Lived Experience That Resonates

Book speakers who share personal stories of challenge and growth to inspire real impact with students or staff.

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  • Authentic personal stories
  • Builds empathy and connection
  • Powerful takeaways students or staff remember
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A’ric Jackson

Award-Winning Leadership Trainer • Founder of Generation Leadership

star 4.94 • 339 bookings

Fee: Under $5K

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Ashley Bendiksen

ACEs and Trauma-Informed Expert • From Dropout to Valedictorian

star 4.96 • 126 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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David Flood

Special Needs Dad • Viral Storyteller With Over 150 Million Views

star 4.97 • 429 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Dr. John Gaines

Former Foster Youth • EMMY® Nominated Storyteller

star 4.96 • 159 bookings

Fee: Under $5K

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Dr. Laymon Hicks

Former Student Body President at Florida State University • Electric Storyteller

star 4.98 • 206 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Duncan Kirkwood, 1LT, MPA

Director of The Center for Resiliency • U.S. Army Resilience Trainer

star 4.98 • 282 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Eddie Cortés

High-Energy Speaker • Building Student Resilience & Responsible AI Use

star 4.98 • 93 bookings

Fee: Under $5K

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Fabian Ramirez, MA

First-Generation Graduate • Helping Schools Prevent Bullying & Reduce Dropouts

star 4.97 • 294 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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John Beede

Everest Mountaineer • Teaching Grit, Goal-Setting, and Mental Toughness

star 4.98 • 146 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Josh Shipp

Foster Youth to Harvard • Living Proof of the Power of One Caring Adult

star 4.98 • 258 bookings

Fee: More Than $10K

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Kyle Quilausing

Hawaii’s Most Wanted to 16 Years Sober • Powerful Story About Choices

star 4.98 • 118 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Mickey Rowe

Special Education to Broadway • Autistic Actor & Published Author

star 4.97 • 81 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Ross Szabo

Wellness Director at UCLA • Award-Winning Mental Health Expert

star 4.96 • 104 bookings

Fee: More Than $10K

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