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Venus Williams
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- Entrepreneur and Founder, V Starr and Happy Hiking
- New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Come to Win' & 'Strive'
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Legendary tennis champion, New York Times bestselling author, and entrepreneur Venus Williams has made a lasting impact on and off the court with her entrepreneurship, advocacy, and fight for equality. Venus has won 7 Grand Slam titles, 5 Wimbledon championships, and 4 Olympic gold medals, and was formerly ranked No. 1 in the world. One of the most accomplished and inspiring women in the history of sports, she has been a steadfast advocate for equal pay, women’s empowerment, and social justice. Venus is also the New York Times bestselling author of Come to Win. Venus shares her insights in motivational speaking events for groups including Capital One, Ernst & Young, Infor, Gannett, and many more.
Heralded for her innovative business acumen, Venus is the Founder of V Starr, a full-service commercial and residential design firm. She has expanded her portfolio with the launch of her plant-based protein company Happy Viking. Venus recently served as the Executive Producer on the Academy Award-winning Warner Bros. biopic King Richard – which told the story of her father’s impact on her childhood and career as she became a tennis icon and changed the sport for generations to come. Venus has been honored with Variety’s “Power of Women” Award, as Glamour Magazine’s “Woman of the Year,” CARE Impact Award for Gender Equality, ESPN’s “WTA Player of the Year,” and one of Forbes’ “Celebrity 100.”
Venus consistently receives glowing reviews for her events, such as: “Venus was absolutely incredible. Everyone is still talking about her fireside chat. She was so gracious with her time and brought such amazing energy to the event.” (eXp World Holdings)
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In Conversation with Venus Williams
In this moving and personal conversation with legendary tennis icon Venus Williams, she shares her journey to the top of her game, and how she has become an inspirational leader both on and off the court. As an athlete and entrepreneur, Venus has overcome barriers through resilience, focus, and innovation, built her brand, and continues to give back. She shares her unmatched insights in this memorable talk.
Author Talk: ‘Strive’
Tennis legend and entrepreneur Venus Williams has created a strategic, practical, and inspirational guide to winning and well-being: Strive. Earning four Olympic gold medals and 21 Grand Slam titles while successfully building two companies, Williams’ remarkable career is the pinnacle of high performance. As a top competitor on the court and in business, Williams’ unstoppable energy motivates any crowd.
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Women’s Empowerment: One Woman’s Success is Everyone’s Success
In this uplifting talk, legendary athlete Venus Williams shares the lessons she learned from her mom growing up – celebrating her individuality and having the confidence to do what’s right. To overcome obstacles in the workplace and in our lives, Venus offers motivational strategies for creating empowerment – both for ourselves and in community – and shares her powerful message that one woman’s success is everyone’s success.
Cultivating Innovation in Business
Tennis icon Venus Williams shares her journey as a founder of numerous successful and innovative businesses in this sought-after talk. Venus touches on developing grit and resilience, tapping into your mission to build success, and amplifying important issues to give back.
Health & Wellness: A Holistic Approach
As a world-renowned athlete, Venus Williams is an expert in peak performance. So, when she received a diagnosis for Sjogren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disease, she leveraged her background to create a holistic approach to manage her chronic illness and continue to thrive. Her nutrition company Happy Viking is a part of her strategy to create holistic solutions not only for herself, but for the world, and she shares her health and wellness insights in this uplifting talk.
Activism and Equality: What Needs to Change
A steadfast advocate for equality throughout her career, Venus Williams shares her story with audiences about how sexism has impacted her life, then expands to the issues many women face. Empowering audiences with the tools they need to take action, she encourages listeners to make change and stand up for what’s right. Touching on issues such as the wage gap, equal opportunities, representation, and more, Williams tackles gender inequality in her moving, passionate discussions.
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Strive: 8 Steps to Train for Success
Come to Win: Business Leaders, Artists, Doctors, and Other Visionaries on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession
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