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Overcoming Adversity Speakers

The motivational speakers in this category know what it takes to overcome adversity and thrive during hard times. From life-altering injuries or sickness, dealing with trauma and systemic oppression, to simply navigating the everyday ups and downs of life, everyone has found themselves in times of stress, grief, or needing the right push to reach a difficult goal. These inspiring survivors, bestselling authors, business leaders, celebrities, and activists have overcome challenges in their personal lives and careers, and now empower others to do the same.

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Eric Thomas

Inspirational Speaker, Life Strategist & Author

Najee Richardson

"Flying Phoenix" American Ninja Warrior

Erika Gilchrist
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Speaker, 13X Author, Personal Development Savant & Abuse Survivor

Tiffany Haddish
(1 rating)

Comedian, Actress, Dancer & Author

Barry Jenkins

Writer & Director of the Academy Award-Winning "Moonlight"

Kathryn Edin
(3 ratings)

Director of the Center for Research on Child Wellbeing; William Church Osborn Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University; PI, Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study

Viola Davis

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Producer & New York Times Best-Selling Author

Liz Ogbu

Designer, Social Innovator & Urbanist, Founder of Sutdio O

Shawn Harper
(2 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player, Successful Businessman & Life Coach

Chidera Eggerue

Millennial Mastermind, Best-Selling Author & Activist

Andrew Bridge

Children's Rights Advocate, Expert on Foster Care, NYT Best-Selling Author & Cancer Survivor

Maryellen Dance

Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Host of the "Okay-ish" Podcast

Jake Olson

First Blind Football Player in College Football History; Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker

Eileen Grubba
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning Actress, Writer, Producer & Disability Inclusion Advocate

Yusra Mardini

Refugee Olympic Swimmer & Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR

Pelin Kesebir

Scientist at Center for Healthy Minds, Specialist in the Psychology of Happiness

Pauline Nguyen

Developmental Coach, Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Entrepreneur

Deanna Singh
(3 ratings)

Social Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Change Agent & Author of "Purposeful Hustle"