Danni Washington<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTV Host, Science Communicator, Ocean Explorer & Nature Advocate<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Danni](\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/040521_Danni_Washington_AAE_Headshot-edited.jpg\")
<\/a>Danni Washington<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAs a world-renowned television host and science communicator, Danni Washington is the first African-American woman to host a nationally broadcast syndicated science television series. She is presently the host of The Genius Generation podcast produced by Seeker and Trax which spotlights young people behind an incredible invention, entrepreneurial pursuit, or discovery using science. Washington also served as a correspondent on CBS’s \u201cMission Unstoppable,\u201d a weekly program highlighting fascinating female innovators thriving on the cutting edge of science, \u201cXploration Nature Knows Best\u201d on FOX, a series predicated on ingenuity in biomimicry meant to expose younger generations to inventions inspired by nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steve Donahue<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSahara Desert Adventurer, Bestselling Author, Corporate Change & Engagement Expert<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA spellbinding storyteller and motivational speaker, Steve Donahue grabs your attention and never lets go. His highly interactive and deeply researched presentations touch the heart and soul of corporate purpose and individual motivation. As a young man, he crossed the Sahara Desert overland. Decades later, Donahue completed a three-year, 72,000-mile global odyssey to find a new story and a reason to tell it. These incredible journeys inspire his work to create legendary leadership in epic organizations as a speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kimi Werner<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFreedive-Spearfishing Champion, Certified Chef & Award-Winning Environmentalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Kimi](\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/k-w-portrait-gear-patrol-cp-2017-edited.jpg\")
<\/a>Kimi Werner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nKimi Werner is a United States National Spearfishing Champion, a certified culinary chef, an award-winning artist, and a sought-after speaker. Her daily life is a pure fusion of her talents, rooted in sustainability and geared towards a healthy future for our global community. Werner is an advocate for sustainable food and a new mom. She grew up in rural Maui and her passions for conservation and the underwater world have taken her on global adventures and given her lessons to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeruvian-American Explorer & Mountaineer; Author; Survivor of Sexual Violence; Founder and CEO of Courageous Girls<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nSilvia Vasquez-Lavado is a native Peruvian and a sexual violence survivor. Vasquez-Lavado became the first Peruvian woman to summit Mt. Everest in May 2016 and the first openly gay woman to complete the 7 Summits by summiting Denali in June 2018. She also summited Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia and Carstensz Pyramid in the island of Papua, Oceania, in March of 2015, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December of 2015. Her memoir, \u201cIn the Shadow of the Mountain,\u201d is slated for release in 2022, and has been optioned for a movie adaptation, starring Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extreme sports athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the eyes of the world turning toward the Summer Games, sports of all kinds are at the forefront of everyone’s attention. Extreme sports offer athletes heart-pumping thrills as they tackle obstacles and risks to push their own personal limits. Whether it’s to achieve professional success, a personal hobby, or an experience to cross off of the bucket list, action or adventure sports demand a certain level of commitment, discipline, and courage. It\u2019s these traits that make the speakers on this list<\/a> so universally inspiring to audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBethany Hamilton<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film “Soul Surfer”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Bethany](\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BethanyHamilton-edited.jpg\")
<\/a>Bethany Hamilton<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Hamilton lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, she returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and since then, her story has been told in a New York Times bestselling autobiography and in the 2011 film, \u201cSoul Surfer.\u201d Passionate about helping young women be unstoppable in life and faith, Hamilton has launched a new website and online course for sharing content and facilitating connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Honnold<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Rock Climber & Star of the Academy-Award Winning Documentary “Free Solo”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAlex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America\u2019s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. A gifted but hard-working athlete, Honnold is distinguished for his uncanny ability to control his fear while scaling cliffs of dizzying heights without a rope to protect him if he falls. His humble, self-effacing attitude toward such extreme risk has earned him the nickname Alex \u201cNo Big Deal\u201d Honnold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cathy O\u2019Dowd<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe First Woman in the World to Climb Mt. Everest from Both North & South Sides<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Crossley_20190405_SAMC3961-edited.jpg\")
