Jackie Kallen
Keynote Speaker: Boxing manager, inspiration for the film "Against the Ropes"
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Jackie Kallen Biography
Jackie Kallen is the world's most successful female boxing manager and the inspiration for the film. She fought against all odds to prevail in a male-dominated profession.
A journalist-turned-publicist for Thomas Hearns and Detroit's Kronk Boxing Team, Kallen spent ten years learning the ropes of the boxing world. As a manager, she groomed James Toney to become a world champion shortly after launching her business. At the podium, Kallen reveals her secrets to overcoming adversity in all forms-sexism, discrimination and even life-threatening illness-to triumph over all.
Kallen, a writer since elementary school, had a colorful career before she ever met a boxer. An entertainment journalist who interviewed everyone from the Rolling Stones to Elvis and Sinatra, her work led her from hometown Detroit to NYC and back home to raise her family. A 1977 interview with six-time world champion boxer Thomas Hearns set her on her path, beginning as a publicist for him and the legendary Kronk Boxing Team. For ten years Kallen learned the ins and outs of the business. By 1988, she was ready to strike out on her own, managing fighters including a scrappy young man named James "Lights Out" Toney. Three years after she started managing him, Toney was a champ and Jackie was on top of the game. Still, despite two nominations for Manager of the Year, a stint as commissioner of the Female Boxers Association and a wall full of awards and honors, Kallen continues to fight for acceptance.
Jackie Kallen is the author of Hit Me with Your Best Shot: A Fight Plan for Dealing with All of Life's Hard Knocks. She is currently managing several boxers and is very involved with local charities, particularly women's shelters. She lives in Los Angeles.
Jackie is also very driven to raise awareness about women's health issues, specifically the early detection of heart disease & breast cancer, as she has a stent implant for her heart and had two lumpectomies. A dynamic and inspiring speaker, Kallen motivates audiences to empower themselves and fight against adversity to achieve personal success.
Against the Ropes - One Woman's Knock-Out Success Story:
Jackie relates her experiences as a woman trying to "fit in." She describes what it took to break down barriers and gain acceptance in a sometimes-hostile environment. Based on her book, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Jackie shares what she has learned through the world of boxing and how these lessons can be applied to everyday life. Blending career with a family, all women know what it's like to be a superwoman-career girl, wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter. Jackie explains how it is possible to have it all and not suffer while succeeding. Everyone faces adversity at one time or another, Jackie helps people understand how to deal with it and make the best of bad situations.
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Who is the agent for Jackie Kallen?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Jackie Kallen for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jackie Kallen for your next private or corporate function.
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All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Jackie Kallen or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Jackie Kallen or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Jackie Kallen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Health and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jackie Kallen for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jackie Kallen 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 Linda Armstrong Kelly, Linda Ellerbee and Laila Ali. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jackie Kallen for an upcoming event.
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How to book Jackie Kallen?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Jackie Kallen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Jackie Kallen, 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 pricing information and check availability for Jackie Kallen or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Jackie Kallen?
Booking fees for Jackie Kallen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Jackie Kallen, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Jackie Kallen?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Jackie Kallen for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jackie Kallen for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Jackie Kallen or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Jackie Kallen or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Jackie Kallen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Health and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jackie Kallen for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jackie Kallen 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 Linda Armstrong Kelly, Linda Ellerbee and Laila Ali. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jackie Kallen for an upcoming event.
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