Two-Time Olympian & World Surf League Championship Tour Surfer; Two-Time ISA World Champion; Pan American Games Gold Medalist; Global Watersports Ambassador

Kailua, HI, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Brisa Hennessy Biography

Brisa Hennessy is an elite professional surfer and global ambassador for watersports, known for her adventurous lifestyle, athletic excellence and deep-rooted connection to Costa Rica. Born in the remote coastal jungle of Costa Rica, she spent her early years living off the grid, immersed in nature, where her love for surfing, exploration and wellness took shape.

After her family moved to Hawaii, Hennessy discovered her passion for competition. In 2018, she qualified for the World Surf League Championship Tour. A two-time ISA World Champion, Pan American Games gold medalist and two-time Olympian, she has represented Costa Rica at both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Hennessy speaks on resilience, overcoming health challenges, peak performance and mindful living.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

Brisa Hennessy Speaking Topics

  • Falling Forward: Turning Setbacks Into Strength

    Brisa Hennessy has stood on the podium at the Pan American Games, competed at two Olympics and surfed against the best in the world. Along the way she has also faced a brain tumor, brain surgery and has been open about mental health struggles.

    In this session she shares what those experiences taught her about:

    • How to keep going when your body, or your circumstances, aren’t cooperating
    • Why asking for help and listening to your body are acts of strength, not weakness
    • How to rebuild your relationship with yourself after a major setback, and what it means to feel human again

    Whether you lead a company, a team, or your own career, you’ll leave with practical ways to:

    • Stay steady when things are uncertain
    • Bounce back from adversity
    • Pursue ambitious goals without losing yourself in the process

    Brisa’s story is honest and human. It’s a reminder that resilience isn’t about avoiding hard moments. It’s about what we do with them.

  • Riding the Wave: Lessons From the World’s Biggest Stages

    Elite surfing is unpredictable. Conditions change, judges decide in seconds, and one heat can turn a season around. Brisa has built a career on staying composed and performing under that pressure, from the World Surf League Championship Tour to the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

    In this session, she shares how she:

    • Prepares mentally and physically for high-pressure moments
    • Reads changing conditions and adapts in real time
    • Handles competition, expectations, and the pull to compare herself with others
    • Keeps getting better after winning and losing

    Audiences will take away a performance mindset they can apply to leadership, sales, sport, or any role where the stakes are high and the outcome is uncertain. Brisa’s message is that the best performers focus on preparation, adaptability and a clear sense of purpose, and don’t wait for perfect conditions.

Brisa Hennessy Videos

Meet Championship Tour Surfer Brisa Hennessy

Meet Championship Tour Surfer Brisa Hennessy

Meet Championship Tour surfer Brisa Hennessy and get a deeper look at what drives her in and out of the water.

Costa Rican Olympic Dream: Brisa Hennessy

Costa Rican Olympic Dream: Brisa Hennessy

Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy represents her nation and goes for Gold at the 2019 ISA World Surfing Games presented by Vans Sept 7-15 in Miyazaki,...

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  • What topics does Brisa Hennessy speak about?

    Brisa Hennessy is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Athlete, Extreme Sports, Olympic Athlete, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Resilience, Sports
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Brisa Hennessy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Falling Forward: Turning Setbacks Into Strength and Riding the Wave: Lessons From the World’s Biggest Stages. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brisa Hennessy for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Brisa Hennessy generally travels from Kailua, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Connor Fields, Georgia Simmerling, Ariana Luterman, Fran Hurndall and Lukas Haitzmann. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brisa Hennessy for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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