<\/a>Alex Honnold<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSouth African mountaineer Cathy O\u2019Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest from both sides. Her many high Himalayan expeditions provided extensive experience with individuals and teams facing stress, risks, and overwhelming challenges. She shares these insights with her corporate audiences through story-driven expedition case studies. She is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker who has spoken in 45 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessica Long<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n13x Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nJessica Long is one of America\u2019s most decorated Paralympic champions, a speaker, author, advocate, and sports personality. Long\u2019s life has been nothing short of amazing. Born to a teenage mother in the arctic backdrop of Siberia, burdened by congenital defects in her legs, and placed for adoption at 13 months old, Long was able to persevere to become one of the most decorated female athletes in US history. Now as one of American\u2019s most decorated champions, her work focuses on winning in the water and inspiring others outside the pool. It\u2019s through her struggles that she has learned to grow and thrive as a champion and person, and her message of hope resonates with all walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors releasing a new book in Summer 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re laying on a beach, sitting around a campfire, or just enjoying your own backyard, there\u2019s no better time than the summer to catch up on all the reading you\u2019ve been meaning to do. And there\u2019s no shortage of great books releasing just in time for Summer 2021. These authors have new books that are great additions to your reading list. From inspirational memoirs to business management and diversity topics, these bestselling authors, business leaders, world-class athletes, and TV personalities<\/a> are bound to inspire, educate, or simply entertain readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping our youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo\u2019s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond. His new book, \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood<\/a>\u201d tells his unforgettable and exceptional story.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUrsula Burns<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Danny](\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/012319_Danny_Trejo_AAE_Headshot_-edited.jpg\")
<\/a>Danny Trejo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUrsula Burns is the former chairwoman of VEON, an international telecommunications services provider. She is best known for having served as the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and as its Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016. When she was appointed Xerox’s CEO in 2009, she became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company. In her book, \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are<\/a>,\u201d Burns shares unique insights on American business and corporate life and the obstacles she\u2019s conquered being Black and a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney is the founder of Training For Warriors. An internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author, and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University. His new book \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture<\/a>,\u201d is an invaluable resource for anyone striving to achieve the highest level of culture\u2015one where everyone feels like a valuable part of the team and consistently produces exceptional results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re ready to book one of these dynamic speakers for your next event, AAE is here to help you through every step of the process. Just contact us<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>As a world-renowned television host and science communicator, Danni Washington is the first African-American woman to host a nationally broadcast syndicated science television series. She is presently the host of The Genius Generation podcast produced by Seeker and Trax which spotlights young people behind an incredible invention, entrepreneurial pursuit, or discovery using science. Washington also served as a correspondent on CBS’s \u201cMission Unstoppable,\u201d a weekly program highlighting fascinating female innovators thriving on the cutting edge of science, \u201cXploration Nature Knows Best\u201d on FOX, a series predicated on ingenuity in biomimicry meant to expose younger generations to inventions inspired by nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steve Donahue<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSahara Desert Adventurer, Bestselling Author, Corporate Change & Engagement Expert<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA spellbinding storyteller and motivational speaker, Steve Donahue grabs your attention and never lets go. His highly interactive and deeply researched presentations touch the heart and soul of corporate purpose and individual motivation. As a young man, he crossed the Sahara Desert overland. Decades later, Donahue completed a three-year, 72,000-mile global odyssey to find a new story and a reason to tell it. These incredible journeys inspire his work to create legendary leadership in epic organizations as a speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kimi Werner<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFreedive-Spearfishing Champion, Certified Chef & Award-Winning Environmentalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kimi Werner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nKimi Werner is a United States National Spearfishing Champion, a certified culinary chef, an award-winning artist, and a sought-after speaker. Her daily life is a pure fusion of her talents, rooted in sustainability and geared towards a healthy future for our global community. Werner is an advocate for sustainable food and a new mom. She grew up in rural Maui and her passions for conservation and the underwater world have taken her on global adventures and given her lessons to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeruvian-American Explorer & Mountaineer; Author; Survivor of Sexual Violence; Founder and CEO of Courageous Girls<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nSilvia Vasquez-Lavado is a native Peruvian and a sexual violence survivor. Vasquez-Lavado became the first Peruvian woman to summit Mt. Everest in May 2016 and the first openly gay woman to complete the 7 Summits by summiting Denali in June 2018. She also summited Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia and Carstensz Pyramid in the island of Papua, Oceania, in March of 2015, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December of 2015. Her memoir, \u201cIn the Shadow of the Mountain,\u201d is slated for release in 2022, and has been optioned for a movie adaptation, starring Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extreme sports athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the eyes of the world turning toward the Summer Games, sports of all kinds are at the forefront of everyone’s attention. Extreme sports offer athletes heart-pumping thrills as they tackle obstacles and risks to push their own personal limits. Whether it’s to achieve professional success, a personal hobby, or an experience to cross off of the bucket list, action or adventure sports demand a certain level of commitment, discipline, and courage. It\u2019s these traits that make the speakers on this list<\/a> so universally inspiring to audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBethany Hamilton<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film “Soul Surfer”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Bethany Hamilton<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Hamilton lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, she returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and since then, her story has been told in a New York Times bestselling autobiography and in the 2011 film, \u201cSoul Surfer.