Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Keynote Speaker: New York Times Bestselling Author, Child Welfare Activist & Foster Care Advocate
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Ashley Rhodes-Courter Biography
Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a bestselling author, child welfare advocate, and sought-after keynote speaker whose journey from foster care survivor to national thought leader is nothing short of inspiring. Having spent almost ten years in the foster care system, Rhodes-Courter overcame adversity to become a powerful voice for change, advocating for children, families, and social justice issues around the globe.
Her book, "Three Little Words," chronicles her experiences and has touched the hearts of readers worldwide. It’s a raw, honest portrayal of resilience and the transformative power of hope. As a keynote speaker, Rhodes-Courter delivers messages that combine her own lived experience with practical strategies for building resilience, leadership, and social responsibility. Her compelling stories and expertise inspire audiences to make meaningful changes in their lives, workplaces, and communities.
Beyond her personal advocacy, Rhodes-Courter is the founder of a mental health agency, Foundation for Sustainable Families, dedicated to providing trauma-informed care to families and individuals in need. She works tirelessly to improve the foster care system and serves as a mentor to foster youth, proving that no obstacle is too great when paired with determination and the right support.
In her talks, Rhodes-Courter equips audiences with actionable strategies to overcome adversity, promote advocacy, and foster lasting impact—whether on a personal level or within larger systems. She challenges her listeners to not only think bigger but to act boldly in pursuit of a more just and compassionate world.
With a career devoted to advocacy, public speaking, and philanthropy, Rhodes-Courter is a leader committed to creating a world where every child and individual has the chance to thrive.
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Ashley Rhodes-Courter Speaking Topics
What three little words could change your life? In her highly sought-after keynote, Ashley Rhodes -Courter unveils a journey of survival, resilience, and triumph against all odds. Formerly in foster care, enduring severe abuse, she emerged as an award-winning New York Times bestselling author. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be inspired by her firsthand experiences and exceptional insights.
Mitigating burnout, mastering stress-relief techniques for handling anxiety, tragedies, and disappointments. Differentiating authentic self-care from what isn't, promoting self-advocacy and support for others. Ideal for individuals in roles directly serving others— whether through jobs or volunteer work. A powerful reminder that the transformative impact of changing one person's life begins with just one individual.
School was a sanctuary for Ashley Rhodes-Courter where she was protected and encouraged by teachers and faculty. These unspoken heroes often do not receive the credit they deserve. Ashley’s trainings and keynotes provide content that help educators identify abuse, neglect, bullying, and explore complicated family dynamics. Audiences leave with useful tools and a renewed sense of purpose and passion.
Delving into the Growth Mindset: Unlocking Potential; Distinguishing Between Major and Minor Challenges; Self Discovery and Processing the World; Practical Insights for Cultivating Optimism; Extracting Lessons from Experiences; and Motivating Audiences to Prioritize Solutions over Problems.
Through this reframing process, audiences acquire skills to confidently navigate challenges, embrace new opportunities, master effective communication, and overcome imposter syndrome.
Adversity, and even trauma, possesses the power to fuel growth and transformation. Embrace the inevitability of change to excel both in the workplace and in your personal life. Ashley Rhodes-Courter guides audiences to navigate challenges with flexibility and an open mind amid emergencies, cultural shifts, and personal trials. Drawing from personal experiences, Ashley illustrates how tragedies can be transformed into purposeful triumphs.
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How much does it cost to book Ashley Rhodes-Courter for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ashley Rhodes-Courter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ashley Rhodes-Courter are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ashley Rhodes-Courter, 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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter speak about?
Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Author, Family & Parenting, Non-Profit, College, Overcoming Adversity, Education, Motivational, Political, Social Activism, Youth, Children's Authors, Mental Health, Educational Motivational and Storytelling.
Where does Ashley Rhodes-Courter travel from?
Ashley Rhodes-Courter generally travels from St. Petersburg, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ashley Rhodes-Courter?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ashley Rhodes-Courter 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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter 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.
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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.
Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Women and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ashley Rhodes-Courter for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ashley Rhodes-Courter generally travels from St. Petersburg, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victoria Rowell, Anthony Trucks and Tiki Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ashley Rhodes-Courter for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Ashley Rhodes-Courter Speaking Topics
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Three Little Words
What three little words could change your life? In her highly sought-after keynote, Ashley Rhodes -Courter unveils a journey of survival, resilience, and triumph against all odds. Formerly in foster care, enduring severe abuse, she emerged as an award-winning New York Times bestselling author. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be inspired by her firsthand experiences and exceptional insights.
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Helping the Helpers
Mitigating burnout, mastering stress-relief techniques for handling anxiety, tragedies, and disappointments. Differentiating authentic self-care from what isn't, promoting self-advocacy and support for others. Ideal for individuals in roles directly serving others— whether through jobs or volunteer work. A powerful reminder that the transformative impact of changing one person's life begins with just one individual.
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Schools as Sanctuaries
School was a sanctuary for Ashley Rhodes-Courter where she was protected and encouraged by teachers and faculty. These unspoken heroes often do not receive the credit they deserve. Ashley’s trainings and keynotes provide content that help educators identify abuse, neglect, bullying, and explore complicated family dynamics. Audiences leave with useful tools and a renewed sense of purpose and passion.
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Power of Perspective
Delving into the Growth Mindset: Unlocking Potential; Distinguishing Between Major and Minor Challenges; Self Discovery and Processing the World; Practical Insights for Cultivating Optimism; Extracting Lessons from Experiences; and Motivating Audiences to Prioritize Solutions over Problems.
Through this reframing process, audiences acquire skills to confidently navigate challenges, embrace new opportunities, master effective communication, and overcome imposter syndrome.
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Be The Change
Adversity, and even trauma, possesses the power to fuel growth and transformation. Embrace the inevitability of change to excel both in the workplace and in your personal life. Ashley Rhodes-Courter guides audiences to navigate challenges with flexibility and an open mind amid emergencies, cultural shifts, and personal trials. Drawing from personal experiences, Ashley illustrates how tragedies can be transformed into purposeful triumphs.
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Florida Senate District 20: Ashley Rhodes-Courter (D), Jack Latvala ...
Political newcomer Ashley Rhodes-Courter faces off against veteran lawmaker Jack Latvala in this newly drawn district. Rhodes-Courter, a former foster child, ...
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How do I book Ashley Rhodes-Courter to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ashley Rhodes-Courter 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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter, 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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ashley Rhodes-Courter for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ashley Rhodes-Courter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ashley Rhodes-Courter are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ashley Rhodes-Courter, 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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter speak about?
Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Author, Family & Parenting, Non-Profit, College, Overcoming Adversity, Education, Motivational, Political, Social Activism, Youth, Children's Authors, Mental Health, Educational Motivational and Storytelling. -
Where does Ashley Rhodes-Courter travel from?
Ashley Rhodes-Courter generally travels from St. Petersburg, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ashley Rhodes-Courter?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ashley Rhodes-Courter 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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter 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 Ashley Rhodes-Courter 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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