Abbey Curran
Keynote Speaker: Motivational Speaker & Disability Advocate; Founder of Miss You Can Do It Pageant; Author of "Dancing in the Rain"
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Categories:Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Host & Emcee, Health & Wellness, Art & Design, Beauty, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying, Personal Growth, Women, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Women's Health, Disability, Inspirational, Non-Profit, Fitness, Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Social Media, Models, Storytelling, Non-Fiction Authors, Motivational
Abbey Curran Biography
Abbey Curran is an American beauty pageant titleholder, motivational speaker, author, and disability advocate recognized as the first person with a disability to compete in the Miss USA pageant. Curran was born with cerebral palsy, a condition affecting muscle tone, posture, and movement. Despite early predictions that she would never walk without assistance, she pursued physical training and earned the Miss Iowa title, becoming the first woman with a disability to win a major state title in the Miss USA system.
Curran gained national attention for her participation in the Miss USA pageant, where she became the first contestant with a disability to compete at that level. Her involvement highlighted the challenges and barriers faced by people with disabilities in the beauty and fashion industries. Curran has stated her goal was to normalize the presence of contestants with disabilities in pageantry. Her story received coverage on CBS's "The Early Show," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Access Hollywood," CNN Headline News, and "Fox & Friends." She was also featured in People Magazine.
Drawing from her personal experiences, Curran founded the "Miss You Can Do It Pageant," a national event for young women with disabilities. She serves as chairwoman of the nonprofit organization, which aims to promote inclusion and empowerment. The HBO documentary film "Miss You Can Do It" chronicles her work with the pageant and has expanded awareness of disability advocacy and inclusion.
Curran is the author of the book "Dancing in the Rain," which explores themes of resilience and self-belief. She holds a bachelor's degree in business communications from Saint Ambrose University and works as a pharmaceutical sales professional. As a keynote speaker, Curran addresses topics such as resilience, self-confidence, and redefining possibilities at civic, corporate, and educational events. She has served as an Easter Seals ambassador and has spoken on behalf of organizations including United Cerebral Palsy and the Centers for Disease Control, contributing to ongoing conversations about disability advocacy and inclusion.
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What topics does Abbey Curran speak about?
Abbey Curran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Host & Emcee, Health & Wellness, Art & Design, Beauty, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying, Personal Growth, Women, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Women's Health, Disability, Inspirational, Non-Profit, Fitness, Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Social Media, Models, Storytelling, Non-Fiction Authors and Motivational.
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Abbey Curran generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Abbey Curran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion and Host & Emcee. The estimated speaking fee range to book Abbey Curran for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Abbey Curran generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brandon Farbstein, Amy Purdy and Candace Reese Walters. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Abbey Curran for an upcoming event.
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Miss Iowa 2008, Abbey Curran | Fox News Video
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Abbey Curran and Ron Davis' “Miss You Can Do It” - Kilmeade ...
ABBEY CURRAN, Miss Iowa USA 2008 and founder of the Miss You Can Do It Pageant, stopped by along with RON DAVIS, award-winning documentary ...
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'Miss You Can Do It' Documentary Debuts June 24 on HBO
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How do I book Abbey Curran to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Abbey Curran for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Abbey Curran, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Abbey Curran or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Abbey Curran for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Abbey Curran, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Abbey Curran are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Abbey Curran, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Abbey Curran speak about?
Abbey Curran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Host & Emcee, Health & Wellness, Art & Design, Beauty, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying, Personal Growth, Women, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Women's Health, Disability, Inspirational, Non-Profit, Fitness, Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Social Media, Models, Storytelling, Non-Fiction Authors and Motivational. -
Where does Abbey Curran travel from?
Abbey Curran generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Abbey Curran?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Abbey Curran for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Abbey Curran for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Abbey Curran or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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