\u201d Passionate about helping young women be unstoppable in life and faith, Hamilton has launched a new website and online course for sharing content and facilitating connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Honnold<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Rock Climber & Star of the Academy-Award Winning Documentary “Free Solo”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAlex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America\u2019s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. A gifted but hard-working athlete, Honnold is distinguished for his uncanny ability to control his fear while scaling cliffs of dizzying heights without a rope to protect him if he falls. His humble, self-effacing attitude toward such extreme risk has earned him the nickname Alex \u201cNo Big Deal\u201d Honnold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cathy O\u2019Dowd<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe First Woman in the World to Climb Mt. Everest from Both North & South Sides<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alex Honnold<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSouth African mountaineer Cathy O\u2019Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest from both sides. Her many high Himalayan expeditions provided extensive experience with individuals and teams facing stress, risks, and overwhelming challenges. She shares these insights with her corporate audiences through story-driven expedition case studies. She is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker who has spoken in 45 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessica Long<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n13x Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nJessica Long is one of America\u2019s most decorated Paralympic champions, a speaker, author, advocate, and sports personality. Long\u2019s life has been nothing short of amazing. Born to a teenage mother in the arctic backdrop of Siberia, burdened by congenital defects in her legs, and placed for adoption at 13 months old, Long was able to persevere to become one of the most decorated female athletes in US history. Now as one of American\u2019s most decorated champions, her work focuses on winning in the water and inspiring others outside the pool. It\u2019s through her struggles that she has learned to grow and thrive as a champion and person, and her message of hope resonates with all walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors releasing a new book in Summer 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re laying on a beach, sitting around a campfire, or just enjoying your own backyard, there\u2019s no better time than the summer to catch up on all the reading you\u2019ve been meaning to do. And there\u2019s no shortage of great books releasing just in time for Summer 2021. These authors have new books that are great additions to your reading list. From inspirational memoirs to business management and diversity topics, these bestselling authors, business leaders, world-class athletes, and TV personalities<\/a> are bound to inspire, educate, or simply entertain readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping our youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo\u2019s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond. His new book, \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood<\/a>\u201d tells his unforgettable and exceptional story.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUrsula Burns<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Danny Trejo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUrsula Burns is the former chairwoman of VEON, an international telecommunications services provider. She is best known for having served as the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and as its Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016. When she was appointed Xerox’s CEO in 2009, she became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company. In her book, \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are<\/a>,\u201d Burns shares unique insights on American business and corporate life and the obstacles she\u2019s conquered being Black and a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney is the founder of Training For Warriors. An internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author, and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University. His new book \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture<\/a>,\u201d is an invaluable resource for anyone striving to achieve the highest level of culture\u2015one where everyone feels like a valuable part of the team and consistently produces exceptional results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re ready to book one of these dynamic speakers for your next event, AAE is here to help you through every step of the process. Just contact us<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spellbinding storyteller and motivational speaker, Steve Donahue grabs your attention and never lets go. His highly interactive and deeply researched presentations touch the heart and soul of corporate purpose and individual motivation. As a young man, he crossed the Sahara Desert overland. Decades later, Donahue completed a three-year, 72,000-mile global odyssey to find a new story and a reason to tell it. These incredible journeys inspire his work to create legendary leadership in epic organizations as a speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kimi Werner<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFreedive-Spearfishing Champion, Certified Chef & Award-Winning Environmentalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kimi Werner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nKimi Werner is a United States National Spearfishing Champion, a certified culinary chef, an award-winning artist, and a sought-after speaker. Her daily life is a pure fusion of her talents, rooted in sustainability and geared towards a healthy future for our global community. Werner is an advocate for sustainable food and a new mom. She grew up in rural Maui and her passions for conservation and the underwater world have taken her on global adventures and given her lessons to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeruvian-American Explorer & Mountaineer; Author; Survivor of Sexual Violence; Founder and CEO of Courageous Girls<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nSilvia Vasquez-Lavado is a native Peruvian and a sexual violence survivor. Vasquez-Lavado became the first Peruvian woman to summit Mt. Everest in May 2016 and the first openly gay woman to complete the 7 Summits by summiting Denali in June 2018. She also