The dynamic keynote speaker Natalie Stavas is a very passionate and inspirational individual. She has been honored for her bravery and help in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and now shares her story about running towards your fears.
Why you should book speaker Natalie Stavas
- Natalie Stavas is an impactful and dynamic speaker. Everyone has heard about the tragic day in 2013, but Natalie’s story leaves people in the audience speechless and empowered.
- After Natalie’s heroic actions in 2013, she was honored by Barack Obama as a first responder. She has been featured in large media outlets and papers like The New York Times, Time, CNN and BBC, and her story has inspired people worldwide to be more courageous.
- Keynote speaker Natalie Stavas is not just anybody. The year before the bombing, she was awarded the 2012 Change Maker Award from the Boston Foundation as a Boston community leader. Natalie specializes in working with fragile teenage mothers to improve the health of vulnerable children and always shows up as her best self at whatever she does.
Natalie Stavas was just about to pass the finish line at the 2013 Boston Marathon when she heard a large explosion and was paralyzed for a short moment. As people ran towards her and away from the explosion, she knew she couldn’t do the same. So she ran into the chaos.
Natalie’s story does not only revolve around the tragic attack in 2013. Born on a farm in Nebraska, she has had to overcome people’s lack of faith in her dreams. As a Harvard graduate and successful keynote speaker, Natalie certainly proved them wrong. She currently works as a physician at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia when she’s not out in the world sharing her story and aid to those in need. Natalie’s story has already inspired people across the globe, and she was named one of “Boston’s Best” by Improper Bostonian magazine. Additionally, The Boston Globe awarded her with the honorable “2013 Bostonian of the Year”.
As a speaker Natalie Stavas is energetic and engaging. She is a great storyteller and her professionalism and confidence on stage ensures a memorable event for everyone. Through Natalie’s personal story, she showcases how courage is one of the most important characteristics in for people in business. It’s a story of always being your best self and never giving up. Natalie has received incredible feedback from her clients and her eye-opening keynote will not disappoint.
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