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, Sports, Authors, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Adversity, Television & Film, Performing Arts, Art, Sports Motivation, Host & Emcee, Paralympics, Modeling, Motivational, Business, Mental Health, Celebrity, Addiction & Recovery, Health
Victoria Arlen Biography
Victoria Arlen’s life drastically changed in 2006 at the tender age of eleven when she developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. This was an incredibly rare scenario, and Arlen quickly lost the ability to speak, eat, walk, and move. She slipped into a vegetative state in which doctors had written her off as a lost cause. Arlen spent nearly four years "locked” inside her own body, completely aware of what was going on, just unable to move or communicate. Doctors believed there was little hope of survival and recovery was unlikely. Arlen, however, was not ready to give up. Instead of writing her obituary, she wrote a bucket list of the things she would achieve when she survived. In 2010, after almost four years, she began the nearly impossible fight back to life. Learning how to speak, eat, and move all over again while checking things off her bucket list.
Arlen went on to defy the odds exceedingly and not only recovered but has since become an accomplished motivational speaker, television host, philanthropist, writer, and swimmer. Her swimming resume includes three silver medals and a gold medal from the London 2012 Games, as well as multiple World, American, and Pan American Records.
In April 2015, Arlen transitioned from professional athlete to sportscaster and joined ESPN at the age of twenty, becoming one of the youngest on-air talents hired by the company. She reports and hosts across all platforms, including Sportscenter, First Take, X Games, Sportsnation, Sportscenter on Snapchat, Sportscenter Global, Frozen Four, Special Olympics, and more.
In the Spring of 2016, Arlen defied yet another odd. After spending a decade in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down, she was able to learn how to take one step after another. Eventually, not only did she learn how to walk, but within a year and a half, in the Fall of 2017, she learned to dance as a contestant on Season 25 of "Dancing with the Stars," placing in the top five.
Arlen is also the Founder and co-chair of Arlen's Victory Foundation, a nonprofit that assists those with mobility-related disabilities. Since 2017, VVF has provided half a million dollars in scholarship funds to those who need them most.
Arlen's book, "Locked In," hit stores worldwide in August 2018, as did her ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, which she narrated and produced. Arlen continues to share her story on various speaking tours throughout the world. In July 2019, Arlen was announced as the new host of "America Ninja Warrior Jr.," which premiered September 2021 on NBC and Peacock.
Arlen has lived by this motto since the day she fought back to live: "Face It, Embrace It, Defy It, Conquer It."
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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, Sports, Authors, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Adversity, Television & Film, Performing Arts, Art, Sports Motivation, Host & Emcee, Paralympics, Modeling, 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.
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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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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, Sports, Authors, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Adversity, Television & Film, Performing Arts, Art, Sports Motivation, Host & Emcee, Paralympics, Modeling, 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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