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Amy Purdy
3x Paralympic Medalist | NYT Bestselling Author of On My Own Two Feet | Co-Founder of Adaptive Action Sports | Oprah SuperSoul 100
Amy Purdy lost both legs at nineteen, then rose to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, Dancing with the Stars runner-up, and New York Times bestselling author. Named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100, she is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world. Audiences gain powerful frameworks for resilience, creativity, and turning adversity into opportunity.
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Amy Purdy biography
Motivational speaker Amy Purdy is a three-time Paralympic medalist, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most compelling voices on resilience and human potential. At nineteen, Amy contracted bacterial meningitis that led to the amputation of both legs below the knee, the loss of both kidneys, and her spleen. Given less than a two percent chance of survival, she defied every prognosis — and within years was competing as a professional snowboarder at the highest level of adaptive sport.
Amy earned a bronze medal in snowboardcross at the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games and returned to win silver in snowboardcross and bronze in banked slalom at the 2018 PyeongChang Games. She became a household name after finishing as runner-up on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, partnered with five-time champion Derek Hough — the first double-leg amputee ever to compete on the show. Her TEDx talk “Living Beyond Limits” has inspired millions and remains one of the most-watched TED presentations on perseverance.
Advocacy, Authorship, and Impact
Off the slopes, Amy co-founded Adaptive Action Sports, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing people with physical disabilities to action sports and creative expression. Through the Amy Purdy Mobility Fund, she provides equipment grants and financial assistance to help individuals access vital adaptive mobility aids. Her memoir, On My Own Two Feet, has been published in ten languages and was praised by Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert. Named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of thought leaders, speaker Amy Purdy continues to champion accessibility, wellness, and the boundless capacity of the human spirit.
As a speaker, Amy Purdy delivers emotionally powerful keynotes that challenge audiences to reframe obstacles as opportunities. Her programs weave themes of creativity, resilience, and commitment into stories that move rooms of every size — from intimate leadership retreats to arena-scale conferences. She has spoken to organizations including Disney, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Berkshire Hathaway, and the World Health Organization.
Amy Purdy Speaking Videos
Amy Purdy - How to Live Beyond Your Limits And Achieve Your Dreams
Amy Purdy - Living beyond limits
Amy Purdy Keynote Topics
When Amy Purdy was told she had less than a two percent chance of survival, she chose to rewrite the narrative. In this deeply personal keynote, she shares how losing both legs became the catalyst for achievements she never imagined — from Paralympic medals to a global platform. Amy reveals the mindset shifts and daily practices that transform setbacks into springboards, offering audiences a practical framework for resilience that applies to business challenges, personal growth, and organizational change.
Some of the most powerful innovations emerge from constraints. Amy Purdy demonstrates how limitation can fuel extraordinary creativity — from designing her own prosthetic legs for snowboarding to pioneering adaptive sports programs worldwide. This keynote challenges leaders to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start leveraging the resources at hand. Audiences discover how a mindset of creative problem-solving drives breakthroughs in product development, team dynamics, and strategic thinking.
Amy Purdy's journey required more than personal grit — it demanded the support of coaches, medical teams, family, and fellow athletes working toward a shared vision. In this keynote, she draws parallels between high-performance athletic teams and corporate environments, revealing what it takes to build cultures of trust, adaptability, and collective resilience. Leaders learn how to foster psychological safety, embrace vulnerability, and rally teams through uncertainty — skills essential for navigating today's rapidly changing business landscape.
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FAQs on Booking Amy Purdy
Why Amy Purdy?
Amy Purdy is one of the most powerful motivational speakers in the world. Her story — from losing both legs at nineteen to winning three Paralympic medals and captivating millions on Dancing with the Stars — offers a level of authenticity and emotional impact that few speakers can match. She does not simply tell her story; she equips audiences with practical tools for resilience, creative problem-solving, and leadership through adversity. Named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100, Amy has spoken to leading organizations including Disney, Microsoft, and the World Health Organization. Book Amy Purdy through Aurum Speakers Bureau for your next event and deliver a keynote experience your audience will never forget.
What happened to Amy Purdy?
At age nineteen, Amy Purdy contracted Neisseria meningitidis, a form of bacterial meningitis that sent her into septic shock. Doctors gave her less than a two percent chance of survival. She lost both legs below the knee, both kidneys, her spleen, and hearing in her left ear. Her father donated a kidney, and within two years she was back on a snowboard. She went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, a New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most in-demand motivational speakers globally.
What is Adaptive Action Sports?
Adaptive Action Sports is a nonprofit organization co-founded by Amy Purdy and her husband Daniel Gale. Operating as a chapter of Disabled Sports USA, it introduces individuals with physical disabilities to action sports including snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, and motocross. The organization also supports creative expression through art and music programs. Through the Amy Purdy Mobility Fund, they provide equipment grants and financial assistance to help people access adaptive mobility aids. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to learn more about booking Amy and supporting her mission.
What has Amy Purdy achieved in sports?
Amy Purdy is one of the most decorated adaptive snowboarders in United States history. She won a bronze medal in snowboardcross at the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games and added a silver in snowboardcross and bronze in banked slalom at the 2018 PyeongChang Games. She was named one of the fifteen most marketable para-athletes worldwide by the International Olympic Committee. After retiring from competitive snowboarding, she continues to champion adaptive sports through her nonprofit work.
How to book Amy Purdy as a keynote speaker?
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How much is Amy Purdy speaking fee?
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Can I book Amy Purdy for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Amy Purdy is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Amy Purdy for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
