Katie Spotz
Keynote Speaker: World Record-Breaking Endurance Athlete & Safe Water Activist; Author, "Just Keep Rowing"
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Katie Spotz Biography
Katie Spotz is an adventurer known for her endurance feats and charitable endeavors. Although she identifies with being a “benchwarmer” throughout her life, she made a profound realization: you don’t have to be extraordinary to achieve incredible things. This mindset led to an impressive list of accomplishments, including becoming the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, a record-setting feat that landed her in the annals of global endurance events.
In addition to her solo Atlantic row, her other notable achievements include five ironman triathlons, running 100 miles nonstop, cycling across the USA twice, a 325-mile river swim, and being the first person to swim the entire length of the Allegheny River in New York state and Pennsylvania. Spotz has also completed numerous ultra-running events, including an exceptional run across Maine in 33 hours and breaking the female world record for the most consecutive ultra-marathons in a row, where she ran 11 daily 31-mile runs in her 2021 challenge, "Run4Water".
Her endurance pursuits are not merely for personal achievement but also serve a philanthropic purpose. In 2010, she founded a nonprofit organization called Schools for Water to tackle the global water crisis. By undertaking extreme challenges, she raises funds for safe drinking water projects around the world. To date, she has funded 93 projects across 13 countries, providing access to clean water for more than 46,000 people. Her most recent endeavor, A Long Way 4 Water, saw her embark on a cycling trip across South America from the Atlantic Ocean to the Amazon River, aiming to provide 3,000 additional people with clean water.
In 2018, Spotz enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Fireman and later was commissioned as an active duty Response Officer. Her extraordinary feats of endurance and service earned her the honor of being named the U.S. Coast Guard's Elite Female Athlete of the Year for 2020.
Spotz's story has been featured across a variety of high-profile platforms, including CBS Morning Show, CBS Evening News, World News with Diane Sawyer, Anderson Cooper 360, New York Times, NPR, PBS News Hour, and the Discovery Channel. She authored a book titled "Just Keep Rowing," which details her journey across the Atlantic Ocean. As a motivational speaker, Spotz has shared her experiences and insights with audiences across the country, from the United Nations' Annual Youth Assembly to schools and business forums, inspiring others with her message of overcoming adversity and achieving one's goals.
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Katie Spotz Speaking Topics
Most of us have never really been thirsty. We've never had to leave our houses and walk five miles to fetch water. We simply turn on the tap, and water comes out—clean. Despite what many of us recognize as our daily experience, the reality is that nearly a billion people on the planet who do not have clean water. In this talk, Katie invites you to put yourself in their shoes and offers inspiration to make an impact not matter how big or small.
Imagine surviving thirty-foot waves, close encounters with sharks, and oncoming freighters with nothing more than a rowboat for shelter. When Katie Spotz set off on the quest to become the youngest person to row across the Atlantic, this was not what she anticipated. But during her journey, she soon realized that to succeed she would not only need to deal with adversity and uncertainly, but instead embrace it one step at a time, using it as an opportunity to grow and prosper.
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Speaking fees for Katie Spotz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Katie Spotz are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Katie Spotz, 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 Katie Spotz speak about?
Katie Spotz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Peak Performance, Inspirational, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Conservation, Leadership, Environment, Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science and Social Activism.
Where does Katie Spotz travel from?
Katie Spotz generally travels from Portland, ME, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Katie Spotz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Katie Spotz 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 Katie Spotz 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 Katie Spotz 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.
Katie Spotz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure, Peak Performance and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Katie Spotz for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Katie Spotz generally travels from Portland, ME, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Chad Pregracke and Winona LaDuke. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Katie Spotz for an upcoming event.
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Katie Spotz Speaking Topics
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Iron (Wo)man: A Young Woman’s Journey to Breaking World Records
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Global Thirst: The Fight for Clean Drinking Water Around The World
Most of us have never really been thirsty. We've never had to leave our houses and walk five miles to fetch water. We simply turn on the tap, and water comes out—clean. Despite what many of us recognize as our daily experience, the reality is that nearly a billion people on the planet who do not have clean water. In this talk, Katie invites you to put yourself in their shoes and offers inspiration to make an impact not matter how big or small.
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Leadership & Peak Performance: Small Steps to Extraordinary Achievement
Imagine surviving thirty-foot waves, close encounters with sharks, and oncoming freighters with nothing more than a rowboat for shelter. When Katie Spotz set off on the quest to become the youngest person to row across the Atlantic, this was not what she anticipated. But during her journey, she soon realized that to succeed she would not only need to deal with adversity and uncertainly, but instead embrace it one step at a time, using it as an opportunity to grow and prosper.
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Katie Spotz Reviews
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The event was a great success! We have received positive feedback from our attendees and the leadership of the Women's Network very much enjoyed learning about Katie, her story and presenting her to the company.
Arcadis - Jul 22 2022
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Katie Spotz News
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Safe-water advocate visits Heritage Magnet School - School District ...
Katie Spotz, 26, talked with students and staff on Sept. 19 about her adventures that have helped raise awareness and funds to support people who need safe ...
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Diana Nyad isn't the only woman pulling - 09.16.13 - SI Vault
The EDGE. Katie Spotz's endurance career started like many others': A self- proclaimed team-sports benchwarmer at Mentor (Ohio) High, she took a ...
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Adventurer Katie Spotz to speak at benefit for Lakewood YMCA ...
Katie Spotz, the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America, will speak at a benefit for the Lakewood YMCA on April 10.
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How do I book Katie Spotz to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Katie Spotz 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 Katie Spotz, 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 Katie Spotz or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Katie Spotz for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Katie Spotz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Katie Spotz are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Katie Spotz, 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 Katie Spotz speak about?
Katie Spotz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Peak Performance, Inspirational, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Conservation, Leadership, Environment, Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science and Social Activism. -
Where does Katie Spotz travel from?
Katie Spotz generally travels from Portland, ME, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Katie Spotz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Katie Spotz 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 Katie Spotz 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 Katie Spotz 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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