Monique Strydom

Monique Strydom

Keynote Speaker: Survived a 4-month hostage ordeal in the hands of Al Queda, she is an award winning philantropist, writer, TV host and has been recommended for braver

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Monique Strydom Biography

More and more people are globally exposed to terrorism and dealing with the aftermath of terrorist attacks. Some have not survived these ordeals; others have been lucky and now live to tell their stories...

Monique Strydom is known as one of the hostages who was held hostage (together with her husband Callie) by Abu Sayyaf rebels for 127 days in the jungle on the Philippine island of Jolo in 2000.

Her story of life and death, survival and hardship has captivated people all over the world. Her story is a real one, an inspirational one, one of NEVER GIVING UP!

Monique & Callie Strydom are the recipients of the numerous awards including the prestigious Newsmaker of the Year Award, the Rotrary International Paul Harris Award (Callie Strydom) and The White Ribbon Award (Monique Strydom). She has been nominated as one of the Greatest Women of the Century by the American Biographical Institute, was nominated as a "Fair Lady Women of Courage" and National Geographic Channel recently made a documentary about their ordeal.

Their book, "Shooting the Moon", is a best seller. During the last 9 years Monique has become known as a philanthropist who has helped thousands of people in need. She has hosted various TV shows and is one of South Africa's top celebrity speakers. She has shared her story with millions of people across the world during international interviews.

Monique Strydom has received the love and respect, from every day citizens to presidents. Pres Nelson Mandela commended Monique for her bravery and her efforts to help others in need.

Her story might sound like a Hollywood movie, but it will inspire every person to Never Give Up!

PRESENTATIONS:

"A single grain of rice can tip the scales" (Inspirational) - 1hour 15 minutes

"Lessons from captivity" (Motivational) - 1 hour (IFFFP Global Summit Cape Town 2009)

"Seeing miracles" (Spiritual/religion) - 1 hour

"Finding your purpose - and living it!" (Motivational) - 1 hour

REFERENCES:

"Monique did not regard this ordeal as a major setback, but instead she used this life changing experience as a tool to motivate and inspire thousands. She is highly respected in the business world. I would like to commend her for wanting to change the lives of other for the better and for being a true ambassador not only for South Africa, but also for humankind" - Nelson Mandela

"She will inspire everybody..." - Robert H Schuller (Chrystal Cathedral)

"Her presentation was excellent. It brought us back to the basics of life, gave us an insight into human nature and survival and the importance of taking control" - Anil Hemani (Young Presidents' Organisation - Lagos)

"Excellent - such and incredible story - everyone seemed to be hanging on her every word". YPO Nigeria (Africa Tour)

"Her knowledge of her subject comes from first hand experience, so it is obviously excellent. I felt like she had us in the palm of her hand" - YPO Cape Town (Africa Tour)

"Powerful presentation which captured the imagination of the audience" - Louis Fourie (President - Afrikaans Business Institute Richardsbay)

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Where does Monique Strydom travel from?

Monique Strydom generally travels from Welgemoed, South Africa and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Monique Strydom?

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Monique Strydom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Monique Strydom for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Monique Strydom generally travels from Welgemoed, South Africa and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victoria Mboko, Fatou Baldeh and Barkue Tubman-Zawolo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Monique Strydom for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Monique Strydom to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Monique Strydom, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Monique Strydom, 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.
  • Where does Monique Strydom travel from?

    Monique Strydom generally travels from Welgemoed, South Africa and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Monique Strydom?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Monique Strydom 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 Monique Strydom 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 Monique Strydom 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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