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Mary Williams

Jane Fonda's Adopted Daughter; Author, "The Lost Daughter"

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Jane Fonda's Adopted Daughter; Author, "The Lost Daughter"

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Mary Williams Biography

To say Mary Williams grew up in a troubled family in Oakland, CA, is an understatement. But, at age 13, she started spending summers at a children's camp run by Jane Fonda and her then-husband Tom Hayden and was eventually adopted by Fonda and went to live with the family in Santa Monica, CA. There, she thrived and lived a life of opportunity and adventure. The author of a children's book, "Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan," and articles for McSweeney’s and O magazine, Williams chronicles her journey of identity, redemption and forgiveness in her new memoir, "The Lost Daughter."

An award-winning actress, political activist, fitness guru and former fashion model, Jane Fonda has been in the public eye since the 1960's. She's won a Tony nod, two Oscars and an Emmy and, after taking a 15-year break, returned to the screen in the box office hit, Monster-in-Law, and in a recurring role on HBO's The Newsroom. She's also produced and starred in over 20 exercise videos. Passionate, outspoken and controversial, she co-founded the Women's Media Center, helped establish the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health at Emory University and penned two memoirs.

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Mary Williams Speaking Topics

  • Family Philanthropy

    The author will share her 15 years of experience working as a trustee of the Fonda Family Foundation.

  • The Cross-Cultural Adoption Experience

    Mary discusses the transition from a radically Afrocentric family into a family of white privilege and how she has managed to balance the two.

  • Confronting Fear

    Mary Williams will share her experiences confronting fear as a child growing up in a dysfunctional, violent home and an equally treacherous inner city neighborhood. As an empowered adult she will share with audiences her brave decision to confront her fears both literal (working in below freezing temps in Antarctica, hiking the Appalachian Trail solo) and emotional (after nearly thirty years mourning the brutal murder of a sister and reconnecting with her birth mother).

  • Family Estrangement and Reconciliation

    Mary discusses her most courageous journey -• returning to Oakland and reconnecting with her biological mother and family, many of whom she hadn’t seen since the day she left home decades prior.

  • Exploration of the Outdoors for Emotional Healing

    From hiking the Appalachian Trail alone to living for six months in the far reaches of Antarctica, Mary shares her epic story of self-discovery.

  • Starting a Foundation for the Lost Boys of Sudan

    Mary Williams will share her experience starting and running the Lost Boys Foundation. She will share the pitfalls and triumphs of raising money and awareness and empowering newly arriving immigrants.

Mary Williams Videos

  • Why Troy Garity Says His Adopted Sister’s Race Was Never a Factor
    Why Troy Garity Says His Adopted Sister’s Race Was Never a Factor
  • Mary Williams on Being Invited to Live with Jane Fonda: Oprah’s
    Mary Williams on Being Invited to Live with Jane Fonda: Oprah’s
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Mary Williams Books

  • The Lost Daughter
    The Lost Daughter

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  • What topics does Mary Williams speak about?

    Mary Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Education.

  • Where does Mary Williams travel from?

    Mary Williams generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

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Mary Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family Philanthropy, The Cross-Cultural Adoption Experience, Confronting Fear, Family Estrangement and Reconciliation, Exploration of the Outdoors for Emotional Healing and Starting a Foundation for the Lost Boys of Sudan. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mary Williams for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mary Williams generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Martellus Bennett, Dr. Ian Smith, Gennifer Choldenko, Yuyi Morales and Samantha R. Vamos. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mary Williams for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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