World Champion Ultra Endurance Athlete; Mental Health Advocate; Podcast Host & Author of "Rusch to Glory" and Emmy-Winning Storyteller

Sun Valley, ID, USA
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Rebecca Rusch Biography

Recognized as an icon in endurance sports, Rebecca Rusch is a seven-time world champion, Hall of Fame athlete, Emmy-winning storyteller, author, podcast host, and mental health advocate. Known as the Queen of Pain for her ability to endure the harshest conditions, Rusch’s life is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of perseverance. Her Emmy-winning documentary "Blood Road" chronicles her deeply personal journey to locate the crash site of her father, a Vietnam War pilot -- an experience that amplified her lifelong pursuit of healing and connection.

Rusch’s mission extends beyond her athletic achievements. Following her own battle with a concussion, she has become a dedicated advocate for mental health, using her platform to encourage others to confront challenges with courage and resilience. As host of the podcast What’s the Rusch, she leads powerful conversations with high performers about shedding the armor we wear to reveal the strength beneath. Through her nonprofit, the Be Good Foundation, Rusch works to heal communities globally by removing unexploded bombs in war-affected regions, fostering safety, and creating meaningful change.

As a speaker, Rusch combines powerful storytelling with a message of endurance, healing, and empowerment. She inspires audiences to tap into their inner strength, embrace their potential, and lead lives of purpose and impact—transforming themselves and the world around them.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/12/2025.

Rebecca Rusch Speaking Topics

  • Elastic Resilience

    In Elastic Resilience, Rebecca Rusch challenges traditional ideas of toughness and grit by introducing a dynamic model for high performance—one rooted in adaptability, recovery, and growth. Drawing on her experiences as a world champion athlete and expedition leader, she illustrates how peak performance requires balancing stress and recovery, pressure and release. Rebecca weaves in stories of navigating physical setbacks, emotional loss, and remote expeditions to demonstrate that resilience isn’t rigid—it’s elastic. This keynote empowers audiences with a new framework for sustainable leadership, grounded in neuroscience, personal reflection, and practical strategies. Attendees leave with a deeper understanding of how to build capacity for challenge, remain steady under pressure, and recover with intention.

    Attendee Takeaways:

    • A clear model for managing stress and performance
    • Tactics for bouncing back after adversity
    • Tools for long-term personal and professional resilience
    • A mindset shift from “toughing it out” to “flexing with purpose”"

  • Seeds of Impact

    In Seeds of Impact, Rebecca Rusch takes audiences on an unforgettable journey that begins with personal loss and evolves into global purpose. Through the lens of her father’s service and sacrifice in the Vietnam War, Rebecca shares how a single letter planted a seed that would grow into a life of healing, connection, and service. Retracing his path along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, she uncovers bomb craters, buried truths, and a deeper understanding of how war lingers—not just in landscapes, but in generations.

    This keynote weaves together powerful themes of legacy, reconciliation, and hope. Rebecca’s storytelling bridges the past and present as she introduces the real people and places affected by war—people who ultimately became her allies in peace-building. She challenges us to consider our own ripple effect, reminding us that one story, one relationship, one act of courage can spark enduring change.

    Attendee Takeaways:

    • The emotional and personal realities behind war’s long-term impact
    • A model for transforming grief into action and purpose
    • Why reconciliation and community-building are essential to healing
    • How education and storytelling can shift collective memory toward peace
    • Inspiration to reflect on the legacy we each leave behind—and the seeds we plant today

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Rebecca Rusch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Elastic Resilience, Seeds of Impact, Dirt Dharma: An Explorer's Guide to Self-Discovery and The Athlete Operating System: A Trail Map for Peak Performance Living. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rebecca Rusch for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Rebecca Rusch generally travels from Sun Valley, ID, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robyn Benincasa, Neal Petersen, Dan Buettner, Tyler Farnham and Warren MacDonald. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rebecca Rusch for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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