Soccer Legend & Olympic Gold Medalist; Gender Equality Activist; New York Times Bestselling Author
Abby Wambach Biography
Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women's World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award. She was the leading scorer for the United States in the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cup tournaments and the 2004 and 2012 Olympics. Wambach has also found success as an author, with her books "Wolfpack" and "Forward: A Memoir" becoming New York Times bestsellers.
An activist for equality and inclusion, she is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller "WOLFPACK" -- based on her viral 2018 commencement speech at Barnard College about the fight for equal pay and gender equality -- as well as the adaptation of "WOLFPACK" for the next generation, an instant New York Times bestseller. She also wrote a memoir, "Forward," and co-authored “We Can Do Hard Things” with her wife Glennon Doyle.
Wambach is the host of "Abby's Places" on ESPN+, in which she showcases what makes her beloved sport of soccer a worldwide sensation. She also co-hosts the We Can Do Hard Things podcast with Doyle, which debuted at #1 in May 2021 and was named the #1 New Podcast of 2021 on Apple Podcasts.
She is a founder and part owner of Angel City FC, the first majority-female-owned soccer team in history, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization Together Rising.
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Abby Wambach Speaking Topics
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Leading to Win
A leader on and off the field, Abby Wambach’s life after professional soccer has not always been a smooth path. By embracing the lessons she learned through her unmatched career, and the challenges she’s faced since leaving professional soccer, Abby’s passion and perseverance have served as a model for others. An activist and advocate in the fight for equality and inclusion for causes and people across the globe, Abby talks about issues ranging from closing the gender pay gap, to using her voice as an advocate for the LGBT community. Her messages to audiences about leading by example are enhanced by her optimism and fearless nature.
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Recruiting Equality and Affecting Change
Discussion of the opportunities in the recruiting process to not only find people to fill a role but the find the right people that become inspired and help create real change.
Abby Wambach Videos
Abby Wambach | Talks at Google
Olympic gold medalist, activist, author, and co-host of the We Can Do Hard Things Podcast, Abby Wambach, joins us to discuss her journey, career and...
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Abby Wambach is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Author, Children's Authors, Civil Rights, College, Commencement, Culture, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Fitness, Gender Equality, Human Resources, Influential Women, LGBTQ, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Olympic Athlete, Personal Growth, Soccer, Social Activism, Social Justice, Sports, Sports Motivation, TED, Women, Women's Empowerment, Women's Health, Women's History Month -
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Abby Wambach is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading to Win and Recruiting Equality and Affecting Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Abby Wambach for your event is available upon request. Abby Wambach generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Allyson Felix, Lisa Leslie, Daymond John, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Billie Jean King. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Abby Wambach for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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