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BETHANY HAMILTON

Shark attack survivor, professional surfer, author, motivational speaker and inspiration for the movie “Soul Surfer”


  • Has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope
  • At the age of 13, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star
  • Her story has been told in a New York Times best-selling autobiography and in the 2011 film, Soul Surfer
  • Bethany is involved in numerous charitable efforts including the Beautifully Flawed Foundation, which runs programs for amputees and youth, encouraging and offering hope to overcome even the most difficult of life’s obstacles
  • Using her platform as a professional athlete to promote living a fit and healthy life-style, she authored the book Body and Soul in 2014
  • Founder of 'Friends of Bethany' charity
     

Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, Bethany returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally.

In October 2004, Bethany shared her life story in her autobiography entitled Soul Surfer. Seven years later, the book was made into a major motion picture bearing the same title which released theatrically in April, and for home entertainment in August, 2011. Other books Bethany has written include “Devotions for the Soul Surfer”, “Rise Above”, A “Soul Surfer” Bible, “Ask Bethany”, and ”Clash”, “Burned”, “Storm”, and “Crunch”.

Bethany is involved in numerous charitable efforts including the Beautifully Flawed Foundation, which runs programs for amputees and youth, encouraging and offering hope to over-come even the most difficult of life’s obstacles. Using her platform as a professional athlete to promote living a fit and healthy lifestyle, she authored the book Body and Soul in 2014. Bethany’s latest project, Unstoppable, a surf documentary which showcases her as one of the best women surfers in the world, released theatrically in the USA on July 12, 2019, accompanied by a photo book and a children’s book. 

Passionate about helping young women be unstoppable in life and faith, Bethany has launched a new website and online course for sharing content and facilitating connection. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mother, and she continues to touch and inspire lives globally as a professional surfer and motivational speaker.
 

Bethany tailors each presentation to the needs of her audience and is not limited to the topics listed below. Please ask us about any subject that interests you:

  • Motivation
  • Peak Performance
  • Change
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Charity
  • Lifestyle & Wellbeing
  • Mental Health
  • Resilience
     

5 Keys to Living an Unstoppable Life

LEARN THE ONE THING THAT BETHANY DOES EVERY DAY TO LIVE WITH LESS STRESS, MORE MOTIVATION, AND MORE RESILIENCE

This is a powerful step-by-step training taught by world-famous overcomer, athlete and speaker, Bethany Hamilton. Bethany has crafted this talk to specifically help you thrive no matter what is happening around you

Developing a Mindset of Overcoming

FIND OUT WHAT MINDSETS ARE BETHANY'S BIGGEST SECRETS TO GETTING BACK ON HER BOARD, LETTING HER PASSIONS FUEL HER FIRE AND LEAD HER TO ACCOMPLISHING FAR MORE WITH ONE ARM THAN SHE EVER COULD HAVE WITH TWO.

Learn the simple framework Bethany has found shaped her ability to be resilient and over-come against all odds. She’ll dive into 5 qualities anyone can apply to make a huge impact on their mindset – it’s Bethany’s ADAPT Approach: Appreciative, Directed, Associate, Perseverance, and Teachable.