Carlos Vasquez

Carlos Vasquez

Keynote Speaker: CEO of How To Battle & Author of "The PRICE: Five Principles for Success" and "Warrior in the Garden: 7 Rules for Men"

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Carlos Vasquez Biography

Carlos Vasquez is not just a name; he’s a force of transformation. An entrepreneur, author, speaker, and personal and professional development coach, Vasquez’s journey from incarceration to inspiration exemplifies the profound might of resilience and determination.

At just 19, he faced a 20-year prison sentence. This tumultuous phase nearly broke him, yet an influential encounter with a chaplain during his time in solitary confinement sparked an indomitable spirit and journey toward self-awareness and purpose. Freed in 2021, Vasquez’s insatiable hunger for knowledge led him to the Drucker School of Management, where he earned a degree in entrepreneurship. Armed with his education, he founded How To Battle – not merely as a consulting business but as a transformative movement. Through this venture, Vasquez shares his empowering message, offering keynote speeches and training in diverse arenas, ranging from corporate and academic institutions to foster homes to the very prisons in which he was once confined.

Despite the bars that held him, Vasquez’s spirit remained unshackled. He pursued education, attained a degree in psychology, and transformed his tribulations into cornerstones of personal evolution. From the silence of his cell emerged The PRICE: Five Principles to Break the Bonds of Trauma and Achieve Personal Success. Published in March 2023, this book has since illuminated paths for many across the globe, heralded in educational institutions as a torchbearer of hope and a blueprint for achieving success.

Vasquez recently published a new book titled Warrior in the Garden: 7 Rules for Men. His corporate speaking engagements include a notable presentation at a company gathering in Dallas for Rehrig Pacific Company to an audience of 300 people. The theme of this keynote was ""Trusted Advisor,"" where Vasquez captivated the audience with his insights. Will Rehrig, CEO of Rehrig Pacific Company, remarked, “Being in Carlos’ presence is truly uplifting, and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to have met and learned from him. His insights and enthusiasm are simply amazing, and I eagerly look forward to applying what I’ve learned from him in my personal and professional life.”

Now rooted in Los Angeles, Vasquez tirelessly propels others forward, converting his saga of struggles into an emblem of hope and personal transformation. His signature talks delve deep into overcoming adversity, resilience, unwavering accountability, and the five principles that have steered his life’s course.

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Carlos Vasquez Speaking Topics

Trusted Advisor: Leadership Best Practices and Overcoming Adversity

This 45-minute keynote, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session, is designed for corporate and organizational events. Carlos delves into leadership best practices, accountability, and overcoming adversity. By sharing his compelling life journey, he emphasizes the importance of teamwork, the impact of perspective, and finding purpose in our work.

Attendee Results:

  • Understand key leadership practices for enhancing team performance.
  • Learn how to maintain accountability and resilience in challenging times.
  • Gain insights into the power of perspective and purpose in driving success.

A Challenge: Inspiring Growth and Confidence in our Young Adults

Tailored for schools and universities, this presentation lasts 45 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes for questions. It focuses on challenges and transformations, highlighting the significance of education and confidence-building practices. Carlos aims to inspire young adults and faculty to use their challenges as catalysts for growth and empowerment.

Attendee Results:

  • Discover strategies for overcoming educational and personal challenges.
  • Build confidence and self-belief through practical examples and stories.
  • Learn how to turn adversity into opportunities for growth.

The Ripple Effect: Empowering At-Risk and Troubled Youth

Aimed at at-risk and troubled youth and those supporting them, this keynote shares Carlos's transformation from a life of adversity to one of success through his five fundamental principles. This 45-minute talk with a 10-minute Q&A offers hope, guidance, motivation, and actionable strategies to help youth overcome limiting beliefs and pursue successful futures.

Attendee Results:

  • Gain practical tools for overcoming personal and social challenges.
  • Learn the importance of resilience and positive thinking.
  • Develop a roadmap for achieving personal success and fulfillment.

Grace & Transformation: The Power of Faith and Forgiveness

Ideal for church groups, religious organizations, and spiritual retreats, this 45-minute keynote, followed by a 15-minute Q&A, explores the profound impact of faith and forgiveness on personal growth. Drawing from his life-changing experiences, Carlos shares his story of spiritual awakening inside prison walls, catalyzed by a pivotal encounter with a chaplain and a life-altering engagement with the Bible. This talk emphasizes the roles of grace, resilience, and belief in overcoming life’s trials and inspires audiences to find hope and strength in their faith.

Attendee Results:

  • Understand the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.
  • Learn how to apply spiritual principles to overcome life's challenges.
  • Be inspired to find strength and hope through faith.

