Overcoming Adversity

<p>Through powerful storytelling, Kevin Krieder inspires audiences to rethink identity, overcome adversity, and break down personal barriers.</p><p>Born in South Korea and adopted into a German-Irish family in Philadelphia, Kevin faced bullying and identity struggles from an early age.

Peet Montzingo is a multi-talented content creator, musician, and author whose unique blend of humor, heart, and creativity has captivated millions worldwide. 

<p>A trailblazing champion of inclusive innovation, Haben Girma shows organizations that accessibility isn’t just a legal or ethical responsibility—it’s a strategic advantage for expanding customer reach and outperforming competitors.</p><p>A powerful voice for inclusion and equity, Haben Girma’s keynotes challenge assumptions and inspire action, inspiring organizations to reframe disability as a catalyst for innovation.

<p>Hunter Woodhall, a three-time Paralympian and 2024 Gold and Bronze Medalist, is a dynamic force of inspiration and resilience. </p>

<p>Since winning her gold medal for swimming in 2012, embarking on her broadcasting career with ESPN, and gracing the dance floor of Hollywood, Victoria Arlen has been sharing with audiences her BREAKTHROUGH FORMULA for overcoming even life’s darkest challenges.</p><p>Victoria was 11 years old when she came down with a rare viral disease, Transverse Myelitis, with which she battled for five years, including four years in a vegetative coma.

<p>Sharing never-before-told anecdotes, Paul Whelan recounts his harrowing journey as a hostage in Putin’s Russia—enduring human rights abuses while fighting for freedom and justice from behind enemy lines.</p><p>On December 28, 2018, Paul Whelan was traveling in Russia for a friend’s wedding when he was framed for espionage and arrested in his hotel room.

<p>Sharing his inspiring story of unwavering determination, Nicolas Hamilton helps individuals and organizations overcome obstacles, stay resilient through change, and embrace failure to achieve success.</p><p>Born with cerebral palsy, Nicolas Hamilton was told as a young child he’d spend his life reliant on a wheelchair. Not one to be told he can’t do things, Nicolas endured years of grueling, painful training so that by the age of 17 he could walk completely unaided.

<p>With humor and empathy, Billie Lee shares her unique story to help individuals and groups combat microaggressions, amplify authenticity, and bring awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community.</p><p>Billie Lee is a transgender woman, actor, standup comedian, writer, producer, and activist. LogoTV named Billie as a 2018 honoree of Logo30 for raising awareness for the trans community. She was the first openly transgender cast member on BravoTV’s<em> Vanderpump Rules</em> and she continues to be an advocate and outspoken voice for the LGBTQIA+ community.

<p>A true American success story, Damon Dunn shares his inspiring program on transformation, resilience, leadership, and how to turn failure into opportunity. </p><p>Born in Fort Worth, Texas to a 16-year-old single mother, Damon Dunn grew up in dire poverty, living in a three-bedroom trailer with ten people. Damon grew up hunting and fishing as means to provide food and wore Salvation Army clothes. Quickly learning the value of hard work, he earned a full football scholarship to Stanford, then went on to play in the NFL.

<p>From struggling with addiction and health to becoming one of the world’s fittest men, Rich Roll shares with audiences his inspiring journey and the tools needed to unlock and unleash our best, most authentic selves. </p><p>A #1 bestselling author, world renowned ultra-endurance athlete, popular podcast host and wellness pioneer, Rich Roll is also a highly sought-after presenter with a powerful yet grounded, highly authentic style, profound command over a room and the unique ability to not only educate and inspire, but to catalyze self-actualization for audiences seeking