 | Majka Burhardt -- Maine USA, 10.0k to 15.0k 
Majka Burhardt is an adventurer who has declared an end to conventional ideas of safety. She has traveled throughout the world by bike, canoe, and - more often than not - by hand and foot. For the past two decades, Burhardt has journeyed from the Roof of Africa to the waters of the Arctic, and her stories of taking chances, embracing risk, and living with uncertainty and change inspire and empower audiences to think differently about their own life choices and risk profiles. A respected writer and filmmaker, Burhardt is the author of two books; Vertical Ethiopia and Coffee Story: Ethiopia. She champions “Additive Adventure”—when adventure goes beyond exploration to cultural and environmental connections that create a larger conversation of singular and collective human meaning.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Danny Crates -- England England, 5.0k to 10.0k
Danny Crates, a former Paralympic gold medalist, World champion, European champion, Paralympic World Cup winner and world record holder, has an amazing story to share. In 1994, Danny was facing a promising rugby career when he lost his right arm in a horrific accident while travelling in Australia at just 21 years old. Undeterred, Danny returned to rugby, becoming the only known arm amputee playing club rugby in the country and receiving worldwide media attention. Simply put, Danny is one of life’s natural characters and will speak openly and from the heart. Danny shares his experiences readily with others, engaging any audience with his easy-going nature and indefatigable optimism.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Rulon Gardner -- Utah USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Rulon Gardner is no stranger to daunting circumstances. As a member of the 2000 US Olympic wrestling team, he was pitted against Russian legend Alexander Karelin, in what can only be described as a David versus Goliath scenario. Against harrowing odds, Rulon emerged victorious. In doing so, he immediately captured the admiration and sentiment of Americans, winning the gold medal in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history. Rulon has again captured the admiration and sentiment as he completes another chapter in his already inspiring and storied life. Gardner recently appeared as a contestant of the NBC television program The Biggest Loser, and is back in a familiar role, inspiring hope and personifying courage.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Peter Kessler -- Florida USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
A man with a sincere respect for the game of golf and an encyclopedic knowledge of its history, Peter Kessler has been called the voice of golf for his impressive work on The Golf Channel. As the former host of three shows - Golf Talk Live, Viewer's Forum, and Golf Academy Live, Peter had a chance to sit down with over 1000 guests and virtually all of golf's greatest players, instructors and legends since the channels first broadcast in early 1995.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Brian Kilmeade -- New York USA, Contact for fee schedule
As cohost of FOX & Friends, the number one rated morning program on cable television for the past nine years, Brian Kilmeade shares his unique perspective on the daily news. He has interviewed the biggest names in politics, sports and entertainment, often securing exclusive content. Currently, he is the cohost of the nationally syndicated radio talk show on FOX News Radio, Kilmeade & Friends. Kilmeade’s first book, The Games Do Count: America’s Best & Brightest On The Power Of Sports (2004), was a New York Times best-seller and presents more than seventy stories straight from America’s top leaders and those who were closest to them.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Shannon Miller -- Florida USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
The Most Decorated American Gymnast, male or female, in history, Shannon Miller is passionate about helping people of all ages to achieve a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. Through her personal stories of trial and triumph Shannon shares with her audience the idea of “balance” in our efforts to be successful and in our efforts to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. As a recent caner survivor, and daughter of a cancer survivor, Shannon is especially passionate about the importance of making health a priority.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Diana Nyad -- California USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Diana Nyad holds the record for the longest-distance swim in history with 102.5 miles. Today she is a columnist for "All Things Considered" and "Marketplace" on NPR and can be seen on the CBS News Sunday Morning show. Diana is co-founder of the fitness company, BravaBody and is author of three books including Other Shores, Basic Training and The Keyshawn Johnson Story.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Dave Pallone -- Texas USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Dave is the author of the 1990 New York Time's best-selling autobiography, Behind the Mask: My Double Life in Baseball, which offers a revealing look at baseball through the eyes of a gay man. Since the publication of his autobiography, Dave has dedicated his life to educating and enlightening people about the reality of sexual orientation. His philosophy of respecting yourself and others, provides insight into the complex issues and challenges that come from understanding sexual orientation.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Roz Savage -- England England, 5.0k to 10.0k
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower and environmental campaigner, who in 2010 became the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. Coupled with her solo row across the Atlantic in 2005-6, she has now rowed over 11,000 miles, taken 3.5 million oarstrokes, and spent cumulatively nearly a year of her life at sea in a 23-foot rowboat. She chronicles her adventures in her book, Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean. The documentary film of the same name was a finalist in the Banff Mountain Film Festival in 2009. An accomplished international speaker, Savage’s past speaking engagements include the Royal Geographical Society in London, the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC, and Seattle, the TED Conference and the Vail Symposium. Her relaxed and informative style has inspired and entertained audiences all over the world.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Marlon Shirley -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Over the last 28 years, Marlon Shirley has endured many challenging situations, including many which would have caused an average person to break down. But Marlon Shirley is no average person. In 2000, Marlon became the 100 meter Gold Medalist at the Sydney Paralympic Games. This kicked off an incredible journey that would result in Marlon not only being the fastest amputee in the world but also a world class athlete with three World Records... in the 100 meter, 200 meter and Long Jump. In fact, Marlon not only has become the first amputee to break the 11 second barrier but he has run it in an astounding 10.97 seconds. Marlon has won several awards for his accomplishments including ‘The Role Model of the 21st Century” in 2003, the 2005 ESPY Award and the US Olympic Spirit award.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Pat Williams -- Florida USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Pat Williams is widely recognized throughout the sports world as a consummate promoter and astute talent scout. He is the senior executive vice president of the Orlando Magic basketball franchise, and his zany antics and endless imagination have inspired the Magic's phenomenal success from their very first NBA season. No other general manager in professional sports has both wrestled a bear and traded Pistol Pete Maravich. Currently, he is helping bring a WNBA franchise to Orlando. While Williams enjoys a widespread reputation in worldwide sporting circles, many consider him to be one of this country's premier humorous motivational speakers. Williams has also authored a number of motivational books.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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