Jennifer Bricker

Jennifer Bricker is an American acrobat, aerialist, author, and motivational speaker whose career spans competitive sports, live performance, and inspirational storytelling. Known for performing high-level acrobatics despite being born without legs, Bricker first gained national attention as a champion tumbler and later as a featured aerialist in major touring productions. She is recognized for blending physical performance with messages about resilience, mindset, and challenging expectations.

Bricker began her professional journey in youth gymnastics, competing in tumbling at a national level and earning recognition for her dynamic routines and technical precision. She later performed as an aerialist in large-scale shows, including arena tours where her aerial silks work and acrobatic choreography received media coverage. Her live performances are noted for their combination of athletic difficulty and emotional impact, resonating with audiences in sports, corporate, and performance communities.

Beyond the arena and stage, Bricker is a public speaker and writer. Her memoir, "Everything Is Possible," details her path from competitive acrobat to international performer and speaker, using episodes from her career to illustrate themes of perseverance, personal responsibility, and possibility. She appears at conferences, universities, and corporate events, addressing topics such as overcoming adversity, leadership through example, and rethinking limitations.

Bricker’s story includes personal and professional turning points, which she discusses in interviews and on stage, including navigating life as an athlete with a disability and adapting her career from competition to performance and speaking. She frames these experiences in terms of problem-solving and mental toughness, positioning herself as a voice on resilience and self-belief. Through performing, writing, and speaking, Bricker demonstrates how elite performance and storytelling can reinforce one another for audiences worldwide.