Adversity & Achievement
Nina Sossamon-Pogue is sought-after speaker and author on resilience, adversity and achievement. A former member the USA Gymnastics team, she became an award-winning journalist and television news anchor.
NFL Defensive End & Childhood Cancer Advocate
Devon Still is a professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness.
Minister & Baseball Legend
Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives.
Attorney, Business Consultant, Co-star of Unicorn Hunters
The staff and the co-stars on the YouTube show “Unicorn Hunters,” call Moe Vela a modern-day renaissance man. And it’s a title well deserved. Vela, who is also co-executive producer of the series, can do it all.
Actor & Mental Health Advocate
De'Voreaux (Dae) Sefas White is known to audiences worldwide as "Argyle," Bruce Willis' chauffeur in the original Die Hard. He reteamed with Bruce recently for the high-profile DIE-HARD BATTERIES commercial.
Award-Winning Trumpeter, Composer, Teacher, Arranger
Dontae Winslow is one of the rising stars in the music industry. He is known as an A-List arranger, music producer, touring trumpeter, film composer, and educator in Hollywood.
Three-Time Paralympic World Medalist
At only 21 years of age, Hunter Woodhall is redefining what it means to be an athlete, entrepreneur, and trailblazer, and setting a new tone for the next generation of dreamers.