Blair Braverman

Blair Braverman

Keynote Speaker: Dogsledder & Adventurer; Author of "Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube" & "Small Game"

Blair Braverman Biography

Adventurer, dogsledder, and author Blair Braverman is a riveting storyteller and expert in perseverance. She and her team of dogs have traveled through thousands of miles of wilderness in Alaska, the Yukon, and Scandinavia, and completed the famed Iditarod race. Braverman is the author of "Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube," which was called “stunning and sharp” by The New York Times Book Review, and indie bestsellers "Dogs on the Trail" and "Small Game." She shares epic stories and practical takeaways about developing a practice of grit and courage, working as a team to thrive in high-pressure situations, and breaks down common misconceptions about what makes a powerful leader.

Braverman is a contributing editor for Outside magazine, and her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and on the "This American Life" podcast. She and her dog team have been featured on The Today Show and in O: The Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, TIME, Teen Vogue, and on NPR. In 2023, she hosted a series on animal-human relationships for BBC Radio 4.

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Blair Braverman Speaking Topics

How to Be Brave

How do you set off into the wilderness, knowing you’ll meet tremendous and unpredictable challenges? In this talk, Braverman uses stories from the trail to demonstrate that courage isn’t a quality, but a practice that combines preparation, problem-solving, and trusting your future self—and she offers practical lessons that anyone can implement in their life and work.

Secrets of High-Performing Teams and Leaders

A team's success depends on how well its members collaborate in high-pressure situations—and no one knows this better than mushers, whose lives depend on trust and teamwork with their dogs. But true leadership is far quieter than many people assume. Using lessons from animal behaviorism, psychology, and her own experience, Braverman breaks down common misunderstandings about leadership and the myth of the “alpha dog,” instead offering a blueprint for confident, collaborative teamwork that helps every member to excel.

Digital Storytelling

How do you tell a story in a tweet? A page? A single caption? In this fun and interactive workshop, Braverman—whose stories on social media have gone viral time and again—shares techniques for establishing characters, conflict, intrigue, and humor in practically no space at all.

Author Talk: ‘Small Game’

In this engaging conversation about her debut novel Small Game, adventurer Blair Braverman shares her journey writing her gripping and provocative exploration of the comforts, rituals, and connections we depend on. An expert in perseverance, Braverman offers insights about how we find the courage to build a new life from the ground up.

Blair Braverman Videos

What Sled Dogs Can Teach Us About Courage | Blair Braverman | TEDxOshkosh
Iditarod Racer And Her #UglyDogs Become Internet Sensations | Sunday TODAY
What's it like to run a 100 mile dogsled race?

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What topics does Blair Braverman speak about?

Blair Braverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Animals & Wildlife, Adventure, Author, Storytelling, Marketing, Social Media, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Female Leadership, E-Commerce and Personal Growth.

Where does Blair Braverman travel from?

Blair Braverman generally travels from Wisconsin, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Blair Braverman?

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Blair Braverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Athlete and Animals & Wildlife. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Blair Braverman generally travels from Wisconsin, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Carey Lohrenz and John "GUCCI" Foley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Blair Braverman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 28/05/2025.

Blair Braverman Speaking Topics

  • How to Be Brave

    How do you set off into the wilderness, knowing you’ll meet tremendous and unpredictable challenges? In this talk, Braverman uses stories from the trail to demonstrate that courage isn’t a quality, but a practice that combines preparation, problem-solving, and trusting your future self—and she offers practical lessons that anyone can implement in their life and work.

  • Secrets of High-Performing Teams and Leaders

    A team's success depends on how well its members collaborate in high-pressure situations—and no one knows this better than mushers, whose lives depend on trust and teamwork with their dogs. But true leadership is far quieter than many people assume. Using lessons from animal behaviorism, psychology, and her own experience, Braverman breaks down common misunderstandings about leadership and the myth of the “alpha dog,” instead offering a blueprint for confident, collaborative teamwork that helps every member to excel.

  • Digital Storytelling

    How do you tell a story in a tweet? A page? A single caption? In this fun and interactive workshop, Braverman—whose stories on social media have gone viral time and again—shares techniques for establishing characters, conflict, intrigue, and humor in practically no space at all.

  • Author Talk: ‘Small Game’

    In this engaging conversation about her debut novel Small Game, adventurer Blair Braverman shares her journey writing her gripping and provocative exploration of the comforts, rituals, and connections we depend on. An expert in perseverance, Braverman offers insights about how we find the courage to build a new life from the ground up.

Blair Braverman Videos

What Sled Dogs Can Teach Us About Courage | Blair Braverman | TEDxOshkosh
Iditarod Racer And Her #UglyDogs Become Internet Sensations | Sunday TODAY
What's it like to run a 100 mile dogsled race?
  • How do I book Blair Braverman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Blair Braverman 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 Blair Braverman, 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 Blair Braverman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Blair Braverman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Blair Braverman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Blair Braverman, 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 Blair Braverman speak about?

  • Where does Blair Braverman travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Blair Braverman 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 Blair Braverman 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 Blair Braverman 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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