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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Dave Navarro

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

Erika Gilchrist
(1 rating)

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

Simone Biles

Most Decorated Gymnast Ever & Record Holder for Most Gold Medals at a Single Olympic Games; Subject of Netflix's "Simone Biles Rising"

Linnda Durre, Ph.D.
(1 rating)

Psychotherapist, Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, Published Author, Magazine and Newspaper Columnist, TV and Radio Talk Show Host

Diane Guerrero
(8 ratings)

Actress, Immigration Reform Advocate, White House Ambassador

Ice-T
(1 rating)

Cultural Icon, Author, Rapper, Record Producer & Actor Known for "Law & Order: SVU"

Maysoon Zayid
(4 ratings)

Palestinian-American Actress, Writer & Comedian; Disability & Anti-Cyber Bullying Advocate

Kanya Balakrishna
(2 ratings)

Co-Founder & CEO of The Future Project; Youth Empowerment & Education Advocate

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
(6 ratings)

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop; Author of "Zero to Breakthrough”

Earvin “Magic” Johnson
(7 ratings)

Basketball Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Motivational Speaker

Erin Brockovich
(13 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist; Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Groundwater Contamination Expert & Victim Advocate

Nicholas Burns

Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy & International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School

Geena Rocero
(11 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

Trent Dilfer

Head Coach at Univ. of Alabama Birmingham Football Team; Former Football Analyst for ESPN; Former NFL Quarterback

Shiza Shahid
(11 ratings)

Entrepreneur, Technologist, Investor, Impact Leader & Co-Founder of the Malala Fund & Our Place

Ty Carter

United States Army Staff Sergeant & Medal of Honor Recipient

Rocky Bleier
(24 ratings)

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

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

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

Deanna Singh
(4 ratings)

Social Entrepreneur, Change Agent & Author of "Purposeful Hustle"; Advocate of Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace