Victoria Arlen
Keynote Speaker: Survivor, Motivational Speaker & Author, "Locked In"; Former Paralympic Swimmer & Gold Medalist; Television Host, "American Ninja Warrior Jr."; Founder & Co-Chair, Arlen's Victory Foundation
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Categories:Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Swimming & Diving, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Sports, Authors, Inspirational, Family & Parenting, Overcoming Adversity, Television & Film, Reality TV, Performing Arts, Modeling, Art, Sports Motivation, Host & Emcee, Paralympics, Motivational, Business, Mental Health, Celebrity, Addiction & Recovery, Health
Victoria Arlen Biography
Victoria Arlen was 11 years old when she came down with two rare neurological disorders, Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. She fought for her life for five years, including four years in a vegetative state where she was ‘locked’ within herself, unable to communicate with those around her. At times, she suffered seizures for more than 20 hours per day. She was paralyzed from the waist down for a decade and incredibly, regained the ability to walk in 2016.
A lifelong swimmer and athlete, despite her illness, Arlen never gave up her childhood dream of competing in the Olympics Games.
In June of 2010, she returned to the pool for the first time in over ten years. Two years later, she qualified for the 2012 London Paralympic Games in four different events. There she won a Gold Medal, setting a World Record, and three Silver Medals.
Not long after the Paralympics, Arlen realized another dream, becoming one of the youngest on-air hosts ever hired by ESPN.
Today she has climbed the ranks into the role and Anchor and reports for numerous ESPN programs including X-Games, Invictus Games, The ESPY Awards, espnW, Frozen Four, Special Olympics World Games and Sportscenter.
After emerging from four years in a vegetative state, Arlen remained confined to a wheelchair for ten years.
Determined to walk, she began aggressive activity-based paralysis recovery therapy at Project Walk San Diego.
Later, her family opened Project Walk Boston, and there, after two years of therapy, she took her first unassisted step on a long and remarkable road to recovery.
One year after taking her first step, Arlen was back. In the fall of 2017, she competed on "Dancing With The Stars" for nine weeks and was eventually a semi-finalist.
During the show, her incredible story was seen and heard by millions, including appearances on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," in People Magazine, and in hundreds of other media outlets across the country.
Since winning her gold medal in 2012, embarking on her broadcasting career with ESPN, and gracing the dance floor of Hollywood, Arlen has been invited to share her incredible story across the country and has honed herself into an emotionally powerful keynote speaker.
She has been a featured TEDx speaker, shared the stage with Preacher Joel Osteen and delivered the keynote address for numerous Fortune 500s including Pfizer, Disney, Microsoft, General Mills and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Through her own heart-wrenching story, Arlen shares her BREAKTHROUGH FORMULA for overcoming even life’s darkest challenges. She talks about finding gratitude, alternative perspective, creating hope, and the power of unrelenting effort. She shares her recipe for using the obstacles in life to create leverage for long lasting, meaningful change through a story your audience will never forget.
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What topics does Victoria Arlen speak about?
Victoria Arlen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Swimming & Diving, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Sports, Authors, Inspirational, Family & Parenting, Overcoming Adversity, Television & Film, Reality TV, Performing Arts, Modeling, Art, Sports Motivation, Host & Emcee, Paralympics, Motivational, Business, Mental Health, Celebrity, Addiction & Recovery and Health.
Where does Victoria Arlen travel from?
Victoria Arlen generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Victoria Arlen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Victoria Arlen 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 Victoria Arlen for your next private or corporate function.
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Victoria Arlen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Athlete, Olympic Athlete and Swimming & Diving. The estimated speaking fee range to book Victoria Arlen for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Victoria Arlen generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bethany Hamilton, Jessica Long and Melissa Stockwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Victoria Arlen for an upcoming event.
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CRH - Mar 21 2025
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The event went well and our attendees loved Victoria!
Citizen Relations Inc. - Jun 28 2022 -
Excellent experience all around! The AAE team was so communicative and professional and Victoria was a pleasure to work with as well.
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants - Nov 05 2021
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How do I book Victoria Arlen to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Victoria Arlen 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 Victoria Arlen, 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 Victoria Arlen or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Victoria Arlen for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Victoria Arlen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Victoria Arlen are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Victoria Arlen, 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 Victoria Arlen speak about?
Victoria Arlen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Swimming & Diving, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Sports, Authors, Inspirational, Family & Parenting, Overcoming Adversity, Television & Film, Reality TV, Performing Arts, Modeling, Art, Sports Motivation, Host & Emcee, Paralympics, Motivational, Business, Mental Health, Celebrity, Addiction & Recovery and Health. -
Where does Victoria Arlen travel from?
Victoria Arlen generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Victoria Arlen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Victoria Arlen 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 Victoria Arlen 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 Victoria Arlen 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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