Amy Purdy

Amy Purdy

Paralympic Medallist | Bestselling Author & Thought Leader

United States
1 talks
EntrepreneurshipMotivation & Drive

After losing both her legs to meningitis at the age of 19, she went on to win Bronze and Silver medals in snowboarding.

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Amy Purdy overcame tremendous adversity to become a Paralympic medalist and acclaimed speaker. After losing both her legs to meningitis at the age of 19, she went on to win Bronze and Silver medals in snowboarding.

Purdy's bestselling memoir 'On My Own Two Feet' chronicled her inspirational journey, which has earned her recognition as a leading voice on design thinking, brand storytelling, and peak performance. Her keynotes help audiences unlock their own resilience and creativity to achieve their biggest goals.

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Living beyond limits

TEDxOrangeCoast 2011May 20112,210,275 views
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Entrepreneurship
Motivation & Drive

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Healthcare Providers
Corporate Training & L&D
Sports Organizations
Fitness & Wellness
Nonprofit & NGO
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