summited Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia and Carstensz Pyramid in the island of Papua, Oceania, in March of 2015, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December of 2015. Her memoir, \u201cIn the Shadow of the Mountain,\u201d is slated for release in 2022, and has been optioned for a movie adaptation, starring Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extreme sports athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the eyes of the world turning toward the Summer Games, sports of all kinds are at the forefront of everyone’s attention. Extreme sports offer athletes heart-pumping thrills as they tackle obstacles and risks to push their own personal limits. Whether it’s to achieve professional success, a personal hobby, or an experience to cross off of the bucket list, action or adventure sports demand a certain level of commitment, discipline, and courage. It\u2019s these traits that make the speakers on this list<\/a> so universally inspiring to audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBethany Hamilton<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film “Soul Surfer”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Bethany Hamilton<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Hamilton lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, she returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and since then, her story has been told in a New York Times bestselling autobiography and in the 2011 film, \u201cSoul Surfer.\u201d Passionate about helping young women be unstoppable in life and faith, Hamilton has launched a new website and online course for sharing content and facilitating connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Honnold<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Rock Climber & Star of the Academy-Award Winning Documentary “Free Solo”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAlex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America\u2019s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. A gifted but hard-working athlete, Honnold is distinguished for his uncanny ability to control his fear while scaling cliffs of dizzying heights without a rope to protect him if he falls. His humble, self-effacing attitude toward such extreme risk has earned him the nickname Alex \u201cNo Big Deal\u201d Honnold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cathy O\u2019Dowd<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe First Woman in the World to Climb Mt. Everest from Both North & South Sides<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alex Honnold<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSouth African mountaineer Cathy O\u2019Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest from both sides. Her many high Himalayan expeditions provided extensive experience with individuals and teams facing stress, risks, and overwhelming challenges. She shares these insights with her corporate audiences through story-driven expedition case studies. She is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker who has spoken in 45 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessica Long<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n13x Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nJessica Long is one of America\u2019s most decorated Paralympic champions, a speaker, author, advocate, and sports personality. Long\u2019s life has been nothing short of amazing. Born to a teenage mother in the arctic backdrop of Siberia, burdened by congenital defects in her legs, and placed for adoption at 13 months old, Long was able to persevere to become one of the most decorated female athletes in US history. Now as one of American\u2019s most decorated champions, her work focuses on winning in the water and inspiring others outside the pool. It\u2019s through her struggles that she has learned to grow and thrive as a champion and person, and her message of hope resonates with all walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors releasing a new book in Summer 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re laying on a beach, sitting around a campfire, or just enjoying your own backyard, there\u2019s no better time than the summer to catch up on all the reading you\u2019ve been meaning to do. And there\u2019s no shortage of great books releasing just in time for Summer 2021. These authors have new books that are great additions to your reading list. From inspirational memoirs to business management and diversity topics, these bestselling authors, business leaders, world-class athletes, and TV personalities<\/a> are bound to inspire, educate, or simply entertain readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping our youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo\u2019s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond. His new book, \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood<\/a>\u201d tells his unforgettable and exceptional story.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUrsula Burns<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Danny Trejo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUrsula Burns is the former chairwoman of VEON, an international telecommunications services provider. She is best known for having served as the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and as its Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016. When she was appointed Xerox’s CEO in 2009, she became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company. In her book, \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are<\/a>,\u201d Burns shares unique insights on American business and corporate life and the obstacles she\u2019s conquered being Black and a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney is the founder of Training For Warriors. An internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author, and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University. His new book \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture<\/a>,\u201d is an invaluable resource for anyone striving to achieve the highest level of culture\u2015one where everyone feels like a valuable part of the team and consistently produces exceptional results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re ready to book one of these dynamic speakers for your next event, AAE is here to help you through every step of the process. Just contact us<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Kimi Werner is a United States National Spearfishing Champion, a certified culinary chef, an award-winning artist, and a sought-after speaker. Her daily life is a pure fusion of her talents, rooted in sustainability and geared towards a healthy future for our global community. Werner is an advocate for sustainable food and a new mom. She grew up in rural Maui and her passions for conservation and the underwater world have taken her on global adventures and given her lessons to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeruvian-American