Custom Keynotes: Tailored to Your Unique Event Needs

Carlos offers custom-tailored keynotes to meet the unique needs of your event. These presentations are designed in collaboration with event organizers to ensure they align perfectly with the specific goals and audience of the event.

Attendee Results:

  • Receive a bespoke presentation that addresses specific challenges and goals.
  • Engage with content that is highly relevant and personalized. Benefit from Carlos’s expertise applied directly to your unique context.

Carlos Vasquez Videos

Carlos Vasquez | From Solitary to Success | How To Battle

How do I book Carlos Vasquez to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carlos Vasquez 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 Carlos Vasquez, 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 Carlos Vasquez or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Carlos Vasquez for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Carlos Vasquez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carlos Vasquez are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carlos Vasquez, 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 Carlos Vasquez speak about?

Carlos Vasquez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Hispanic Heritage, Youth, Social Activism and Faith & Religion.

Where does Carlos Vasquez travel from?

Carlos Vasquez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Carlos Vasquez?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carlos Vasquez 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 Carlos Vasquez 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 Carlos Vasquez 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.


Carlos Vasquez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Motivational and Overcoming Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carlos Vasquez for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Carlos Vasquez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are S. Lee Merritt, Danny Trejo and Matt Bennett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carlos Vasquez for an upcoming event.

Carlos Vasquez Speaking Topics

  • Trusted Advisor: Leadership Best Practices and Overcoming Adversity

    This 45-minute keynote, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session, is designed for corporate and organizational events. Carlos delves into leadership best practices, accountability, and overcoming adversity. By sharing his compelling life journey, he emphasizes the importance of teamwork, the impact of perspective, and finding purpose in our work.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand key leadership practices for enhancing team performance.
    • Learn how to maintain accountability and resilience in challenging times.
    • Gain insights into the power of perspective and purpose in driving success.

  • A Challenge: Inspiring Growth and Confidence in our Young Adults

    Tailored for schools and universities, this presentation lasts 45 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes for questions. It focuses on challenges and transformations, highlighting the significance of education and confidence-building practices. Carlos aims to inspire young adults and faculty to use their challenges as catalysts for growth and empowerment.

    Attendee Results:

    • Discover strategies for overcoming educational and personal challenges.
    • Build confidence and self-belief through practical examples and stories.
    • Learn how to turn adversity into opportunities for growth.

  • The Ripple Effect: Empowering At-Risk and Troubled Youth

    Aimed at at-risk and troubled youth and those supporting them, this keynote shares Carlos's transformation from a life of adversity to one of success through his five fundamental principles. This 45-minute talk with a 10-minute Q&A offers hope, guidance, motivation, and actionable strategies to help youth overcome limiting beliefs and pursue successful futures.

    Attendee Results:

    • Gain practical tools for overcoming personal and social challenges.
    • Learn the importance of resilience and positive thinking.
    • Develop a roadmap for achieving personal success and fulfillment.

  • Grace & Transformation: The Power of Faith and Forgiveness

    Ideal for church groups, religious organizations, and spiritual retreats, this 45-minute keynote, followed by a 15-minute Q&A, explores the profound impact of faith and forgiveness on personal growth. Drawing from his life-changing experiences, Carlos shares his story of spiritual awakening inside prison walls, catalyzed by a pivotal encounter with a chaplain and a life-altering engagement with the Bible. This talk emphasizes the roles of grace, resilience, and belief in overcoming life’s trials and inspires audiences to find hope and strength in their faith.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.
    • Learn how to apply spiritual principles to overcome life's challenges.
    • Be inspired to find strength and hope through faith.

  • Custom Keynotes: Tailored to Your Unique Event Needs

    Carlos offers custom-tailored keynotes to meet the unique needs of your event. These presentations are designed in collaboration with event organizers to ensure they align perfectly with the specific goals and audience of the event.

    Attendee Results:

    • Receive a bespoke presentation that addresses specific challenges and goals.
    • Engage with content that is highly relevant and personalized. Benefit from Carlos’s expertise applied directly to your unique context.

Carlos Vasquez Videos

Carlos Vasquez | From Solitary to Success | How To Battle
  • How do I book Carlos Vasquez to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Carlos Vasquez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carlos Vasquez are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carlos Vasquez, 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 Carlos Vasquez speak about?

    Carlos Vasquez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Hispanic Heritage, Youth, Social Activism and Faith & Religion.
  • Where does Carlos Vasquez travel from?

    Carlos Vasquez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Carlos Vasquez?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carlos Vasquez 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 Carlos Vasquez 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 Carlos Vasquez 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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