Amy Purdy

Winter Paralympian | Snowboarding | Speaker

Paralympic medalist, New York Times-bestselling author, nonprofit founder and podcast host

Amy Purdy is a three-time Paralympic snowboarding medalist and founder of Adaptive Action Sports. Her New York Times best-selling memoir, On My Own Two Feet, has been published in 10 languages.

ABOUT Amy

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

After losing her legs below the knees at age 19, Amy designed and built her own pair of snowboard feet to continue her beloved sport. She became the face of Paralympic snowboarding in 2014 after earning three medals at the Paralympic Games.

Outside of snowboarding, Amy co-founded Adaptive Action Sports for athletes with disabilities, hosts the Bouncing Forward! podcast and has partnered with both the World Health Organization and the International Olympic Committee to promote health, diversity, equity and inclusion through sport.

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 3x Paralympic medalist
• “Dancing with the Stars” runner-up
• USASA National Snowboarding Championship medalist
• Gold medalist, 2011 New Zealand Winter Games

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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Amy Purdy’s name has become synonymous with the word inspiration since her 2011 speaking debut at TEDx Orange Coast. Since then, Amy has spoken to hundreds of brands and millions of people around the world, not only sharing her remarkable story, but teaching her audiences how to bounce forward through adversity.

Over the years Amy has evolved into a master storyteller and continues to break barriers on and off stage.

SPEAKER THEMES

• Bouncing forward through adversity
• Giving back
• Creativity and innovation

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TESTIMONIALS

“Amy’s charisma and empathetic energy extended right into every attendee. It was like having a one-on-one conversation with her present in the room. It was simply a sensational hour.”

“Amy Purdy is a gifted storyteller who shares her message with passion, humor and vulnerability. She is a must- see for anyone who wants to be inspired to live their best life.”

“Amy Purdy is one of the most inspirational speakers I have ever seen. Her story is incredible and her message is one of hope and resilience.”

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