Explorer & Mountaineer; Author; Survivor of Sexual Violence; Founder and CEO of Courageous Girls<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nSilvia Vasquez-Lavado is a native Peruvian and a sexual violence survivor. Vasquez-Lavado became the first Peruvian woman to summit Mt. Everest in May 2016 and the first openly gay woman to complete the 7 Summits by summiting Denali in June 2018. She also summited Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia and Carstensz Pyramid in the island of Papua, Oceania, in March of 2015, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December of 2015. Her memoir, \u201cIn the Shadow of the Mountain,\u201d is slated for release in 2022, and has been optioned for a movie adaptation, starring Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extreme sports athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the eyes of the world turning toward the Summer Games, sports of all kinds are at the forefront of everyone’s attention. Extreme sports offer athletes heart-pumping thrills as they tackle obstacles and risks to push their own personal limits. Whether it’s to achieve professional success, a personal hobby, or an experience to cross off of the bucket list, action or adventure sports demand a certain level of commitment, discipline, and courage. It\u2019s these traits that make the speakers on this list<\/a> so universally inspiring to audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBethany Hamilton<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film “Soul Surfer”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Bethany Hamilton<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Hamilton lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, she returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and since then, her story has been told in a New York Times bestselling autobiography and in the 2011 film, \u201cSoul Surfer.\u201d Passionate about helping young women be unstoppable in life and faith, Hamilton has launched a new website and online course for sharing content and facilitating connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Honnold<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nProfessional Rock Climber & Star of the Academy-Award Winning Documentary “Free Solo”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAlex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America\u2019s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. A gifted but hard-working athlete, Honnold is distinguished for his uncanny ability to control his fear while scaling cliffs of dizzying heights without a rope to protect him if he falls. His humble, self-effacing attitude toward such extreme risk has earned him the nickname Alex \u201cNo Big Deal\u201d Honnold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cathy O\u2019Dowd<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe First Woman in the World to Climb Mt. Everest from Both North & South Sides<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alex Honnold<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSouth African mountaineer Cathy O\u2019Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest from both sides. Her many high Himalayan expeditions provided extensive experience with individuals and teams facing stress, risks, and overwhelming challenges. She shares these insights with her corporate audiences through story-driven expedition case studies. She is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker who has spoken in 45 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessica Long<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n13x Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nJessica Long is one of America\u2019s most decorated Paralympic champions, a speaker, author, advocate, and sports personality. Long\u2019s life has been nothing short of amazing. Born to a teenage mother in the arctic backdrop of Siberia, burdened by congenital defects in her legs, and placed for adoption at 13 months old, Long was able to persevere to become one of the most decorated female athletes in US history. Now as one of American\u2019s most decorated champions, her work focuses on winning in the water and inspiring others outside the pool. It\u2019s through her struggles that she has learned to grow and thrive as a champion and person, and her message of hope resonates with all walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors releasing a new book in Summer 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re laying on a beach, sitting around a campfire, or just enjoying your own backyard, there\u2019s no better time than the summer to catch up on all the reading you\u2019ve been meaning to do. And there\u2019s no shortage of great books releasing just in time for Summer 2021. These authors have new books that are great additions to your reading list. From inspirational memoirs to business management and diversity topics, these bestselling authors, business leaders, world-class athletes, and TV personalities<\/a> are bound to inspire, educate, or simply entertain readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDanny Trejo developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping our youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo\u2019s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond. His new book, \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood<\/a>\u201d tells his unforgettable and exceptional story.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUrsula Burns<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Danny Trejo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUrsula Burns is the former chairwoman of VEON, an international telecommunications services provider. She is best known for having served as the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and as its Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016. When she was appointed Xerox’s CEO in 2009, she became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company. In her book, \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are<\/a>,\u201d Burns shares unique insights on American business and corporate life and the obstacles she\u2019s conquered being Black and a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMartin Rooney is the founder of Training For Warriors. An internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author, and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University. His new book \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture<\/a>,\u201d is an invaluable resource for anyone striving to achieve the highest level of culture\u2015one where everyone feels like a valuable part of the team and consistently produces exceptional results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re ready to book one of these dynamic speakers for your next event, AAE is here to help you through every step of the process. Just contact