Overcoming Adversity Speakers

Resilience & Triumphs: Stories on Conquering Challenges from Experts on Overcoming Adversity

List of 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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Charlie Plumb

Decorated Veteran, Former POW, Resilience Expert

Blake Leeper
(3 ratings)

Paralympic Medalist, World Record Holder, DEI Advocate & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Leap of Faith"

Vince Papale
(3 ratings)

Former NFL Player & Oldest Rookie in League History at 30; Inspiration for the Movie "Invincible"; Cancer Survivor

John "GUCCI" Foley
(5 ratings)

Keynote Speaker, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Best-Selling Author & "Gratitude Guru"

Kerri Strug
(3 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist in Gymnastics & Author

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

World Champion Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida; Author, Sports Journalist & Broadcaster; Co-Founder, BravaBody & EverWalk

Brian Billick

FOX NFL Analyst, NFL Network Contributor & Former Super Bowl-Winning Head Coach of the Baltimore Ravens

Scott O'Grady
(2 ratings)

Former U.S. Air Force Captain; Fighter Pilot Who Survived After Crashing Behind Enemy Lines; Motivational Speaker; Author of "Return With Honor"

Alex Newell
(4 ratings)

Tony Award-Winning Actor & Singer Known for "Glee"

Rain Dove

Gender Non-Conforming Model, Actor & Activist

Chad Porter

Inspirational & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Severed Dreams: Reconstructing Your Purpose"

Dave Navarro

Musician & Host of "Ink Master"; Best Known as a Member of Jane's Addiction & Former Member of Red Hot Chili Peppers

Judge Glenda Hatchett
(2 ratings)

Lawyer, Judge & Television Personality; Host of "The Verdict"

Rocky Bleier
(27 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient; Inspiring Veteran's Advocate

Holly Robinson Peete

TV Personality & Co-Founder of the HollyRod Foundation; Compassionate Care Advocate for Autism & Parkinson's Disease

Brent Gleeson
(6 ratings)

Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Bestselling Author; Founder & CEO of EXCELR8

Shannon Miller
(9 ratings)

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Cancer Survivor & CEO of Salto Health; Author and Broadcaster

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Political Strategist & Producer; Civil Rights & Environmental Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author; CEO of REFORM Alliance

Arlan Hamilton
(4 ratings)

Founder of Backstage Capital & Venture Capitalist; Author & Tech Inclusion Activist

Chris Pratt

Actor Known for "Parks & Recreation," "Guardians of the Galaxy" & "Jurassic World"