Annabel Quintero

Annabel Quintero

Keynote Speaker: CEO of The Runa Group & Author of "Step Step Jump - Transforming Trauma to Triumph from the 46th Floor"

Annabel Quintero Biography

Annabel Quintero was born and raised in Seattle to Ecuadorian parents. She is a dancer of life, a bgirl (break dancer) and is part of the Seattle Hip Hop community where she co-created one of the first all female Hip Hop events in the 1990's called Invasion of the Bgirls and teaches a dance history class called Mambo 2 Hip Hop.

She holds a certification as a Holistic Health Coach and graduated from the University of Washington in 1997 with her bachelors in Political Science and in 2017 a Master's degree in Education Policy and Organizational leadership.

Her best-selling book, "Step Step Jump", is a story of hope dedicated to helping others transform trauma into triumph. Annabel’s life was irrevocably altered on September 11, 2001 when she narrowly escaped from the 46th floor of the One World Trade Center.

As the founder of The Runa Group, she is devoted to helping leaders understand their story and how they can connect with their audience & teams to align their life journey to their project or business.

Her executive leadership coaching not only trains teams on how to improve their messaging, but they build confidence while being courageously vulnerable, they become engaging keynote speakers and up level their elevator pitch by sharing how they are positively impacting lives around the world.

Quintero has ran for office in 2018 for our 34th district State Senate seat, she has coached over 2,500 leaders in personal development including Marie Forleo, Sage Levine and Elizabeth Yarnell to name a few. She is a proud mother of two, a storyteller and uses her cultural wisdom as a spiritual practice to promote everyone's evolutionary process and contribute to our collective wellness.

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Annabel Quintero Speaking Topics

Change, Intuition and the Power of Now

How can you get comfortable with change you didn't choose?

  • Life lessons keep showing us that what we truly control are our emotions and how we respond to life.
  • Learn to make your growth a priority and jump into your cultural blind spots
  • How do you practice self-reflection until it becomes a habit?

This session shares how my office on the 46th floor of the One World Trade Center on September 11th, changed my life, transformed my definition of success and gave me an in depth look at the sacredness of all life on earth.

When we experience traumatic experiences like war, bodily violations and unheard of violence, we transform what meaningless moments into grateful moments of life. We find all humans have so much in common, that we want the same things and that our life goals are only possible by prioritizing peace.

Mambo 2 Hip Hop

Let me tell you who we are, and a global history class will commence.

The cultural immersive experience of our music and dance teaches everyone that:

  • How Colonialism shaped the Latino-Hispanic demographic
  • How the outlaw of the Drum and Dancing impacted our culture
  • Why Hip Hop is a unifying force despite it being created by the forgotten children of the Urban Ghettos

This session shares the Afro-Indigenous-Latino experience from the Americas, and the audience will learn how colonialism, the drum and music impacted the Americas and the world.

Learn how the socio-economic isolation negatively impacted Black and Latinos, and made them the cultural architects of Hip Hop culture and music, now celebrating 50 years in 2023.

Why Storytelling is a Spiritual Practice

What is ancient, belongs to every culture and is Indigenous to Mother Earth?

This session explains how Storytelling is more then just techniques, more than a way to sell and has been around since time immemorial.

Learn how storytelling helps people heal and how the lessons of life can be carried on generation to generation by simply sharing a moment in time.

Annabel Quintero Videos

Annabel Quintero Speaker Sizzle Reel

How do I book Annabel Quintero to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Annabel Quintero for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Annabel Quintero, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Annabel Quintero are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Annabel Quintero, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Annabel Quintero speak about?

Annabel Quintero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Women, Music, Performing Arts, Health & Wellness, Storytelling, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Inspirational, Motivational, Culture, Hispanic Heritage, Executive Leadership and Spirituality.

Where does Annabel Quintero travel from?

Annabel Quintero generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Annabel Quintero?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Annabel Quintero 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Annabel Quintero 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 Annabel Quintero 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.


Annabel Quintero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Women and Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Annabel Quintero for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Annabel Quintero generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lizzie Velasquez, Erika Obando and Casey Hammer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Annabel Quintero for an upcoming event.

Annabel Quintero Speaking Topics

  • Change, Intuition and the Power of Now

    How can you get comfortable with change you didn't choose?

    • Life lessons keep showing us that what we truly control are our emotions and how we respond to life.
    • Learn to make your growth a priority and jump into your cultural blind spots
    • How do you practice self-reflection until it becomes a habit?

    This session shares how my office on the 46th floor of the One World Trade Center on September 11th, changed my life, transformed my definition of success and gave me an in depth look at the sacredness of all life on earth.

    When we experience traumatic experiences like war, bodily violations and unheard of violence, we transform what meaningless moments into grateful moments of life. We find all humans have so much in common, that we want the same things and that our life goals are only possible by prioritizing peace.

  • Mambo 2 Hip Hop

    Let me tell you who we are, and a global history class will commence.

    The cultural immersive experience of our music and dance teaches everyone that:

    • How Colonialism shaped the Latino-Hispanic demographic
    • How the outlaw of the Drum and Dancing impacted our culture
    • Why Hip Hop is a unifying force despite it being created by the forgotten children of the Urban Ghettos

    This session shares the Afro-Indigenous-Latino experience from the Americas, and the audience will learn how colonialism, the drum and music impacted the Americas and the world.

    Learn how the socio-economic isolation negatively impacted Black and Latinos, and made them the cultural architects of Hip Hop culture and music, now celebrating 50 years in 2023.

  • Why Storytelling is a Spiritual Practice

    What is ancient, belongs to every culture and is Indigenous to Mother Earth?

    This session explains how Storytelling is more then just techniques, more than a way to sell and has been around since time immemorial.

    Learn how storytelling helps people heal and how the lessons of life can be carried on generation to generation by simply sharing a moment in time.

Annabel Quintero Videos

Annabel Quintero Speaker Sizzle Reel
  • How do I book Annabel Quintero to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Annabel Quintero 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 Annabel Quintero, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Annabel Quintero or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Annabel Quintero for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Annabel Quintero, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Annabel Quintero are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Annabel Quintero, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Annabel Quintero speak about?

    Annabel Quintero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Women, Music, Performing Arts, Health & Wellness, Storytelling, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Inspirational, Motivational, Culture, Hispanic Heritage, Executive Leadership and Spirituality.
  • Where does Annabel Quintero travel from?

    Annabel Quintero generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Annabel Quintero?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Annabel Quintero 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Annabel Quintero 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 Annabel Quintero 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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