us<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a native Peruvian and a sexual violence survivor. Vasquez-Lavado became the first Peruvian woman to summit Mt. Everest in May 2016 and the first openly gay woman to complete the 7 Summits by summiting Denali in June 2018. She also summited Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia and Carstensz Pyramid in the island of Papua, Oceania, in March of 2015, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December of 2015. Her memoir, \u201cIn the Shadow of the Mountain,\u201d is slated for release in 2022, and has been optioned for a movie adaptation, starring Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extreme sports athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the eyes of the world turning toward the Summer Games, sports of all kinds are at the forefront of everyone’s attention. Extreme sports offer athletes heart-pumping thrills as they tackle obstacles and risks to push their own personal limits. Whether it’s to achieve professional success, a personal hobby, or an experience to cross off of the bucket list, action or adventure sports demand a certain level of commitment, discipline, and courage. It\u2019s these traits that make the speakers on this list<\/a> so universally inspiring to audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Hamilton lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, she returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and since then, her story has been told in a New York Times bestselling autobiography and in the 2011 film, \u201cSoul Surfer.\u201d Passionate about helping young women be unstoppable in life and faith, Hamilton has launched a new website and online course for sharing content and facilitating connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America\u2019s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. A gifted but hard-working athlete, Honnold is distinguished for his uncanny ability to control his fear while scaling cliffs of dizzying heights without a rope to protect him if he falls. His humble, self-effacing attitude toward such extreme risk has earned him the nickname Alex \u201cNo Big Deal\u201d Honnold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South African mountaineer Cathy O\u2019Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest from both sides. Her many high Himalayan expeditions provided extensive experience with individuals and teams facing stress, risks, and overwhelming challenges. She shares these insights with her corporate audiences through story-driven expedition case studies. She is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker who has spoken in 45 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jessica Long is one of America\u2019s most decorated Paralympic champions, a speaker, author, advocate, and sports personality. Long\u2019s life has been nothing short of amazing. Born to a teenage mother in the arctic backdrop of Siberia, burdened by congenital defects in her legs, and placed for adoption at 13 months old, Long was able to persevere to become one of the most decorated female athletes in US history. Now as one of American\u2019s most decorated champions, her work focuses on winning in the water and inspiring others outside the pool. It\u2019s through her struggles that she has learned to grow and thrive as a champion and person, and her message of hope resonates with all walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re laying on a beach, sitting around a campfire, or just enjoying your own backyard, there\u2019s no better time than the summer to catch up on all the reading you\u2019ve been meaning to do. And there\u2019s no shortage of great books releasing just in time for Summer 2021. These authors have new books that are great additions to your reading list. From inspirational memoirs to business management and diversity topics, these bestselling authors, business leaders, world-class athletes, and TV personalities<\/a> are bound to inspire, educate, or simply entertain readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Danny Trejo developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping our youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo\u2019s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond. His new book, \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood<\/a>\u201d tells his unforgettable and exceptional story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ursula Burns is the former chairwoman of VEON, an international telecommunications services provider. She is best known for having served as the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and as its Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016. When she was appointed Xerox’s CEO in 2009, she became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company. In her book, \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are<\/a>,\u201d Burns shares unique insights on American business and corporate life and the obstacles she\u2019s conquered being Black and a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Martin Rooney is the founder of Training For Warriors. An internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author, and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University. His new book \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture<\/a>,\u201d is an invaluable resource for anyone striving to achieve the highest level of culture\u2015one where everyone feels like a valuable part of the team and consistently produces exceptional results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re ready to book one of these dynamic speakers for your next event, AAE is here to help you through every step of the process. Just contact us<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBethany Hamilton<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Professional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film “Soul Surfer”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n
<\/a>Alex Honnold<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Professional Rock Climber & Star of the Academy-Award Winning Documentary “Free Solo”<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cathy O\u2019Dowd<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The First Woman in the World to Climb Mt. Everest from Both North & South Sides<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n
<\/a>Jessica Long<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
13x Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Authors releasing a new book in Summer 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Danny Trejo<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cTrejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ursula Burns<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cWhere You Are Is Not Who You Are\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/a>Martin Rooney<\/span><\/a> \u2014 \u201cHigh Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n